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Apple Studio Display (2026) vs Samsung ViewFinity S8 (S80HF)

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AppleStudio Display (2026)SamsungViewFinity S8 (S80HF)
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2026May 2026
Display
Screen size27″27″
Resolution5120 × 2880 (5K)5120 × 2880 (5K)
Sharpness218 pixels per inch218 pixels per inch
PanelIPS (5K Retina)IPS
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Response time (grey to grey)–5 ms
Brightness (typical)600 nits350 nits
HDR formats–HDR10
Contrast ratio–1,000:1
Colour rangeWide colour (P3)99% sRGB
Screen finishGlossyMatte
ShapeFlatFlat
Colour depth1 billion coloursMax 1.07B colours
sRGB coverage–99%
Viewing angles–178° / 178°
Eye care–Eye Saver Mode, Flicker Free
Calibration–Factory tuning
Colour modesApple Display (P3-600 nits), HDTV Video (BT.709–BT.1886), NTSC Video (BT.601 SMPTE-C), PAL and SECAM Video (BT.601 EBU), Digital Cinema (P3-DCI), Digital Cinema (P3-D65), Design and Print (P3-D50), Photography (P3-D65), Internet and Web (sRGB)–
Connections
Video inputsThunderbolt 5HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, USB-C
USB-C chargingUp to 96 WUp to 90 W
USB portsThunderbolt 5, 2 × USB-C3 × USB-A, USB-C
KVM switch–Yes
EthernetNoYes
SpeakersYesNo
HDMI detail–1 × HDMI 2.1, HDCP 2.2
DisplayPort detail–1 × DisplayPort 1.4, HDCP 2.2
Webcam12MP Center Stage with Desk View–
USB-C detailUpstream Thunderbolt 5 (up to 120 Gb/s) with 96 W host charging1 × USB-C upstream with DisplayPort Alt Mode, 90 W charging, HDCP 2.2
Daisy chainingDownstream Thunderbolt 5 port daisy-chains more displays; up to four Studio Display models with a MacBook Pro with M5 Max–
USB hub detail1 × Thunderbolt 5 downstream (up to 120 Gb/s), 2 × USB-C (up to 10 Gb/s) for peripherals, storage and networking3 × USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 and 1 × USB-C downstream, 1 × USB-B upstream
Picture by picture–Picture-in-Picture and Picture-by-Picture
Audio out–Headphone jack
Speaker detailSix speakers with force-cancelling woofers; wide stereo; Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos–
Webcam detailThree-mic array with directional beamforming; camera features and firmware updates need a Mac–
Design
Stand adjustsTiltHeight, tilt, swivel, pivot
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand6.3 kg5.4 kg
Height adjustment105 mm with the optional tilt- and height-adjustable stand120 mm (±5 mm)
Tilt−5° to +25°-3° to 25° (±2°)
Swivel–-45° to 45° (±3°)
PivotLandscape only on either stand; portrait with the VESA mount adapter-92° to 92° (±2°)
VESA pattern100 × 100 mm (VESA mount adapter option)100 × 100 mm
Size with standTilt stand 62.3 × 16.8 × 47.8 cm; tilt- and height-adjustable stand 62.3 × 20.7 × 47.9–58.3 cm and 7.6 kg (W × D × H)616.3 × 560.2 × 218.0 mm
Size without stand62.3 × 3.1 × 36.2 cm with VESA mount adapter (W × D × H)616.3 × 366.5 × 46.0 mm
Weight without stand5.4 kg with VESA mount adapter4.0 kg
Colours–Black
Power and support
Power use–26 W typical, 190 W max, 0.5 W standby, 0.3 W off
Energy class–F
Power supply100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz, single phaseInternal, AC 100–240 V
SoftwareNeeds an Apple silicon Mac with macOS Tahoe 26.3.1 or later, or an iPad with iPadOS 26.3.1 or laterAuto Source Switch+, Off Timer Plus
CertificationsENERGY STARWindows 11
Warranty1-year limited warranty and 90 days of complimentary technical support from Apple–
In the boxStudio Display, Thunderbolt 5 Pro cable (1 m)DisplayPort cable, USB-C cable, power cable (1.5 m)

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