Ever wished you could ditch the tangled mess of a dual-monitor setup, but still keep all that glorious screen space? Samsung seems to think they’ve got the answer with the new ViewFinity S8—a whopping 37-inch 4K monitor that isn’t just big, but smart, too.
Let’s start with the basics. The ViewFinity S8 (S80UD) weighs almost 9 kilograms and sports a VA panel at a crisp 3840 x 2160 resolution. That’s seriously sharp, and the 60Hz refresh rate should handle all your office tasks with ease. Samsung obviously has work in mind, touting details like Windows 11 support and something called Smart Eye Protection—designed to keep your eyes comfortable, even during marathon hours in front of the screen.
Here’s where the S8 tries to stand out from your average big monitor. Ever tried to plug a business laptop into a monitor, only to realize you’ll need yet another charger? Not here: its USB-C connection supports up to 90W charging. Just one cable both powers your laptop and sends video—no more extra bricks under your desk.
But Samsung’s also thrown in features that power-users will love. There’s a LAN port, so you can bring wired connections right to your laptop via the monitor. There’s a built-in KVM switch, which is a fancy way of saying you can operate two computers with a single keyboard and mouse. And with PBP (Picture-by-Picture) and PIP (Picture-in-Picture) modes, juggling multiple devices on the same screen is actually possible—great if you’re the type that always has way too many windows open.
But, not everything’s perfect. With a screen this big, you get larger text versus a 32-inch 4K, which Samsung says is easier on the eyes—though whether that’s genuinely better clarity or just, well, bigger letters, is up for debate. And at nearly 9 kg and about 25 cm thick, portability clearly wasn’t the priority. This is a screen that’s meant to stay put.
What about rivals? LG recently came out with its own 36.5-inch 4K model, so Samsung’s by no means alone in this supersized market. Still, the S8 is firmly pitched for the office, not home entertainment. No built-in smart TV features here, just plug and play compatibility with your Windows gear.
Price? $579.99 on Samsung’s US website, which actually sneaks in a little cheaper than LG’s offering. That suggests Samsung is hoping to win over people who want the ultimate workstation on a single screen, without breaking the bank.
So, who is this monster monitor for? If you find switching windows across smaller screens a hassle, or you just want a neat, single display that does it all—including charging your laptop, handling your network, and letting you flip between multiple devices—Samsung’s ViewFinity S8 might be exactly what you need. Just make sure your desk is big enough!
