Samsung LS34C502GAN
Score: 73/100
Samsung M8
Score: 72/100Rankings
The Samsung ViewFinity S50GC is a 34-inch flat VA ultrawide monitor delivering UWQHD resolution, 100 Hz refresh and AMD FreeSync, aimed at professionals who need extensive screen real-estate and eye-care features. Its contrast is strong, but the panel can exhibit ghosting and the stand offers only tilt adjustment.
The Samsung 32-inch M8 Smart Monitor blends a 4K VA display with built-in speakers, a webcam, USB-C docking and smart TV features, targeting hybrid work and entertainment setups while compromising on panel viewing angles and premium build.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
34 inchesbest | 32 inches | |
100 Hzbest | 60 Hz | |
| ↓ lower better | 5 ms | 4 msbest |
300 nits | 400 nitsbest | |
3,000best | 3,000best | |
— | 99 %best | |
2best | 1 | |
1best | — |
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| Attribute | | |
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Display(5) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 34 inches | 32 inches |
Resolution | 3440x1440 | 3840x2160 |
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 100 Hz | 60 Hz |
Response Time (GTG) (ms) | 5 ms | 4 ms |
Brightness (nits) | 300 nits | 400 nits |
Connectivity(2) | ||
HDMI Ports | 2 | 1 |
USB‑C Port | false | true |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Reviewers praise the smooth 100 Hz motion, deep blacks from the VA panel and comprehensive eye-care suite, while noting ghosting in dark scenes and the lack of speakers.
Users love the multitasking capability and smooth scrolling, but many mention ghosting in games and wish for built-in audio.
Professional reviewers acknowledge the M8 as a feature-rich hybrid that excels in convenience and smart-TV integration, but criticize its VA panel limitations, lack of local dimming, modest 60 Hz refresh, and a build quality that feels cheap for its price.
Everyday users love the all-in-one convenience, especially the height-adjustable stand, USB-C docking and solar remote, but they repeatedly complain about washed-out colors, a wobbly stand, intrusive YouTube ads and a camera that doesn't match dedicated webcams.
“I bought this monitor specifically because of its ability to display 2 different inputs side by side and it does that amazingly!”
“It has vivid color, nice sound system.”
“Great for office work and watching movies, but the stand feels a bit flimsy.”
