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- The 2025 version of the Samsung ViewFinity S8 offers a diagonal of 37 inches
- As an entry-level model, it only has a built-in KVM and lacks Thunderbolt 4
- While it scores highly on color fidelity, its refresh rate won’t impress gamers
Samsung announced the launch of its largest 16:9 4k monitor to date, the ViewFinity S8 (model S8OUD), in front of CES 2025.
The company says its new series of monitors is designed to “maximize productivity, immersion and efficiency,” making it a handy piece of kit for both casual and professional users.
U ViewFinity S8 boasts a 37-inch screen, making it about 34% larger than previous models in this line, but it has been officially certified by TÜV Rheinland as an “ergonomic workspace display”, making it as ideal as possible. business monitor. The device also includes an “eye-saver” mode and flicker-free features to protect users from eye strain.
What to expect from the ViewFinity S8
Built with productivity in mind and boasting a larger screen, Samsung said “more information can be seen at a glance” with the ViewFinity S8, while also allowing users to maximize desk space through its elegant design.
The S8 comes complete with an Easy Setup Stand, for example, making it a relatively compact monitor despite its large size, and also boasts a built-in KVM8 switch, allowing users to turn the monitor into a “single command station” designed for supercharge. multitasking capabilities on multiple devices.
Devices can also be connected and charged simultaneously with a 90W USB-C connection.
While Samsung wanted to emphasize the professional applications of the new S8 monitor, there are areas where casual users or gamers could be left behind.
The monitor does not include Thunderbolt 4 capabilities, for example. Likewise, the refresh rate of the monitor leaves a lot to be desired.
Its high score on color fidelity might be a saving grace for gamers here, though. With its 99% sRGB color gamut, the S8 “provides color representation and brightness” according to Samsung.
Samsung announced the launch of the S8 along with its M9 Smart Monitor and the Odyssey G6 and G8 models.
“Samsung will continue its tradition of innovating display technology in 2025 with the introduction of new Odyssey, Smart and ViewFinity models,” said David Phelps, head of the display division at Samsung Electronics America.
“Whether it’s new AI capabilities, size options, or revolutionary refresh rates, Samsung will ensure that every type of user will meet their needs to enhance productivity, gaming, and entertainment.”
