27" M5 FHD Smart Monitor with Streaming TV LS27AM500NNXZA
Multitude of features and…
06/14/2021 16:47
To start, I wanted the features of the M7, especially he USB-C port but not it's size. I settled on the 27" M5 and I can live with the lower resolution, especially because I'm not using this to edit video or primarily stream video. I do however like the ability to stream from all my favorite streaming apps and the familiarity of the interface as I have all Samsung tvs in my house.
I won't waste time getting into the streaming apps, that works exactly as it does on modern Samsung tvs. I will start with the unique built in features like Remote Desktop and Office 365. Remote Desktop is a great function to have built in, however I am unable to use it because my company uses a VPN in conjunction with Remote Desktop. Office 365 on the other hand is a great feature to have built in for those that need to be able to work from home from time to time and not have to connect a PC or laptop to this and want to mainly use this as an extra tv for streaming. Connect a bluetooth mouse and keyboard and login into your Office 365 account and you'll be able to work remotely in OUtlook, Word, Excel, etc and all your files stored in OneDrive. My only complaint regarding this feature is that finding isn't easy. It is a bit buried in the Remote Access area, when I think it should have its own shortcut.
I have used the M5 with both my 2019MacBook Air and iPad Air 3. I primarily connect to the monitor via both HDMI to USB C/Thunderbolt 3 adapter and Airplay with my MacBook Air. The picture is fuzzy/blurry when connecting via Airplay and mirroring vs. extended display but I think this is due to the Mac's native resolution. Where this monitor really shined for me is when I used my old Thunderbolt display as my main connected display and used the M5 as a secondary display via Airplay. This was extremely benificial due to the limitation of only two USB C ports on the Air.
Overall, I love this monitor. The sound it puts out is excellent. As with most Samsung monitors and TVs it's built extremely well and is very pleasant to look at. I don't have many issues with it. I will say, even though the M5 is the lowest price point, it still deserves and needs USB-C to connect with modern laptops. Also, don't lose the remote as the buttons for power and volume are hard to find under the Samsung logo.
amissirlian
Arlington , Spojené státy americké
Age: 51
Gender: Female