Acer - Predator X32 X3 vs Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024)
Between the Predator X32 X3 and Smart Monitor M8 (2024), the Predator X32 X3 comes out ahead in refresh rate / peak brightness, while the Smart Monitor M8 (2024) wins on several specs. Overall, the Predator X32 X3 scores 73.2 and the Smart Monitor M8 (2024) scores 65.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Predator X32 X3 edges ahead on the Mars Score (73.2 vs 65.5), but the 7.7-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Predator X32 X3 if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are refresh rate, peak brightness, response time (gtg), among others.
The Smart Monitor M8 (2024) similarly does not carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable dci-p3 coverage, screen size, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Predator X32 X3 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Acer - Predator X32 X3 wins
- ▲Refresh rate — 300.00% more. 240 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲Peak brightness — 150.00% more. 1000 nits vs 400 nits.
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 99.25% less. 0.03 ms vs 4 ms.
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery — 38.46% more. 90 W vs 65 W.
- ▲Has G-Sync.
- ▲Has FreeSync.
- ▲Panel type: OLED (vs VA).
Why Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | Acer - Predator X32 X3 | Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 32 " | 32 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | OLEDlead | VA |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | Acer - Predator X32 X3 | Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 240 Hzlead | 60 Hz |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 0.03 mslead | 4 ms |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 1000 nitslead | 400 nits |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 99 % | 99 % |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | truelead | false |
| FreeSyncⓘ | truelead | false |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer - Predator X32 X3 | Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 2lead | 1 |
| DisplayPort ports | 1lead | 0 |
| USB-C input | true | true |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 90 Wlead | 65 W |
| KVM | truelead | false |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, Predator X32 X3 or Smart Monitor M8 (2024)?+
Predator X32 X3 refreshes at 240Hz vs 60Hz.
Which has faster response time, Predator X32 X3 or Smart Monitor M8 (2024)?+
Predator X32 X3 responds in 0.03ms vs 4ms.
Does Predator X32 X3 or Smart Monitor M8 (2024) have USB-C with power delivery?+
Both offer USB-C PD — 90W on Predator X32 X3, 65W on Smart Monitor M8 (2024).
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