Samsung M8 Smart Monitor
Two-minute review How much functionality do you want from your PC monitor ? Just the pixels? Or all the features? Arguably, the new Samsung M8 Smart Monitor gives you the lot. It’s built around a full 4K 32-inch panel. To that it adds niceties like USB Type-C connectivity with power delivery and a magnetic clip-on webcam. The really unusual bit is full Smart TV functionality complete with networking. What more could you ask for from any 4K monitor for your PC or Mac? Perhaps more premium panel tech? As a Samsung monitor, it’s no surprise to find that this is a VA panel rather than the more widely favored (for PC monitors) IPS type. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing. VA typically has superior contrast, if not always the best viewing angles and response. However, what you might be hoping for but definitely don’t get is true HDR capability or any local dimming. There is HDR10 signal processing. But that’s it. SPEC SHEET Screen size: 32-inch Panel type: VA Resolutio...