27" M5 FHD Smart Monitor with Streaming TV LS27AM500NNXZA
Great but could be even…
06/16/2021 14:41
My 27” M5 Smart Monitor arrived well packaged, easy to unboxed, and in perfect condition. Set-up was simple with HDMI cables. The monitor came with one HDMI cable. The stand was easy to install.
The design of the monitor is streamlined and it has a clear and the display is a lovely matte finish. I’ve been using the monitor with both a Mac and a Windows laptop and I see no difference in function. Works faultlessly as a monitor. I’ve also streamed music and video from my iPhone via Airplay easily. I am very pleased with the sound quality as well.
As a computer monitor, I couldn’t be happier. However, as an entertainment device, the lack of 4K is somewhat disappointing. The monitor's picture is still very nice but had the M5 been 4K it could truly be a TV replacement for me. As a minimalist, I look for multi-purpose products but the M7 32 inch monitor was too big for my space. That is something to consider if 4K is important to you long term.
I had no problems using Netflix, Prime, Hulu, HBOMax, YouTube, etc. Downloading apps was simple and straightforward. The interface is generally the same as my Samsung TV.
I really love the remote control! It is really well made, feels solid, and the buttons work well. Very pleased there.
My only major issue is that the included documentation was far too sparse. I had rot download the user manual but that still doesn't cover everything, I am very tech savvy so I rarely have to consult manuals. More features were intuitive but I did have to hunt around for some answers. Just be aware of that. The TV features were easy to figure out probably due to my familiarity with Samsung TVs.
I hope that Samsung can improve the documentation that would allow users to easily take advantage of all of the “smart” features. Maybe some of the features are only available with a Samsung phone or tablet so that should be more transparent.
Also, the Office 365 feature is "Ok" - I was hoping for a better interface but its basically connecting to Microsoft via the Samsung web browser. Chances are that if I am at my monitor, my laptop and Microsoft Office is available so I may not use this feature.
It really is a beautiful monitor.
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