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Apple Studio Display
Samsung Smart Monitor M80D S32DM80
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Max Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Size
27"
Panel Type
IPS
Native Resolution
5120 x 2880
Max Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Size
32"
Panel Type
VA
Native Resolution
3840 x 2160
Our Verdict
Apple Studio Display
Samsung Smart Monitor M80D S32DM80
The Apple Studio Display and the Samsung Smart Monitor M80D S32DM80 are different types of monitors. The Apple monitor has a higher 5k resolution, resulting in sharper text and images, and it has features you can only access with a macOS device, like its extremely accurate sRGB mode. The Apple monitor is also available with a glossy coating, resulting in a clearer image than the matte coating of the Samsung. However, the Samsung monitor has different features, including a built-in smart system to stream content without a PC. The Samsung also has a higher native contrast ratio for deeper blacks than the Apple monitor.
Variants
- Studio Display (Nano-Texture Glass and Tilt Adjustable)
- Studio Display (Nano-texture Glass Tilt and Height-Adjustable)
- LS32DM801UNXZA (32")
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Main Differences for
PC Gaming
PC Gaming
Threshold
PC Gaming
5.1
6.5
10,000 cd/m² Rec. 2020 Coverage ICtCp
N/A
27.5%
Contrast
6.1
8.6
VRR Motion Performance
4.8
6.0
1,000 cd/m² DCI-P3 Coverage ICtCp
N/A
63.6%
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Design Picture
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Curved
No
No
Curve Radius
Not Curved
Not Curved
Build Quality
9.0
7.0
Build Quality Picture
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Ergonomics
4.9
7.6
Ergonomics Picture
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Back Picture
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Height Adjustment
0.0" (0.0 cm)
4.7" (12.0 cm)
Min Height To Top Of Panel
18.3" (46.6 cm)
19.0" (48.3 cm)
Tilt Range
-25° to 5°
-5° to 12.5°
Rotate Portrait/Landscape
No
Yes, Both Ways
Swivel Range
No swivel
No swivel
Wall Mount
No Mount
VESA 100x100
Stand
Stand Picture
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Thickness Picture
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Base Width
6.0" (15.3 cm)
7.9" (20.1 cm)
Base Depth
6.6" (16.8 cm)
8.0" (20.2 cm)
Thickness (With Display)
4.3" (11.0 cm)
5.2" (13.2 cm)
Weight (With Display)
14.0 lbs (6.4 kg)
17.4 lbs (7.9 kg)
Display
Display Picture
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Size
27"
32"
Housing Width
24.5" (62.3 cm)
28.1" (71.3 cm)
Housing Height
14.3" (36.3 cm)
16.7" (42.4 cm)
Thickness (Without Stand)
0.8" (2.0 cm)
1.0" (2.5 cm)
Weight (Without Stand)
N/A
9.1 lbs (4.1 kg)
Borders Size (Bezels)
0.5" (1.4 cm)
0.3" (0.7 cm)
Controls
Controls Picture
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In The Box
In The Box Picture
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Power Supply
Internal
External Brick
Picture Quality
Contrast
6.1
8.6
Checkerboard Picture
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Native Contrast
1,052 : 1
4,660 : 1
Contrast With Local Dimming
N/A
N/A
Local Dimming
0.0
0.0
Local Dimming Video
Local Dimming
No
No
Backlight
Edge
Edge
SDR Brightness
8.7
8.4
Real Scene
618 cd/m²
440 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
576 cd/m²
466 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
584 cd/m²
466 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
585 cd/m²
465 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
585 cd/m²
464 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
585 cd/m²
464 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
574 cd/m²
466 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
582 cd/m²
465 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
584 cd/m²
464 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
584 cd/m²
464 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
584 cd/m²
462 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.002
0.000
Minimum Brightness
4 cd/m²
71 cd/m²
HDR Brightness
0.0
7.0
EOTF
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VESA DisplayHDR Certification
No Certification
No Certification
Real Scene
N/A
453 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
N/A
460 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
N/A
462 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
N/A
462 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
N/A
463 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
N/A
462 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
N/A
460 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
N/A
462 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
N/A
462 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
N/A
462 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
N/A
462 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
N/A
0.001
Gray Uniformity
8.2
7.7
50% Uniformity Picture
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50% Std. Dev.
1.899%
3.635%
50% DSE
0.150%
0.152%
Black Uniformity
6.5
7.8
Native Black Uniformity Picture
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Native Std. Dev.
1.636%
0.912%
Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming
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Std. Dev. w/ L.D.
N/A
0.912%
Color Accuracy (Pre-Calibration)
9.7
8.1
Pre Calibration Picture
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Pre Gamma Curve Picture
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Pre Color Picture
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Picture Mode
sRGB
Original
sRGB Gamut Area xy
100.2%
95.1%
White Balance dE (Avg.)
0.80
3.39
Color Temperature (Avg.)
6,534 K
7,167 K
Gamma (Avg.)
2.17
2.19
Color dE (Avg.)
0.44
2.76
Contrast Setting
N/A
50
RGB Settings
Default
Gain (0,0,0), Offset (0,0,0)
Gamma Setting
No Gamma Setting
2.2
Brightness Setting
N/A
50
Measured Brightness
81 cd/m²
458 cd/m²
Brightness Locked
Yes
No
Color Accuracy (Post-Calibration)
9.8
9.3
Post Calibration Picture
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Post Gamma Curve Picture
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Post Color Picture
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Picture Mode
Apple Display
Original
sRGB Gamut Area xy
99.2%
96.4%
White Balance dE (Avg.)
0.50
0.59
Color Temperature (Avg.)
6,482 K
6,536 K
Gamma (Avg.)
2.18
2.19
Color dE (Avg.)
0.31
1.05
Contrast Setting
N/A
50
RGB Settings
No Color Settings
Gain (7,5,-2) Offset (0,0,0)
Gamma Setting
No Gamma Setting
2.2
Brightness Setting
N/A
3
Measured Brightness
100 cd/m²
104 cd/m²
SDR Color Gamut
9.6
8.7
sRGB Color Gamut Picture
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sRGB Coverage xy
99.8%
96.4%
sRGB Picture Mode
Apple Display
Original
Adobe RGB Color Gamut Picture
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Adobe RGB Coverage xy
88.4%
74.2%
Adobe RGB Picture Mode
Apple Display
Original
HDR Color Gamut
0.0
7.3
Wide Color Gamut
N/A
Yes
DCI-P3 Color Gamut Picture
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DCI-P3 Coverage xy
N/A
85.5%
DCI-P3 Picture Mode
No HDR
Original
Rec. 2020 Color Gamut Picture
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Rec. 2020 Coverage xy
N/A
61.9%
Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
No HDR
Original
HDR Color Volume
0.0
7.2
DCI-P3 Color Volume ITP Picture
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1,000 cd/m² DCI-P3 Coverage ICtCp
N/A
63.6%
DCI-P3 Picture Mode
No HDR
Original
Rec. 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture
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10,000 cd/m² Rec. 2020 Coverage ICtCp
N/A
27.5%
Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
No HDR
Original
Viewing Angle
7.9
5.1
Viewing Angle Video
Chroma Graph
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Color Washout From Left
43°
22°
Color Washout From Right
41°
22°
Hue Graph
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Color Shift From Left
49°
21°
Color Shift From Right
52°
22°
Lightness Graph
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Brightness Loss From Left
47°
32°
Brightness Loss From Right
46°
32°
Black Level Raise From Left
70°
17°
Black Level Raise From Right
70°
17°
Gamma Shift From Left
42°
16°
Gamma Shift From Right
39°
13°
Text Clarity
9.5
9.0
ClearType On
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ClearType Off
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Panel Type
IPS
VA
Pixels
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Subpixel Layout
RGB
RGB
Direct Reflections
5.5
6.4
Ring Light Picture
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Direct Reflections Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Peak Direct Reflection Intensity
45.7%
32.6%
Screen Finish
Glossy
Matte
Ambient Black Level Raise
8.4
8.8
Black Level Raise Picture
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Ambient Black Level Raise Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Black Luminance @ 0 lx
0.49 cd/m²
0.08 cd/m²
Black Luminance @ 1000 lx
0.74 cd/m²
0.54 cd/m²
Total Reflected Light
8.9
5.5
Bright Room Off Picture
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Total Reflection Ring Light Picture
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Total Reflected Light Intensity
7,010% ⋅ pixel
37,568% ⋅ pixel
Diffraction Artifacts
No
No
Gradient
9.5
9.6
Gradient Picture
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Color Depth
10 Bit
10 Bit
Motion
Refresh Rate
6.0
6.0
Native Refresh Rate
60 Hz
60 Hz
Max Refresh Rate
60 Hz
60 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over DP
60 Hz
N/A
Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI
N/A
60 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over DP @ 10-bit
60 Hz
N/A
Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI @ 10-Bit
N/A
30 Hz
DSC Toggle
No
No
DSC Off Max Refresh Rate Over DP
N/A
N/A
DSC Off Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI
N/A
N/A
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
Variable Refresh Rate
No
No
FreeSync
No
No
G-SYNC
No
No
VRR Maximum
N/A
N/A
VRR Minimum
No VRR
No VRR
VRR Supported Connectors
No VRR
No VRR
VRR Motion Performance
4.8
6.0
Pursuit Photo VRR
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OD Mode CAD Comparison
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Recommended VRR OD Setting
No OD Mode
No VRR
Variable Overdrive Advertised
No
No
Avg. CAD
414
320
Best CAD
414
320
Worst CAD
414
320
Refresh Rate Compliance
4.4
4.8
Fast GTG Sequence
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
VRR Compliance
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Compliance @ Max Hz
63%
70%
Compliance @ 120 FPS
N/A
N/A
Compliance @ 60 FPS
63%
70%
CAD @ Max Refresh Rate
4.3
5.3
Pursuit Photo At Max Refresh
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CAD Heatmap At Max Refresh
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OD Transition Max Refresh Rate
OD noodmode
0 to 31
OD extreme
0 to 31
Recommended Overdrive Setting
No OD Mode
Standard
Avg. CAD
414
320
Best 10% CAD
225
127
Worst 10% CAD
627
588
Response Time @ Max Refresh Rate
First Response Time
18.4 ms
12.2 ms
Total Response Time
18.4 ms
13.1 ms
Recommended Overdrive Setting
No OD Mode
Standard
RGB Overshoot
0 RGB
1 RGB
Worst 10% RGB Overshoot
0 RGB
6 RGB
Worst 10% First Response Time
27.7 ms
22.1 ms
Worst 10% Total Response Time
27.7 ms
23.3 ms
Heatmap First Response
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Heatmap Total Response
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Heatmap RGB Overshoot
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CAD @ 120Hz
0.0
0.0
Pursuit Photo 120Hz
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CAD Heatmap 120Hz
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OD Transition 120Hz
-
0 to 31
Recommended Overdrive Setting
No 120Hz Refresh Rate
No 120Hz Refresh Rate
Avg. CAD
N/A
N/A
Best 10% CAD
N/A
N/A
Worst 10% CAD
N/A
N/A
Response Time @ 120Hz
Worst 10% First Response Time
N/A
N/A
RGB Overshoot
N/A
N/A
Total Response Time
N/A
N/A
First Response Time
N/A
N/A
Recommended Overdrive Setting
No 120Hz Refresh Rate
No 120Hz Refresh Rate
Worst 10% Total Response Time
N/A
N/A
Worst 10% RGB Overshoot
N/A
N/A
120Hz First Response Heatmap
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120Hz Total Response Heatmap
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120Hz Heatmap RGB Overshoot
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CAD @ 60Hz
4.3
5.3
Pursuit Photo 60Hz
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CAD Heatmap 60Hz
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OD Transition 60Hz
OD noodmode
0 to 31
OD extreme
0 to 31
Recommended Overdrive Setting
No OD Mode
Standard
Avg. CAD
414
320
Best 10% CAD
225
127
Worst 10% CAD
627
588
Response Time @ 60Hz
Recommended Overdrive Setting
No OD Mode
Standard
First Response Time
18.4 ms
12.2 ms
Total Response Time
18.4 ms
13.1 ms
RGB Overshoot
0 RGB
1 RGB
Worst 10% Total Response Time
27.7 ms
23.3 ms
Worst 10% First Response Time
27.7 ms
22.1 ms
Worst 10% RGB Overshoot
0 RGB
6 RGB
60Hz First Response Heatmap
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60Hz Total Response Heatmap
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60Hz RGB Overshoot Heatmap
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Backlight Strobing (BFI)
Backlight Strobing Picture
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Backlight Strobing Frequency Picture
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Backlight Strobing (BFI)
No BFI
No BFI
Maximum Frequency
N/A
N/A
Minimum Frequency
N/A
N/A
Longest Pulse Width Brightness
N/A
N/A
Shortest Pulse Width Brightness
N/A
N/A
Pulse Width Control
No BFI
No BFI
Pulse Phase Control
No BFI
No BFI
Pulse Amplitude Control
No BFI
No BFI
VRR At The Same Time
No BFI
No BFI
VRR Flicker
0.0
0.0
VRR Flicker Video
VRR Flicker Graph
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Dark Gray Flicker
N/A
N/A
Middle Gray Flicker
N/A
N/A
Light Gray Flicker
N/A
N/A
Image Flicker
10
10
Backlight Picture
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Flicker-Free
Yes
Yes
PWM Dimming Frequency
0 Hz
0 Hz
Inputs
Input Lag
8.1
8.2
Native Resolution @ Max Hz
9.6 ms
9.3 ms
Native Resolution @ 120Hz
N/A
N/A
Native Resolution @ 60Hz
9.6 ms
9.3 ms
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
N/A
N/A
Resolution
9.5
8.5
Native Resolution
5120 x 2880
3840 x 2160
Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:9
Megapixels
14.7 MP
8.3 MP
Pixel Density
218 PPI
138 PPI
PS5 Compatibility
N/A
2.9
PS5 Compatibility Photo
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PS5 Compatibility Table
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4k @ 120Hz
No
No
4k @ 60Hz
No
Yes
1440p @ 120Hz
No
No
1440p @ 60Hz
No
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
No
No
1080p @ 60Hz
No
Yes
Xbox Series X|S Compatibility
N/A
2.9
XSX Compatibility Photo
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XSX Compatibility Table
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4k @ 120Hz
No
No
4k @ 60Hz
No
Yes
1440p @ 120Hz
No
No
1440p @ 60Hz
No
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
No
No
1080p @ 60Hz
No
Yes
Inputs
Inputs 1
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DisplayPort
No
No
DisplayPort Transmission Bandwidth
No DisplayPort 2.1
No DisplayPort 2.1
Mini DisplayPort
No
No
HDMI
No
1 (HDMI 2.0)
HDMI 2.1 Bandwidth
No HDMI 2.1
No HDMI 2.1
Daisy Chaining
No
No
3.5mm Audio Out
No
No
Ethernet
No
No
HDR10
No
Yes
Dolby Vision
No
No
USB
USB-A Ports
0
2
USB-A Rated Speed
No USB-A Ports
480Mbps (USB 2.0)
USB-B Upstream Port
No
No
USB-C Ports
4
1
USB-C Upstream
Yes
Yes
USB-C Rated Speed
10Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2)
5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
USB-C Power Delivery
96W
65W
USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode
Yes
Yes
Thunderbolt
Thunderbolt 3
No
macOS Compatibility
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Features
Additional Features
Speakers
Yes
Yes
RGB Illumination
No
No
Multiple Input Display
No
PIP + PBP
KVM Switch
No
No
Smart OS
No
Yes
On-Screen Display (OSD)
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Nano-Texture Glass and Tilt Adjustable
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Nano-texture Glass Tilt and Height-Adjustable
Studio Display
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32"
LS32DM801UNXZA
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Nano-texture Glass and VESA Mount Adapter
Studio Display
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LS32DM801UNXZA
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Studio Display
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LS32DM801UNXZA
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Studio Display
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LS32DM801UNXZA
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