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- Model:
- LS32AM702UNXZA
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- SKU:
- 6437811
User rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars with 496 reviews.
4.1(496 Reviews)- 1 Expert Review
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Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars with 496 reviews
(496 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Display Quality4.8
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use4.3
Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars
- Features4.9
Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
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See all expert reviews(1)Rating 4 out of 5 stars with 1 review
- Pros mentioned:Size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Samsung at it again
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Wanted to treat myself to a newer screen and saw this item on sale and I went for it. I expected the size to be ridiculous for a computer screen howere it isnt. The screen size is just right and will not be oversized at all. The colors are fine and you have the ability to change the playing modes/brightness. I like that the USB C allows you to charge and display the screen of your laptop. I no longer need a power cord and hdmi cable i have less clutter now. The screen also allows for wireless display and it works as expected allowing me to sit further away from the screen and get work done. Apps are already pre loaded like hulu, etc you can download more with the various options in the samsung store. My only dissatisfaction so far is the apparent exclusion of Samsung TV Plus app which gives you some additional viewing options. The monitor can play similar apps it just seems weird this wasn't included or available for download. (I'M LOOKING AT YOU SAMSUNG! I DARE YOU TO INCREASE THE USER EXPERIENCE AND ADD ADDITIONAL VALUE TO THIS ALREADY GREAT PRODUCT AND ADD THE ALREADY FREE APP). I would highly recommend this item especially if you're looking to upgrade your home office experience. The remote allows you to verbally communicate with the screen and get your actions completed quicker.
I would recommend this to a friend - Cons mentioned:Viewing angle
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great Features, Quality Control Issues
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The features that this monitor comes packed with should be standard for all monitors. After all, no matter how much you pay nowadays, monitors are just dumb screens, but they can easily be so much more, and this monitor shows that. I knocked a star off because three reasons. 1. I noticed a small gap between the bottom bezel and the screen, which caused some of the backlight to bleed. I'm going to exchange this unit and hope the new one isn't damaged. 2. I could not get the Tap View feature to work. It sounds really neat, but it would not work on mine no matter which part of the bezel I tapped. Maybe there's a problem with the NFC on this monitor that hopefully the replacement will fix. 3. The viewing angles aren't the best, but it's not terrible. Overall, the features that this monitor offers are like no other. For the price, this thing is a steal. For someone like me, who wanted a TV come monitor in one solution without having to hookup my laptop to it each time, this is the perfect. Pair with that inbuilt speakers that sound good and get decently loud, power delivery over USB-C, and Samsung DeX, this is a great buy.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Smart features
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice monitor
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Nice picture! Love the smart features of the Samsung brand.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Smart tv
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Not good for gaming
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This Monitor is one of the first in its Class, it has a remote, speakers and smart TV capabilities. Along with Samsungs bells and whistles. I use my Samsung fold and tablet 7plus to connect to the Monitor wireless and it is too good. But not good for gaming.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Smart tv
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great hybrid monitor
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent monitor. Love the fact that this can be use as a mini tv with built in speakers and a remote control.
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Samsung Smart Monitor is what you need!
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product and really high quality features that provided more options than what I was expecting. Fits the whole dashboard and it is easy to navigate while updating the data.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Smart features
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great picture. Smart features. Apple Airplay 2!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I really like this monitor. I have a Mac Mini M1 and a PS4 Pro connected to it. They both look fantastic. My PS4 Pro at 4K 60 Hz gives the PS5 at 120Hz in my LG CX OLED a run for its money on this monitor! I like the smart features like Apple Airplay. It makes playing content from my phone really easy and quick. It has speakers that aren’t that great, but decent for watching YouTube or a TV show on Netflix. It streams seamlessly, it’s basically a perfect 50/50 split of a 4K smart TV and computer monitor. It’s light and thin. I had no issues using a standard boom mount from Ama***.
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Nice setup, big screen, could use more ports
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Overall have grown to like this monitor as its a different style altogether. The mixture of monitor and smart tv seemed like you were getting a mediocre version of either and not the case. I needed a USB-C for a MacBook 16 and an HDMI for a Macbook 13 and this fit the spec. Teh remote is handy as constantly changing the screens and stack the macs to save desk space. Added a brio 4K camera and all good for teams, zoom, etc. The cons - screen is rather large and would I prefer a lower, wide version. Also the monitor only has one USB-C port which is limiting but for the price you can’t beat the flexibility to change the input and watch Hulu! Take a chance on this one as each day you get used to it more and more!
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Smart tv
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Buy and Monitor for the Price
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.First smart monitor on the market and it offered the solution I was looking for. Even though you can get better OLED monitors, this monitor still offers 4K and I can have a monitor that also provides the Smart TV capability using all of my streaming services like Netflix and YouTubeTv. This monitor allows you to mirror your laptop or surface very easily and has multiple ways to connect with USB-C or HDMI. I have this in a very lit room and the anti-glare is very impressive. The colors could be brighter but it still provides a beautiful screen. It really just depends on the content that you have connected or playing.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
2021 Samsung monitor
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The speakers and the size and wight are so prefect super thin screen best monitor out there today would buy now before they sell out
I would recommend this to a friend - Cons mentioned:Brightness
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Works as advertised
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works great. Could be better if it could be brighter.
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Definitely complements the piece
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought two of these monsters and have them for my MacBook Pro 16 inch if you just get a hub and connect the USB-C cables to that it’s been such a crisp clear editing bay and out of all the monitors at that price point this is honestly the best with the best resolution Photoshop looks clear normal websites look amazing and just the ease of use with having its own remote Definitely complements the piece
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Size, Smart featuresCons mentioned:Brightness
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Much needed Smart Monitor
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.>> Overview This is one of the better ideas I’ve seen in a while. It is natural to ask oneself, why a regular monitor couldn’t work similar to a TV (with applications to allow streaming), especially if one had invested big bucks on an otherwise dumb 4K monitor. I wanted to have a bigger 4K monitor, at least a 32” size, to extend the view from my main laptop, a Surface Book. I also wanted the capability to watch shows/movies directly on it as opposed to streaming them from my laptop. Despite some missing features and details, e.g. no DisplayPort (DP) connectivity, the Samsung AM702 32” monitor is the perfect man for the job. Pros: easy switch from duplicating/extending your screen to streaming video, streaming apps available, several connectivity options to choose from, and most of all a 32” 4K monitor. Cons: no DP connectivity, not too-bright colors, and somewhat restricted viewing angles. >> Setup The device is easy to assemble and configure the first time, nothing really worth mentioning here, just some observations: - The stand that comes with the computer is not height adjustable, which kind of sucks as there are monitors out there that come with that feature (my 4K 27” Dell has it). - Stand doesn’t feel solid/stable, so I wouldn’t place the stand on top of books or similar to raise the height (as I sometimes do with monitors whose height cannot be adjusted). - Wall mount is separate from stand. Most monitors have the stand/wall adapter/connector at the same place (well most TVs have feet as well as wall connectors). - Some features require you to have a Samsung account (I have way too many accounts, will wait until I really need to create one). >> A TV or a monitor? To be accurate it doesn’t feel like a full TV neither a full monitor, but the combination plus the added features make this one a killer combo: - Missing to be a complete TV: Antenna/Cable connector. - Missing to be a complete monitor: DP port. >> Who would benefit the most from this combination? I write code most of the time and connect to my remote work machines from my laptop, but I also frequently watch videos on streaming applications. I have found that the monitor/TV combo to be very convenient in my case, when taking a break from work, I can watch something on the Samsung AM702 while still working on something on my laptop if needed (and not spending CPU cycles on streaming). I picture this to be the real deal for a College student stuck in his/her small/shared apartment with a small desk. The Samsung AM702 32” monitor would allow to do work/study from the laptop on a bigger screen as well as sit on the couch or lay in bed while watching some shows on TV. >> Video connectivity This monitor/TV has several connectivity options: wireless, HDMI and USB-C for video. Nevertheless, be mindful and consider the connectors/ports your computer has: - HDMI. I’ve found that HDMI doesn’t really work for resolutions below 4K. I have a docking station that supports up 2660x1440 through HDMI, but when trying to place that resolution on the Samsung AM702, it would show an unsupported resolution message. So, I had to go back to just HD resolution which made the big screen awkward when compared to the smaller 3000x2000 resolution of my Surface Book. I was not very pleased with this. - Wireless. First wireless connection attempt worked flawlessly (and at 4K). However, if you care about image and video quality this is not the best option (but hey, use the TV mode for watching videos then, right?). Nevertheless, wireless casting is very convenient (especially when projecting from your phone). - USB-C. Then came USB-C to the rescue. My Surface Book has a USB-C port and connecting it to the Samsung AM702 provided the best experience: I had an extended 4K screen running at 60Hz with great image quality. I would say that this is the “native” mode of connecting to this monitor. That being said, I also have a Surface Dock which only has miniDP ports for video (I have the miniDP to DP cables). I would have liked to just connect my Surface to the docking station and be done, but given that the Samsung AM702 doesn’t have a DP port, I had to use the provided USB-C cable to connect (an extra cable to worry about). This is not really a deal breaker, but something to consider if you are one of those people that want everything perfect. I would give this monitor a 4/5 rating only because of that. >> Picture Colors are nice, not too vibrant but it is 4K. Video is also nice, I like the fact that I can be working and next time I can be watching Netflix on 4K. It could be a little brighter, though (when compared with my Surface Book). The view from the side is not that clear; but, you are using this to mostly see/watch something while directly staring at it, not from the side, so I’d say it is fine for me. >> Sound Ok, even when connecting wirelessly, the sound coming of this monitor is great for its size. I am not expecting a 5.1 experience here, but I like how crisp the sound comes. Well, if you are not happy with the speakers provided by this device, then you can use the Bluetooth connectivity to connect to your preferred sound device. >> Smart features Several useful applications and, to me the most wanted one, Netflix, plays just nice. I haven’t explored the store, but it looks like there are plenty of possibilities for applications. >> Some notes This monitor has so many features to try. Just to name a couple, I have yet to try the Remote Desktop option (looking forward to it) and I haven’t used the voice commands as of yet (the latter needs a Samsung account and I don’t see the need to use that feature yet).
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Versatile monitor for everything.
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I connected it with my MacBook M1. Monitor arm on table makes it more perfectly.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Smart features
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Smart monitor
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Wonderful and amazing smart monitor. Easy to use and great quality.
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Blown away at the Value!
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing buy, Highest Quality monitor with Streaming channels and all at the same price as a Cheap TV! I use this for recording in my studio and it even charges my laptop. such a great find!
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Screen!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is my second screen. Only issue since I have another identical monitor, the control that the screen comes with works for both… so I have both screens turning on when I don’t want it too… only issue I have with them… other than that… perfect for my Mac Pro setup! And works great with my PS5
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Picture quality, Size, Smart tv
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Super Versatile Monitor!
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.First off….This monitor is big! I knew 32” would be but keep that in mind and really think about how big a space you have for it. If you have the space, It is really a spectacular crisp picture! It also has the capability to stream Netflix or Amazon ect. I have a few monitors in my office and my wife runs three at a time for her work and I have never had a monitor that really doubles as a smart tv. It felt like setting up a full size smart tv as well. What I mean by that is you have to login for each streaming service and connect your monitor to your wifi. Set up took a little time no fault of Samsung really it just has a lot of back end set up that is required to get all the streams working. But in addition to all the regular streaming connected tv set up, Samsung also made me set up a Samsung account. I get why they would want this… “Samsung Pay” and their assistant “Bixby” are going after Alexa, Siri and Google assistant. But I would have liked to just log on using my Google Account or Apple and be done and bypass theirs if I wanted to. I played around with Bixby and it's fine but how many more assistance does a person need. Back to the quality of the picture though. Samsung really knows how to make a monitor. All my 4k streaming looks amazing! It also has some easy presets for “dynamic” or “Cinematic “ color profiles. It’s also completely customizable for contrast and brightness ect. The Wi-Fi connectivity is fast (keep in mind that depends on your internet speeds and where you put it in the house) and the monitor is very responsive. The remote control size is compact and tucks away easily in a drawer. It’s pretty cool to have a fully fledge TV as part of my office set up. I know you can just go to the website and stream on any computer but having the ease of the remote and preset streaming shortcuts does make that a little easier. A concern I had with the monitor was the base did not seem very sturdy when I set it up on the desk top. The monitor is big and as such has some weight to it. The base feels small and the monitor sways easily when bumped or touched. It almost feels the base is too small for the size of monitor. It’s not a deal breaker for me but the monitor needs to be on a very level surface and not easily bumped. I would have liked a more sturdy and stable base for this size monitor. Overall a great monitor but 4 stars for me due to the forced Samsung account stuff thrown in on the set up and the movement of the monitor due to a compact style stand. But it’s quality of picture is great! Also a nice touch that Samsung provided HDMI, USB C, cables!
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great monitor!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Most monitors doesn't have built-in speakers anymore, luckily this works so I don't have to connect external speakers and runs perfect for my PC. If you need a monitor that uses G-Sync and speakers, this is the one.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
Jack of All Trades But Master of None
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.SUMMARY: This is an interesting monitor as it brings all the smart features of your Samsung TV's but to a monitor. Seriously, it’s packed full of them. But if I could sum up this entire monitor with a single saying it would be this. It’s a jack of all trades but master of none. And I think that is why this monitor is very hit or miss for people. AETHETICS/BUILD QUALITY: Starting off with aesthetics. This monitor is gorgeous and quite slim. It allows you to either use the stand, which is quite slim without any adjustments, or you can use a VESA mount. It even comes with a remote. Which is a new experience for me since this is considered a monitor. The remote is very nice, the same as you get with a Samsung TV. It has good weight and the buttons feel premium. However, they are limited and I would have preferred to have a few more. Unfortunately, due to this the onboard controls are lacking. There is a single button that you use to navigate by pressing it and then you hold to select. This button also serves as the power on/off. Overall build quality is great. I noticed no creaking or issues. PORTS: The ports are a bit unique as well since this is A. considered a monitor and B. a 4k device. It comes with two HDMI ports (2.0 capable of 4k 60 Hz 8 bits which was tested on a premium HDMI cable and RTX 2070) and a single 60-watt USB C port. But NO display port. The USB C connection is neat. As I was able to plug in my iPad Pro along with my Laptop and it not only showed the content but also charged the device. Which I thought was awesome. One thing that bothered me though is that when I put my computer to sleep it would say it couldn’t register a source and then would take 60 seconds to go into hibernation. Where my other monitor would do it immediately. So, I just turn it off instead. Which is neat because the on/off animation is cool looking. FEATURES: It supports Wireless DeX which appears to be a cool feature. But since I don’t own any Samsung phones or Android peripherals it doesn’t work for me. However, it does support Apple Airplay which did work just fine but I found the resolution and color depth to be lacking. It also uses the Tizen interface which I would assume supports all the same apps as their (Samsung’s) TV’s do. I found the interface to be slightly sluggish. But for the price consider it to be exactly where it should be. PICTURE QUALITY: Overall picture quality is good. Colors are accurate and skin tones look good. Despite it being an 8-bit panel. With it being 4K I expected it to be 10-bit. Blacks are pretty black due to the VA panel. But contrast doesn’t appear to be as good as I would expect for a VA panel. Also, since it’s a VA panel it doesn’t have the best viewing angles. I just said VA way too many times. Additionally, I find the brightness to be adequate but not what I want. In comes in at 250 nits. Which by today’s standards isn’t very bright. I consider my minimum to be 350 nits. With high tier monitors (costing at least 2 - 3x as much as this one) coming in around 1000 nits. But this is NOT an HDR monitor so I’m not that surprised. There is a setting under the system setting that automatically adjusts the brightness based on room light. This is On by default and I think is the reason why most complain about the brightness of this monitor because it doesn’t do a great job at adjusting. Once I turned this off and adjusted the brightness in the regular screen settings I no longer had an issue with the brightness as long as I wasn’t in a bright room. Last, when it comes to the overall sharpness of this screen I find it to be not be great and it can look blurry at times. Which shouldn’t happen with a 4k monitor. I also found the latency to be a bit higher than I personally like for gaming. I’m not saying you couldn’t use it for gaming but it’s on the slow side when it comes to that sort of thing. CONCLUSION: I really like that I can use this monitor for a bunch of different things. Such as connecting it to my main PC, then also being able to quickly connect it to my tablet or laptop via USB C. And if I want to watch any streaming media I can just access the smart features. I also found the speakers to sound really good for a monitor. So, if you are looking for a single monitor that can do a bunch of different things this thing is brilliant. If you are wanting fantastic picture quality and not going to use the other features then I’d recommend going with another panel. As the only thing that doesn’t make this an automatic recommendation is that the picture quality while being very solid isn’t great which is a bummer. It feels like I’m buying an entry level panel but getting charged a mid-tier panel price due to the other features. For me personally, and my setup I’d prefer a better panel and sacrifice the other aspects. But if I were back in college or a high school student I’d be all over this guy.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rating 4 out of 5 stars with 1 review
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