Samsung has launched its business and consumer range of high resolution monitors and this year supports all 12 HDRs. The S8 flagship range includes two 27-inch (S80A and S80UA) and one 32-inch model (S80A), all with 1 billion color IPS panels (10 bit) and 3,840 x 2,160 (4K Ultra HD) – resolution. While Samsung calls these monitors HDR10 compatible, they do not meet the minimum VESA-certified DisplayHDR specification of 400 net brightness, as they only output 300 nets. However, it offers you the benefit of the wide color for creating content and streaming services like Netflix.
The S8 monitors have a flat edgeless design with thin edges and support 10 Gbps data via USB-C, along with a USB hub. One of the 27-inch models, the S80UA, even supports 90W charging, which can be handy for USB laptops or for fast charging of smartphones. Other features include full swivel and tilt features, a relatively fast 5 millisecond response time for games, DisplayPort 1.2 input and HDMI 2.0.
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The S7 series has two models, the 27-inch S70A and the 32-inch S70A. Both have 4K screens with HDR10, 1.07 billion (10-bit) colors, a slim design and tilt adjustment. The S6 Series features six models ranging from 24 to 34 inches, all of which offer 2,560 x 1,440 QHD resolution. The exception there is the S65UA, a 34-inch curved design with UWQHD (3,440 x 1,440) resolution (above). All S6 models have HDR10 with 1.07 billion color (10-bit) support, and Samsung’s specification page indicates that they use VA panels with 300 net brightness.
The fact that all these monitors support HDR shows that Samsung thinks the technology is important for the future of computers and Macs, even for the average user. Although the brightness of the panel does not actually match the HDR specification, these screens are still brighter than typical consumer and business models, and content creators will benefit from the extra color gamut. Samsung has not yet announced prices or availability.