The Samsung M8 Is a Smart Monitor and TV in One, and It’s $300 Off Right Now.
Some people don’t need to have both a TV and a monitor in their office or bedroom. It may simply be a lack of space, or money may be a factor. If this sounds like you, consider the beautifully designed Samsung M8 , a smart monitor that doubles as a TV and gaming center that ‘s currently $399.99 (originally $699.99) after 43% off.
This 32-inch monitor features a 4K UHD 3840 x 2160p VA display that can handle bright rooms with a bright 400-nit display (good for a monitor, but not for a TV). If you’re going to watch HDR media, it supports HDR10+ and will still be bright, but the contrast won’t be as good as TVs in this price range on bright settings. If you are viewing in a dark room, details will be more visible. The monitor comes with a remote control which gives it a TV feel. This makes it easy to navigate Samsung’s built-in Tizen OS.
It also comes with Alexa built-in, enhancing the smart monitor aspect. You can control your smart home or get the usual voice assistant functions. The detachable webcam can be easily attached to the back of the monitor; The resolution is good, but the color is poor quality. There are built-in speakers, but they’re not the best, and there’s no audio output, limiting the number of speakers you can connect to it if you want to do so in the future.
Gamers can once again enjoy the Tizen OS-powered Samsung Gaming Hub, which is easily accessible with a controller. The monitor has a high contrast ratio, which will make games look good, but there’s no motion processing, VRR, or high refresh rate (60Hz only). So it’s best for casual gamers, but not for serious ones.
The M8 Smart Monitor is best for those looking for a beautiful monitor that can be used as a smart TV as well as for everyday gaming.