Samsung M8 Display vs  Studio Display - Why pay $1600?!

Samsung's new 32" M8 Display has quite a few advantages over the Apple Studio Display while costing less than half the price! However, can Apple's quality beat it out? Let's find out!

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Timestamps ⬇️
Samsung M8 vs Studio Display - 00:00
Unboxing & Build Differences - 00:20
Ports & Included Accessories - 03:18
Setup & Smart Features - 05:28
Speaker Comparison - 06:48
Webcam & Mics - 08:10
Display Differences - 09:20
Display Quality Compared - 11:24
Prices & Conclusion - 12:27

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[MaxTechOfficial]

Which display would YOU rather keep? Comment below!

[PLANETWATERMELON]

You know Apple is like “dam, we could have the webcam separately and charged extra for it”

[bonind]

I really tried to buy the Samsung to use with a Studio. When I went into Best Buy to buy it they had an open box Studio Display and I bought both planning on probably returning the Apple. When I had them both up and I was comparing them my wife walked in and asked what was wrong with the Samsung. No amount of tweaking could make it look anywhere close to the Apple so I ended up spending far more than I wanted to by returning the Samsung. It's just a color and PPI thing but the Apple looked $800 better to me and I knew I'd regret it if I kept the Samsung.

[Oner_Biberkoku]

STOP THIS IS SPONSORED!! What have you done Max! I bought this monitor because of you. But it is rubbish. Putting side by side these two monitors just a misdirection. You didn't mention how bad that panel is. This is not a competitor. If i move my head only a few centimeters form the monitor the colors i see changes dramaticly. It is not about calibrating the monitor, it is about the quality of VA panel. It is good for surfing internet and watching movies (even for the movie you have to sit towards the monitor. If someone watching with you, with only small amount of change in angle, colors are washed out ). That is all. This is an entry level quality and i spent 730 dollars for this rubbish. And i can not turn it back because i used it for a day (They don't take it back here and dollar is very expensive also). I think Samsung sponsored for two of your M8 videos. This is why you only tell about bright side. I am really sad about this misdirection. I have no option to turn it back and no budget to buy a new monitor. IF YOU WANT THIS MONITOR FOR PHOTO OR VIDEO EDITING PLEASE DON'T BUY. DON'T DO THE MISTAKE I DID!!

[fruitpunch]

What I don’t understand is why it is so difficult for all companies to make simple looking, elegant monitors like this? LG for instance and their weird claw like stand and thick bottom bezels? The aluminium iMac has been around for nearly 15 years, yet other companies still struggle to make simple, elegant looking monitors?

[VoicefulRiver]

I thought for a moment that the Studio Display's mics were not coming from that recorded clip, I thought it was commentary added in during editing. Those microphones are super clear and crisp.

[Joe_Brig]

You buy the Studio display for the sharpness and retina PPI.

[Xeoncross]

I don't understand comparing a 4k 32" VA monitor with a 5k 28" IPS monitor - they are really different screens. Might as well compare the Apple studio display against a 24" 240Hz VA gaming monitor.

The studio display is for people that want a lot of quality: more pixels, more color, more nits - premium everything. The LG Ultrafine is mentioned multiple times here - and that is because it is a much closer monitor for the reasons someone would buy the Apple Studio Display.

[tekis]

Man, the M8 is an excellent value! I love the wireless aspect of it.

[SilentEire]

Jesus Christ the speakers on the Studio display are breathtaking for a built-in system

[mje]

Easy: Apple Studio Display all day long. A glossy screen will always produce richer, deeper colors and blacks. But, yeah, the price on the Samsung is damn appealing.

[dogdog]

For professional photographer and videographer, I think need to do more comparisons, the only thing we care is the colour.

[CipriPopescu]

8:52 aaand a ton of green also
9:37 blueish grey, pretending to be white
9:46 I can see the pixels from the hallway

Great honest review! 🙏🏻 thank you

[shouryaaswal]

I think it is very important that I point out that Samsung announced this display way before apple released the studio display. So those who are thinking its a cheap mac studio clone.... think twice

[cadenchurchill]

That Samsung display looks so nice! Recently upgraded to the $1000CAD Asus ROG 27” 4K display (forget the name) and loving it so far. Really appreciate the higher resolution, even more adjustable stand that can twist, and gorgeous HDR. I am curious how 4K would look on a 32” display versus 27” though.

[krane]

I love the idea of the modular webcam (especially the cover, although it really should be permanently attached), but Samsung should really consider putting those features in a higher quality display.

[murdockscott]

I would love to see a review of the Dell Ultrasharp U2723QE/U3223QE as a alternative for the Studio Display. I think these are a closer equivalent and more targeted for users with small studios. Plus they have the new IPS Black tech which seems interesting.

[fxtcujy]

Great review of the M8. I received mine yesterday and already returned it to Samsung. Display quality (image) was terrible esp the uneven backlighting on the left and right sides. The blacks were a muddy gray and the text wasn't very sharp. I think u were very kind in your review because the real results were not good imo.

[mpetrides]

Meh. I’ll pass. Once you get used to 218 ppi it’s hard to go back. That said, this looks like it could have real value as a monitor to connect to my PS5, although I’m not crazy about the mini-HDMI input.

[grahambrown]

$900 cheaper for 32" screen with TV and Mac/Windows laptop connection, Netflix, Prime, Apple TV functionality, incredible
Wow, what a fantastic product for a student!