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

[@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

[@CrunchyTire]

But if you showed her the price tags she would have said "whats wrong with apple". I just paid $360 for this samsung TV and it came with a 2TB portable SSD that goes for $160, for free.

[@HeebieGenie]

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

[@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?

[@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.

[@Joe_Brig]

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

[@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

[@123.7M]

@@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.

[@SilentEire]

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

[@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.

[@PasteurizedLettuce]

@@77dris not even close, you can pay less than a 1000 for an overall better display on multiple accounts from anyone else and then you still have 100 dollars for a webcam and 600 dollars for much better speakers

[@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

[@dogdog1030]

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

[@CipriPopescu]

8:52 aaand a ton of green also 9:37 blueish grey, pretending to be white 9:46 I can see the pixels from the hallway Great honest review! 🙏🏻 thank you

[@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

[@dxnielmonte]

I had the M8 for about three months and will be returning it. The Apple Samsung integration and the experience isn't as seamless as I'd prefer. Will invest in a Studio Display now.

[@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.

[@markloertscher1022]

You should drop the apple hate and just present the differences between the products. This pretty much cemented how much better the apple display is in every category which as a professional is very important. If I’m just a regular joe and don’t care about quality in every category then I’d buy the crappy monitor made out of cheap plastic with crappy speakers and horrible mic and webcam, then it’s a great product.

[@ForeverDownByLaw]

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

[@yangjin4184]

The Samsung M8 monitor's microphone has this weird buzzing noise which I heard in the video.

[@BiblijneChrześcijaństwo]

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

[@AsadKhan-gp9sk]

6:54 music name please

[@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

[@heroninja1125]

Innocn 27m2v >>>> samsung m8. 100% dcip3 and adobe rgb. 4k with 160HZ refreshrate and vesa displayHDR 1000 certified with 1152 miniLED backlight zones. All of this at $800. And it drops to around $600 if you go for the 60hz version (innocn 27m2u). A metal enclosure is not worth that much of a premium.

[@VjRocker007]

I would be stay clear from this display for anyone using MacOS, it's display ppi falls under the inefficient zone. So if your Mac has to scale the UI (because 4k content on a 32" screen will appear too small) your Mac will not linearly scale your resolution. So you'll end up using significant gpu power and will drastically lower the performance of your Mac. That's the reason for the 5k res on the apple display, it's to fall under the correct ppi zone.

[@stusmith1201]

cheap plastic and not 5k? I need that bright crisp image to do my design work.

[@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 😅

[@levifig]

This comparison is kinda hilarious! It's like comparing a Ferrari V8 and a Chevy V8 just because they both can go vrooom vrooom! haha I doubt anyone would get the Samsung if they could afford the Apple. It's not even close in ANY of the comparisons... except for being cheaper.

[@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

[@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.

[@briankoch1121]

Why do reviewers compare 4k non-Apple monitors to Apple 5k/6k monitors as if they are in the same league?

[@PasteurizedLettuce]

Because it doesn’t make that much of a difference tbh. You can find 4K monitors that trounce the studio in literally every respect and even match pixel density if you’re willing to shrink slightly.

[@William_CD]

Because they are in “the same league” meaning: even though they are way different, they are kinda the same product just released by other brands.

[@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

[@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.

[@SuperYankeechick]

Dude, you have a demo unit. Do another review of a retail unit

[@p3rrypm]

100% I have 2 of these and neither are as glowing as he’s painting this one.

[@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.

[@echpea]

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

[@wonghow]

when you make this comparison, you have to show that the Apple display is whether or not using the LG panel, because Apple did not make screens and was using LG panels or Samsung OLED screen as in iPhone. The Retina display was made by LG. Apple just use the Retina name, because it was has higher pixel density than apple previous displays. A side note: Apple did not have a record of creating its own parts or naming, but marketing as though they created it. iOS is Cisco router OS. Apple just licence the name to use it.

[@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.

[@AlValentyn]

I’ve only ever managed to sell 2 monitors, and original LG 34” IPS ultra wide calibrated for 99.99% accuracy, with my old Mac Pro 2013, and then a Gsync 27” 144hz. Everything else depreciated into old junk. I still have some stored around since 2009. Never has an issue selling off my old Apple stuff alright.

[@OzMediaOfficial]

I tried the M8 display and I hated it. The Samsung built in Operating system is just not worth dealing with. Especially with all of the built in nonsense that can't be fully disabled. I found that when using it, the colors looked crazy washed out in creative interfaces compared to my MSI Ps341wu. Maybe I got a bad panel, but the samsung just made working in creative applications irritating, as nothing ever looked right compared to the monitor running right next to it.

[@MaxStArlyn]

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

[@roychang723]

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

[@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.

[@nerd_abroad]

218 ppi vs 140 ppi. I simply don't understand how people can consider these displays comparable. The studio display is in a different league. If samsung or anyone else makes a 218 ppi display, I'll be the first to buy it. Seriously, why are they making such low resolution displays?

[@BookClubDisaster]

Absolutely. I think a lot of people who don't value a 218 ppi display have never had one so they don't know what they're missing. And you won't necessarily see the benefits by just looking at it at the Apple Store. It's after using a 5K screen for a while and then going back to 4K. It just looks wrong--on both a Mac or PC. I've had a 5K iMac since 2015 and I can't go back.

[@victorscsu]

Why are you comparing a $900 machine with a $1,700 machine? The M8 is not positioned in any way to compete with the Studio Display. It would be like comparing a Pixel 5a to an iPhone 13 pro. Makes no sense. They are meant for different people. I'd rather have the M8 being compared to something like a U3223QE.

[@JohnKuehne_SF]

Good point @Victor. I am close to buying the U3223QE or the LG 32BL95U-W 32" LED LCD. The IPS Black technology, nits and ppi are what are important to me.

[@victorscsu]

@@JohnKuehne_SF I actually have the U2723QE. The colours are amazing but there's a lot of light bleed on one of the corners when watching a dark movie.

[@Rayman96]

I own both and moved into an office recently so had to use an M8. My preference is the M8. Its insane value for the price and strains my eyes less thanks to its matte display.

[@winterwolfryan]

I still cannot believe Apple missed such an easy opportunity to create a display with all the built in apps and streaming features that this Samsung has. I mean, it has all the hardware! Sometimes I wonder what the hell they are thinking…

[@alirava9865]

I feel like that would affect Apple TV’s sales. They are trying to make as much money as possible. The same way they brought M1 into iPads, they could have easily added MacOS support to iPads but they didn’t. They are kinda against the idea of 2 in 1 products, which makes sense if you are trying to maximize your profit.

[@winterwolfryan]

@@alirava9865 That could be the thinking, but it is going to backfire on them. Look what really made Apple go from a popular computer and music player company the the worlds biggest tech company - the iPhone. It eventually destroyed the iPod, but the gains were worth the product cannibalism. I feel an Apple TV is a product that is typically connected to a large screen TV, so I don’t think it would affect sales too much in that regard either. The iPads need a major software overhaul as well - I’d like to see something similar in functionality to macOS, but delivered in a way that takes full advantage of the iPad and its touch display.

[@keesswier212]

Think different! Tim Cook continues in the same vein as Steve Jobs would. Genius as special and inimitable.

[@winterwolfryan]

@@keesswier212 Haha, Apple used to think different. Now, they think profit. Need to balance the two out. Some of their stuff is spectacular. Some of it is not. It’s not like everything Apple creates is a masterpiece, some of it really sucks, or is hobbled by some strange thinking. Looks at their software lately - I’ve had issues with my iPhone, my iPad, and even macOS. My first Mac was a 2010 27” iMac running snow leopard - and it blew the doors off Windows and my PC’s. My Galaxy S21 Ultra runs more stable then my iPhone 13 pro max - although it has issues as well at times. My point is, Apple is a Genius company - at times - but it has had its fair share of duds as well. This monitor is a disappointment for its price tag, and the fact they have seemingly eliminated the 27” iMac from their lineup is a shame. (I still think they will bring it back next year, however.) The Apple product line is getting a little bloated and odd, as well - as it has in the past a few times. It needs a good trimming, and the devices need some major software overhauls and stability fixes.

[@robertbacklund4438]

@@alirava9865 perhaps, I was seriously considering buying their top end iPad Pro with 2TBs of storage until I discovered the limitations of their iPad OS. This tablet, pen and keyboard with Apple care was close to $2800. I no longer will buy one now so they have missed out on this sale along with loosing a customer that has never owned an Apple product and will never buy Apple gowing forward.

[@Wiintb]

You all are responsible for me ending up with this piece of average hardware. Very poor color management if you use a Mac. Also, the images are not very crisp like it used to be with my LG 4k

[@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

[@OlaB245]

4K vs 5K. All plastic vs all alum. 400 nits vs 600 nits. Build quality. Why even compare?

[@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.

[@aquamonkee]

What is hanging out of the bottom right side of the Samsung that didn't get a mention and every camera angle missed a closup of?

[@robertoavalosjr.2529]

Wow the rear of that M8 looks like cheap plastic

[@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.

[@anthonyneilsonofficial8279]

Is there a giveaway for the M8? haha

[@kes6541]

I think the M8 is much better value than the Studio Display, but personally I would've preferred they skip the smart TV features to focus on better sound and less vignetting. Another company producing something like that at this price would seriously embarrass Apple. Can't really justify paying for features I won't use when it's missing a few tweaks I'd get a lot out of. That said, they may well release something like that next, seeing how many people have bought this product primarily as an external monitor. My interest was piqued by the adjustable height, the lack of overt branding on the front, and the larger size, so there's not much else on the market at this price point that I'd even consider. Good effort, Samsung! ETA: Just seen this is currently £594 with a student discount. That changes everything.

[@saxyrep1]

About the camera "If apple did that, they'd probably charge a few hundred dollars extra for it". More like at least 1000$. I mean we're talking about the company that charges 700$ for wheels and 400$ for a height adjustment system for their displays. So... I doubt it'd be less.

[@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).

[@armandolo17]

Is there a 24 inch version?

[@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.

[@yourfavoriteperson5328]

Is it just me, or do all these links NOT connect to any Samsung Displays? I can't seem to find this product for sale anywhere.

[@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

[@wimsurf]

i have the samsung and the quality compared to an apple display is not even close. I gave it to my daughter in college, she likes the smart features and remote for her room and I don't need those in office. Happy to be looking at a sharp display again while working all day..

[@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.

[@sumdood7011]

At @9:41 when the displays are side by side with the webpage open, why does the white webpage background on the studio display look “clearer” whereas the whites on the Samsung looks kinda dull or washed out?

[@Gurenn83]

I will definitely go with the M8. You can save $900 and get an M1 Macbook Air (or even M2) paired with it. And Samsung M8 comes with a free adjustable stand as opposed to Apple's $400 iStand. What a ripoff! 😆

[@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

[@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

[@somelaveenguy6822]

I don’t get the comparison. The M8 isn’t even 5K. That’s what would make it a contender against the Studio Display.

[@Wave_Drop]

Listen, there is a reason why it cost half the price of a Studio Display.

[@fhturner3]

Because Apple didn't price it??

[@rrp6405]

without seeing this comparison i would have been very tempted by this. But im also thinking in 4, 5 years time, m8 worth maybe $50 - $200 whereas could probably still get $600 - $800 for the apple studio display

[@fmax30000]

@@fhturner3 Because Apple didn’t design it with all the quality features Sammy cheap out at! No IPS No 5K No retina high resolution No color accuracy No enough brightness No HDR of any kind No good sound No good mic No good cam No metal frame No thunderbolt No 10Gbps ports No built-in power supply No A13 chip with AI, ML and processing! Well, yeah. If each of these features cost $100 alone, thats enough to shave more than 1.4K off Sammy’s display price, lol. Math! Not to say Apple Studio Display is really worth the price if you’re not a quality enthusiast and willing to pay the hefty price for a serious pro creative work!

[@fhturner3]

@@fmax30000 Sure there's more quality w/ the Studio Display, but it's still laughably overpriced. You could essentially get the same display and build quality buying an iMac for $200 more a few weeks ago...and of course that includes a whole computer. ORRRR for $1100 less if you were to buy a 2015 5K iMac for $500 on eBay. Basically the same display. It's just too expensive for not really anything special. The $999 Thunderbolt Display was already high. This one is 60% more a few years later. Of course technically it is more advanced (5K vs. 1440p, although lacking Ethernet!), but a few years later, it should be!

[@KhoaNguyen-sy6np]

@@fhturner3 People never understand how cheap the iMac is until it's gone.

[@pixelking_871]

Still getting the m8 have a great year

[@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

[@viivvip]

i need a glossy monitor and don’t know why these companies always make the matte

[@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.

[@RawkustvOfficial]

The plastic build and wobble of the Samsung and uneven panel brightness bothers me but great tv features.

[@chriss.3907]

Samung M8 has 168 ppi - that will cause scaling issues on Mac because it's too far away from either 120 or 220 ppi. Apple Studio Display has 218 ppi and is therefore perfectly optimized for Apples UI. Macs and 4k displays are not a very good combination. 5K resolution (5120 x 2880) has to be scaled down to half (2560 x 1440) and is then re-scaled to the actual resolution of the monitor. You will see this in performance issues in 3D or video rendering.

That’s true. When non default scaling is used, and with 32 4K it should be 3008x1692 to match 109PPI of 27” 1440p then performance drops in certain apps like e.g. Blender. People who work mostly with text, programmers etc. may not notice this.

[@cooluser23]

I prefer a powerbrick. It can be tucked away somewhere out of the way, and you get a skinnier monitor that way.

[@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?

[@youtubedavidprice]

At 6:25 you breezed over the connection to a Mac! You showed a Displayport setting. THERE IS NO DISPLAYPORT ON THIS MONITOR! Also, there is no Displayport on the Mac. AGAIN, HOW DID YOU DO THAT?

[@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

[@Anti-FreedomD.P.R.ofSouthKorea]

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.

[@rariancom]

How can you advise a 4K monitor for a Mac? You have to run it on 4k native res or 1080p to avoid scaling. MacOs is not made for 4K displays period.

[@leoni7649]

They should have used IPS instead of VA

[@supersop1367]

^ this

[@gralek2319]

What I don't get is how Samsung comes up with a monitor having TV features and at the same time equipping it with VA panel? VA panel (same like TN) disqualify for me by default for any TV features due to viewing angles...

[@abhinavhimself]

There is literally no comparison, You could Buy the Samsung M8 Monitor (Larger Screen, Height Adjustable And Matte), A Good Pair Of Speakers (That Will Be Better Than The Studio Display), A Good Mechanical Wireless Keyboard And A Very Good Wireless Mouse And A Macbook Air And Still Save Money Than A Studio Display With A Height Adjustable Stand And Matte Screen.

[@stephanbergmann4519]

Not really sure why anyone would choose the M8. There are plenty of better and more affordable 4k screens on the market. Who honestly wants to use the smart TV feature? Comparing the M8 to the Apple display is just clickbait - of course a 5k display with a better screen & build quality is more expensive. Compare Apple’s display to other 5k screens and you’ll find it’s quite competitive.

[@thor.mukbang]

The Samsung M8 looks overpriced. It's 32" but only 4K. It's a TV display, which are typically cheaper than monitors. $700 could buy you a much nicer 4k monitor with a higher pixel density

[@eibarmanpessi1142]

@@stephanbergmann4519 nobody is buying apple studio display for $1600

[@bred4808]

@@eibarmanpessi1142 ok , who asked ?

[@funlightfactory6031]

Wait, one is 4k and the other is 5k? The PPI is far superior on the apple display.

[@Alitechnics]

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

[@XeroTechOfficial]

Agree

[@getfaststore1671]

Yup

[@aliuraumal614]

Exactly

[@alirrarmal8480]

Awesome Channel

[@wellspj2002]

I have kids and grandkids. What would happen if the hand control is lost?

[@adriantraczyk]

What about apple scaling? Does this M8 will work like a dream with video editing or like crap?

[@AzVfL]

They said it's 4k native (bc it's 32" instead of 27")

[@kangkane5121]

The 27-inch Samsung display has many bugs, such as suddenly becoming distorted. The most terrifying issue is the reverse power supply from the Thunderbolt port of this display, which always causes my MBP system to crash. I was very worried that this power supply would damage my M3.

[@adolfoecs]

comparing tomatoes and apples... I don't think they compete each other.Both are targeting different market segments (pro users vs normal users). Like comparing Raspberry against M1... is does not make much sense. Sorry guys :(

[@purplekrakenyut]

Apple's XDR is for pros, the Studio display is for normal/pro-wannabes. You're giving Apple too much credit right now.

[@adolfoecs]

Maybe but the XDR is the most pro. But I think who are the people who would buy this? Not gamers, not for entertainment at that price and features maybe for doing some daily work? Again not at that price. That lives pro users who can go for that price. The pro users are also segmented

[@purplekrakenyut]

@@adolfoecs you’re over thinking it to the point you’re calling the Pro Display (most pro). It’s simple, pro displays are for anyone who are making money off of their careers and use of equipment, normal people consume media and content. Apple made two displays for each, it’s just that apple is a greed machine and knows without a doubt, people will pay 1,600 for technology created a decade ago just because it’s on a new shell. Don’t make excuses for them.

[@susanwangcfa3685]

At 9:50, it's amazing the difference in how each monitor renders plain white as a color.

[@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.

[@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.

[@DragonsinGenesisPodcast]

Samsung could have saved money by not including the garbage mic, webcam, and speakers. And this seems like their approach for their new jumbo tablet. Rather than going for performance and quality, they just made it big.

[@artmaltman]

Is the Samsung wide gamut? No. Apple has sRGB but also P3. Often comparisons ignore the gamut, what color spaces are supported. Wide gamut costs a lot more.

[@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.

[@jesuszayas7]

Better picture, WAY better audio and better build quality for the Studio but not a thousand dollar better... so the smartest choice between this 2? The Samsung. By far.

[@supersop1367]

The most value yea the Samsung display but you gotta think about other displays that are actually able to compete with the studio display costing so much more than it

[@jesuszayas7]

@@supersop1367 Yeah, there LG ultrafine or the Asus ProArt r better than the samsung in display specs and closer to the Studio, being the Studio more expensive.

[@supersop1367]

@@jesuszayas7 idk where ur looking but where I see the lg ultrafine it’s like 1800$ on amazon

[@jesuszayas7]

@@supersop1367 There r 4k and 5k version, and yes the 5k right now is around 1750-1900dlls

[@supersop1367]

@@jesuszayas7 yea thats the one I’m talking abt

[@mattgray9297]

27” is just not enough and I’m surprised Apple went with that. Even my 2019 iMac (27”) only serves as a second screen for editing. For my Mac Studio, I just configured a 43” Dell Ultrasharp & 32” BenQ (EW3270U) plus a 27” Dell Ultrasharp for 90 degree use. I don’t know how creators happily work on laptops or relatively small screens - I need all the timeline real estate I can get!

[@vladimirtalijan]

I use 120" monitor, anything below is unusable :D :D :D

[@mattgray9297]

@@mingzhezhang2992 that doesn’t earn me any more money.

[@dvort777]

@@vladimirtalijan 120”?? Holy shit

[@mattgray9297]

@@vladimirtalijan I’d take it! 🤣

[@fmax30000]

@@vladimirtalijan have you tried a 180” 8K projector?! Awesome 😎

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@AdultTim]

Samsung's marketing team did a good job convincing people to compare their product with the Studio Display, even though the Studio Display has different intentions

[@shouryaaswal5681]

Samsung released and announced this display way before apple released the studio display. So if anything, apple was the one who forced these comparisons

[@androidoneiu5206]

Lol, they are in different range

[@alejmc]

It wasn’t clear to me how to connect it to a macbook, can I use a single USB-C cable for display and charging all at once? That said, I think it is indeed a great value, as a separate secondary monitor it would do the job.