Great computer monitor (period).
1. There's a few quarks here and there in it's UI. I will mention a few I have found so far.
a. No easy way to turn on eye saver (like other Samsung monitors). UPDATE pressing and holding the home bottom will bring up the settings menu bypassing the home screen. Nice.
b. The "MultiView" option (when using Galaxy phone SmartView), will cause for reduced quality in both windows. Even if the other window is the PC input though wired connection (might be different when using two wire connections, haven't tried). However, if you select Picture-in-Picture, this will fix it the quality. You will be able to work on your PC with your phone screen mirror on top of it. The only drawback is that the picture mode will be set to "Entertain", which I personally don't like for serious work. It's too bright. If you try to get to the Settings and adjust this, the picture on picture (SmartView's phone screen mirror) will disconnect. So you can't adjust the picture mode during using picture-in-picture.
c. No easy way to access Settings. You must go through Home. Let's say you want to adjust the picture mode. You must press Home then settings. Once there the PC content will become visible on the back ground and you can adjust. I don't really like this. Going Home shouldn't navigate you from the active content (PC ).
d. No floating(or transparent) UI. As explained prior, everything is done though first accessing Home.
e. No Input Selector option. The inputs work differently here. You select a device instead (such as PC, cable box etc.). This will either be on the Media or Workspace depending on how you set it up. Not a big deal, but does take some time to get used to it.
f. The wireless display option is utterly pointless (as expected). Do not expect high resolution in this mode or HDR. You should be connecting your PC though either HDMI or USB C.
g. USB C connection does not utilize HDR. Kinda of a bummer, but I get why. With USC-C you can charge the laptop(if your laptop supports this) while maintaining 4k-60Hz resolution. Too much to ask for HDR to also work, I guess. And you only get 1 USB-C port. Umm ok. I knew that when buying. Still wanted at least 2 or 3. HDR will work on HDMI. You can use a HDMI to USB-C cable if your about UCB C like me (but no power delivery to your laptop). Umm ok. I get it.
h. The monitor will work most as a TV when the PC goes to sleep. I hate this and needs to be fixed. This will cause your windows to shift when waking the PC up at times. The monitor should just go on standby instead as any computer monitor does. Total mess up on Samsung's part here.
2. Definitely, get a window management program to utilize the screen real-estate (no Samsung Program for this). I use DisplayFusion Pro, which allows for custom keyboard shortcuts. I LOVE that I can do this. I programmed like 16 windows snapping shortcuts LOL. Total game changer productivity wise and a must to enjoy this monitor. Optionally, you can use MS PowerToys' Fancy Zones.
3. The SmartTV features are nice when not working. You can use Youtube, YoutubeTV etc. However, you probably won't use this unless not sitting on the desk as these apps will run in full screen. Not ideal to be sitting so close to the monitor for this use.
4. The Bluetooth speaker option is also cool.
Even with all its quarks. The screen real-estate is unmatched. You if work with multiple windows open this will change your life. You can have spreadsheets, pdfs, word files, chrome windows, file explore all sitting comfortably in front of you.
| Standing screen display size | 43 Inches |
|---|---|
| Screen Resolution | 3840 x 2160 |
| Max Screen Resolution | 3,840 x 2,160 Pixels |
| Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 3 |
