Keep your eye on the win. Adjust your screen to 21:9 to discover hidden areas in game scenes with Ultrawide Game View. Now when you play football games, see more of the pitch right up to the goalposts. And in driving games, get a natural and encompassing view of the road ahead. Availability limited to source devices which support 21:9 output. May function differently depending on game or content being viewed. that is, or may reasonably be considered to be, defamatory, libelous, hateful, racially or religiously biased or offensive, unlawfully threatening or unlawfully harassing to any person or entity; Netflix, Disney Plus, Apple TV, Now, YouTube, Prime Video, ITVX and more are all pre-installed on the monitor for easy access. Samsung TV Plus even lets you access a strange mix of bespoke TV channels such as Mythbusters and American Idol.

Initial setup is easy peasy, with the stand slotting effortlessly into the screen’s rear. You will need to screw the stand into its base, but the screw is included and only takes a matter of seconds to tighten. Once assembled, the monitor has a secure base, so you shouldn’t need to worry about accidental topples. One use case is a feature called Workspace, which acts as a hub for your work-related web services, such as Microsoft 365 applications. Another is Game Home, which collects all your game streaming in one place and easily connects to controllers. That’s a lot of functionality for a monitor.

The USB type-C port enables you to power up, transmit data, and even send display signals between devices with just one connection. Its single connection architecture brings an enjoyable work environment that's both clutter-free and stress-free.

In addition to the Smart Monitor M8, Samsung also launched a Samsung High Resolution S8 (S80PB) at the Consumer Electronics Show this year. This 27-inch panel delivers pro-grade performance that’s targeted at designers and creative professionals. With 2.2Ch built-in speakers, the M8 provides richer, more realistic sounds for an immersive overall experience. The upgraded Adaptive Sound+ adjusts sound based on the type of content and noise levels within a user's environment, delivering refined and tailored audio that adapts in real-time. Pictures with precision. UHD resolution ensures every piece of content is brought to life beautifully. HDR 10+ support with a billion colours and sRGB 99% creates brighter and darker scenes for more enhanced settings without losing any vivid detail, so you can enjoy content exactly as it was intended.While the design is visibly distinguishable from the 2022 model, Samsung has made a couple of minor tweaks. The 2023 version I have for review, with the stand included, is 41mm taller and 3.7mm thinner than its predecessor. That’s not enough to make a noticeable difference, although it does make it slightly heavier to carry around at 7.2kg. Brighten up your space with your favourite hues. Smart Monitor provides a pop of your favourite colour to instantly lighten any room design. Choose from white, pink, blue or green and make your space authentically you. It has a detachable webcam that connects to the monitor with the proprietary connection. The video quality isn't bad, but the microphone sounds terrible. You can see an example here. The webcam has a few extra features too, like auto-zoom that centers you in the frame when you move around, but that only works with certain apps.