- Samsung Smart Monitor M9 merges OLED Clarity and AI Intelligence in a slim, hybrid work area device
- With Pantone Certification and QD-OLED TECH, M9 is built for color-critical creative work
- Samsung M9 gives everything that is to give but that $ 1,599 the price tag feels too ambitious
Samsung has revealed Smart Monitor M9, adding QD-OLED technology and artificial intelligence to the company’s monitor-lineup for the first time.
With its 32-inch 4K panel, the M9 work, games and entertainment mixes for a single device for the purpose of acting as both a productivity tool and a media hub.
But for $ 1,599 it raises the question of how much users really have to pay for a screen, even one this rich in features.
A hybrid screen for work and games
Samsung’s M9 OLED panel is paired with features such as glare-free coating for better visibility in bright rooms and OLED Safeguard+, a thermal control system to reduce burning over time.
The display is Pantone validated, which means it can replicate over 2,100 colors and 110 skintone nuances, a brand of visual precision that creative professionals can appreciate.
On paper, the specifications are impressive. AI Picture Optimizer, 4K AI UPSCALING PRO and Active Voice Amplifier Pro promise everyone to adjust visuals and sound in real time based on content and environment.
The monitor also includes an update speed of 165Hz, a response time of 0.03 ms and the NVIDIA G-Sync compatibility that offers a certain game of credibility without needing a dedicated console or PC thanks to Samsung Gaming Hub and built-in streaming apps.
However, it is worth questioning whether this justifies the requested price – comparable smart screens, such as LG’s 32LQ6300 or even the former Samsung M8 Smart Monitor, offers 4K panels with smart features for hundreds less.
For many users looking for the best business monitor or the best screen for the Mac Mini, AI improvements and integrated entertainment platform can simply be unnecessary.
Likewise, those who want the best screen for MacBook Pro can already rely on Apple’s own display ecosystem, making features like Microsoft 365 integration and Tizen OS Redunely.
M9 clearly pushes technical limits, but its price places it closer to a luxury article than a practical everyday monitor.
