Samsung LS34C502GAN
Score: 73/100
Samsung M80C
Score: 78/100Rankings
The Samsung M80C is a 27-inch 4K smart monitor that blends a VA panel with Tizen OS, offering built-in streaming apps, productivity tools and extensive ergonomics. It targets remote workers and multitaskers who want a single device for work, entertainment and smart-home control.
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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
34 inchesbest | 27 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 | 27 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 |
Ergonomics(1) | ||
Tilt Range (°) | -2 to 22 ° | -2 to 15 ° |
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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 describe the M80C as a hybrid workhorse that blends a high-quality 4K smart TV with PC-grade productivity tools, praising its ergonomic stand and Tizen ecosystem while noting the lack of adaptive sync and modest HDR brightness.
Everyday users praise the monitor for its all-in-one convenience, especially the USB-C single-cable setup, sharp 4K visuals and the pivot function that makes reading and coding easier. SmartThings and voice assistants are also highlighted as smooth and useful for home automation.
“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.”
