Samsung WAF 65-inch
Score: 77/100
Smart Technologies M586-V5-P
Score: 84/100Rankings
The SMART Board M586-V5-P is an 86-inch 4K interactive display with octa-core Android 13 computing, 40-point IR touch and a rich set of connectivity options, targeting enterprise and education environments.
The Samsung 65" WAF Series Interactive Display runs Android 14, offers 4K resolution, 40-point infrared touch and dual-pen input, and is EDLA-certified for full Google service integration. It excels in connectivity and collaborative features but draws significant power.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
65 inches | 86 inchesbest | |
400 nitsbest | 400 nitsbest | |
1,200best | — | |
60 Hzbest | 60 Hzbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 8 msbest | 8 msbest |
40best | 40best | |
72 %best | — | |
3 | 5best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Display(2) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 65 inches | 86 inches |
Panel Type | IPS | LCD |
Connectivity(2) | ||
HDMI Ports | 3 | 5 |
USB Ports | 4 | 12 |
Power & Energy(2) | ||
Power Consumption (W) | 409 W | 149 W |
Standby Power (W) | 0.5 W | 0.2 W |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 36.2 kg | 68.04 kg |
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Professional reviewers view the Samsung WAF 65" as a breakthrough for interactive education, emphasizing its EDLA certification, 40-point touch, Split Note Mode, and robust connectivity, while noting the absence of Wi-Fi 6 and relatively high power consumption.
Everyday users praise the instant annotation, dual-pen convenience, and the ability to install Google apps directly on the display, though a minority report occasional lag and Bluetooth pairing issues.
Professional reviewers would likely commend the M086-V5 for its enterprise readiness, noting TAA compliance, robust remote-management features and the high-capacity, responsive touch system, while pointing out the lack of an OPS slot and the cumbersome weight.
Everyday users appreciate the vivid 4K display, the ability for many participants to interact simultaneously, and the out-of-the-box annotation tools, but are frustrated by the unit's heft, limited speaker output and occasional confusion over mounting specs.
“The instant annotation, dual-pen convenience, and the ability to install Google apps directly on the display make teaching much smoother.”
