At CES 2024, Samsung revealed plans to update last year’s 4K smart monitor with a new model that will serve as a multimedia control center for other Galaxy devices.
According to MacRumors, the upcoming M80D Smart Monitor will have a multi-control feature, allowing users to move images and text “between the display and a Galaxy Book, tablet, or phone—you choose.” Additionally, users who own a pair of Galaxy Buds can connect them to their device to enable spatial audio with head tracking for immersive viewing. Galaxy Watches will be able to stream and display guided workouts on the screen when connected. Lastly, Samsung makes setting up the Smart Monitor easier by introducing support for computer mice. Previously, it was necessary to use the included remote control to make adjustments.
If it’s not broken…
Aside from the software additions, current online reports indicate that the 2024 update will be almost identical to the 2023 Smart Monitor M8. It still looks like an iMac. It will have many of the same features as before, including a 4K resolution (3840 x 2160 pixels), a 32-inch screen, 60Hz refresh rate, and a SlimFit webcam on top. 9To5Mac claims that the hardware will continue to house USB-C ports with the ability to offer up to 64W charging.
The same report goes on to say that the monitor will retain its ability to function as a smart TV thanks to the built-in Apple TV Plus and support for AirPlay 2. Samsung is apparently going for the “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” strategy. It’s mentality
So far, the company has yet to make a detailed announcement outside of the CES 2024 presentation. There are still many questions on the table, most importantly when the display will be released and how much it will cost. The Smart Monitor M80D may be available in two sizes: 27 inches and 32 inches, like its predecessors. At launch, the larger 2023 Smart Monitor model was $700, so we could see a similar price for the 2024 refresh. Currently, it’s too early to know for sure.
If you’re in the market for a display right now, check out TechRadar’s guide to the best monitors for 2024.
