Samsung S6U 27in QHD HDR10 IPS Monitor

This is your reminder not to buy this monitor. The model was released in 2021 and has had no firmware updates, somewhat of a problem as the firmware is dire. Support are not helpful. Pay someone and fix the firmware, or at the very least release it as open source code.Today's fault is when fully using this monitor, by running two other monitors daisy chained from it using the inbuilt MST out hub attached to a two port hub, driven by a Surface Pro with a USB C connection (works fine *provided* you do not switch source), and a computer is switched on attached to the HDMI and DisplayPort inputs of the monitor it will turn off the daisy chained monitors even when you do not switch sources on the monitor! One moment the monitors look fine, you turn on another computer, ... MoreThis is your reminder not to buy this monitor. The model was released in 2021 and has had no firmware updates, somewhat of a problem as the firmware is dire. Support are not helpful. Pay someone and fix the firmware, or at the very least release it as open source code.Today's fault is when fully using this monitor, by running two other monitors daisy chained from it using the inbuilt MST out hub attached to a two port hub, driven by a Surface Pro with a USB C connection (works fine *provided* you do not switch source), and a computer is switched on attached to the HDMI and DisplayPort inputs of the monitor it will turn off the daisy chained monitors even when you do not switch sources on the monitor! One moment the monitors look fine, you turn on another computer, monitors turn off.That's in addition to the existing faults : the fact that if you do have multiple systems on it's not sensibly possible to switch the input source to the MST out functionality, the fact the off timer can be wrong by an hour at times (switches off after a default four hours of use : what a completely pointless function), the fact it then puts your USB C laptop into suspend rather than offer options to suspend the display but not USB C power delivery or networking.Yes, the panel is fine. Yes you can work round these flaws with a lot of hassle. No, you will not enjoy swearing at the monitor when it throws a tantrum again. Buy something else.

I'll start with the build quality. It looks great in press photos, but it feels rather cheap in person the moment it's unboxed. Very plastic and fragile build. Every time I tilt or adjust the height, I'm afraid something will break. For the very same reason, it took me days to dare pull the SlimFit camera up out of the base so as to be able to tilt it at a practical angle. In case you wonder why I'm so paranoid about breaking it, my last Samsung monitor's power port broke from inside after a few months' of use. The repair process was so impractical that I basically gave it up. Despite the cheap build, the M8 is still the best looking Samsung monitor I've ever seen or used, though the inspiration for its design is quite obvious ;) The 3 ports in the back also feel ... MoreI'll start with the build quality. It looks great in press photos, but it feels rather cheap in person the moment it's unboxed. Very plastic and fragile build. Every time I tilt or adjust the height, I'm afraid something will break. For the very same reason, it took me days to dare pull the SlimFit camera up out of the base so as to be able to tilt it at a practical angle. In case you wonder why I'm so paranoid about breaking it, my last Samsung monitor's power port broke from inside after a few months' of use. The repair process was so impractical that I basically gave it up. Despite the cheap build, the M8 is still the best looking Samsung monitor I've ever seen or used, though the inspiration for its design is quite obvious ;) The 3 ports in the back also feel rather off. I have trouble trying to plug in the cables that come with the monitor. They fit poorly and don't go all the way in.A 32" 4K VA panel at 60Hz refresh rate is merely passable above-average specs in today's monitor market, and disappointing at the M8's price range. Texts are not as crisp and colours are not as sharp even compared to entry-level LG UltraFine or even Samsung's own less expensive line-up. When used with MacBooks, the default calibration looks horribly washed out. I had to switch to generic "Color LCD" to make it usable. There's noticeable colour distortion past certain viewing angles especially vertically.Now the good stuff. I am quite pleased with the feature set, Smart TV hub, USB-C PD, USB-C hub (though one 1 usable port), and best of all, AirPlay. I'm an Apple user, so those are just the features that I use. I'm sure others will find Windows wireless display and Samsung Dex quite useful as well. It's nice to have all those functions in one monitor. Added bonus, a lot less cables to get tangled with and frustrated by.Last and the biggest let-down, Samsung's Tizen OS. It's buggy, unstable and has a horrendous user interface. It feels like something from a decade ago. I have both Apple TV and Google TV at home. Comparing to both, Tizen OS is laughably inferior in every way, inconsistent and unintuitive through and through. Menus are overly complicated. Jumping between features is awkward and clumsy. And why does it have to push you ads on its own Samsung TV Plus, which is already part of the hub??? Also, trying to switch between Smart TV and using it as a monitor can easily get you lost.All-in-all, it's a good attempt with a lot to be improved. I'm only keeping the monitor because I got it at a good Black Friday deal. It's definitely not worth the full price.

I purchased this after doing a lot of research on 4K monitors. I am using this with a Dell XPS 15" 9510.I purchased this one as it is 27 inches with 4K resolution, HDR10, has HDMI, Display Port, and a USB-C video connection that also provides power to the laptop at the same time and has some USB-A ports in the back that work like a USB hub, I am using this for my camera, mouse, and keyboard, which is very nice as I only have the one USB-C cable connected into my laptop and I can unplug that and go.A number of the reviews complained that the display is very dim, I also experienced this, but after turning off the "Adaptive Display" and "Eye Saver" options and it is pretty good.Very underrated is the stand. Include a very nice stand that allows you easily raise, ... MoreI purchased this after doing a lot of research on 4K monitors. I am using this with a Dell XPS 15" 9510.I purchased this one as it is 27 inches with 4K resolution, HDR10, has HDMI, Display Port, and a USB-C video connection that also provides power to the laptop at the same time and has some USB-A ports in the back that work like a USB hub, I am using this for my camera, mouse, and keyboard, which is very nice as I only have the one USB-C cable connected into my laptop and I can unplug that and go.A number of the reviews complained that the display is very dim, I also experienced this, but after turning off the "Adaptive Display" and "Eye Saver" options and it is pretty good.Very underrated is the stand. Include a very nice stand that allows you easily raise, lower, and tilt the monitor as you like and you can rotate the monitor to make it vertical. I was going to purchase a monitor arm for my desk so I could do this, but there is no need.I liked this so well that I purchased a second one for my daughter who is studying graphic design and art and this monitor works quite well for this.