Colour reproduction and processing in the out-of-the-box Dynamic mode is way too overcooked for my liking. But, as ever, this can be tweaked via settings to one of the others available, which include Standard, Natural, Movie and Filmmaker modes. For most uses, the Samsung Smart Monitor doesn’t have any stand-out strengths, but neither does it have any real weaknesses, offering solid design, decent picture quality and the ability to recognise HDR signals – which make it a solid performer across the board.

Considering that The Frame also comes in a 32-inch size, and costs the same amount at launch while managing to be slimmer and more aesthetically pleasing, and with little technical difference, it’s very hard to make any case for the Q50A. Everything you need is right on your screen. Watch, work and chat - all without connecting a separate PC - with Smart Monitor. Your favourite content, productivity and video call apps are built-in for a simpler and stylish desk setup that’s a joy to use every time. However, for generalists the Smart Monitor M7’s smart TV capabilities and ease of use more than make up for this. It comes with the same Tizen operating system seen on all Samsung Smart TVs, offering an equivalently excellent user experience to the one I experienced testing the Samsung UE50TU8500 and Samsung UE43TU7100 – which both earned places as two of our recommended best cheap TVs at the time.The Samsung Smart Monitor M7 offers solid performance for casual users as both a home office monitor and TV You can boost your productivity with Remote Access features. Using the Office 365 suite, you can view and edit documents, and conveniently save them all on the cloud. Even while at home, Remote Access lets you work remotely on your school or office desktop. (Windows 10 Pro, Mac OS 10.5, or higher, and compatible network settings are required.) Turn your Smart Monitor into a control center for the home by connecting it to your IoT home products with SmartThings. Relax by turning off the lights, pulling down the blinds and setting the thermostat to the perfect temperature all with the Smart Monitor for a perfectly relaxed evening.

Gaming Hub is available in limited countries, with app availability differing by country. * Accessing Gaming Hub is free of charge. Subscription may be required to access content offered by game-stream providers on the Gaming Hub platform. * A separate controller may be required depending on the specific game you are playing on the Gaming Hub. Experience PC-less. Browse the web, edit documents and work on projects, all without the need for a separate PC. With new Workmode, you can also remotely access another PC, use Microsoft 365 programs and even connect to Samsung mobile devices with Samsung DeX for seamless working. Using the screen as a computer, your screen options are limited to Standard and Dynamic. Results are similar to their equivalents when the monitor is being used as a TV. Cliff notes: if you want moderately realistic-looking colours, use the Standard setting. In short, this means you’ll get access to a solid application library full of pretty much all the streaming apps you’d want and a wealth of cool features for Samsung smartphone users.Availability limited to source devices which support 21:9 output.* May function differently depending on game or content being viewed. A Grade C refurbished device could be described as ‘well used’. The device will most likely have some obvious signs of use, such as clear scratches or slight dents to the casing, however, this will only be cosmetic damage and will not affect the function of the device.