Samsung 32-inch(80cm) LED 3840 x 2160 Pixels M7 4K UHD Smart Monitor, Type-C, Smart TV apps, TV Plus, Office 365, Apple Airplay, Dex, Bluetooth,…

I think this is one of the best investments for a productive use case. It is perfectly responsive and has no issues with tearing or shadowing. The matte display also provides great ressistance to reflection and I often use it facing a large window with no major reflections.

For the price, the build quality and finish need improvement. Looks flimsy, delicate.
Smart features that makes us use it as smart TV by remote is a nice plus. Picture quality also pretty impressive while watching 4K+ videos.

The dissapointing aspect is Samsung support. The type-C connectivity to laptop was a big let down because the right cable is not provided (only HDMI cable supplied). Customer support suggested a cable, that costs me 599 was not of USB 3.1 Gen 2 cable and was wasted with no success. Samsung technical support came twice but they don’t have a type-c cable at least to demo the feature. Pretty bad experience.
Tilt very minimal, no hight adjustment, no swivel option that may be available in BenQ with more elegant look. There is also limitations on playing some fast paced videos that requires higher than 60hz refresh rates. Especially games.

The M7’s image quality and 4K resolution means it can take on lots of different workloads, and the bright, punchy panel is paired with loads of connectivity options and plenty of smart features. The Samsung looks great and is surprisingly affordable given the hardware and software on offer.

The low price does mean compromise. There are some notable connectivity omissions despite the ample features, and the Samsung has middling build quality and adjustability. Office 365 is a key productivity feature but it’s too slow, and image quality is good – but not great.

These issues do mean that Samsung isn’t suitable for certain tasks or color-sensitive workloads. Nevertheless, there are plenty of areas where the M7 does succeed, and it’s a good option if you need a versatile, good-looking 4K panel for everyday work and home use.

I was initially looking just for a monitor as an extended display for my office laptop. During my research, I stumbled upon this smart monitor and thought it was interesting that it supported Netflix, Prime Video and YouTube without laptop connection. I was confused between the 27 inch model, the M5 and M7. I almost decided to go for the M5 after reading negative reviews for the M7. But I went with a gut feeling and decided to choose the M7.

But boy, was I in for a huge surprise. Below are the list of surprises that I observed in the first day itself.

1) While setting up the monitor to connect with the laptop, I realised that the laptop could be connected wirelessly, and you are free to take your laptop around without the restriction of wires.
2) This is a 4K monitor, so you can watch 4k videos on YouTube for free, and in Netflix for an additional fee. (Maybe other apps as well)
3) This monitor has Samsung TV Plus, which has its own set of TV channels. So its like you’re watching your regular TV. However, do note that the channels are not much and not very exciting either. But given that your aren’t paying a penny extra for this, it’s welcome. (I’ve just explored this TV for a few hours, so there might be more to it).
4) This monitor also has a Web browser, and it is fairly easy to operate it using the remote. So any unsupported apps (like Hotstar, details below) can be run here.
5) This has a remote, which is such a convenient device to use.
6) The audio levels are really good for a bedroom of decent size.

However I must mention that there are a few glitches that I’ve observed during my first few hours with it (please do note that the below are my initial impressions and might change when I spend more time with it).

1) The monitor has voice assistant, with 3 different options: Bixby, Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. I chose Alexa, but it doesn’t seem to working as well as in Fire Stick. I’ll be spending more time on it to fix the issue.
2) There is support for Apple Airplay, but when we did connect, we realised that the only supported app was Tunes Station, and it acted like an audio speaker of our iPhone without any video capabilities. The monitor does support Apple TV and Music, hence we are yet to test them.
3) You can also cast your Android phone wirelessly onto it, but the initial impression was just ok. Might change in coming days.
4) While setting up the monitor, I skipped the option of creating a Samsung account. I faced no issue while setting up Netflix, Prime Video, Zee5, etc. But while trying to install Hotstar, it did want me to login through Samsung account which I felt weird. (again this might change in coming days).
5) This monitor has only 60Hz refresh rate, which might not be good enough for gaming as well as for 4k content. If gaming is your primary purpose for buying a monitor, then there are other options with higher refresh rates and probably better screen panels.
6) This is not a Curved screen, hence viewing it in close proximity might not be a convenient experience (need to understand that better in coming days).

Some more untested features that I intend to explore in coming days:
1) This supports Bluetooth devices like keyboard, mouse, etc. Hence I might try out devices like a joystick, headphones to see how they work.
2) It also has various USB slots to connect hard drive, pen drives, etc.
3) Any Samsung phone with Android 8.1 or later can be mirrored onto the monitor simply by tapping the phone on the top or side of the monitor.

There might be many more which I’ve missed given that I’ve just spent I few hours with it.

However my delivery experience was not that great, since I was initially delivered a defective product. The return/replacement also wasn’t as hassle-free as I wouldn’t wanted it to be. But I commend the Amazon support team who ensured that it didn’t end up becoming a horrendous experience.

Overall, I would say this is an excellent choice for someone who wants both an extended display for their office laptop, as well as a second TV for their bedroom. If you do not watch 4k content much, then go for the M5 Full HD one. But if budget is a concern, go for the 27 inch model. There’s also a 43 inch 4k model. But I’d recommend that only if this will be your primary TV, as well as if your WFH setup allows such a huge sized device. Unfortunately, at this moment there are no other smart monitors available, hence the choices are limited. But I have to say, the choices are really good.

Hope this review helps you in making a right decision. Good luck. 🙂