Need a pink monitor to go with that Hello Kitty-themed entertainment room you’ve been building? Samsung has just the thing with its newly announced M8 series, a lineup of smart monitors that come in a wide range of colors for users who have grown tired of the usual silver and black. Available in Warm White, Sunset Pink, Daylight Blue, and Spring Green, Samsung’s M8 displays feature a 32-inch 4K panel with 60 Hz refresh rate and 3:000:1 contrast ratio (so VA, presumably), as well as a removable camera and HDR 10+ support. They’re available for preorder on the Samsung store beginning today for $699.99.
“We aspired to create a product capable of matching the lifestyles of all kinds of people and preferences,” said Kyounghoon Kim, Executive Vice President and Head of Design Team, Visual Display Business, Samsung Electronics. “The M8’s palette of four colors was inspired by the theme ‘Shades of Nature.’ Gazing at the clear blue sky on a bright sunny day, recharging in the lush green forest, or finally bathing in the glow of a sunset,” he added.
M80B Specifications
| Screen Size | 32″ |
| Flat / Curved | Flat |
| Aspect Ratio | 1970-01-01 16:09:00 |
| Resolution | 3,840 x 2,160 (UHD) |
| Brightness (Typical) | 400 cd/m² |
| HDR | Yes (HDR 10+) |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 4ms (GtG) |
| Contrast Ratio | 3,000:1 (Typ.) |
| Viewing Angle | 178° (Horizontal) / 178° (Vertical) |
| sRGB Coverage | 99% (Typ.) |
| Color support | 1.07B |
| Eye care feature | Eye Saver Mode / Flicker Free |
| Color | Warm White / Sunset Pink / Daylight Blue / Spring Green |
| Stand Type | HAS |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Connectivity | 1 micro HDMI / 2 USB-C (1Up/1Dn) *Max 65W charging |
| Wireless | WiFi5, BT4.2 |
| Speaker | 2.2CH (5W x 2 with tweeter) |
| Camera | In-Box (FHD Cam.) |
| Remote Control | In-Box (USB-C charging) |
Samsung Introduces Colorful Refresh to Smart Monitors (Samsung Newsroom)
Samsung Electronics America., Inc. today announced a colorful upgrade to its innovative Smart Monitor line with all-new M8 series that enables users to enjoy a smart TV experience, seamless workspace connectivity and video chat functionality in one “do-it-all” stylish screen. The versatile new M8 delivers Samsung’s iconic slim design in four new colors – Warm White, Sunset Pink, Daylight Blue, and Spring Green – and is available now for pre-order starting at $699.99 in 32-inches with UHD resolution and HDR10+, and includes a SlimFit Cam with face tracking and auto zoom functions.
First introduced in November 2020, Samsung’s Smart Monitors are the world’s first “do-it-all” screens designed for modern day users whose lifestyle needs include a product with both work functionality and entertainment at home. Not only does it function as a traditional monitor, the M8 also allows users to enjoy a variety of OTT services[1], including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, and Apple TV via Wi-Fi without having to connect to a PC or TV. Samsung TV Plus also offers free live and on-demand content with no downloads or sign-up needed, while Universal Guide provides personalized content recommendations[2].
When it comes to style, the Smart Monitor M8 offers both space and work efficiency in an ultra-stylish design. The thinness of the new model is 11.4mm, about 75% slimmer than the previous models. Featuring a sophisticated flat-back design, M8’s range of colors complement any environment based on the user’s personal preferences.
Discussion (4 replies)
Join Discussion →4k 60hz isn't really all that bad for gaming. Sure it isn't competitive twitch gaming fast... but for the target people... streamers and other social media types and those that love pastel colored things where beauty before function rules supreme... then these will sell in droves.
With the proliferation of women in technical fields and more women leaders and honestly if returning to the office comes with an office done in a color scheme that the end user wants... these could be considered a cost to bring people back to the office. I wouldn't sneeze at a pair of these on my desk to do work on.
Yeah they don't look bad for everyday office use - 32" 4K, built in webcam, with that utterly fake HDR, with USB-C that can charge a laptop.
But I don't know of many workplaces that will drop $700 on a generic workstation monitor, given that Dell combos usually come with something utterly cheap and useable - even 32" 4K can be found for under $400. And if you are buying a monitor outside of the generic combo, you usually have some very specific requirements (color accuracy, resolution, something), and this doesn't really meet anything special.
I'd be interested in one if it was 21:9 or 32:9 and the smart apps actually scaled properly. Throw in 120+ Hz and VRR(G-Sync compatible) and you really are starting to get my attention. As is, not horrible but not exciting either.
None in gold? Gold is best! Gold color performs better.