Samsung Electronics Announces M8, the New and Stylish Smart Monitor Series – Samsung Global Newsroom
Featuring a SlimFit Cam, the new Smart Monitor M8 is available in four modern colors
Samsung Electronics today announced its latest Smart Monitor series, the M8, featuring an upgraded, stylish design. The versatile new M8 delivers Samsung’s iconic slim design in four new colors — Warm White, Sunset Pink, Daylight Blue and Spring Green — available in 32-inches with UHD resolution and a SlimFit Cam.
First launched in November 2020, Samsung’s Smart Monitor series is a family of world’s first do-it-all screens designed for modern day users who demand a product that offers both functionality and entertainment at home. Not only being a traditional monitor, but the M8 also allows users to enjoy a variety of OTT services,1 including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ and Apple TV via Wi-Fi without having to connect to a PC or TV.
When it comes to style, the Smart Monitor M8 offers both space and work efficiency in an ultra-stylish design. The thinness of the new model is 11. 4mm, about three-quarters slimmer than the previous models.
Featuring a sophisticated flat-back design, the M8’s range of colors developing on stylish warm white complements any environment based on the user’s personal preferences.
” “We wanted to make a product that could match the lifestyles and preferences of everyone,” stated Kyounghoon, executive vice president and head of design team, Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “The M8’s color palette composed of four different colors was inspired by the theme ‘Shades of Nature’. He said that he enjoyed gazing at the bright blue sky and soaking in the sunset’s glow.
When it comes to productivity, the Smart Monitor M8 has it all. The M8 provides a perfect home office environment without using a PC by connecting to various IT devices through the upgraded Smart Hub. The Workspace User Interface offers all services needed to work on one screen, helping users wirelessly connect to a Windows or Mac PC and efficiently use an extensive range of useful features, including Samsung DeX, Apple AirPlay 2 and Microsoft 3652 cloud service, as well as mirroring content from smartphone to the M8.
On top of that, the Smart Monitor M8 has a magnetic and removable SlimFit Cam that can attach to the monitor while keeping desk space neat without any unsightly wires. SlimFit Cam features Auto Zoom and Face Tracking functions. This allows you to quickly identify a subject and focus on it automatically. In other words, it can follow and capture an individual speaker, a perfect option for active presentation or livestreaming. In addition, the monitor supports video chat apps such as Google Duo, allowing users to work remotely or engage in video conferencing at home or in the workplace using the SlimFit Cam.
The Smart Monitor M8 has an IoT hub called SmartThings Hub, where users can connect all their IoT devices wirelessly. The SmartThings app allows users to track IoT devices throughout the house easily with the app’s intuitive control panel highlighting all information provided by other devices connected to the M8, including light switch and plug power. 3
Equipped with a high-sensitivity Far Field Voice microphone, the assistant controls devices such as Bixby and Amazon Alexa4 using voice commands. The microphone has an Always On Voice function that displays conversation information even when the screen of the monitor is off.
To complement the wide range of features on the monitor, adaptive picture technology is available. This allows the display to automatically adjust the color temperature and brightness, increasing viewer comfort. The M8 also includes a height adjustable stand (HAS) and tilt functionality, allowing users to find the perfect position for every project, movie night or study session.
The Smart Monitor M8 earned CES Innovation Awards Honoree from the CTA (Consumer Technology Association) in recognition of a wide array of its display technologies.
The Samsung Smart Monitor M8 is now available to pre-order globally5 in a variety of colors and specifications. For more information, please visit: https://displaysolutions.samsung.com/monitor/why-smart-monitor.
Specifications
| Model | M80B | |
| Display | Screen Size | 32″ |
| Flat / Curved | Flat | |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | |
| Resolution | 3,840 x 2,160 (UHD) | |
| Brightness (Typical) | 400 cd/m^2 | |
| HDR | Yes (HDR 10+) | |
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz | |
| Response Time | 4ms (GtG) | |
| Contrast Ratio | 3,000:1 (Typ. ) | |
| Viewing Angle | 178deg (Horizontal) / 178deg (Vertical) | |
| sRGB Coverage | 99% (Typ. ) | |
| Color Support | 1. 07B | |
| Eye Care Feature | Eye Saver Mode / Flicker Free | |
| Design | Color | Warm White / Sunset Pink / Daylight Blue / Spring Green |
| Stand Type | HAS | |
| Tilt | Yes | |
| Interface | Connectivity | 1 micro HDMI / 2 USB-C (1Up/1Dn) *Max 65W charging |
| Wireless | WiFi5, BT4. 2 | |
| Speaker | 2. 2CH (5W x 2 with tweeter) | |
| Camera | In-Box (FHD Cam. ) | |
| Remote Control | In-Box (USB-C charging) |
1 Streaming service availability varies by country. You may need to subscribe.
2 Microsoft 365 Account required.
3 A separate SmartThings Dongle(VG-STDB10A) is required to connect to Zigbee devices(Connection to Z-Wave device is not supported). VG-STDB10A can be purchased within April.
4 Amazon Alexa availability varies by country.
5 Pre-order schedule varies by country.