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I actually bought the Studio Display once the Samsung was announced. Suddenly the Studio Display started to look like a great value once the Viewfinity was announced.
Don't get me wrong, I love my Studio Display but these are similar in price only on paper, not in the real world. The Studio Display is € 2200 in Germany with the height adjustable stand and close to € 2500 if you add the matte finish. The S9 5K is around € 1350-1450, depending on the shop. And at the end of the day with the Studio Display you're still missing 90 degree rotation for programmers...
@@maitiaru The s9 is better for programers on a budget. the studio display is better for EVERYONE else. if you're willing to justify a worse camera, terrible build quality, and cheep speakers then that is great for you. but the truth is most people prefer a glossy display, and most people do not need a hight adjustable stand. for almost everyone, the studio display is a no brainer.
In your video, I heard you mention the S9 monitor having HDR support, but you zipped past Apple not having it. Then on 8:46 you said, "Apple does do a much better job on High Dynamic Range", which implies the Studio Monitor has HDR support (which it does not). Also, you sort of skimmed through the price difference between the two monitors. Your Studio Display costs more than the S9, because you purchased the optional up/down mount - but you show both costing $1600.
Note: the much better choice for the Studio Display is a 3rd party VESA mount arm. I have the $100 Amazon Basics (which is a licensed Ergotron) and it's fantastic. It gives the Studio Display rotation capability and unveils a hidden feature: The monitor will automatically and instantly recognize that it has been rotated and rotate the video data. It ALSO will rotate the webcam picture. Also I'd mention the microphones. They're fantastic and let you have video meetings without headsets and echos. The integration in iOS is just unmatched.
The Studio Display is pure elegance. The build in power adapter, which seems not so easy to copy looking at Samsungs gigantic external adapter. The sleek design with powerful build in speakers and a passable webcam. The premiere hight adjustable stand which is an engineering marvel. The perfectly symmetric bezels. The overall build quality. This package is not easily copied.
The S9 design is sleeker with slimmer bezels and a completely removable/adjustable camera just cheaper materials which shouldn't really matter with a display. A laptop would be a different story on material I'd rather money be put into features over the material if I had to choose... I guess I'm in the minority...
@@ria8850Depends on the app my friend. Regardless, I'd rather have the option to completely remove the camera rather than have some extra mega pixels for a zoom meeting. Apple wants to keep an eye on you 24/7 obviously.
The Apple height-adjustable stand option is $500 dollars more, while that feature is already included in the Samsung monitor. So, it is not true Samsung is selling it for the same price. Same for the matt option, you pay about $400 more to get it in the Apple display, but it is already included in the Samsung. Go and compare yourself.
for the majority of people, the studio display should be a no brainer. Most people don't need hight adjustment, and most people prefer a glossy display. if you're willing to sacrifice build quality, speakers, webcam, and connectivity, then sure, go with the S9.
@@bradleymarlow9311 yeah yeah, that's why I see books/stands under monitors that don't support height adjustment while walking around the office, not to mention electric tables while somewhat close but still a bit different in sitting heights and in standing heights, same with chairs. Some people occasionally adjust the height of the monitor while standing. A lot of people ignore ergonomics until "surprises" happen later on. My point is Apple could have had height adjustment in the base model and let customers have an option to adjust the height by not paying for it, but hey, why do that if you _can_ charge extra :)
The Studio Display is a work of art, no doubt about it. If only it would accept HDMI sources, but alas, Apple has never really played nice in the playground of cross-compatibility (Apple Display Connector, anyone?). Hoping that will change in the future.
The S9 is like $700 now while the Studio Display is... still pretty much the same price as it was a year ago. I imagine that would have changed the review's conclusion quite a bit.
I recently bought the Studio Display and it's a work of art. It's truly beautiful and the best-looking monitor I've ever seen. And of course the compatibility with the Macbook is astonishing. The downsides, no HDR and the camera. For those reasons I think it's an overpriced monitor. The height adjustment is also overpriced but I don't mind using a monitor desk shelf on top of my desk. I actually like it. Image is amazing, speakers are VERY impressive. On my main PC I have studio monitors and studio headsets. The studio display does not come close to those, obviously. But it's so good if you don't want to be to meticulous about analyzing the sound, that I don't feel the need to get extra speakers at all when I'm using the display.
for being non-HDR I have seen many comparisons with "HDR" displays and the Studio Display looked better. Of course a GOOD HDR display will look better than the Studio Display, but so many screens claim HDR and are crap.
Most places are selling the Samsung at $300 off, $1300USD. Add the adjustable stand and Nano finish on Apple and you are pushing $2,200USD. That $800 saving buys some nice pro audio speakers and a better Webcam.
Thank you! But, love to know... does the Apple Studio display interface with non apple laptops/tablets? I need to be able to utilise the display for both personal devices & work (windows)
I just got the Studio Display this week. Compared to my 2017 5k iMac, the backlight seems much more consistent. I'm not sure if it's an age thing, as I've always thought the 5k display was great, but side by side it's noticeable.
The big reason I could see going with S9 is needing to support multiple inputs. I’ve had my Studio Display for over a year with my M1 Max Mac Studio but after moving I only have room for one desk setup so I have to share space with my work from home setup which is already multiple monitors (but a govt HP laptop) I don’t want to move cables around as that’s janky and will wear things out quickly. I’m a total Apple sheep but I might sell the Studio Display and get the S9 to better suit my setup. Also, the S9 will get discounted more frequently and much more heavily than Apple to where I won’t end up paying $1600 when I pull the trigger.
Unless there's a sale, this ViewFinity is a hard sell for Mac users. If you have to pay that $1600 price many may just bite the bullet and get the Studio Display with height adjustable stand for another $400. I am totally fine with my Huawei 28.2 Mateview for now, BTW. Can't really beat it when I managed to get it on sale for the price at 1/3 of ASD. Great to look at as well. I actually like the 3:2 ratio. Dimension-wise it's the same height of the 32" 16:9 and same width as the 27" 16:9.
Even if ViewFinity goes down in price, I would rather own Apple's Studio Display for the quality and fit/finish. Cheaper alternatives are a prescription for remorse.
i have my ASD on a monitor arm, which can be used for any future monitors with a Vesa mount. $400 on a stand compatible with just one monitor isn't a good deal.
Hello, beautiful Review, I have a question they will send me an Apple Studio Display very soon and the truth is I have not so modern equipment in terms of connectivity I have a Mac mini Late 2012 and a Mac Pro 2013 Trashcan and I don't know if a thunderbolt 3 to thunderbolt 2 converter can work for me I hope you can help me
go with the ASD. that feeling after you've bought a cheaper version, feeling like you should have gone with the one you wanted, is not nice. and you might end up selling the cheaper one and getting the one you want anyway.
There is a warning that says "*Only Mac computers with Apple Silicon released after 2020 are supported" on the product's webpage. Do you know what this warning is about? Does it mean the monitor can not be used with Macs without an Apple silicon chip? Source: The 27" ViewFinity S9 page on Samsung’s web site. (I can’t post the link because TH-cam deletes the comment then.)
I mean, it still is - for the price they're asking it could at *least* have a couple of other inputs and a better webcam. That said, it's a fine display and docking station for a MBP, it just costs a kidney.
@@JerrySchulze you mean mac studio can only be used mostly with apple and can't be connected to a console or other pc's? At least the Samsung can be used with any equipment. But agree this two monitors are really over priced for different reasons
For anybody wondering with Tizen OS you can just hook up and USB-C to Audio Jack adapter to the Samsung which works without a problem (I used the Apple one).
@@JerrySchulze It passes it to the thunderbolt connection dynamically meaning that when a mac/notebook is connected AND displaying it can also access it like a normal usb-c device. Once you switch to streaming the monitor uses it for its output. (Good to avoid the "speakers")
@@JerrySchulze i think 4k or 5k is not that big of a difference for me. The S8 looks very clean, has good color accuracy and can be used easy with windows and mac. And that for a fraction of the price. Am I missing something?
Why did you place the macbook just between the two displays? It would have been very useful to actually compare their sizes left and right, specially because you have positioned the S9 slightly higher above then Studio display.
I remember all the squawking about the Studio Display when it first came out, but more and more it seems like a great display - and probably the display I'll be getting when I'm ready to replace my 2020 iMac 5K.
In the same boat here. Not yet ready to replace my 2020 iMac - that'll happen when they drop support for it and upgrades - but the Studio Display looks likely to be my path (though I'd love a 32" 6K that's not insanely expensive)
@@andrewdavidson665 Yeah, I bought the 2020 iMac _loaded:_ 128 GB RAM, 4 TB SSD, Core-i9, AMD Radeon Pro 5700 XT w/16 GB VRAM. I _knew_ it would be a while (if ever) before you could play Win games at a good frame rate and high resolution on Apple Silicon, and I wanted this machine to last as long as possible. _Didn't_ know Microsoft was gonna introduce a requirement for additional security hardware for Win 11 though.
@@vernearase3044hah! Literally the same as me barring the RAM. (I left RAM at base but bought 96GB after market) and also partially for the same about being able to play games, though I also wanted it for Windows VMs (Parallels rocks) for work and for Logic and yeah those Windows 11 requirements are frustrating. However I found I didn't play games on it as much as I hoped due to the hassle of dual booting so ended up buying a second (windows) PC to scratch that itch. Still love my iMac (my first desktop mac) though and will get possibly a Studio when I do eventually replace it, though given how powerful the mini with the M2pro is in it, it might be something like that, as long as there is a goodly amount of IO.
Studio Display is still overpriced garbage. iMac 5K 2020 started from $1799, and it was a full-blown computer with decent AMD graphics, the latest mid-range Intel processor (which costed at least $200 on its own), keyboard and mouse and stuff. Studio Display just cannot cost this much. Maybe if it gets upgraded with mini-LED and 120 Hz, then it will be worth $1599. But not in its current state.
@@intensifiedhipster Sure, I hope by the time I'm ready to buy my next desktop they'll have upgraded it to a liquid retina XDR display, but I really need _at least_ a 5K display as I've been spoiled by the 5K iMac. No one says you have to buy it so don't get all up in your face about it. Buy a cheapo 4K display and let 'em double scale it for you. The studio display simply slots in and replaces the missing parts of the iMac 5K.
I have the Apple Studio display and like a lot of people out of necessity I have it placed much nearer a rear wall than you had there. The Apple display can sound too bass heavy if placed within a couple of feet of a rear wall, depending of course on your listening preferences. I think the Samsung would still sound weak near a wall but there would probably be some beneficial bass reinforcement.
Hey bro i am using macbook air M1 but when i try to connect with my 768p tv that external monitor every 3 seconds once automatically blinking how to solve this issue can you give me any suggestions for that. I have connected with 3 in 1 type c connector when i try to connect with my samsung mobile its working perfectly.
I was really hopeful when this was shown at CES. I use 1440p monitors right now and they're fine but was looking to upgrade now that I have an mbp that can drive more pixels. I'll see if Apple is refreshing the studio display this fall and then decide. Thanks for the awesome video!
There is no way they are going to refresh the display. Not for at least a couple more years. It is a low volume product in a segment that is at best niche compared to the rest of the PC display market. It has not even paid for it's R&D.
How does it handle additional inputs? On my current LG 4K monitor, in addition to my 2015 5K imac thru displayport, I have the option of going to my M1 powerbook on USBC or Tivo mini and 4th gen AppleTV via HDMI. You can't do that on a Apple Studio display (or can you??) but would like to do that on the now $899 Samsung. And if so how does the display look upscaling the Tivo mini?
In Italy, studio display starts from 1800€ (some times on amazon 1700€ with discount) when s9 1600€ as official price but on Amazon is under 1.300€ and slowly falling down. A few years ago there was also "ultrafine 5k" as an excellent alternative under 1k which had a panel identical to the 27 5k mac which is similar to the studio display
I think it's kinda disappointing we're still having this conversation now (and that monitors of this calibre are still at the $1500 price point) I've had a Studio display since the middle of 2022. It's great and works well with my Mac Studio but in all honesty, it's not a big improvement over the original 5K retina display in the late 2014 iMacs. That said, it just works: seamless brighness and volume adjustments (and nightshift/truetone) and the in-built camera is good enough for my needs and it has been faultless to date. The speakers are sufficient for most purposes and I've found myself using them more in lieu of the Sonos Play 1's in my main study area. Definitely better than the old and new iMac speakers by a country mile. But if I also had a non-Apple device to connect, then the sheer lack of physical buttons and configuration in the Studio display feels like it would be a poor (and potentially impossible) option.
I appreciate this review, but there's one angle that just doesn't check out for me. As of this comment in mid-October, the ViewFinity is $1299 on Amazon, and the Apple Studio Display with the height and tilt adjustable stand is $1999, as you indicated at the beginning of your review. Given those prices, the question becomes, if you value the height adjustable stand, is the ASD worth an extra $700? If you do not care about that fancy Apple stand, is the ASD worth an extra $300? I'm not sure I'm any closer to an answer.
I'm currently looking at the Samsung and it's around $900. I would love to hear peoples's opinions if it's worth it at that price. I'm also interested in being able to switch back-and-forth between Mac and PC .. I know it's not there really really. But it's so close and it really wanted it to be.
It has been on sale for about 50% off lately. I still think that if you budget allows, and the studio display is on sale for $1300, it is still a better display that a Mac user will be happier With. But if budget is very important then you will like the S9.
I have S9 and the only reason I have acquired it over Studio Display is much better compatibility with Windows. I can confirm, speakers are average, camera as well, on top, if you use BENQ LED light on top of monitor then forget S9 camera or LED, not compatible (you can put it on side as workaround). Another small issue is that sometimes does not reconnect picture when re-connect to CalDigit4 dock (M2ProMax), remote ctrl switch helps. On the other hand, I am happy user because it is what I have expected, as long as Windows is the gaming platform and S9 works with it great, you can switch between them easily, Windows supports like Mac HiDPI resolution, you can control monitor and everything from remote if needed. If you have like me external studio speakers, I could recommend it as Mac/Win setup. I liked BENQ Pro 32" monitor more (KVM, dial), but they do not offer 5K/6K, alternative might be new Dell 32"6K, but camera there is also bulky in the middle (see LED lamp issue).
@@deyh5664 I do not have SD, but as far as I know and what I have tested in the shop, SD works with Windows (shows the picture), but since the monitor has no physical control buttons, you need SW to change the settings. In MacOS it is easy as it is included in the monitor settings. Since there is no such SW for Windows for settings, you cannot change anything, but you will see some picture.
Yes, that’s half the price of the equivalent ‘height & tilt adjustable Apple Studio Display with nano glass’. The Apple display is going to be flawless, but you pay a premium for that. The Samsung S9 is a great alternative for those who use windows and mac, and the £1000 saving could buy you a HomePod and a 4k webcam for a few hundred and still save a ton. I just ordered an S9 for £1189, and while I’ll probably use the built in speakers and camera, I already have Apple HomePods for audio and a Dell 4k webcam that gives insane quality, so I’m not fussed about the S9 speakers being so-so.
Great assessment. The Studio display is a no-brainer for me as I am heavily into the Apple eco-sphere already. Just plug in and play. What else could you want? It just WORKS! As for screen rotation, get the VESA mount and an Ergotron LX stand and you are really cooking! Thanks for the video!
Hello looking at buying the s9 at a good discount just was worried about your final comment that you cant fix the bad speakers by connecting external ones. Why?? I have a pair of usb bose companion speakers, cant I just connect them to the usb hub?
Yes, you absolutely can for playing audio from a computer through the display as a hub, but if you want to use display as a standalone gaming or video device, you can’t.
Thank you for your evaluations of the S9 versus the Studio Display. I’ve been planning a major computer upgrade since last fall. When the S9 was announced (nine months ago), I was excited, because it sounded as if Samsung had come out with a Studio Display killer. And there was all the speculation I saw that Samsung would sock it to Apple by pricing the S9 far below the SD, making it a no-brainer. Well, we see now how valid those predictions were. Not! I had thought early on of going with the S9 for cost, even though I’ve heard so much good about the SD. I’m close to ordering a Mac Studio but will probably go with the SD over the S9. I think that, from a price perspective, Samsung got greedy and has shot themselves in the foot, letting a good opportunity to get the S9 out the door slip away. Samsung’s decision to price the S9 so close to the SD leaves me thinking that I might as well just go ahead and get the SD and be done with it.
I’m guessing Samsung starts cutting prices this holiday season or next year while I expect Apple to keep the same price until they launch a v2 of the Studio Display w improved webcam and mics, higher refresh rate, and slimmer bezels. Would also love to see some buttons for power and volume and potentially built-in Apple TV functionality ie casting.
i dont know in your country but here in switzerland you can now get it for half the price....so the S9 became a better value than the studio display for 800 lol .
U forget to mention the DP display port in the back of the Samsung Display. Isn't ? That allows u to connect a Windows PC. No way to connect the Display Studio in Windows environment.
I did mention the DisplayPort and they both can be connected to a windows PC with thunderbolt. The studio display will need the boot camp drivers to adjust brightness and there may be other annoyances.
for recommending the Apple Studio Display over price, now the Samsung has a deal for that ViewFinity S9 for $900. Would that change your recommendation?
Ugh. I was really excited to have a lower cost option to replace my aging 27" Thunderbolt Displays to better match my main display - the Studio Display... but not seeing anything with the S9 that makes it worth the $1600 price tag for me. I'd rather just buy two more Studio Displays (if I could afford it). Honestly, I'm shocked Samsung priced it at $1600. I was thinking $799. Great breakdown, Jerry!
Hey Matt, thanks for checking it out. Yeah, there is just no compelling reason to go with this Samsung 5K display. Maybe if the speakers were on par with the Studio Display and it was a couple hundred dollars cheaper you can make a case for it.
The S9 goes on sale at Best Buy for $1299 regularly, and for those of us on Windows, the S9 is the only 2880p option. I have recording studio speakers, so I don't care about the sound quality of the S9. And the height/tilt etc. are "set it and forget it", so that's not really an issue. I would prefer a higher quality version of the S9 without the "smart" features, for a lower price, though. I hope 2880p monitors catch on. Windows at 200% scaling would be great on one of those.
Hi, I got a very important question that I can’t really find on TH-cam and not very clear from a Google search. On the Studio Display, if I change my recommended resolution to make my fonts/icons bigger will I lose my 5K resolution and if so how can I make everything bigger so not to strain my eyes? Also True Tone will it affect my image editing color accuracy?
I am not an expert on how scaling works on the Mac, but I believe the off-screen buffer is always 5K when using a Studio Display. I have the Studio Display, and the default scaling makes everything the same size as on my 2013 27” non-retina iMac (2.5K). Everything looks sharper and less pixelated on the Studio Display, even though text, icons, etc. look the same size. I have played with the scale settings, and Studio Display always produces a high-quality result (to my eyes anyway). I do tend to keep it set to the default scaling, because it gives me a good amount of screen real estate with decent sized graphics. As for True Tone, having it switched on can definitely affects color accuracy during editing. If color accuracy is really important, you will probably want to work with True Tone switched off and try to control the lighting in your work environment. Again, I am not an expert. I do some image editing, not professionally, and I keep True Tone switched off.
Samsung can connect to a different sources, Samsung has stand AND VESA mount. Two super important advantages you forgot about. And in my country basic ASD costs 2200 usd, Samsung 1200…
Hello, I am an Apple addicted and hence the Apple Studio Display is my absolute preference. Unfortunately, one of my clients works with a windows PC workstation and hence I would like to know if it is easy to connect a HP Elitebook to the Studio Display in order to use it to have a larger and better screen. Is that something you have tested too?
You didn't mention this but I assume they both have built-in Microphones. The Samsung Mic was a little more echoey but it was much louder and clearer than the Apple Mic which sounded muffled and low.
I think the main dealbreaker of the studio display is the refusal to work seamlessly with anything but Apple devices. Even if someone uses only Apple devices at home, the truth is most work places use windows and working from home is becoming more of a thing, people don’t want to have to setup multiple monitors for different purposes. I should be able to use my display with my mac and be able to plug in pc/laptop to do some wfh without jumping through hoops (only supports thunderbolt devices, can’t change brightness, no on/off button)
spot-on review, that was my experience as well. Good enough, better than 4K, but for the price, just skip the height adjusting stand and you’ll have a much better experience with the Studio Display. For something under $1,500, I'd suggest the last generation 4K Samsung M8 as a better value (if you can find one under $400) and want something better than your average 1080p/1440p display
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Can I control the camera on this monitor? I have a samsung m8, and its camera does not allow you to change the focal length, it is not very convenient to use for video calls, too much is in the frame, basically all my small room, I would like to crop the picture, or just zoom in. Is it possible to control this on the S9?
Thanks for the video! Do you have to connect this monitor to WIFI for it to work? I don't care for the smart features and I would rather not connect it to the Internet. Is it enforced or can I just ignore the smart features? Does this monitor work with PC's? Does not seem like worth the cost if you exclusively use Mac, but perhaps if you have multiple systems and you need to connect it to a windows computer as well.
I tried out two other 5K monitors that use the same panel, the ViewSonic VG2781-5k and the Rich Vision RV100. Both had a noticeable graininess on the screen surface due to the coarse matte texture, especially when reading documents with white backgrounds and black text. Does the Samsung Viewfinity S9 5K have the same issue?
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This is on sale for under $900. Is it worth it for that price?
So its a no brainier Because its now 899
Put the apple monitor up against the lg c3 tv .
I actually bought the Studio Display once the Samsung was announced. Suddenly the Studio Display started to look like a great value once the Viewfinity was announced.
An even greater value is my samsumg 55" 4K TV that i bought for $300.
@@ThePainWhisperer congrats I guess, but not really comparable.
@@ThePainWhisperer lol how does that even come close to 5k 27 inches?
Can you let me know if there is any advantage of thunderbolt 4 over thunderbolt 3 in the studio display?
@@AppIeOfficial It doesn't. It's a typical non-sequitur and idiotic TH-cam comment.
Samsung is making a mistake charging the same as the Apple display considering the inferior build quality.
Yep
I’m sure retailers will be discounting them but yeah I’d pass on the Samsung at the same price.
Maybe for PC customer?
@@SuperEmlo Do you think a PC customer is going to pay $1600 for a productivity monitor? They'd be better off buying an oled TV for that price.
They certainly are making Apple look like the better buy. And that’s not good for their brand.
Don't get me wrong, I love my Studio Display but these are similar in price only on paper, not in the real world. The Studio Display is € 2200 in Germany with the height adjustable stand and close to € 2500 if you add the matte finish. The S9 5K is around € 1350-1450, depending on the shop. And at the end of the day with the Studio Display you're still missing 90 degree rotation for programmers...
You're spot on. Market games are real
These are apple fanboys, you spot them easily when they put forward a justification like- when you are spending 1600 for a monitor why not 300 more .
In my country, S9 ~750€
Studio ~1375€
@@maitiaru The s9 is better for programers on a budget. the studio display is better for EVERYONE else. if you're willing to justify a worse camera, terrible build quality, and cheep speakers then that is great for you. but the truth is most people prefer a glossy display, and most people do not need a hight adjustable stand. for almost everyone, the studio display is a no brainer.
@@bradleymarlow9311Yeah the studio display is still at 2500€ while the S9 is at 1000€. You can literally now get 2 for 1.
My favorite Samsung feature is the automatic unplugging of the power cable whenever I adjust the height.
In your video, I heard you mention the S9 monitor having HDR support, but you zipped past Apple not having it. Then on 8:46 you said, "Apple does do a much better job on High Dynamic Range", which implies the Studio Monitor has HDR support (which it does not). Also, you sort of skimmed through the price difference between the two monitors. Your Studio Display costs more than the S9, because you purchased the optional up/down mount - but you show both costing $1600.
It's called favoritism.
At 5:32 and 5:37, you can also see that the S9 has a brighter output. The S9 was clearly set to a higher peak brightness, which hurts black levels.
Note: the much better choice for the Studio Display is a 3rd party VESA mount arm. I have the $100 Amazon Basics (which is a licensed Ergotron) and it's fantastic.
It gives the Studio Display rotation capability and unveils a hidden feature: The monitor will automatically and instantly recognize that it has been rotated and rotate the video data.
It ALSO will rotate the webcam picture.
Also I'd mention the microphones. They're fantastic and let you have video meetings without headsets and echos. The integration in iOS is just unmatched.
Amazon basic is words worse than ergotron, it’s not even remotely comparable.
The Studio Display is pure elegance. The build in power adapter, which seems not so easy to copy looking at Samsungs gigantic external adapter. The sleek design with powerful build in speakers and a passable webcam. The premiere hight adjustable stand which is an engineering marvel. The perfectly symmetric bezels. The overall build quality. This package is not easily copied.
Well said. I am going for the Studio Display
The S9 design is sleeker with slimmer bezels and a completely removable/adjustable camera just cheaper materials which shouldn't really matter with a display. A laptop would be a different story on material I'd rather money be put into features over the material if I had to choose... I guess I'm in the minority...
Built in power adapters are cancer. Power adapters should always, always be external!
@@latingringo89 a removable camera... with worse picture quality
@@ria8850Depends on the app my friend. Regardless, I'd rather have the option to completely remove the camera rather than have some extra mega pixels for a zoom meeting. Apple wants to keep an eye on you 24/7 obviously.
The Apple height-adjustable stand option is $500 dollars more, while that feature is already included in the Samsung monitor. So, it is not true Samsung is selling it for the same price. Same for the matt option, you pay about $400 more to get it in the Apple display, but it is already included in the Samsung. Go and compare yourself.
for the majority of people, the studio display should be a no brainer. Most people don't need hight adjustment, and most people prefer a glossy display. if you're willing to sacrifice build quality, speakers, webcam, and connectivity, then sure, go with the S9.
@@bradleymarlow9311 yeah yeah, that's why I see books/stands under monitors that don't support height adjustment while walking around the office, not to mention electric tables while somewhat close but still a bit different in sitting heights and in standing heights, same with chairs. Some people occasionally adjust the height of the monitor while standing. A lot of people ignore ergonomics until "surprises" happen later on. My point is Apple could have had height adjustment in the base model and let customers have an option to adjust the height by not paying for it, but hey, why do that if you _can_ charge extra :)
The Studio Display is a work of art, no doubt about it. If only it would accept HDMI sources, but alas, Apple has never really played nice in the playground of cross-compatibility (Apple Display Connector, anyone?). Hoping that will change in the future.
You can get an adapter hdmi to usb c but it will then only output 4k not 5k
@@PavandeepSahotaif your GPU has a USB C port you could probably just use that
The S9 is like $700 now while the Studio Display is... still pretty much the same price as it was a year ago. I imagine that would have changed the review's conclusion quite a bit.
Just picked one up for 700 changes the equation
I recently bought the Studio Display and it's a work of art. It's truly beautiful and the best-looking monitor I've ever seen. And of course the compatibility with the Macbook is astonishing. The downsides, no HDR and the camera. For those reasons I think it's an overpriced monitor. The height adjustment is also overpriced but I don't mind using a monitor desk shelf on top of my desk. I actually like it. Image is amazing, speakers are VERY impressive. On my main PC I have studio monitors and studio headsets. The studio display does not come close to those, obviously. But it's so good if you don't want to be to meticulous about analyzing the sound, that I don't feel the need to get extra speakers at all when I'm using the display.
for being non-HDR I have seen many comparisons with "HDR" displays and the Studio Display looked better. Of course a GOOD HDR display will look better than the Studio Display, but so many screens claim HDR and are crap.
This thing makes the Studio Display look like a great value honestly. I have loved my Studio Display. Great review Jerry.
2:43 Did the plug pop out?
Yes
If you want a 5k monitor that supports Windows, Mac and Linux, the S9 is the only option? I would wait for the 30% off sales though.
Most places are selling the Samsung at $300 off, $1300USD. Add the adjustable stand and Nano finish on Apple and you are pushing $2,200USD. That $800 saving buys some nice pro audio speakers and a better Webcam.
Thank you! But, love to know... does the Apple Studio display interface with non apple laptops/tablets? I need to be able to utilise the display for both personal devices & work (windows)
Can we connect windows laptop with Apple studio display?
I dont recommned it. You ave to find a way to get the Bootcamp drivers and it's a pain.
@@JerrySchulze Thanks for letting me know and for quick response. Much appreciated!
Besides being a better display on the studio , how does it perform for premier pro when it comes to editing ? It’s what I care about when getting it.
I just got the Studio Display this week. Compared to my 2017 5k iMac, the backlight seems much more consistent. I'm not sure if it's an age thing, as I've always thought the 5k display was great, but side by side it's noticeable.
The big reason I could see going with S9 is needing to support multiple inputs. I’ve had my Studio Display for over a year with my M1 Max Mac Studio but after moving I only have room for one desk setup so I have to share space with my work from home setup which is already multiple monitors (but a govt HP laptop) I don’t want to move cables around as that’s janky and will wear things out quickly. I’m a total Apple sheep but I might sell the Studio Display and get the S9 to better suit my setup.
Also, the S9 will get discounted more frequently and much more heavily than Apple to where I won’t end up paying $1600 when I pull the trigger.
I completely agree with you! If the price of s9 was under 1000, then it could be a good option! 👍
Can you daisy chain between the S9 with studio display
No you can’t do 2 5 k displays on thunderbolt 4
Thanks for the video! I have a question: Which one would you choose for writing code?
No difference for coding, I guess.
Unless there's a sale, this ViewFinity is a hard sell for Mac users. If you have to pay that $1600 price many may just bite the bullet and get the Studio Display with height adjustable stand for another $400.
I am totally fine with my Huawei 28.2 Mateview for now, BTW. Can't really beat it when I managed to get it on sale for the price at 1/3 of ASD. Great to look at as well. I actually like the 3:2 ratio. Dimension-wise it's the same height of the 32" 16:9 and same width as the 27" 16:9.
Even if ViewFinity goes down in price, I would rather own Apple's Studio Display for the quality and fit/finish. Cheaper alternatives are a prescription for remorse.
i have my ASD on a monitor arm, which can be used for any future monitors with a Vesa mount. $400 on a stand compatible with just one monitor isn't a good deal.
Thanks!
Wow, this is super awesome, thanks so much. So do you have a preference on which one to get?
Hello, beautiful Review, I have a question they will send me an Apple Studio Display very soon and the truth is I have not so modern equipment in terms of connectivity I have a Mac mini Late 2012 and a Mac Pro 2013 Trashcan and I don't know if a thunderbolt 3 to thunderbolt 2 converter can work for me I hope you can help me
I am sorry, I do not have a thunderbolt 2 computer to test. I hope you can find the answer.
How's this compare to an LG C2 or C3 in 42 or 48 inch? Is the pixel density much better on these 5k displays versus the 4K displays?
92 ppi on a 48" 4k, 218 ppi on these.
Helpful. You saved me remorse. I am going to order the Apple SD
I love my SD!
go with the ASD. that feeling after you've bought a cheaper version, feeling like you should have gone with the one you wanted, is not nice. and you might end up selling the cheaper one and getting the one you want anyway.
There is a warning that says "*Only Mac computers with Apple Silicon released after 2020 are supported" on the product's webpage. Do you know what this warning is about? Does it mean the monitor can not be used with Macs without an Apple silicon chip? Source: The 27" ViewFinity S9 page on Samsung’s web site. (I can’t post the link because TH-cam deletes the comment then.)
What about if you need to connect different computers to the screen? Think connecting a PC sometimes and a Mac sometimes...
With one connected with TB3 and another connected with DisplayPort, you can switch using the onscreen display.
Which space webseries were you watching at 5:33
I think it was the Last Jedi
Thanks very much for this! It really gave me perspective on Apple's offering, which I USED to think was overpriced.
You can make the argument that both of these are overpriced, but one of these are living in a fantasy world.
@@JerrySchulze very well said!
I mean, it still is - for the price they're asking it could at *least* have a couple of other inputs and a better webcam. That said, it's a fine display and docking station for a MBP, it just costs a kidney.
The issue is the 5K display still takes quite a bit of the thunderbolt bandwidth, so maybe with the next version of thunderbolt we can get more ports.
@@JerrySchulze you mean mac studio can only be used mostly with apple and can't be connected to a console or other pc's?
At least the Samsung can be used with any equipment.
But agree this two monitors are really over priced for different reasons
the samsung is on sale for $1200...wonder if that changes it?
For some I think so. Not for myself.
Hello, thank you for the review. does it work with Intel Macs with thunderbolt 3?
Samsung website says apple silicon. I don't have an intel Mac to test with.
thank you.@@JerrySchulze
At this price point might as well get 42inch oled tv even if u have to deal with the tv software things
Do you happen to have a link to that wallpaper you're using?
One is the built in from Big Sur, the other is www.pexels.com/photo/silhouette-of-mountains-1323550/
@@JerrySchulze Thanks!
For anybody wondering with Tizen OS you can just hook up and USB-C to Audio Jack adapter to the Samsung which works without a problem (I used the Apple one).
Great tip, thanks.
@@JerrySchulze It passes it to the thunderbolt connection dynamically meaning that when a mac/notebook is connected AND displaying it can also access it like a normal usb-c device. Once you switch to streaming the monitor uses it for its output. (Good to avoid the "speakers")
What about the Samsung ViewFinity S8 if i dont need a webcam and speakers?
The S8 a 4k display if that’s what you prefer.
@@JerrySchulze i think 4k or 5k is not that big of a difference for me. The S8 looks very clean, has good color accuracy and can be used easy with windows and mac. And that for a fraction of the price. Am I missing something?
Did you have delta E for this?
Wait is this 1600 vs 2200 dollars or am I confused that seems a stupid comparison when the base model of the mac studio is 1600
This is on sale for under $900. Is it worth it for that price?
Why did you place the macbook just between the two displays? It would have been very useful to actually compare their sizes left and right, specially because you have positioned the S9 slightly higher above then Studio display.
Have You noticed any loud noises (coils?) from inside when You use any item pluged in USB-C to monitor ex. SSD or Card Reader?
I remember all the squawking about the Studio Display when it first came out, but more and more it seems like a great display - and probably the display I'll be getting when I'm ready to replace my 2020 iMac 5K.
In the same boat here. Not yet ready to replace my 2020 iMac - that'll happen when they drop support for it and upgrades - but the Studio Display looks likely to be my path (though I'd love a 32" 6K that's not insanely expensive)
@@andrewdavidson665 Yeah, I bought the 2020 iMac _loaded:_ 128 GB RAM, 4 TB SSD, Core-i9, AMD Radeon Pro 5700 XT w/16 GB VRAM.
I _knew_ it would be a while (if ever) before you could play Win games at a good frame rate and high resolution on Apple Silicon, and I wanted this machine to last as long as possible.
_Didn't_ know Microsoft was gonna introduce a requirement for additional security hardware for Win 11 though.
@@vernearase3044hah! Literally the same as me barring the RAM. (I left RAM at base but bought 96GB after market) and also partially for the same about being able to play games, though I also wanted it for Windows VMs (Parallels rocks) for work and for Logic and yeah those Windows 11 requirements are frustrating.
However I found I didn't play games on it as much as I hoped due to the hassle of dual booting so ended up buying a second (windows) PC to scratch that itch. Still love my iMac (my first desktop mac) though and will get possibly a Studio when I do eventually replace it, though given how powerful the mini with the M2pro is in it, it might be something like that, as long as there is a goodly amount of IO.
Studio Display is still overpriced garbage.
iMac 5K 2020 started from $1799, and it was a full-blown computer with decent AMD graphics, the latest mid-range Intel processor (which costed at least $200 on its own), keyboard and mouse and stuff.
Studio Display just cannot cost this much. Maybe if it gets upgraded with mini-LED and 120 Hz, then it will be worth $1599. But not in its current state.
@@intensifiedhipster Sure, I hope by the time I'm ready to buy my next desktop they'll have upgraded it to a liquid retina XDR display, but I really need _at least_ a 5K display as I've been spoiled by the 5K iMac.
No one says you have to buy it so don't get all up in your face about it. Buy a cheapo 4K display and let 'em double scale it for you.
The studio display simply slots in and replaces the missing parts of the iMac 5K.
I'd suggest you review the Dell U32224KB 6K. It's a whole different deal. Not for everyone. But pretty awesome if one is willing to fiddle a little.
Who uses monitor audio ? Doesn't everybody have external speakers for proper sound quality ?
I have the Apple Studio display and like a lot of people out of necessity I have it placed much nearer a rear wall than you had there. The Apple display can sound too bass heavy if placed within a couple of feet of a rear wall, depending of course on your listening preferences. I think the Samsung would still sound weak near a wall but there would probably be some beneficial bass reinforcement.
not sure if you still check the comments on this video but where did you get the lantern/stand behind you? i personally love the aesthetic
How bad is the bricked Apple studio display issue?
I wonder if the bigger perceived backlight bleed is due to the matt finish
I think that for the same price samsung has to give many benefits to choose it over the studio display
And what they offer just isn’t enough. Maybe if the speakers were great that would help.
Hey bro i am using macbook air M1 but when i try to connect with my 768p tv that external monitor every 3 seconds once automatically blinking how to solve this issue can you give me any suggestions for that. I have connected with 3 in 1 type c connector when i try to connect with my samsung mobile its working perfectly.
I don’t have an answer but connecting to TVs has always had weird issues in my experience.
What’s with the poor mic volume on the Apple?! Does the input slider need increasing? Now I know why my workmates struggle to hear me..
Good question actually, I wonder if I didn’t have it on auto level or whatever.
I was really hopeful when this was shown at CES. I use 1440p monitors right now and they're fine but was looking to upgrade now that I have an mbp that can drive more pixels. I'll see if Apple is refreshing the studio display this fall and then decide.
Thanks for the awesome video!
0.0 chance of them refreshing this display for at least 2 more years
There is no way they are going to refresh the display. Not for at least a couple more years. It is a low volume product in a segment that is at best niche compared to the rest of the PC display market. It has not even paid for it's R&D.
How does it handle additional inputs? On my current LG 4K monitor, in addition to my 2015 5K imac thru displayport, I have the option of going to my M1 powerbook on USBC or Tivo mini and 4th gen AppleTV via HDMI. You can't do that on a Apple Studio display (or can you??) but would like to do that on the now $899 Samsung. And if so how does the display look upscaling the Tivo mini?
What about the 40" Philips 40b1u6903ch 5K2K ultrawide ? You thing this thing would scale nicely on MacOS (Retina?)
got one of these recently. was kind of hoping they would use the camera to adjust brightness but that was a bridge too far
I’m glad I bumped into this review because now I see that the S9 might seem great but still needs alot of work
In Italy, studio display starts from 1800€ (some times on amazon 1700€ with discount) when s9 1600€ as official price but on Amazon is under 1.300€ and slowly falling down. A few years ago there was also "ultrafine 5k" as an excellent alternative under 1k which had a panel identical to the 27 5k mac which is similar to the studio display
I think it's kinda disappointing we're still having this conversation now (and that monitors of this calibre are still at the $1500 price point)
I've had a Studio display since the middle of 2022. It's great and works well with my Mac Studio but in all honesty, it's not a big improvement over the original 5K retina display in the late 2014 iMacs.
That said, it just works: seamless brighness and volume adjustments (and nightshift/truetone) and the in-built camera is good enough for my needs and it has been faultless to date.
The speakers are sufficient for most purposes and I've found myself using them more in lieu of the Sonos Play 1's in my main study area. Definitely better than the old and new iMac speakers by a country mile.
But if I also had a non-Apple device to connect, then the sheer lack of physical buttons and configuration in the Studio display feels like it would be a poor (and potentially impossible) option.
I appreciate this review, but there's one angle that just doesn't check out for me. As of this comment in mid-October, the ViewFinity is $1299 on Amazon, and the Apple Studio Display with the height and tilt adjustable stand is $1999, as you indicated at the beginning of your review.
Given those prices, the question becomes, if you value the height adjustable stand, is the ASD worth an extra $700? If you do not care about that fancy Apple stand, is the ASD worth an extra $300? I'm not sure I'm any closer to an answer.
Or go without height adjustment and get the SD refurb from apple for less than 1400 www.apple.com/shop/refurbished/accessories/display
I'm currently looking at the Samsung and it's around $900. I would love to hear peoples's opinions if it's worth it at that price. I'm also interested in being able to switch back-and-forth between Mac and PC .. I know it's not there really really. But it's so close and it really wanted it to be.
It has been on sale for about 50% off lately. I still think that if you budget allows, and the studio display is on sale for $1300, it is still a better display that a Mac user will be happier
With. But if budget is very important then you will like the S9.
I have S9 and the only reason I have acquired it over Studio Display is much better compatibility with Windows. I can confirm, speakers are average, camera as well, on top, if you use BENQ LED light on top of monitor then forget S9 camera or LED, not compatible (you can put it on side as workaround). Another small issue is that sometimes does not reconnect picture when re-connect to CalDigit4 dock (M2ProMax), remote ctrl switch helps. On the other hand, I am happy user because it is what I have expected, as long as Windows is the gaming platform and S9 works with it great, you can switch between them easily, Windows supports like Mac HiDPI resolution, you can control monitor and everything from remote if needed. If you have like me external studio speakers, I could recommend it as Mac/Win setup. I liked BENQ Pro 32" monitor more (KVM, dial), but they do not offer 5K/6K, alternative might be new Dell 32"6K, but camera there is also bulky in the middle (see LED lamp issue).
The SD doesn't work with a microsoft pc? Anyone knows?
@@deyh5664 I do not have SD, but as far as I know and what I have tested in the shop, SD works with Windows (shows the picture), but since the monitor has no physical control buttons, you need SW to change the settings. In MacOS it is easy as it is included in the monitor settings. Since there is no such SW for Windows for settings, you cannot change anything, but you will see some picture.
Hi great review!! i’ve recently seen it for £984 now would you say it’s worth it over the studio display at this price?
Yes, that’s half the price of the equivalent ‘height & tilt adjustable Apple Studio Display with nano glass’. The Apple display is going to be flawless, but you pay a premium for that. The Samsung S9 is a great alternative for those who use windows and mac, and the £1000 saving could buy you a HomePod and a 4k webcam for a few hundred and still save a ton. I just ordered an S9 for £1189, and while I’ll probably use the built in speakers and camera, I already have Apple HomePods for audio and a Dell 4k webcam that gives insane quality, so I’m not fussed about the S9 speakers being so-so.
Great assessment. The Studio display is a no-brainer for me as I am heavily into the Apple eco-sphere already. Just plug in and play. What else could you want? It just WORKS! As for screen rotation, get the VESA mount and an Ergotron LX stand and you are really cooking! Thanks for the video!
thanks for checking it out
exactly, using a VESA mount arm is so much better! I got the Amazon Basics $100 arm which is a licensed Ergotron copy. Great value!
@JerrySchulze Can you compare it now that the price of the S9 has halved and the Studio display is the same price?
Hello looking at buying the s9 at a good discount just was worried about your final comment that you cant fix the bad speakers by connecting external ones. Why?? I have a pair of usb bose companion speakers, cant I just connect them to the usb hub?
Yes, you absolutely can for playing audio from a computer through the display as a hub, but if you want to use display as a standalone gaming or video device, you can’t.
Thank you for your evaluations of the S9 versus the Studio Display. I’ve been planning a major computer upgrade since last fall. When the S9 was announced (nine months ago), I was excited, because it sounded as if Samsung had come out with a Studio Display killer. And there was all the speculation I saw that Samsung would sock it to Apple by pricing the S9 far below the SD, making it a no-brainer. Well, we see now how valid those predictions were. Not! I had thought early on of going with the S9 for cost, even though I’ve heard so much good about the SD. I’m close to ordering a Mac Studio but will probably go with the SD over the S9. I think that, from a price perspective, Samsung got greedy and has shot themselves in the foot, letting a good opportunity to get the S9 out the door slip away. Samsung’s decision to price the S9 so close to the SD leaves me thinking that I might as well just go ahead and get the SD and be done with it.
I’m guessing Samsung starts cutting prices this holiday season or next year while I expect Apple to keep the same price until they launch a v2 of the Studio Display w improved webcam and mics, higher refresh rate, and slimmer bezels. Would also love to see some buttons for power and volume and potentially built-in Apple TV functionality ie casting.
@@itshadouken and hopefully even a OLED Display like their Iphone ones . So that Black is 100 % Black and not Black with Glowing Background
Actually the Mac studio has screen glitching issues that many have complained about which usually happens with Apple products
i dont know in your country but here in switzerland you can now get it for half the price....so the S9 became a better value than the studio display for 800 lol .
I was able to get the s9 for only $667 after EPP discount. Such a steal at this price point!
I purchased two S9 monitors from Amazon: one in acceptable condition for $460, and the other in new condition for $599.
U forget to mention the DP display port in the back of the Samsung Display. Isn't ? That allows u to connect a Windows PC. No way to connect the Display Studio in Windows environment.
I did mention the DisplayPort and they both can be connected to a windows PC with thunderbolt. The studio display will need the boot camp drivers to adjust brightness and there may be other annoyances.
for recommending the Apple Studio Display over price, now the Samsung has a deal for that ViewFinity S9 for $900. Would that change your recommendation?
Personal taste leads me to the studio display. Even at that price, I like the overall package better.
Ugh. I was really excited to have a lower cost option to replace my aging 27" Thunderbolt Displays to better match my main display - the Studio Display... but not seeing anything with the S9 that makes it worth the $1600 price tag for me. I'd rather just buy two more Studio Displays (if I could afford it). Honestly, I'm shocked Samsung priced it at $1600. I was thinking $799. Great breakdown, Jerry!
Hey Matt, thanks for checking it out. Yeah, there is just no compelling reason to go with this Samsung 5K display. Maybe if the speakers were on par with the Studio Display and it was a couple hundred dollars cheaper you can make a case for it.
Where did you get this price??? In Europe, the Apple Studio Display is almost 30% more expensive !
Thanks for the detailed review. Can I play the audio on the Studio Display and Bose speakers at the same time?
An external powerbrick is a massive plus for repairability.
If you choose the Studio display with matte surface and tilt- and height-adjustable stand (doesn't rotate), then it's not 300 dollars different.
The S9 goes on sale at Best Buy for $1299 regularly, and for those of us on Windows, the S9 is the only 2880p option. I have recording studio speakers, so I don't care about the sound quality of the S9. And the height/tilt etc. are "set it and forget it", so that's not really an issue. I would prefer a higher quality version of the S9 without the "smart" features, for a lower price, though. I hope 2880p monitors catch on. Windows at 200% scaling would be great on one of those.
Hi, I got a very important question that I can’t really find on TH-cam and not very clear from a Google search. On the Studio Display, if I change my recommended resolution to make my fonts/icons bigger will I lose my 5K resolution and if so how can I make everything bigger so not to strain my eyes? Also True Tone will it affect my image editing color accuracy?
I am not an expert on how scaling works on the Mac, but I believe the off-screen buffer is always 5K when using a Studio Display. I have the Studio Display, and the default scaling makes everything the same size as on my 2013 27” non-retina iMac (2.5K). Everything looks sharper and less pixelated on the Studio Display, even though text, icons, etc. look the same size. I have played with the scale settings, and Studio Display always produces a high-quality result (to my eyes anyway). I do tend to keep it set to the default scaling, because it gives me a good amount of screen real estate with decent sized graphics.
As for True Tone, having it switched on can definitely affects color accuracy during editing. If color accuracy is really important, you will probably want to work with True Tone switched off and try to control the lighting in your work environment. Again, I am not an expert. I do some image editing, not professionally, and I keep True Tone switched off.
Samsung can connect to a different sources, Samsung has stand AND VESA mount. Two super important advantages you forgot about. And in my country basic ASD costs 2200 usd, Samsung 1200…
Got the Studio Display almost 3 months ago. Didn't wait for this as I prefer the sharpness of the glossy screens. Don't regret it one bit.
both screen are glossy?
no, the samsung is matte
Hello,
I am an Apple addicted and hence the Apple Studio Display is my absolute preference. Unfortunately, one of my clients works with a windows PC workstation and hence I would like to know if it is easy to connect a HP Elitebook to the Studio Display in order to use it to have a larger and better screen. Is that something you have tested too?
Samsung ViewFinity S9 5K now on sale for $899. So which one is better value now?
Which one is better and which one is a better value are 2 different questions. At 899, it should be considered.
@@JerrySchulze I didn't say either one was better just a better value!
@@justsomeguy1074 Yep, must pointing it out for others who may see it. Are you considering it then?
@@JerrySchulze Yes
You didn't mention this but I assume they both have built-in Microphones. The Samsung Mic was a little more echoey but it was much louder and clearer than the Apple Mic which sounded muffled and low.
Amazon is like $700 for this 9-14-24, is it worth it to try?
It’s selling for 1k$ in my country .. might actually scoop one since I already have a studio display
Matte displays are a hard pass for me. When manufacturers can start offering glossy options, then they have an opportunity to take my money.
Exactly!
I agree 100% !!!!
This is why no matter what I’ve tried, I always come back to apple
Yep. Matte screen lose resolution first of all.
Yes to this!
So you can’t just use it as a PC? You have to hook up an IPad or laptop to mirror onto the computer? This is so confusing lol
Thanks for the comparison. I was able to pick up a slightly used Studio Display for $1100 versus a brand new Samsung S9 fior $1500.
Very nice!
I think the main dealbreaker of the studio display is the refusal to work seamlessly with anything but Apple devices. Even if someone uses only Apple devices at home, the truth is most work places use windows and working from home is becoming more of a thing, people don’t want to have to setup multiple monitors for different purposes. I should be able to use my display with my mac and be able to plug in pc/laptop to do some wfh without jumping through hoops (only supports thunderbolt devices, can’t change brightness, no on/off button)
So say I want to watch content like films which one would be better?
The speakers test helped. I wanna get the studio display. Now I just need to wait for it to be 120hz
Hello everyone. Who can give a personal review on this monitor? Is it worth buying?
good reviews. Straight to the point and didnt waste my time. Thanks.
spot-on review, that was my experience as well. Good enough, better than 4K, but for the price, just skip the height adjusting stand and you’ll have a much better experience with the Studio Display. For something under $1,500, I'd suggest the last generation 4K Samsung M8 as a better value (if you can find one under $400) and want something better than your average 1080p/1440p display
And resell value in 5 years will for sure be better with Apple then Samsung
Yeah the Viewfinity is just not worth it at this price. Very good video, explained everything spot on!
How often do you adjust the screen height when you buy it? Once! And you pay 300 dollars additionally to adjust it once? 😅
ive paid 300 on dinner that im just gonna shit out, whats your point?
@@possiblyinsane6995 🤣 What do you have to compensate for so that you feel the need to tell me? Poor guy. The name already screams "I am special!! Please recognize that!!"
Can I control the camera on this monitor?
I have a samsung m8, and its camera does not allow you to change the focal length, it is not very convenient to use for video calls, too much is in the frame, basically all my small room, I would like to crop the picture, or just zoom in. Is it possible to control this on the S9?
Thanks for the video! Do you have to connect this monitor to WIFI for it to work? I don't care for the smart features and I would rather not connect it to the Internet. Is it enforced or can I just ignore the smart features? Does this monitor work with PC's? Does not seem like worth the cost if you exclusively use Mac, but perhaps if you have multiple systems and you need to connect it to a windows computer as well.
No, you can use it without Wi-Fi just as you can use a smart TV without Wi-Fi. Yes, it works with Windows as well.
I tried out two other 5K monitors that use the same panel, the ViewSonic VG2781-5k and the Rich Vision RV100. Both had a noticeable graininess on the screen surface due to the coarse matte texture, especially when reading documents with white backgrounds and black text. Does the Samsung Viewfinity S9 5K have the same issue?
Yes
But the s9 has 4x faster response rate than studio display