Samsung’s smart monitors combine the software of a smart TV with the design of a desktop monitor, and now there’s a pile of new models. Samsung has revealed updated versions of the Smart Monitor M8 and M7, as well as an all-new M9 monitor with a QD-OLED panel.
TheSmart Monitor M9is the new flagship model, with a 32-inch 4K QD-OLED screen, slim metal design, 0.03ms response time, glare-free display, and 165Hz refresh rate with NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility. The main difference with the M9 is the QD-OLED screen with better contrast and vibrant colors—the M8 and M7 models will continue using lower qualityVA display panels. Samsung also built a “proprietary cooling system designed to reduce the risk of burn-in.”
32"
699.48 x 394.73 mm
250 cd/m²
200 cd/m²
4K (5,840 x 2,160)
99% (CIE1931)
0.03ms(GTG)
178/178
G-Sync
G-Sync Compatible
Meanwhile, there are updated versions of theSmart Monitor M8andSmart Monitor M7. They also have 32-inch 4K screens, but with VA panels instead of QD-OLED, and they both max out at 60Hz. There are a few minor differences between the two models, like the M7 only having HDR10 while the M8 has HDR10+ certification.
All of Samsung’s Smart Monitors use the same Tizen OS software as the company’s smart TVs, giving you built-in access to Netflix, Disney+, YouTube, SmartThings, cloud gaming, and other features without a connected input device. They can act as a USB-C monitor hub for a connected PC, or you’re able to just use the HDMI inputs.
Samsung is promising “up to seven years of One UI Tizen upgrades for the Smart Monitor lineup,” so the new models should continue receiving new features and bug fixes until sometime around 2032. you’re able to set them up without internet access though, which turns off most of the smart TV-like features. I have a Samsung Odyssey gaming monitor with the same Tizen software, and it’s always connected to a computer, so I never set up the smart features with a network connection.
Pricing and Availability
TheSmart Monitor M9is available for pre-order on Samsung’s online store, and it costs $1,600. You can also pre-order the mid-rangeSmart Monitor M8for $700. TheSmart Monitor M7is available in a 32-inch size for $400, or a 43-inch size for $500.
