Samsung SH850
Score: 77/100
Samsung ViewFinity S8
Score: 75/100Rankings
The Samsung SH850 is a 24" WQHD PLS monitor designed for productivity, offering a sharp image, extensive ergonomics and versatile connectivity including USB-C. While it excels for office and creative work, its refresh rate and speaker-less design limit its appeal for gaming.
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.
| Attribute | Samsung SH850 | |
|---|---|---|
24 inches | 37 inchesbest | |
75 Hzbest | 60 Hz | |
| ↓ lower better | 5 msbest | 5 msbest |
300 nits | 350 nitsbest | |
1,000 | 3,000best | |
98 % | 100 %best | |
1best | 1best | |
1best | 1best |
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| Attribute | Samsung SH850 | |
|---|---|---|
Display(7) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 24 inches | 37 inches |
Resolution | 2560x1440 | 3840x2160 |
Panel Type | PLS | VA |
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 75 Hz | 60 Hz |
Brightness (nits) | 300 nits | 350 nits |
Contrast Ratio | 1000 | 3000 |
Color Gamut (sRGB %) (%) | 98 % | 100 % |
Power & Warranty(2) | ||
Typical Power Consumption (W) | 38 W | 190 W |
Warranty Period (years) | 1 years | 3 years |
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Reviewers commend its color accuracy, ergonomics and connectivity, but criticize USB-C reliability, limited refresh rate and lack of speakers.
Users love the crisp picture and ergonomic stand, yet many report initial USB-C issues and wish for built-in audio.
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.
“Amazing picture quality - text is crisp, colors are vibrant.”
“Ergonomic stand is fantastic - height, swivel, and pivot make it perfect for long workdays.”
“USB-C is a game-changer - one cable for laptop, power, and display.”
