Samsung M8
Score: 72/100
Samsung ViewFinity S8
Score: 75/100Rankings
The Samsung 37" ViewFinity S8 is a large 4K VA-panel monitor geared toward productivity, offering extensive connectivity with a 90 W USB-C dock and built-in KVM, while its ergonomic stand and HDR10 support enhance comfort and visual quality.
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 | | |
|---|---|---|
32 inches | 37 inchesbest | |
60 Hzbest | 60 Hzbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 4 msbest | 5 ms |
400 nitsbest | 350 nits | |
3,000best | 3,000best | |
99 % | 100 %best | |
1best | 1best | |
— | 1best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Display(4) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 32 inches | 37 inches |
Response Time (GTG) (ms) | 4 ms | 5 ms |
Brightness (nits) | 400 nits | 350 nits |
Color Gamut (sRGB %) (%) | 99 % | 100 % |
Audio(1) | ||
Built‑in Speakers | true | false |
Power & Warranty(2) | ||
Typical Power Consumption (W) | 70 W | 190 W |
Warranty Period (years) | 1 years | 3 years |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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.
Professional reviewers highlight the ViewFinity S8 as a premium productivity monitor, emphasizing its USB-C docking, built-in KVM, and ergonomic design, but criticize the lack of adaptive-sync technology and the 60 Hz refresh limit for gaming or high-motion use.
Everyday users love the monitor's size, sharp 4K display, and the convenience of a single-cable USB-C setup, while recurring complaints focus on missing speakers, limited viewing angles, HDR dimming, and occasional USB-C compatibility hiccups.
“Perfect second screen for my bedroom-watch Netflix and work on Zoom without switching devices.”
“Love the height adjustment and pivot for coding in portrait mode.”
“USB-C charging my MacBook is a game-changer.”
