The Samsung ViewFinity S9 which was first shown at CES 2023 earlier in the year is about to start shipping in South Korea, and it should be available soon in other parts of the world.
The ViewFinity S9 features a 5K 27” screen and Samsung is saying that it has been optimized for creative professionals. Unlike the Apple Studio Display which comes with a glossy screen as standard and requires you to spend an additional $300 USD for the nano-texture option, the ViewFinity S9 comes with a matte finish.
The 5120 x 2880 resolution, combined with its wide color gamut that covers 99% DCI-P3, is claimed to provide crisp and true-to-form details. Its average Delta E ≦21 color accuracy also allows it to produce clear and precise color representation, even in complicated or nuanced visual environments.
The monitor’s built-in Color Calibration Engine is said to ensure precise screen color and brightness, allowing users to adjust white balance, Gamma and RGB color balance via a smartphone through the Samsung Smart Calibration application. The Matte Display limits light reflection and glare to minimize distractions while working.
Users can connect cameras and other devices to the monitor through USB-C and Thunderbolt 4 connections to easily transfer gigantic files of high-resolution video or other large data sets from storage devices to their computers. The ViewFinity S9 Series comes with a 4K SlimFit camera and supports native video conferencing through apps such as Google Meet that are included in the Samsung Smart Hub.
The Thunderbolt 4 port can charge a connected device with up to 90W of power. The monitor runs Tizen and has all the normal Samsung audio and video streaming apps.
Price & Availability
While we don’t know the $USD pricing yet, the price in South Korea is KRW 1.9 million, which works out to be roughly $1,440 USD. This makes it a little bit cheaper than Apple’s own 27″ Studio Display (Standard Glass, Tilt Adjustable Stand) which retails for $1,599 USD. However, if you compare it against Apple’s 27″ Studio Display (Nano-Texture Glass, Tilt Adjustable Stand) which costs $1,899 USD it is considerably cheaper.
Pre-orders in South Korea for the S9 sold out almost straight away.
