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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Style
    2. Accelerated Longevity Test
    3. Build Quality
    4. Ergonomics
    5. Stand
    6. Display
    7. Controls
    8. In The Box
  5. Picture Quality
    1. Contrast
    2. Local Dimming
    3. SDR Brightness
    4. HDR Brightness
    5. Horizontal Viewing Angle
    6. Vertical Viewing Angle
    7. Gray Uniformity
    8. Black Uniformity
    9. Color Accuracy (Pre-Calibration)
    10. Color Accuracy (Post-Calibration)
    11. SDR Color Gamut
    12. HDR Color Gamut
    13. HDR Color Volume
    14. Text Clarity
    15. Reflections
    16. Gradient
    17. SDR Color Volume
  6. Motion
    1. Refresh Rate
    2. Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
    3. VRR Motion Performance
    4. Refresh Rate Compliance
    5. Response Time @ 60Hz
    6. CAD @ Max Refresh Rate
    7. Response Time @ Max Refresh Rate
    8. CAD @ 120Hz
    9. Response Time @ 120Hz
    10. CAD @ 60Hz
    11. Response Time @ 60Hz
    12. Backlight Strobing (BFI)
    13. VRR Flicker
    14. Image Flicker
  7. Inputs
    1. Input Lag
    2. Resolution
    3. PS5 Compatibility
    4. Xbox Series X|S Compatibility
    5. Inputs Photos
    6. Video And Audio Ports
    7. USB
    8. macOS Compatibility
  8. Features
    1. Additional Features
    2. On-Screen Display (OSD)
  9. Comments

Samsung Smart Monitor M8 S32BM80 vs Apple Studio Display

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Samsung Smart Monitor M80B S32BM80
Apple Studio Display

Tested using Methodology v1.2

Updated Apr 15, 2024 02:44 PM

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Samsung Smart Monitor M8 S32BM80 Picture
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  2. MacBook Pro
  3. Mac Mini
  4. 5k
  5. Mac Studio

Variants

  • Smart Monitor M8 S32BM80 (Blue)
  • Smart Monitor M8 S32BM80 (Green)
  • Smart Monitor M8 S32BM80 (Pink)
  • Smart Monitor M8 S32BM80 (White)
  • Studio Display (Nano-Texture Glass and Tilt Adjustable)
  • Studio Display (Nano-texture Glass Tilt and Height-Adjustable)
  • Studio Display (Nano-texture Glass and VESA Mount Adapter)
  • Studio Display (Standard Glass Tilt and Height-Adjustable)
  • Studio Display (Standard Glass and Tilt Adjustable)
  • Studio Display (Standard Glass and VESA Mount Adapter)

Our Verdict

Samsung Smart Monitor M8 S32BM80

Apple Studio Display

Although the Apple Studio Display and the Samsung Smart Monitor M8 S32BM80 look similar in style, they're very different monitors. The Apple is a 5k monitor meant for content creators as it has remarkable out-of-the-box accuracy and displays a wider range of colors in SDR than the Samsung monitor. Also, the Apple model has wider viewing angles that make it a better choice for sharing content with someone next to you. The Apple also gets brighter and has better reflection handling if you want to use it in a well-lit room. On the other hand, the Samsung model has a built-in smart platform, making it easier to stream your favorite movies, and it comes with a remote with voice control. It also supports HDR, which the Apple monitor doesn't, and displays deeper blacks if you want to use it in a dark room.

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