Samsung’s 5K ViewFinity S9 monitor is a new competitor to Apple Studio Display
Samsung unveiled the 27-inch 5K ViewFinity S9 display for advertising, a potential Apple competitor Studio monitor $1,599.
Samsung ViewFinity S9, (model S90PC) is “optimized for creative professionals like graphic designers and photographers” the company saidand promises 5,120 x 2,880 resolution, 99% DCI-P3 near-full color gamut, and a factory-set delta E score of less than or equal to 2. Samsung explains that Delta E is the standard calculated metric. correlates with human intuitive judgment of the difference between two perceived colors: Delta E color accuracy equal to or less than 2 means achieving a better color difference than the eye can see.
The ViewFinity S9 comes after Apple’s iMac-related Studio 5K Monitor and is the successor to Samsung’s ViewFinity S8 27-inch UHD display.
The monitor’s built-in color calibration engine ensures accurate display color and brightness, allowing users to adjust white balance, Gamma and RGB color balance through their smartphone via the app. using Samsung Smart Calibration. The matte screen limits light reflections and glare to minimize distractions while working, says Samsung..
“The ViewFinity S9 series comes with a 4K SlimFit camera and native video conferencing support through apps like Google Meet included in the Samsung Smart Hub,” said Samsung.
Every ZDNET CNET’s sister site, ViewFinity S9 has some potential benefits over Apple Studio Display because it supports HDR 600, meaning it can dim the backlight of IPS panels. Another advantage is that the matte screen does not cost extra.
Samsung has yet to announce pricing or when you’ll be able to own one of these.