Samsung Electronics has recently announced the ViewFinity S8, a high-end monitor designed for creative professionals and alike. ViewFinity is the company’s new high-resolution monitor series.
Samsung ViewFinity S8 Overview:
Display
There is ViewFinity S8 with two screen sizes available i.e 27″ and 32″. These are 4K resolution IPS LCD panels with factory calibration that assures up to one billion colors projected on the screen. The display itself does not have 10-bit color depth though.
Similarly, the screen has 98% DCI-P3 coverage that is DisplayHDR certified (DisplayHDR 600 for the 32″& DisplayHDR 400 for the 27″ model). It also has the Pantone certification.
Alongside, it is the world’s first UL verified Glare Free monitor with a matte finish, which lowers light reflection on the screen. Furthermore, the 32″ model has a peak brightness of 600 nits while the 27″ model is limited to 400 nits. It also has a 5ms response time, a contrast ratio of 1000:1 and intelligent eye care.
Extra Details
ViewFinity S8 includes a height-adjustable stand with tilt and swivel adjustments. It can even be wall-mounted using a 100 x 100 mm VESA mount. The S8 comes also has variety of I/O connections including a USB-C (with 90W charging support), one Display Port, one HDMI, and three USB-A downstream ports.
In addition, a LAN port is also available so we can plug in a wired ethernet cable.
Samsung ViewFinity S8 Specifications:
- Resolution: 4K (3840 x 2160 pixels)
- Certification(s): Pantone Validated, UL-verified Glare Free
- Display: IPS LCD panel, 98% DCI-P3, 5ms,
- 27-inch: DisplayHDR 400, 400 nits brightness
- 32-inch: DisplayHDR 600, 600 nits brightness
- VESA Mount: Yes, 100x100mm
- Ports: 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort, 1x USB-C, 3x USB-A (3 Dn), 1 Ethernet
- Rated Power (Max): 90W via USB-C
Availability and Price in Nepal
ViewFinity S8 models will be available globally by the end of June. For the pricing, the 32-inch model costs SKW 820,000 ($634) in South Korea and the 27-inch variant costs SKW 720,000 ($557).
| Monitor | Price in Korea | Price in Nepal (Unofficial) |
| 27-inch | SKW 720,000 | NPR 80,000 |
| 32-inch | SKW 820,000 | NPR 90,000 |
