It’s well connected too, providing both USB-C and micro-HDMI for connecting to computers and other devices, such as an AppleTV box (with a full-size HDMI adaptor also included). It’s particularly well suited for entertainment as it uses Samsung’s Linux-based Tizen operating system to run a number of built-in apps for Netflix, YouTube – and even Apple TV+ too. However, it does support the sRGB standard and HDR10, and produces a bright, colourful image that will work well for general office work and web browsing, as well as streaming video and simple graphics and photo-editing work. In contrast, the M8 provides a larger 32-inch display with 4K resolution for just £699/$699 – and, unlike the Studio Display, it also allows you to adjust the height of the screen without paying an extra £400/$400.Īdmittedly, the M8 isn’t designed for professional users, as it doesn’t support the Adobe RGB colour standard for graphic design, or the DCI-P3 standard used for professional-level video-editing. Samsung cleverly unveiled its M8 smart monitor right after the launch of Apple’s 27-inch Studio Display, which was widely criticized for its high price tag. Stand: Tilt and height adjustable (included)

This is so that a creative team can gather round a single monitor and evaluate a photo, video or design project without suffering a loss of consistency.Ĭonnected via Thunderbolt, it can charge a MacBook at up to 96W.Ĭonnections: Micro-HDMI (with HDMI adaptor), 1x USB-C (video), 1x USB-C peripherals, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 5, AirPlay Picture quality is maintained at ultrawide viewing angles, thanks to industry-leading polariser technology.

It’s intended for a professional audience. While this is an expensive monitor by consumer standards, but it really isn’t a consumer monitor. But it comes with a seriously eye-watering price tag, especially if you want to include the Pro Stand for adjustability and pivoting. The XDR is phenomenally well-specced: it’s 32in and 6K, offering 40 percent more screen space than Apple’s 5K displays, and offers a peak brightness of 1,600 nits (or 1,000 sustained). Stand: Height, Tilt, Rotation stand extra $999/£949Īpple’s highly specced Pro Display XDR is a stunning piece of engineering, and we found it hard to find fault with the picture quality and colour output, but at that price and with these features this is a display for a very specific audience. Connections: Thunderbolt 3 (96W PD), 3x USB-C

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