Samsung has announced the launch of a new model for its range of smart monitors (Smart Monitor). This is a family in which the latest to arrive is the Samsung M8 monitor, **a 32-inch diagonal model with UHD resolution, a removable camera that comes offering a variety of colors that also serves as a home control center connected
Although the brand speaks of an “iconic design”, the truth is that the first impression as soon as you see it makes us think of the iMac with M1 chip. Its design and availability in different colors (warm white, sunset pink, light blue and spring green) contribute to this.
Connected to the house and independent of the PC
First launched in November 2020, Samsung’s Smart Monitor series allows users to access various features without having to connect a computer or console. This is possible thanks to Wi-Fi connectivity. In this way you can, for example, access streaming services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney + and Apple TV.
With a thickness of 11.4 mm, according to the brand it is “about three quarters thinner than previous models”. The front, with very thin frames, is reminiscent of the latest iMac due to its irremediable design. A monitor that features adaptive imaging technology that allows you to automatically adjust the brightness and color temperature of the screen.
This model offers a UHD resolution that translates into 3840 x 2160 at 16:9 aspect ratioa 60Hz refresh rate, 400 nits of brightness, HDR 10+ support, a 4ms response time, 3000:1 contrast ratio, and 99% sRGB coverage.
As far as connectivity is concerned, it includes one micro-HDMI port, two USB-C portsof which one supports 65W charging. It also offers wireless connectivity in the form of Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 4.2. How added includes speakers of 2.2 channels and 5 watts.
In addition to that, the Smart Monitor M8 allows the use of a magnetic and removable SlimFit Cam that can be connected to the monitor and that has face tracking and automatic zoom functions, which quickly identify a person’s face when it is on the screen and automatically focus on the subject. This camera and high-sensitivity Far Field Voice microphone makes the monitor compatible with video chat applications like Google Duo or Zoom, to name just two examples.
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Model |
M80B |
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Screen size |
32 inches |
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Flat / Curved |
Flat |
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aspect ratio |
16:9 |
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Resolution |
3,840 x 2,160 pixels |
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Brightness (typical) |
400cd/㎡ |
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HDR |
Yes, HDR 10+ |
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Update frequency |
60Hz |
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Response time |
4 milliseconds |
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contrast ratio |
3,000:1 |
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Vision angle |
178° (Horizontal) / 178° (Vertical) |
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sRGB coverage |
99% |
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color support |
1.07B |
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Eye care features |
Eye Saver Mode / Flicker Free |
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Support type |
YOU HAVE |
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connectivity |
1 micro HDMI 2 USB-C (1Up/1Dn) with maximum load of 65W |
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wireless connectivity |
WiFi5 BT4.2 |
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Speaker |
2.2CH 5W with 2 tweeters |
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Camera |
removable |
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Available colours |
Warm White, Sunset Pink, Light Blue and Spring Green |
The Smart Monitor M8 makes use of a Workspace user interface that allows users to connect wirelessly to a Windows PC or Mac and use functions such as Samsung DeX, Apple AirPlay 2 or the Microsoft 365 cloud service. It also allows you to mirror the content of your smartphone.
The Smart Monitor M8 integrates an IoT hub called SmartThings Hub, where users can connect all IoT devices wirelessly and thanks to the SmartThings app, control IoT devices throughout the house from the control panel. Thanks to the integrated microphone, devices can be controlled with voice controls thanks to Bixby and Amazon Alexa.
Price and availability
The Samsung SmartMonitor M8 now available for pre-order globally in a variety of colors and specifications at this link. For now we have no information on the price at which it can reach the market.
More information | Samsung
