Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) vs Samsung - ViewFinity S9 (S90PC)
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) | Samsung - ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) |
|---|---|---|
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 600 nits |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 65 W | 90 W |
| Response time (GtG) | 4 ms | 5 ms |
| Screen size | 32 " | 27 " |
| Panel type | VA | IPS |
Between the Smart Monitor M8 (2024) and ViewFinity S9 (S90PC), the Smart Monitor M8 (2024) comes out ahead in response time (gtg) / screen size, while the ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) wins on peak brightness / usb-c power delivery. Overall, the Smart Monitor M8 (2024) scores 64.8 and the ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) scores 65.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (64.8 vs 65.9). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the Smart Monitor M8 (2024) 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 response time (gtg), screen size. The single most decisive one: Response time (GtG) — 20.00% less. 4 ms vs 5 ms.
Pick the ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) if you care most about peak brightness / usb-c power delivery. Its strongest claims are peak brightness, usb-c power delivery, panel type. The single most decisive one: Peak brightness — 50.00% more. 600 nits vs 400 nits.
Both ship with comparable refresh rate, dci-p3 coverage, g-sync, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) or Samsung - ViewFinity S9 (S90PC)?
Samsung - ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) leads the current Mars Score by 1.1 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare screen size, panel type against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) if…
Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) has the measurable edge on response time ms, screen size in.
Choose Samsung - ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) if…
Samsung - ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) has the measurable edge on peak brightness nits, has usb c pd w, panel type.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) wins
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 20.00% less. 4 ms vs 5 ms.
- ▲Screen size — 18.52% more. 32 " vs 27 ".
Why Samsung - ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) wins
- ▲Peak brightness — 50.00% more. 600 nits vs 400 nits.
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery — 38.46% more. 90 W vs 65 W.
- ▲Panel type: IPS (vs VA).
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) | Samsung - ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 32 "lead | 27 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | VA | IPSlead |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 5Klead |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) | Samsung - ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 4 mslead | 5 ms |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 400 nits | 600 nitslead |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 99 % | 99 % |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | false | false |
| FreeSyncⓘ | false | false |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) | Samsung - ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 1 | 1 |
| DisplayPort ports | 0 | 0 |
| USB-C inputⓘ | true | true |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 65 W | 90 Wlead |
| KVM | false | false |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, Smart Monitor M8 (2024) or ViewFinity S9 (S90PC)?+
ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) refreshes at 60Hz vs 60Hz.
Which has faster response time, Smart Monitor M8 (2024) or ViewFinity S9 (S90PC)?+
Smart Monitor M8 (2024) responds in 4ms vs 5ms.
Does Smart Monitor M8 (2024) or ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) have USB-C with power delivery?+
Both offer USB-C PD — 65W on Smart Monitor M8 (2024), 90W on ViewFinity S9 (S90PC).