Samsung M8 Display vs  Studio Display - Why pay $1600?!

Samsung's new 32" M8 Display has quite a few advantages over the Apple Studio Display while costing less than half the price! However, can Apple's quality beat it out? Let's find out!
Buy the Samsung Smart Monitor M8 here ➡ howl.me/ckF5auLROYW
Apple 27" Studio Display ➡ geni.us/GeA3te6
Like these Wallpapers? Download them here ➡ bit.ly/2WNc6Qw
NEW M1 Ultra Chip T-Shirt ➡ max-tech-store.creator-spring...
Best deals on M1 Macs on Amazon ⬇️
Apple Mac Studio with M1 Ultra ➡ geni.us/cgkl
Apple 27" Studio Display ➡ geni.us/GeA3te6
M1 MacBook Air ($850 SALE) ➡ geni.us/1mJ41T
M1 24" iMac ➡ geni.us/UFPMx
NEW 16" MacBook Pro 2021 ➡ geni.us/OuBRWv
Anker 20W Fast-Charger ($14) ➡ geni.us/LJLlf
If you enjoyed this video, please subscribe to help us reach 1 million subscribers before the end of the year! We would greatly appreciate it!
Timestamps ⬇️
Samsung M8 vs Studio Display - 00:00
Unboxing & Build Differences - 00:20
Ports & Included Accessories - 03:18
Setup & Smart Features - 05:28
Speaker Comparison - 06:48
Webcam & Mics - 08:10
Display Differences - 09:20
Display Quality Compared - 11:24
Prices & Conclusion - 12:27
Xcode Benchmark built for Max Tech by Maxim Eremenko ➡ github.com/devMEremenko/Xcode...
WeTest PerfDog is what we use to test FPS. Full mobile platform performance test and analysis tool: www.wetest.net/?...
Max Tech Wallpapers ➡ bit.ly/2WNc6Qw
Buy one of our NEW T-Shirts to help support us! ➡ max-tech-store.creator-spring...
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Shop on Amazon ➡ geni.us/wB2mWqd
Shop on B&H ➡ bhpho.to/2kfoI34
Shop on Adorama ➡ bit.ly/2R7qezq
10% off unlimited yearly music licensing on Soundstripe (what I use for all my videos) use coupon code "Max" here: soundstripe.grsm.io/e/6lv
Shot with (Amazon) ➡ geni.us/XE0r
Lens (B&H) ➡ bhpho.to/2DZerxL
Mic (Amazon)➡ geni.us/83CN3V5
If you enjoy our content please consider supporting us on Patreon. Even $2 a month helps us make more and better content for you!
/ maxyuryev
~-~~-~~~-~~-~
PRIVACY POLICY and FULL DISCLOSURE:
°Max Tech is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com
°Max Tech is a participant in the B&H Photo Video affiliate program that provides an advertising commission if you purchase through our links.
°If you purchase something from our affiliate links will get a small commission with no extra cost to you. This makes it possible for us to make more videos. Thank you!
°We DO NOT collect, store, use, or share any data about you.
~-~~-~~~-~~-~

[@MaxTechOfficial]

Which display would YOU rather keep? Comment below! Buy the Samsung Smart Monitor M8 here ➡ howl.me/ckF5auLROYW Apple 27" Studio Display ➡ geni.us/GeA3te6

[@RaghavVijay]

I would keep the studio display-although i the Samsung one is very close!.It’s a hard decision for sure-however I just feel like the build quality of apples display and the sound are big factors that makes me feel the studio display overall is better for me!.

[@aelaan12]

I always would go for the larger screen. I know Apple is a great display, but for my personal use I do not need anything more than 60Hz as I do not game on my computers. I would like the M8 had a bit more brightness. Speakers are adequate for a TV but on my MacBook I will always either use the MacBook speakers or headphones. Now, the biggest driver for the M8 is the price and it totally wins. The display should be IPS for sure, VA... is good for gaming when you sit in front of it.

[@roychang723]

I think you guys put the wrong clip (should be showing Studio Display not m8 tho) in 10:05. Just a friendly reminder.

[@Certifiedinsurance]

Comparing 400 nits vs 600 nits display is like tesla model x vs your pajamas....another level of meaninglessness as not even same level of qualities.....

[@techinrl9869]

I think the two displays are going after different markets. The pixel density on the Samsung monitor will not convert anyone who wants a very sharp display regardless of its price. That is the Studio’s main selling point (5K, 218 PPI). Those who like having a bigger screen and don’t care about pixel density will be happy with the Samsung. I don’t think anyone who would buy a Samsung would really buy the Apple monitor and vice versa. They are just different animals and really aren’t comparable. For me, I ended up finally giving in and getting a Studio Display because I have bad eyes after undergoing retina and cataract surgery. I need that sharpness, which my other monitors can’t match (I also have an LG 38” ultrawide and Samsung Odyssey G9 with about half the pixel density). If I need to read text, I’ll move whatever app I need to the Studio Display. The Samsung TV features are cool, but I’d rather have my actual Samsung 65” TV.

[@PLANETWATERMELON]

You know Apple is like “dam, we could have the webcam separately and charged extra for it”

[@MeltingVenus]

@Jeff Robins Apple: Someone write this down!!! This is good Stuff ✍️ 📝 🧐

[@PLANETWATERMELON]

@@MeltingVenus exactly

[@masx4813]

Apple : WRITE THAT DOWN !!!!! WRITE THAT DOWN !!!!!

[@MAKO_UNO]

@@masx4813 eaaahhhahaha x|o|x

[@adityamisra7702]

That will come as update in next iteration

[@bonind]

I really tried to buy the Samsung to use with a Studio. When I went into Best Buy to buy it they had an open box Studio Display and I bought both planning on probably returning the Apple. When I had them both up and I was comparing them my wife walked in and asked what was wrong with the Samsung. No amount of tweaking could make it look anywhere close to the Apple so I ended up spending far more than I wanted to by returning the Samsung. It's just a color and PPI thing but the Apple looked $800 better to me and I knew I'd regret it if I kept the Samsung.

[@pixelwarrior9235]

Wow I was just going to return my new iMac for a m8 and Mac mini but now I think I will keep the iMac 😅🎉🎉🎉

[@georgelyras1978]

its all about the image quality, the text crispness......NOTHING comes close to it,. I dont care if you can buy x4 Samsungs instead of a studio display. Im choosing the studio display every time

[@VoicefulRiver]

I thought for a moment that the Studio Display's mics were not coming from that recorded clip, I thought it was commentary added in during editing. Those microphones are super clear and crisp.

[@fruitpunch5260]

What I don’t understand is why it is so difficult for all companies to make simple looking, elegant monitors like this? LG for instance and their weird claw like stand and thick bottom bezels? The aluminium iMac has been around for nearly 15 years, yet other companies still struggle to make simple, elegant looking monitors?

[@pema6498]

Same thing for software

[@samandkaito4191]

That’s my wish too but I wonder if it comes down to patents?

[@codedealers7501]

I think companies patent the designs

[@kennso]

Facts

[@donoldduckben]

I mean dell has been making some amazing products soo... In any case this isn't even perfect, I'd expect them to put the power brick in the monitor , the external power brick is clunky

[@Joe_Brig]

You buy the Studio display for the sharpness and retina PPI.

[@tbone9405]

Thanks for the great comparisons! Discovered this channel, and look forward to all the in depth content that is produced! Awesome!

[@Xeoncross]

I don't understand comparing a 4k 32" VA monitor with a 5k 28" IPS monitor - they are really different screens. Might as well compare the Apple studio display against a 24" 240Hz VA gaming monitor. The studio display is for people that want a lot of quality: more pixels, more color, more nits - premium everything. The LG Ultrafine is mentioned multiple times here - and that is because it is a much closer monitor for the reasons someone would buy the Apple Studio Display.

[@mowtow90]

The LG is mentioned ,because it is the Apple Studio Display. Its just re-branded and modified by Apple but the core is identical.

[@michalwiktorow2188]

@@mowtow90 True, LCD inside Apple Studio and former LG Ultrafine 5K - is exactly the same - just put into the alu-body.

[@dogdog1030]

For professional photographer and videographer, I think need to do more comparisons, the only thing we care is the colour.

[@QContinuuum]

Great review that covers a lot of aspects. How is the M8 and/or the ASD working with gaming consoles, such as the PS5? I know the ASD needs a tb4 input... but does it work? I know the M8 would surely work with the ps5 but it doesn't give 4K/120 Hz.

[@dissectdesigns]

As a professional designer, this comparison has made it very clear that I could NEVER consider buying the M8. Thanks for the great video guys!

[@Concienciaplena1]

Even tru this video you can see the superior image quality of the studio display

[@Sonicsx23]

just wanted to say the same thing 😅

[@peterpayne2219]

Really good review! I have one of the Spectrum Eve monitors on order but it won’t be ready until June. I might go for this if I can find one in Japan.

[@priscillayg]

great review! I love that you showed a side by side of the sound, camera and screen quality.

[@Pengranger]

Looking forward to seeing a comparison with the new Samsung S8 UHD monitor. I think this will be a closer match to the Apple display.

[@krane15]

I love the idea of the modular webcam (especially the cover, although it really should be permanently attached), but Samsung should really consider putting those features in a higher quality display.

[@ATLsF1N3ST91]

It absolutely shouldn't be attached. Many users, much like myself never use Webcam under 4k quality. So we'd have to tape over it anyway, for privacy reasons if it were built in.

[@infj2177]

I've been wanting for this comparison! Thank you!

[@tekis0]

Man, the M8 is an excellent value! I love the wireless aspect of it.

[@youtubedavidprice]

I tried to set one up when it was delivered yesterday. I don't need a 'smart' monitor. You have to update it with software updates. It uses AirPlay to communicate with the Mac. No Displayport. It comes with HDMI to mini-HDMI cable... how many Macs have that? Wireless? Isn't your Mac already wireless? Why do you also need a wireless monitor? No manuals in the box. I contacted Samsung Product Support and chatted the technician for a link to download the manuals. The Product Support Technician said I would have to contact a Technical Support Technician for that technical kind of information. If you buy this monitor you have to join the Samsung Ecosphere. And the display is full of bloatware such as Bixby and steaming subscriptions and game trials, etc., etc., etc. Samsung must be making a fortune from all the $$$ they're paid to promote the bloatware.

[@ishaan6512]

@@youtubedavidprice well still less than selling outdated tech for way overpriced prices

[@sayanbanerjee5260]

Man macs are always big budget bt believe me it is always the best...i am using it and its super awesome..i have the pro display xdr as well as studio

[@de3p601]

@@youtubedavidprice ur telling me an overpriced computer doesn't have a basic HDMI port???

[@timwiesler6365]

@@de3p601 No because HDMI is too bad

[@SilentEire]

Jesus Christ the speakers on the Studio display are breathtaking for a built-in system

[@aa15032261]

Yea but at what cost

[@vermeercortex2094]

Lol who cares about speaker on a monitor

[@77dris]

@@vermeercortex2094 I do.

[@77dris]

@@aa15032261 You'd have to pay a couple hundred dollars to get that sort of sound with external speakers, so add that on to any other panel. Plus then you have wires and speakers taking up desk space. Definitely worth it to get the Studio Display.

[@77dris]

The speakers are incredible! I have loved the ones on my 27" iMac and would never want to get a monitor without this great sound built in.

[@murdockscott]

I would love to see a review of the Dell Ultrasharp U2723QE/U3223QE as a alternative for the Studio Display. I think these are a closer equivalent and more targeted for users with small studios. Plus they have the new IPS Black tech which seems interesting.

[@hcesconeto]

Thumbs up! Me too

[@Londonistan_Calling]

I think they're decent and serves its price tag, but still expensive without even a high referesh rate

[@ryanclouse299]

I think I would like these better. I personally use a dell ultrasharp and I much prefer the features. Having better color accuracy and built in kvm is better than the added tv functions/streaming in my opinion.

[@zayneytem]

As someone that's not really knowledgeable on Monitors- that first sentence feels like it was just button mashed into oblivion. 🥲

[@ryanclouse299]

@@zayneytem no worries its monitor names. lol Dell usually goes first letter is series so U is from their ultrasharp line, 32/27 is diagnal screen size 23 is date released so (2022) Think of like car names. q is resolution which i think is 4k. Any other letter after that usually is a special feature it may have. E i believe means it has an ethernet rj45 port.

[@beezrow]

Wow... you're the only other channel (to date) that's doing a full comparison... yay!!! (Besides a brief mention by MKBHD's podcast) Thanks for this comparison 👏 woop woop

[@dderuy]

Very Helpful, Thank You! Getting the Studio Display hands down.

[@shouryaaswal5681]

I think it is very important that I point out that Samsung announced this display way before apple released the studio display. So those who are thinking its a cheap mac studio clone.... think twice

[@jackyharuhiko]

Except that the M1 iMac was released a year ago.

[@fmax30000]

@@jackyharuhiko Exactly! And the ultra thin Intel iMac 5K was released more than a decade ago with ton of average copycat monitors following. But I gotta admit, this is the closest copy I’ve ever seen, at least from the outside, good job this time Sammy, just don’t turn up the volume, lol!

[@shouryaaswal5681]

@@jackyharuhiko it looks nothing like the iMac. It doesn't have that ugly chin

[@user-uw2nc7fq1q]

@@shouryaaswal5681 Samsung has the best screens and monitors. No doubt. Apple destroys Samsung in computers and anything to do with chips and software.

[@jackyharuhiko]

@@shouryaaswal5681 🤣🤣🤣 hahaha okay enjoy your Samsung.

[@SeraphimHanischMusic]

I like the reviewed panel a lot, though I am inclined to hope for a really amazing large panel display from Apple. I presently DO use a Samsung 49" 4K display and an old Thunderbolt Monitor for my second display. This is a lot of screen real estate and it is really nice for music production jobs. Generally, I am interested in such panel sizes - my eyes are not the best, so the larger screens seem to help me get my stuff done in comfort. Great review!!

[@royalpools]

Thank You for your video. We are looking to purchase a Mac mini and a monitor since apple did not do a large iMac. I considered this monitor because of the included camera. I will not be using any of the extra tv features. Would you recommend a different monitor and camera for better quality as separates or is there another monitor with a built in camera you like?

[@vladimirl8753]

Very nice and comprehensive review. Thank you very much for your work! Спасибо!

Hope they will make some dark colours like space grey or black. Also miss that in Apple Display and waiting for something in dark colour with purchase

[@stephenl8121]

Same here - they must realise that most peoples laptops and accessories are black... and also the experience of watching a movie with the white band at the bottom will be distracting

[@rockanroleropr3467]

I have the 43" M7 running through my original HomePods thanks to the Apple TV audio passthrough… no webcam but adding one wouldn’t be that bad money-wise… I’m VERY happy with my purchase… all I wish it had is PBP or at least PIP

[@nomadcurate]

Thank you for not using the same music as always. Love this video.

[@WarriorsPhoto]

I was hoping for more from this monitor. Maybe I was asking too much. Thank you Max for this honest review.

[@Alitechnics]

amazing and awesome comparison between these 2 devices. I like your videos MAX Tech

[@XeroTechOfficial]

Agree

[@getfaststore1671]

Yup

[@aliuraumal614]

Exactly

[@alirrarmal8480]

Awesome Channel

[@grahambrown42]

$900 cheaper for 32" screen with TV and Mac/Windows laptop connection, Netflix, Prime, Apple TV functionality, incredible Wow, what a fantastic product for a student!

[@eduard6450]

1000$*

[@grahambrown42]

@@eduard6450 Ooops, edited now

[@jj-icejoe6642]

@@eduard6450 699€ in Europe

[@eduard6450]

@@jj-icejoe6642 I don't know where you're from but here in Spain the M8 is 799€ and the Studio Display starts at 1779€, so almost 1000€ of difference.

[@jj-icejoe6642]

@@eduard6450 Belgium by it on Germany

[@ZackYounguk]

Super awesome review - thanks! I will invest in the M8 to use with my iPad Pro soon.

[@PixelGuy22]

Hi. Thanks for this video. I actually purchased the M8 but have not been able to use the camera with my new Mac Mini. Any tips or thoughts? Thank you.

[@cadenchurchill4296]

That Samsung display looks so nice! Recently upgraded to the $1000CAD Asus ROG 27” 4K display (forget the name) and loving it so far. Really appreciate the higher resolution, even more adjustable stand that can twist, and gorgeous HDR. I am curious how 4K would look on a 32” display versus 27” though.

[@carloslaend1635]

Less pixel density vs a bigger screen. Choose your poison.

[@cadenchurchill4296]

@@carloslaend1635 Yup, mostly just curious to see how noticeable the lower pixel density is.

[@cadenchurchill4296]

@@1seb11 Okay

[@dan_gee]

It’s not great

[@ConcreteAdvisory]

Still holds up very well. I use a 42’’ 4K display and it’s sharp enough even for text ! Not as sharp as a smaller screen of course but enough.

[@mje1625]

Easy: Apple Studio Display all day long. A glossy screen will always produce richer, deeper colors and blacks. But, yeah, the price on the Samsung is damn appealing.

[@supersop1367]

Yep

[@kamilrajpoot9890]

Great video! Very informative. After watching this, it helped me make my decision.

[@alngno3818]

I love the bumpy wall decoration behind you (on your left), what is it?

[@timsmith8489]

I wish monitor reviews would cover their electromagnetic interference. I've got a much older Samsung monitor I'm using as a second monitor with an iMac and it spews a lot of EMI in the 144 MHz and 220 MHz ham bands, to the point that I have to turn it off when I want to use SDR software on the iMac to listen to things in those bands. The iMac and an older Dell monitor are clean.

[@mintgreen292]

The only way these monitors are comparable is the fact that the stands look the same. It is so misleading to compare these displays like this. Somebody who needs a studio display should not even consider the M8. Somebody who would be happy with an M8 should not even consider the studio. They're totally different demographics.

[@eduardovillacis432]

I am glad you did this review!

[@marcusturner5291]

Nice review keep up the good work

[@joelvanmil1597]

Tried Samsung M7, then M8 and compared to Studio Display at home. After returning both Samsung screens, I still bought and kept the Studio Display. 😅 Nice screen but the build quality is flimsy.

[@joelvanmil1597]

update after two weeks; I'm glad I kept the Studio Display, I love that 5k sharpness and the 60hz are almost unnoticeable due to the smoothness of the MacOs. Apple has also updated the camera and it now looks much better. 💪🏼

[@mikem2132]

@@joelvanmil1597 Just out of curiosity, what Mac are you using with your Studio Display?

[@joelvanmil1597]

@@mikem2132 a Mac Studio.

[@priscillayg]

@@joelvanmil1597 I’m curious, what are the main things you use your display for? I’ve been looking into all 3 of these monitors trying to decide which one is the best for me. I use my current monitor to edit photos, watch videos, code and game.

[@joelvanmil1597]

@@priscillayg Video/Photo editing. Perfect screen, don't take the Nano glass texture, the coating is amazing even in a very lid room. :) It's the same display as the LG ultrafine 5k 27" but 100 nits brighter and a glass screen. Till now, def. worth the money.

[@Stelios.Posantzis]

5:16 If Apple did that, they would probably have the camera placed on an aluminium sliding support which would pop up whenever you click on the camera app (or touch some particular point on the screen sides) and the rest of time would remain tucked in the display and hidden from view.

[@abcd7054]

wow.. you nailed the comparison. thanks

[@teresuhhh]

I had preordered the M8 as well, I bought it to use with the new Mac Studio. How did you get the Samsung Cam to work with the Mac? I can't seem to get it to work while I'm using my mac, only when I go to the M8's menu. How did you get it to work? I'm hoping mine will work because I am going to need zoom weekly. Please let me know if you have any tips.

[@RaghavVijay]

Amazing and awesome comparison-Thanks so much I really appreciate your dedication and efforts-Keep up your informative content!!🔥🔥🔥🙂!.

[@jacksonburger2081]

I do think it's funny that they talk about how bulky the power supply is on the Samsung, but it's also thinner. But when apple does it on the iMac, it's okay because it's thinner🤦‍♂️

[@ishaan6512]

iSheeps

[@jacksonburger2081]

There is a place for the studio display, don't get me wrong, but that's not as fair comparison.

[@do2eazy363]

they're like you will carry this monitor around the city and that will make the bulky power brick a pain

[@ramoncitodajotoy7615]

Would you recommend this for photo editing?

[@millemille1195]

I think the Mateview 28" is a closer comparison if you looking for something like the Studiodisplay but don't want to spent 1600 bucks

[@mbvglider]

I have a 28” 4K monitor at work and recently got the Studio Display at home and honestly the clarity is night and day for me. I much prefer 5K.

[@mbvglider]

@@The_MEMEphis Doubtful? Obviously, I'm a Mac user so Mac OS performance is ultimately what matters. Also, do people not use their computers for serious work? Reading small text is a pretty standard part of a lot of professional work. I'm a computer programmer and code is lots of lines of small text. Scaled 1080p at 28" is ludicrously oversized, so I more or less need to use scaled 1440p. It looks way worse in 4K than in 5K. It's not even close.

[@pokiblue5870]

im using a dual 2010 monitor..its 24 inch and 1ms response time oh and also 1080p but i think ill switch for this 699$ monitor much cheaper and upgrade to 4k

[@furrylovebear6844]

@@The_MEMEphis God, the plebs who can't tell the difference between 4 and 5k come out of the wood work

[@ForeverDownByLaw]

As a graphic designer, primarily dealing with print, the Apple display is definitely worth the upcharge for the image quality and color accuracy.

[@sumdood7011]

You mentioned that the Samsung monitor is running “natively” and you said that the studio display is running at “2x scaling” , are you referring to HiDPI scaling? MacOS resolution scaling is confusing to me. I never had to worry about external displays and scaling until I bought a Mac Mini this year.

[@rolandoochoajr.4895]

Great video! Do you recommend this for photography editing? I have the iMac 27in.

[@supersop1367]

Which one?

[@mchammer5592]

I have a 32” Samsung with my Mac and the color calibration is so off during photo editing. I wonder how this matches with the Mac on the color space 🤔

[@mchammer5592]

@@elivegba8186 lol you are so confused man.

[@dguy-xk4fc]

Excellent review sir. You had a nice scoop with this one. It is not as good as Apple but hey $699 and it is already matte and height adjustable. Over here that would run you about €2250 for the apple with the stand and matte options.

[@suntzu1409]

Muh, cheaper materials, less sharp, less bright You giving up a LOT for a cheaper price /s /s

[@hkmnv]

Hey guys thanks for your awesome work. I bought the M8 after watching your video and I think it's a very good combo with the M1 Mac mini. I just have an annoying issue, the lag of the mouse cursor. Did it happen to you? Do you have any advice to fix the problem? Thanks a lot. Hajime from Rome Italy

[@businesschogong4125]

If you use a wireless mouse, it could happen because of the latency. Or if the mouse if wired, it's something to do with the optimization of the M1 Mac Mini itself or the software.

[@maciekgitara9466]

I had the same problem, it was a bit of a failure but it helped to switch the monitor to game mode - to avoid having to do it every time you have to connect the HDMI output from the monitor

[@Emoryz]

Can you compare the 24” iMac to the studio display? You can use wired airplay to the iMac and no one has covered it in a video yet.

[@mpetrides]

Meh. I’ll pass. Once you get used to 218 ppi it’s hard to go back. That said, this looks like it could have real value as a monitor to connect to my PS5, although I’m not crazy about the mini-HDMI input.

[@Ashan360]

The studio display is better in every way other than bezels and price. I don’t get why they made the bezels so large. The bezel on the iPad Pro, which uses the same center stage camera, is way thinner than the studio display.

[@asd53491]

One question is the refresh rate locked to 60hz or is it adjustable to 50hz , for 25 frame’s based footage video editing?

[@mohammedabdulqareeb]

@Max_Tech can you compare the MBP 16” to the Gigabyte aero 16?

[@user-fx7tc9uj8y]

Great review of the M8. I received mine yesterday and already returned it to Samsung. Display quality (image) was terrible esp the uneven backlighting on the left and right sides. The blacks were a muddy gray and the text wasn't very sharp. I think u were very kind in your review because the real results were not good imo.

[@michals1108]

Thanks.

[@whizzardblizzard5696]

Girl, he’s paid to.

[@KevanMajere33]

Maybe G was paid to provide an anti review?

[@geraldcapo4400]

If that’s how you feel.. then why start with “Great review”? If you think he was being very kind lol ?

[@leekevin1193]

Well, before 9:37, I literally thought Samsung M8, with such a clean look and thoughtful designs, was a much better deal compared to the Apple Studio Display. But then, when they are both turned on and placed side by side, the gap is apparently quite huge. I got to say M8 is an excellent product with an appealing price as long as it is not placed by the side of the Apple Studio Display while turned on.

[@1apart517]

Yea right…

[@furrylovebear6844]

The difference on the close up is so obviously clearer on the Apple display - not sure how anyone can look past this. It's partly because it's 4K and the Apple is 5K and so this is a stupid comparison

[@dronasystems]

@maxtech can you look at Settings->SystemReport->Graphic Display, so see if the scaling happens at the monitor level, since it has a processing chip in the monitor itself. Apple needs 6k at 32 inch, so does the MacBook Pro do the processing to scale, or does the monitor do it.

[@colinpovey7923]

Thank you. Excellent review.

[@ButlerBeachTray]

Wonderful presentation! Really enjoyed the very detailed, side-by-side comparison of the two displays. Would still like to see a non-Apple display that is closer or even beats Apple's specs, without needing to sever an arm plus a leg. ;) What is the best non-Apple display at 34" or larger? Again, great job!

[@redpete89]

I guarantee you can accomplish the same thing on the M8 that you can do on the studio. People are apple fans to a fault. I’ve seen the studio in person was not impressed.

[@kolijoker]

@@redpete89 just google tests for both and see how wrong you are. M8 is garbage.

[@darpompie4354]

@@redpete89 Not sure what video you were watching. Did you see how poor the colour accuracy is. I don't care what the specs say. If you tilt your head slightly, the white becomes yellow. If you look at the edges, the white fades to black. If your work relies on colour accuracy, this Samsung monitor is pure cr**. Now... If all you do is game or browse the internet, and do not care if your whites look yellow, then yes. go ahead and save some money. Some people are just Apple haters to a fault. Just because certain things aren't important to them it must mean, anyone that does find those things important are just sheep.

[@MaxStArlyn]

11:57 It’s way more important for Photographic professionals, to have 100% Adobe RGB , rather than SRGB.

[@wizardmix]

There is nothing better in the world than being valued so greatly and being able to still choose the direction that's best suited for you. That's outstanding and all the respect from me for making that decision. Life is much much more than a paycheck, good for you sir!

[@Majd-AlShoghri]

NICE JOB bro, can you plz compare the HUAWEI MateView 28" monitor to the apple studio display

[@adg8269]

I ❤️ my M5 Samsung. Flawless integration with Airplay on all my Apple devices. Also comes with the AppleTV app.

[@MatthewLee-rs7cx]

Anybody know the height of the M8 monitor w/ stand at its lowest position? The product specs state 22.6 inches, but it's unclear at what height; min or max?... I'm trying to figure out if this will fit my cabinet cutout.

[@AvijitDas-jz6cv]

Hey max, a comparison between studio display and dell "IPS black" monitor will be great.

[@ChetTailor]

Its fine watching a review, but I highly recommend seeing both screens in the wild and try and do a side by side comparison before purchase, I've been looking at various monitors recently by physically going into the stores, and the Studio was the only one that made me think wow that is amazing compared to OLED tvs and monitors. the extra 1000 pixels make a huge difference, currently I have a 4k LG, its quite old tbh. If you're fairly serious, about photography and video then take a physical look. Specs are one thing but the execution is another. (The Studio's camera was not good. its does have centre stage though.)

[@noiz.i]

i personally love the studio display, but you can get 2 M8 TVs basically for the price of 1 studio display. that’s how i look at it. so i’d probably go for the M8 based off specifically that

[@leesagrrl]

I was steered away from Samsungs in general. My tech friends complained that they were maid kinda sloppy. I picked up a LG 32UP83A-W 31.5" for my Mac Studio... it seems fine.

[@moreybrown870]

I need better sound quality. If I want a speaker where I can adjust volume via my MacBook keyboard - should I use HDMI-ARC or Bluetooth? Or will neither work without an app? Sound bar or 2 pc style speakers?

[@rarizalx]

It is not ideal to use 4K with a mac due to OS-level scaling. If you use mac, either use 1440 or 5K display. Only then, it will scale perfectly.

[@HelloWorld-zg3gs]

Yeah the picture is gonna look blurry and stuff will be slower especially for design work. Not even an option for me, unless you’re using windows

[@PeterSramka]

I have a Mac with a 4K display and another Mac with a 5K display. If you know what you are doing, they both can be set to scale perfectly. I’m guessing you don’t know what you are doing.

[@CarPlayLife]

Thanks for this. I was wondering how the M8 would stack up against the Studio display as that screen size is the sweet spot I hope the studio would have been. Sad to see yet another review of this display that doesn’t touch on what that small sticking out part on the front bottom right of the display 🙃

[@StaticPlaya]

It's for the IR remote.

[@CarPlayLife]

@@StaticPlaya ah ok thanks 😊shame it’s soo huge and it couldn’t have had the IR receiver hidden behind the bezel glass

[@JoeGillian0]

@@CarPlayLife I think it s for the microphone for Alexa as well... I am not sure the Remote is an IR type...

[@joshu-bass5426]

@@CarPlayLife Its so small

[@CarPlayLife]

@@joshu-bass5426 as aesthetics go and overall proportions it’s a bit of an eye saw when it looks like care in its design has been given else where on the monitor. Shame. It looks like an ugly tacked-on afterthought. It’s like Samsung doesn’t want anyone reviewing a sample unit that they provide to focus on it.

[@zackerymcpherson9409]

whats the max res and refresh of the usb c connection?

Love you guys but would have liked more info on the color gamut differences

[@RiccardoMerloVegan]

Studio display is an another league, best display I’ve ever had

[@Enidx10]

@@user-vw6bk4pb4l No. The Studio Display far exceeds that of the old 5K iMac, and even the LG UF 5K

[@swagchief98]

@@Enidx10 Especially in that power cord department 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@RiccardoMerloVegan]

@@user-vw6bk4pb4l not at all, up you can see the review here too.

[@RiccardoMerloVegan]

@@aldwin360 depends on what you want and need

[@supersop1367]

@@user-vw6bk4pb4l nope

[@Oner_Biberkoku]

STOP THIS IS SPONSORED!! What have you done Max! I bought this monitor because of you. But it is rubbish. Putting side by side these two monitors just a misdirection. You didn't mention how bad that panel is. This is not a competitor. If i move my head only a few centimeters form the monitor the colors i see changes dramaticly. It is not about calibrating the monitor, it is about the quality of VA panel. It is good for surfing internet and watching movies (even for the movie you have to sit towards the monitor. If someone watching with you , with only small amount of change in angle, colors are washed out ). That is all. This is an entry level quality and i spent 730 dollars for this rubbish. And i can not turn it back because i used it for a day (They don't take it back here and dollar is very expensive also). I think Samsung sponsored for two of your M8 videos. This is why you only tell about bright side. I am really sad about this misdirection. I have no option to turn it back and no budget to buy a new monitor. IF YOU WANT THIS MONITOR FOR PHOTO OR VIDEO EDITING PLEASE DON'T BUY. DON'T DO THE MISTAKE I DID!!

[@tobiastho9639]

Could you sell it as a TV to someone else? Via eBay or something like it?

[@ljd4796]

Did we watch the same video? He basically says the studio smashes the M8 in every area 🙄 “Better than we expected” does not = better

[@Efro1953]

My understanding is that he recommends this monitor for everyday use and not for professionals

[@aliibn-muhammadal-sharif8568]

Are you okay? How is this video sponsored. If you made the decision on buying something yourself, how would it be Max Tech’s fault. I think you are the type of customer who buys a car, then wants to return it for a refund after driving it for 1 weeks. 😂

[@cerifiedszn]

He said there was color shifting and uniformity issues and you thought he meant that was fixable by a color calibration?

[@pixelking_871]

Still getting the m8 have a great year

[@s.m.mediaproductions5304]

Can you guys please review the old 27" Apple Thunderbolt Display please? I use one and would love to hear all your expert thoughts and opinions on it.

[@capnoddy1905]

Basically they just put a 32" 4K Smart TV into a monitor form with a webcam I always have the question in the past few years can I use my 4k TV as the monitor because they are much cheaper and bigger Now this hybrid machine may attract a lot of people.

[@syarifairlangga4608]

Tv are built to be seen at distance, it have higher brigtness but blurry frame

[@fmax30000]

@@syarifairlangga4608 That’s what he meant by putting a 32” TV inside a monitor’s body with the TV poor quality and blurry dimmed frame 👍

[@77dris]

@@The_MEMEphis Sadly ultrawides all have way too low resolution to really be any good. The PPI of all the ultrawides are quite bad, and when it comes to computer monitors the resolution is far more important than just the size (a 5K 27" screen is way better than a 50" 4k screen as an example).

[@Ken-fe5kd]

after 1-3 years, you can still sale your Apple display for $1200+, but for the Samsung display, it will be harder to find a buyer.

[@davidbillberg2203]

Interesting comparison! Thanks

[@billcunningham8485]

What could be interesting - the removable webcam - what if that had a separate stand and a magnetic cable that connects to the rear dock to bring that camera to the front side to allow for the camera to be placed where your vision is during “Zoom” or MS Team meetings so it looks like you are looking at the other participants. I have an 27 inch Apple Cinema and I look like I am looking down all the time as the camera is higher than the screen. Just a thought.

[@leoni7649]

They should have used IPS instead of VA

[@supersop1367]

^ this

[@claytonpetree527]

I've been hoping to see a video on this - I can't believe you guys did it first! THANK YOU. Now that I've watched the video, I can't imagine buying the Apple display over the M8. If BenQ could figure out TB connectors etc, they would be tops but this one sounds nearly perfect for almost everyone's needs.

[@EddieFerb]

Great comparison. How about responsive time: how much M8 vs Studio?

[@alexbishop5870]

I have a Samsung M8 - got it about a month ago - I like it but it seems to turn itself off when my Mac mini goes to sleep instead to sleeping also. I tried another cable but it made no difference. I use it as a monitor for my Mac mini and rarely watch tv on it. I would have loved a studio display but just couldn't pay that much for a monitor (no matter how good it is!) also I wanted to try the extra large size - which I love (coming from 21.5 in iMac!) Thanks for the video.

[@richardyang7486]

Just bought the m8 for $521 during the prime day sale. It's such a good monitor with many features at this price point. Imo, the thin bezel makes it look better than the apple studio.

[@carmen_13]

enjoy the VA panel 🤡

[@twitcharchive0]

@@carmen_13 He will enjoy the extra $1000+ in his pocket.

[@1ktrav347]

@@twitcharchive0it’s not 5k display so doesn’t really matter lol

[@twitcharchive0]

@@1ktrav347 You act like 4k is unusable and 5k is the only acceptable resolution. Most people probably can't even tell the difference.

[@1ktrav347]

@@twitcharchive0 nah you acting like if he paid the $1599 then he overpaid lmfao

[@harveysmith4424]

tbh love the retina quality. Kinda hoping the existing Pro Display XDR drops heavily in price when the new version comes out and I will be on the list for getting one.

[@TheDaysEnd]

Knowing Apple they will take the old XDR down or not reduce the price at all and add the new one to the store front as well.

[@jazzista88]

I would like to see a comparison between studio display and Huawei mateview, is it possible ?

[@ahmedalsadi0010]

finally this channel getting its glory no more fake rumors, please keep these good comparisons and avoid rumors

[@chicagobob]

I have both on order- thanks for the review. Bestbuy had an intro offer for $100 store credit so for $599 net it is an easy decision to keep and use somewhere with a MBP but I think the Apple Studio display will end up being my goto Monitor

[@tonyrendonn]

Weak

[@Watchandlearn91]

I think it would help a lot with studio display sales if it was larger. If it was also 32 inches, that would make the $1600 easier to stomach for a lot of people. Of course then they would eat into their Pro Display XDR sales a little too much I imagine.

[@Watchandlearn91]

@@The_MEMEphis Yes it would still be vastly overengineered and overpriced still but it would help for some people i'm sure.

[@BookClubDisaster]

If you order a Studio Display right now you can't get it until June. Seems like sales are just fine. Apple wins again.

[@BookClubDisaster]

@@The_MEMEphis I'm talking about if you order it as is. The $1600 base version. Hardly looks like low demand to me.

[@MoonShadeStuff]

Is it overcharged though? They produce a 5k display which has 80% more pixels than a 4K display. It’s like comparing 1080p to 4k. People who want 5k have few options and in that space the Studio Display isn’t a bad deal.

[@abhilashsagi]

Hey… I’m having some low range bass distortion on my studio display speakers. Out of the box! Vocals and most audio sounds terrific but when the bass kicks in a few songs, the thump sounds like a torn drum 🥁 even at half volume. The same songs at same settings are sounding amazing on my 24” M1 iMac. These displays are not even available on display at the physical stores, where I live, to go and double check if it’s widespread or something that’s normal. Could you please check on your studio display? Apple Music Equaliser Preamp in neutral Rock setting Apple Music preferences Sound enhancer Slider at 3/4th Thanks indeed 🥃

[@johnoneill192]

Hi, I've watched loads of your videos and I'm a big fan of your channel, and I need to ask for help with somethings, i bought an iMac 24 about 2 and half months ago and I'm trying to add AppleCare+ but every time I try to do it it says my postcode is wrong which it is,nt. I've tried a few different but nothing works. I'm running out of time to add it as I've only 10 days left to add it.PLEASE HELP