Samsung 2022 M8 4K monitor + TV: DON'T bother with Apple's Studio Display, get THIS instead
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I love my laptop, but sometimes you just need a bigger workspace. Particularly if you work with photos, video, or multiple docs or sheets at once, having a bigger monitor can make for more comfortable working. I currently use a 14-inch MacBook Pro and while it’s great for travel, it’s too small for detailled video editing which I do almost daily. For that reason I’ve been testing out a lot of monitors. The 32-inch Samsung M8 monitor in sunset pink has arrived into my test kitchen, and more than a simple 4K computer monitor, this baby has a design-focused look and it doubles as a TV, making it pretty ideal for smaller spaces, like dorm rooms, or shared apartments.
In this review I’ll look at what this monitor can do, what sets it apart, what’s it’s good at and not so good at, and if I can recommend it for you.
What is Samsung M8 Monitor
This 32 inch monitor is a 4K Ultra High Definition (UHD) smart monitor, and it actually looks. alot like Apple’s Studio Display, albeit at about half the price. I may be skipping ahead here bit if you’re looking at Apple’s monitor, stop and look closer at the M8.
This 16:9 display with a 60 hz refresh rate comes with a detachable webcam, and it has smart streaming built in so you can use it as a TV too, with Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ and Apple TV all available via Wi-Fi without having to connect to a PC or TV. There’s also a small remote control; mainly for using it as a TV, but it does come in handy for adjusting the monitor settings too.
The monitor comes in some cool colours which is definitely satisfying my design sensibilities. It sits on a flat thin foot and is adjustable up or down within about 1.5 to 6 inches off its foot. In a bit of a design oversight, it does not have a VESA adapter so you can’t put it on a monitor arm to get it off your desk space, which is a bit of a shame.
The monitor has almost no bezel or edge and the screen is huge with lots of space.
Set up & connections
In another oddity for me, the monitor’s ports and connections are all located underneath the sliding mount, making them extremely difficult to access easily. I presume Samsung did this to hide visual clutter, and in truth you’re probably not going in here constantly after your initial connections, so maybe it’s a not issue.
This monitor, in yet another oddity, does not have an HDMI port, which meant I needed another solution to connect my laptop. Fortunately, Samsung included a USB-C to USB-C cable which plugs into my hub adapter and worked for my set up.
To properly set up the Samsung M8 smart display as your Apple MacBook extended monitor, you need to use that included USB C to USB C cable. Then you will go to the Samsung Smart Display’s menu option.
Choose connected devices, then (again, oddly) choose PC. Though it shows PC as the option, this will be whatever computer you have connected, even if it’s a MacBook.
With that selected, you should see your laptop screen appear. Then, you can use your MacBook’s settings to either make the monitor an additional display, or a mirror of your existing laptop monitor.
Screen mirroring or remote login
You can also choose Screen Mirroring if you want to avoid cables altogether or use a remote login. (On a Mac, to use screen mirroring, choose screen mirroring, from your settings on your MacBook then select Smart Monitor.)
I can say this works fine, but using my MacBook’s trackpad or mouse on the Samsung smart monitor was out of sync. The mouse speed and accuracy is way off; it seems slower and takes longer to react, and is less precise than using it on the MacBook. This makes it absolutely maddening to move between the laptop screen and the Samsung smart monitor. So I switched to the hard-wired connection.
Using Samsung M8 Smart Display
This monitor is a dream. The 4K resolution is crisp and clear and makes video editing and blogging easy on the eyes. The colours seem natural and bright and everything looks great. I love the widescreen size and the edge-to-edge design.
Using M8 Smart Display as aTV
If you want to use your monitor as a TV it's as simple as hitting the Home button on the remote, or choosing one of the quick-start buttons for Netflix or Prime.
The video viewing quality is fantastic; just like a smaller 4K TV, and with all the streaming channels including Samsung’s live TV options, you’ll be saying, “Cable who?” - Věda a technologie
It sounds like I’m hearing a news reporter. Great voice!
Thanks!
I just bought the Pink one to use as a second display to pink iMac and to use as a monitor for my iPad. I'm so excited and thanks for the review.
The lack of full sized HDMI ports is a bit deal breaker for me at this price point. Even the Sceptre from the other review had more.
This display has a lot going on for it, but I don't know any photo/video people who would even compare the two panels. It's mostly just a smart display with nice connectivity options - but anyone looking for a professional panel for editing - this isn't it.
thanks for this video. I saved a ton by purchasing the m80c 27 inch. 32 was too big for my workspace. It look great once you adjust the picture settings.
Instead of menu, you can select PC from Workspace on left
Thank you for posting this review. Please explain how you connected the M8 camera with Zoom?
Omg thank you so much 😊 this is the review I needed because I’m also looking to buy a monitor for my MacBook Pro 14
😁👍
when you connect it to the monitor does it power you macbook pro with out the power adapter? many thanks great video
I’m glad to have found this channel. I enjoy the reviews!
I was wondering, how do you compare it to the Lg ultra fine ergo 4K 32” monitor you reviewed 2 years ago?
Great question! The LG ultrafine ergo did come with that really cool articulating monitor arm which was super convenient. So these are two very different form factors, but I’d say they’re completely comparable on display panel.
hey i got the exact monitor after your video but i am unable to connect my smart monitor webcam to my mac mini .....
can you please suggest a way to connect it???
Hi there! Thank you for the review, do you know possibly what cord I would need to connect this to a Mac mini?
i think quality of the display is great, but it looks really wobbly. Also does anyone know if you need to select the channel each time you start your computer? That would drive me nuts. Using an older 27" Cinema Display now.
There are third-party mounts available online.
Great review! Quick question - has anyone been able to make the microphone work successfully with Mac via Thunderbolt/USB-C? The camera shows up great, but every time we try to use the mic it sounds like we're under bubbly water... however, if we just use the built-in Google Duo app it sounds fine (just echo-y).
Thanks for the video! Is there any issues with fuzzy text? In other words, is it recommended for long hours of coding (macbook pro M2 pro chip)
Can I ask two questions about this monitor with the Mac mini?
1. Does it wake up when you press a key?
2. Does the display brightness adjust as well as volume with the keyboard?
Thank you.
Hi Erin - great review. I came across yours and another which definitely help in my buying decision. I need a white or other colour, yet I also need a comparable Apple kind of display. The Studio is too expensive. This is pricey too but I will likely splurge for all the other features it offers.
I plan to use for a Mac Mini and a couple Laptops (swapping in and out).
That's great, so glad it was helpful!
Hey! This video helped me out a lot, had some trouble with the monitor at first. I am wondering, how did you connect the M8 camera with facetime?
It was a setting in my MacBook. Display settings, if I remember correctly… Or FaceTime camera settings…
Hello. Does anyone know if the 27 inch version is available in Canada? Can only find 32 inch.
Hi Erin, thanks for the great video. Was wondering, how do you connect it to bluetooth keyboard and mouse?
try hitting the Bluetooth icon on the top of your computer screen then search and make sure you hit the Bluetooth discoverable buttons on your mouse/keyboard...that's for Mac ...
Great review Erin, thank you.
Thanks again Ron!
can you show me how to connect the camera ? When I open face time it say no camera available!!! Thanks.
My unit did come with an acessory VESA plate.
I just have one question does this require a pc tower ?
You can pull the video camera up a little bit and you can tilt it down.
Great video, you hit all the points I wanted to know, thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
You must have been a tv journalist - terrific review 😊
If by any chance u come across this - - any updates u can recommend? (My Mac laptop screen went out + I have to quickly buy a large screen to connect via HDMI; don’t have a lot of time to shop around - just need to make a fast / worthwhile investment; prefer a 32” + that my laptop screen won’t block it) great video - cheers!
Thanks for watching. I’ve reviewed so many monitors here on the channel. But this is one of my favourites.
What about Huawei MateView 28.2?
Hello Erin. Your video is fantastic! Thanks for uploading it. I have a question... my macbook doesn't recognize the monitor's camera. I use my macbook connected via hdmi and when I enter google meets the camera does not appear. The only camera my macbook detect is itself camera. How did you do?
Good question; I don't quite remember as this review was some time ago. And I would check for you right now but the monitor was only on loaned to me from Samsung. :/
Is it safe to use the USB C cable that comes with the M8 monitor for MacBook Pro M1 while is also charging my laptop? is it safe for my laptop if I get the charging through the monitor?
Yes
How did you get the images to appear larger on the display?
Hi Rochelle. Can you elaborate a little bit? What do you mean? All I would have done is maximized the windows
How did you fix the lagging of the mouse? Is your display zoomed in?
Same question here
She seemed have scaled the display from mac os to make the text and icons larger to be easily seen i love to do that to not hurt my eyes by working many hours infront of tiny text so i love to do that also.
Can you dock your MacBook Pro and still use the monitor?
Yes
I am having lag when i hookup my macbook & it is bugging me. What am i doing wrong?
It might be how you are hooking it up. I tried using a hardwired cable instead of the wireless option, and that worked much better at avoiding lag.
I am unable to get the Samsung camera to appear on my MacBook Air. It doesn't show up as an option on Zoom, QuickTime, or FT. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Worked fine for me. Maybe the camera is broken on yours? Might need to call Samsung.
if this has earc, i have bought this already
I just ordered one the price was great $299.00 us threw Walmart
The monitor comes with a micro HDMI-HDMI cable, so that’s not a problem surely ?
There’s a cursor lag :( I just bought this and don’t know how to fix it
Are you using the wireless connection? Or a hardwired connection to your computer? For me switching to a hardwired connection fixed it.
@Erin Lawrence
Erin, first of all. Thanks for the review; helps a lot. I have but only two questions.
1. Does it charge MacBook while being connected via any wire like USB-c or hdmi?
2. Does the monitor or MacBook when connected to the m8 monitor -- gives any static electricity? As you know since Apple stopped giving three pin/prong adapter, there is static electricity issue while charging MacBook despite plugging it into grounded connection. And most importantly, M8 monitor do not come with three pin/prong plug.
Technically it's not a television as it does not have an option for receiving broadcast signals not even digital ones.
Do you use it right now ?
No... sadly I had to send it back; it was on loan.
@@ErinLawrenceTV which monitor you are using right now ?
You can put it on a vesa mount adaptor for it now and put it on a monitor arm, Mines is mounted so, I know. The video quality is not good so, I'm sending mines back to amazon for another 4k monitor with better quality.
Thank you for sharing this!
@@ErinLawrenceTV My Pleasure!
I don’t even get the PC option
How did you get the webcam to work?
I have a Mac Studio and bought this monitor, the only way I can get this to work as a monitor without airplay is to use the hdmi, when this is connected I can not get the webcam to work on facetime or zoom.
Never Mind.... figured it out... I had the wrong usb-c port used. I was using the charge only....
Oh good, glad you figured it out!
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This monitor is indeed amazing! Just got it 2 hours ago, and funny enough I also switched from the Samsung G5 display as you mentioned in the end. That was NOT ideal for me
Do you use it with Macbook? I would really appreciate your opinion after 4 weeks of usage. Thanks in advance!!
Pro-tip for BIGGER workspace: Hide the damned Dock!
Wow people R using bigger and bigger screens I remember when 15" comp mont was biggest but now 24" became small comp screen. It's becoming of LED living room TV now there R 42" comp mont. I wonder how large its size going to be in future? 52"? Oh just found 49" comp mont Sammy.
I guess then gonna 🐝 65" comp mont 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
................ P C .............. Personal Computer ............ is your mac book,, your Personal Computer ?
are you an AI .. ?
I don’t think so. But would I know if I was 🧐
@@ErinLawrenceTV no
Thumbs down. This is not a Studio Display competitor and the SD is not for normal consumers.
I got an amazing deal at Canada Computers, they had a price drop from $599 to $399 for the blue plus $100 click coupon online, so $351 taxes included. So far I’m really satisfied with the M8.
Great deal!
It has vesa adapter. Just google "M8 vesa".