Samsung M8 Monitor Review - 4K 32 inch ALL-ROUNDER

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This video was made possible by the ENOUGH mouse  pad - the only desk mouse pad you'll ever need.   More on it, at the end of the video.  The newly released Samsung M8 monitor has  triggered a lot of interest among buyers.   Many of my viewers are waiting for this video, and  I understand why. The successor to the affordable   M7 Swiss Army Knife monitor looks exceptionally  stylish and retains some of the best features   from the older model while offering some  improvements - at least on paper. The question   is - are those suitable improvements, and are  they worth the 300-plus increase in the price?   Is it possible that the M8 is just an M7  wearing a fancier dress? Let's take a look.  The M8 is a 32-inch 4K 16:9 monitor in a class  of its own. As I mentioned in my last desk setup   video, which I'll link at the end of this one,  its only real competitor would be the predecessor,   the M7. The reason for that is the panel  type and the unique set of features.  Many people have compared the M8 with IPS  competitors such as the Apple Studio display,   which might make sense on paper. However, I  disagree with this comparison since the M8   is not IPS. It's a VA panel - not necessarily  a bad thing. In my monitor guide, I explain   the difference between the panel types and I show  that the VA panel stands between the inferior TN   technology and the gold standard IPS. For the most  part, VA lacks the excellent viewing angles of IPS   and is slightly slower in response times but  catches up when it comes to contrast levels and,   in the case of the M8 - price. Also, regarding  productivity, response time is not essential,   and viewing angles may be annoying to  look at only at an angle. When you sit   in front of the M8, things are just fine. Now that we understand the fundamentals,   let's see what separates it from the 32-inch  4K monitor pack. The M8 is as much of a monitor   as it is a TV-like its older brother, the M7. Even  if you don't connect it to a laptop or desktop,   you can use it as a Smart TV on its own and  also proclaim it computer-like. It runs the   Samsung Tizen platform, which gives you access to  all the typical Samsung Smart features and apps,   but that's not all. The built-in tools like  Microsoft 365 and remote connectivity, alongside   the ability to connect Bluetooth peripherals, turn  into a standalone productivity tool. To top it all   off, Samsung has added a slim-fit removable camera  in the package - which I have some thoughts about   which I’ll share in a moment. In the meantime,  suppose you don't want to use the monitor as   a monitor but as a TV. In that case, you can  just detach the camera and keep the display as   aesthetically pleasing as possible. Also,  Samsung wants us to use the Smart things app   and ecosystem with the M8, essentially turning it  into an intelligent hub. AirPlay is supported as   usual, although 4K is not something  to hold your breath for - it's 1080P.  The famous Bixby is here again,  but I imagine it felt lonely   and needed a friend in the form of Amazon Alexa. As you can see, this monitor is unlike any other.   The most appealing M8 thing, however, is its  looks. It's thin, stylish, and exquisite looking.   It comes in various colors, all of which  will brighten up every room and make it stand   out. It is my first white monitor, which  made me appreciate white bezels. However,   all of these incredible looks are the M8's  Achilles heel. I'll use this opportunity to   lift up this product's beautiful curtains  and reveal the hidden dark secrets.  Throughout the years, people have learned that  thinness is always at something else's expense.   I'll warm up with the fact that the monitor  does not have a VESA mount on the back.   The lower mounting point and the thin profile  make it possible to exist only on the stand that   it comes with. At least it's a beautiful stand  which is not $400 🙂 That's not something that   bothers me, to be honest. It has a gorgeous  appearance and stance. What drives me crazy,   however, is the following. In Samsung's marketing  materials, one can read: "With 2.2Ch built-in   speakers, the M8 provides richer, more realistic  sounds for an immersive overall experience."   Ah…how can I put this mildly - EMOTIONAL  DAMAGE! This is the worst-sounding   monitor I have used so far. The sound  is so inadequate that it would insult   my smartphone if I compared it with it.  Don't take my word for it - take a listen.  To throw gasoline in the fire that I've started,  the thin design of the M8 doesn't leave room for   a stereo jack on the back - where the ports are.  The only way you can connect speakers to it is   via Bluetooth (which is laggy for any productive  work) or via a hub. I would've preferred to have   no speakers (which could reduce the price) and  have a stereo jack on the back, even if that meant   adding a few extra millimeters of thickness. Its  design is classy enough to accommodate a thicker   body while still looking minimal and modern. The detachable camera is the next problem of   the M8. If you are someone who doesn't  need a detachable webcam (for example,   you are not a meeting person), tough luck!  It is there whether you like it or not.   It is part of the extra $300. Let's hope  at least it's decent - EMOTIONAL DAMAGE!  The camera is as bad as the speakers. Some have  compared it with the Studio Display. Still,   I would take this as premature excitement of  getting a review sample. The camera might look   good in very particular scenarios, but  if you have some daylight in the loose,   good luck bringing out a decent picture.  You might be better off in the dark.  As with the M7, despite being proclaimed a  monitor, the M8 doesn't allow you to cycle   and choose monitor formats like the advertised  99% sRGB. Instead, I can choose between   something called XXX and XXX, which are just  marketing lingo. None of these settings will   deliver the promised 99% sRGB calibrated colors.  I know because I calibrated it, and the difference   is staggering, but few people have that option. The thin design stirs the port situation on   the back too. Unlike the M7, the M8 has  fewer ports. We don't have a display port;   there's no headphones jack, and  we have a mini HDMI - thankfully,   there is a mini HDMI to HDMI cable in the box. I'll give the M8 some rest, and I won't be going   over the software bugs I encountered because I  know Samsung can clear them via a software update.  At this point, the most important question is  STILL not answered - is the M8 worth the 300+   dollars on top of the M7? Let's see what sets it  apart. BTW, as I was preparing and researching   this video topic, I found that the M7 now comes  in a 43-inch size, which is impressive. Second,   BTW, if you end up enjoying this  video - subscribe - because WHY NOT?!?  So, the M8 is brighter than the M7 - about 40%  brighter, which is a substantial difference.   Samsung advertises it supporting HDR10+  which is just marketing again in terms   of brightness levels. Still, it handles  HDR10+ in terms of metadata and how it   addresses each frame - making the picture more  realistic. What's more important to me, however,   is that the M8 is a 10-bit display, whereas  the M7 is 8-bit. That's over 1 billion colors   compared to 17 million in the M7. The response  time is also very competitive on the M8 - now 4ms,   compared to 8ms on the M7. This makes it more  suitable for a console experience. While both   monitors provide 65W of power via USB-C, the M8 is  not as picky as the M7 and works every time - no   matter the laptop or the cable used. Is everything  I said helping you justify the price difference?  Before giving you my 2 cents, I'd like to point  something out. In my previous Samsung M7 review,   few people rushed to conclusions. They  took my initial negative remarks about   the M7 as a direct insult by not watching  the entire episode. I'd like to be precise!   As I am trying to be objective here, pointing out  the shortcomings of the M8 which DOES NOT MEAN   IT'S A BAD PRODUCT. Quite the opposite. At $700,  the M8 is half the price of some IPS competitors   that don't even have a remote control, let  alone any of the clever features. In a world   of black and ugly plastic monitors, the built  quality and design of the M8 are worlds apart.   It is very well put together, and its looks  compete with monitors in the caliber of the Apple   displays. Features like the auto-brightness I  mentioned are typical for top-tier competitors,   and I am not even factoring in the Smart  features here. The 10-bit panel alone   is worth the price upgrade Samsung is asking for. Any negative connotations I have are usually   triggered by misleading marketing materials.  Sure it has speakers, but they are tiny.   That's OK - just don't call them immersive. What's not misleading about the M8 is the fact   that it's a great product. One that has unmatched  versatility - especially in this latest M8 model.   From a home TV to a workstation horse, it's  a Swiss Army Knife with remote control.  If you are still wondering if it's the right  choice, however, my 2022 monitor guide video   might just be what you are looking for.  Click here and learn more about panel types,   display size choices, aspect ratio, and more. If you enjoyed this video, subscribe to the   channel and click on the bell icon. If you are  looking for a minimal-looking and stylish mouse   pad to elevate your desk setup, look at the ENOUGH  mouse pad, which is my own creation. This large,   genuinely black, 4mm thick eco-friendly felt desk  pad is more than ENOUGH for any desk. Click on the   first link in the description below to grab yours. As always, it's been an absolute pleasure,  This is E Over and out
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Length: 11min 10sec (670 seconds)
Published: Mon Jun 27 2022
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