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is one of the more unique monitors on the market, as it blends a 4K display for your computer with the features of a small smart TV and smart home hub. We've seen this latest model in the Smart Monitor series go on sale a few times since it , but right now the 32-inch M80C is at Amazon with an on-page coupon. We could always see a better deal on Black Friday, but for now this is the lowest price we've seen and roughly $200 below the display's average street price in recent months. Other stores like , and have the monitor for $100 more (though you can also get it for $400 at Best Buy if you subscribe to the retailer's My Best Buy Plus service). This deal applies to the white colorway.
You'd buy a Samsung Smart Monitor for its versatility first and foremost. The display comes with a remote and runs on Samsung's Tizen OS, the same as you'd find on the company's smart TVs, so you can access streaming apps like Netflix, YouTube, Hulu and others without having to turn on your computer. You can also using the Xbox app and Nvidia GeForce Now or beam content directly from an iPhone via AirPlay. The Bixby and Alexa voice assistants are both built in and, since the monitor also works as a SmartThings hub, you can use it to control compatible smart home devices. There's a detachable webcam and two built-in speakers as well; neither are great, but they should work in a pinch. The whole thing is a relatively minor upgrade over , though it now has a full-size HDMI port instead of micro-HDMI, plus two USB-A ports and a 65W USB-C port.
That said, this is still a "jack of all trades, master of none" situation. The 4K resolution keeps it sharp, but it's limited to a basic 60Hz refresh rate and lacks . It's also a VA panel, which gives the monitor decent contrast but means the image will wash out when viewed from an angle. Other that the M80C decently bright, though you shouldn't expect an especially vibrant picture with HDR content. And while the monitor itself looks sharp and supports basic adjustments, this discounted model isn't VESA-mountable.
All of this means the M80C is a bit of a niche device. If you don't care about the M80C's bonus features, you can find better values in our guides to and . You can replicate many of those extra perks directly from a PC, after all. But if you want a monitor that doubles as a small TV for your home office, it should be a decent value at this price.
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You'd buy a Samsung Smart Monitor for its versatility first and foremost. The display comes with a remote and runs on Samsung's Tizen OS, the same as you'd find on the company's smart TVs, so you can access streaming apps like Netflix, YouTube, Hulu and others without having to turn on your computer. You can also using the Xbox app and Nvidia GeForce Now or beam content directly from an iPhone via AirPlay. The Bixby and Alexa voice assistants are both built in and, since the monitor also works as a SmartThings hub, you can use it to control compatible smart home devices. There's a detachable webcam and two built-in speakers as well; neither are great, but they should work in a pinch. The whole thing is a relatively minor upgrade over , though it now has a full-size HDMI port instead of micro-HDMI, plus two USB-A ports and a 65W USB-C port.
That said, this is still a "jack of all trades, master of none" situation. The 4K resolution keeps it sharp, but it's limited to a basic 60Hz refresh rate and lacks . It's also a VA panel, which gives the monitor decent contrast but means the image will wash out when viewed from an angle. Other that the M80C decently bright, though you shouldn't expect an especially vibrant picture with HDR content. And while the monitor itself looks sharp and supports basic adjustments, this discounted model isn't VESA-mountable.
All of this means the M80C is a bit of a niche device. If you don't care about the M80C's bonus features, you can find better values in our guides to and . You can replicate many of those extra perks directly from a PC, after all. But if you want a monitor that doubles as a small TV for your home office, it should be a decent value at this price.
Your Black Friday Shopping Guide: See all of Follow Engadget for . Learn about on In The Know. Hear from Autoblog’s experts on the best , and find to shop on AOL, handpicked just for you.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at
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