Samsung43-Inch M7 (M70D) Series 4K UHD Smart Monitor, Speakers, HDR10, USB-C, Multiple Ports, Gaming Hub, SolarCell Remote, Vision Accessibility Tools, LS43DM702UNXGO, 2024, Black

I am now on the third day of using the Samsung as a computer monitor. I am very pleased with the monitor. My use case primarily involves standard office tasks such as word processing, graphics, PowerPoint, and similar activities. It’s connected to a Mac Studio M1 Max. I have no opinion on how good a monitor it would be for gaming. I wanted a monitor that had both horizontal and vertical dimensions, as I work with many word processing and graphic documents, and a wide but narrow monitor is not effective. I was able to purchase one from the Amazon resale, and the unit arrived in the original box; it had been opened, but was barely used. The protective plastic film was still on the device. However, I was almost ready to return the monitor on the first day. I have a multi-monitor display, and I set the device up using the HDMI connection with a USB-C to HDMI adapter. The system did not properly recognize it and only wanted to mirror or extend the screen. As a last step, I connected the monitor cable to the HDMI port on the Studio and moved my other monitors (three in total) to the USB. It works like a champ. The resolution is excellent for the tasks I perform. The standard settings out of the box were very bright, so I needed to reduce them. Samsung also has a function called “Eye Saver” that decreases the amount of blue light, making it much easier to view with no discomfort. An unexpected but delightful capability is that, using the provided Samsung remote, I can literally press one button to switch from being a computer monitor to an intelligent TV and watch Netflix, YouTube TV, or whatever I like; press another button, and it’s back to being a computer monitor. I’m a big fan.

I ordered this monitor because I initially thought Picture in Picture would be the same as Picture by Picture but it was totally different. PiP allows a picture, image, or video inside the main screen from another device or app. PbP allows you to connect another or multiple devices or computer/laptop (depending how many ports is available) to show up on the screen side by side another device or computer on the screen. I ended up returning it and bought a different monitor that has PbP.overall, this monitor is amazing and big, great for gaming and for work or just casually watch tv or streaming service apps like Netflix, paramount, Prime, Youtube, or Samsung Channels.The resolution is great quality and allows for split screen (Not the same as picture by picture from other devices) so you could watch youtube or streaming apps on one screen, do computer work on another, and browse the internet on another.It reduces the need for multiple monitors with great resolution and allows for multiple tasks

I purchased this monitor twice, and it has exceeded my expectations both times. The design is sleek and modern, making it a great addition to any setup. It’s incredibly easy to use, with no need for additional streaming devices—everything is built-in.The main reasons I chose this monitor were its slightly larger size compared to a regular monitor, built-in Bluetooth, quality speakers, and the variety of pre-installed apps like YouTube, Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Apple TV. It provides a seamless viewing experience without any hassle. If you’re looking for a versatile monitor with great features, this is a perfect choice!

4/5 stars. It's a decent looking TV impersonating as a monitor. No Displayport is a bummer. BUT even using HDMI it does detect when my PC goes into sleep mode and does the same.PROS:-Big 4K display = you may think 43" is too big for a monitor, but you'd be surprised how quickly you adapt to it. I'm over 50 and my eyesight is not getting better, this size is easy on the eyes and sharp.-Detects when PC goes into sleep mode and does the same.-Big, but not heavy. Despite the size it's easy enough to set up and move around, doesn't weigh a ton.CONS:-No display port. Does it really matter anyway in an HDMI 2.x world? I've had this for a month and thinking it kinda doesn't.-60hz. This is absolutely fine for desktop / business-productivity / light gaming use. I primarily use for desktop/office stuff, but I do game some. 60hz/fps is fine for me, you would need a serious GPU to get over 60fps on 4K anyway. I am not a competitive FPS gamer. If you are, this is probably not for you.-No buttons, to access menu, change inputs etc. Have to use the remote. Not a real problem for me, I don't change sources often.-Stupid TV apps. Why do I want roku-ish TV apps on my PC monitor? I can use my PC for those. Some may find value in that, I don't care. If you want to do double duty as a monitor and a TV, perhaps there is value here.-Glossy, like a TV. If you're not in a well lit area this won't matter. I have a window that gives me grief. Last monitor had matte/anti glare but this is pretty glossy like most TVs are now. Up to you.