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Samsung

Smart Monitor M5 M50D

1080p smart TV disguised as a monitor — streaming built in, no computer needed.

27.0
1080p
60Hz
VA
Price pending
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Also at:Newegg
AI summary

This is Samsung's bet that you want Netflix and YouTube without turning on a PC. It runs apps directly, like a TV would, so you can stream shows or scroll through photos without anything plugged in. Toss in AirPlay or screen mirroring from your phone and it's basically a living room display that happens to sit on a desk.

The screen itself is 27 inches at 1080p, which means it's not especially sharp up close — fine for watching things from a few feet back, less ideal if you're reading text all day. The VA panel gives decent contrast so dark scenes don't look washed out, but motion isn't silky and the HDR label doesn't mean much here — it's called HDR but doesn't really pop.

This makes sense if you want a second screen in a bedroom or kitchen where the smart features actually get used. As a main work or gaming monitor, it's underpowered.

Spec sheet

Display

Size27.0″
Resolution1920 × 1080
Aspect ratio16:9
PanelVA
CurvatureFlat

Performance

Refresh rate60 Hz
Response time4 ms
HDRHDR10

Connectivity

Ports
4 connectors
HDMI
  • 2× HDMI
USB-A
  • 2× USB-A
VESA mount100x100

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