Samsung M5, Samsung M7: Specifications
Now, you must be wondering – why are Samsung M5 and M7 called ‘do-it-all’ screens? It’s because they are not just monitors but can also be used as a full-fledged smart TV. During the day, you can use the monitor for office work and move on to watching TV shows and movies on the same screen via built-in support for Netflix, YouTube, Apple TV+, and other OTT apps. Coming to the specifications, the Samsung M5 comes in two variants – 27-inch and 32-inch with a Full-HD resolution. Samsung M7, on the other hand, has a 32-inch Ultra-HD display. Both the monitors include a VA panel, support a 60Hz refresh rate, and an 8ms response time. The panels onboard also support HDR10, up to 250 nits of peak brightness, and a 178-degree viewing angle. What’s more, you can adjust the aspect ratio of these smart monitors. Samsung says a user can go from a standard 16:9 aspect ratio to an ultrawide game view with a 21:9 aspect ratio. But we don’t suggest you do that, especially with the 8ms response time we’ve mentioned above. Image Courtesy: Samsung These smart monitors can run OTT apps, as well as Microsoft Office 365 apps, without the need for a PC or mobile device. That is because of the Tizen OS 5.5 software, which also brings smart home controls, DeX support, and more to these devices. You can plug in a Galaxy device to the monitor using a USB-C cable to enjoy a desktop-like experience. The Samsung M5 and M7 also include 10W speakers, 2 HDMI ports, 3 USB-A ports, Wi-Fi 5, and Bluetooth 4.2 in terms of connectivity options. The former does not have a USB-C port while the latter has a single USB-C port onboard as well.
Price and Availability
The Korean giant says that these are the introductory prices for the smart monitors. It is also bundling a Logitech MK240 Nano wireless keyboard and mouse combo with its smart monitors in India. These screens will be available starting at Rs. 28,000 over the coming weeks.