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Apple Pro Display XDR vs Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF

Product A: Apple

Pro Display XDR

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Product B: Samsung

ViewFinity S8 S80HF

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  • 31 different values
  • 56 known for one only
  • 18 the same
  • 59 missing for both

Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 179 monitors.

  1. Power use SDR (EU label)Lower is betterA: 48.8WB: 26WSamsung is 22.8 W lower.
  2. Power use (max)Lower is betterA: 290WB: 190WSamsung is 100 W lower.
  3. Power use (typical)Lower is betterA: 37.3WB: 26WSamsung is 11.3 W lower.
  4. Brightness (typical, SDR)A: 500nitsB: 350nitsApple is 150 nits higher.

Refresh rate per resolution

The best rate over any port. Bars run from 0 to 1200 Hz.

6016 × 3384Native for A
A60Hz
BNot listed
5120 × 2880Native for B
ANot listed
B60Hz

Size, drawn to scale

Front and side.

Weight

0 to 15 kg

Weight without stand
A7.48kg
B4kg

All 172 fields

Every value links to where we found it.

AApple Pro Display XDR
BSamsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF

General

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Series
Not available
ViewFinity S81Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Page title and heading: ViewFinity S8 S80HF. The German datasheet names the series ViewFinity S80HF.
Model numbers
A19997EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_292103_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Model identifier A1999, also printed on the EU energy label.
S80HF, LS27H800EFAXZA, LS27H804EFAXXU, LS27H802EFAXXS, LS27H804EFAXEN1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026UK model LS27H804EFAXXU. The UK page lists model code S27H804EFA. The Singapore page of the same product is LS27H802EFAXXS and the US page is LS27H800EFAXZA. The spec tables of the UK, Singapore and US-model pages state the same values.2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/high-resolution/27-inch-viewfinity-s8-s80hf-5k-high-res-monitor-sku-ls27h800efaxzaRead 14 October 2026US model LS27H800EFAXZA. The page text lists 27 Inch ViewFinity S8 S80HF 5K Monitor (2026). The static page has no full spec table.3Maker product pagesamsung.com/sg/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h802efaxxsRead 14 October 2026Singapore model LS27H802EFAXXS (model code S27H802EFA). Spec table identical to the UK page. The Singapore page also lists a User Manual dated Aug 05 2026.5Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Business_Monitor_LS27H804EFAXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026German model LS27H804EFAXEN.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
88060991541035Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Business_Monitor_LS27H804EFAXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026EAN 8806099154103 is the German model LS27H804EFAXEN.
Announced
3 June 20194Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/06/apple-unveils-powerful-all-new-mac-pro-and-groundbreaking-pro-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026Press release dated June 3, 2019.
Not available
Status
Discontinued5Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-unveils-new-studio-display-and-all-new-studio-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026Press release: Studio Display XDR replaces Pro Display XDR.
Available8Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/samsung-viewfinity-s80hf-launched-with-27-5k-resolution-ips-panelRead 14 October 2026Listed on Samsung UK, Singapore and US pages and sold at retailers in October 2026.
Predecessor
Not available
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Successor
Apple Studio Display XDR5Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-unveils-new-studio-display-and-all-new-studio-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026Press release: Studio Display XDR replaces Pro Display XDR.15Press article9to5mac.com/2026/03/03/apple-launches-new-generation-of-studio-displayRead 23 October 20269to5Mac says the Studio Display XDR is the successor to the Pro Display XDR.
Not available
Launch price (US)
$4,9994Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/06/apple-unveils-powerful-all-new-mac-pro-and-groundbreaking-pro-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026Pro Display XDR starts at $4,999 for the standard glass model. The nano-texture glass model is $1,000 more and is not stored. The Pro Stand and VESA Mount Adapter are sold separately.
Not available
Launch price (EU)
€5,49913Press articleiphonesoft.fr/2019/12/10/ecran-pro-display-xdr-5-499-options-follesRead 10 October 2026French launch report dated 10 December 2019: Pro Display XDR sold at 5,499 euro in the standard glass version (nano-texture 6,499 euro, Pro Stand 1,099 euro sold separately). Consumer price in France, VAT treatment not stated in the text. Apple's own launch release gave US prices only.
Not available
Markets
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Colours
Silver11Press articlemacworld.com/article/626678/apple-studio-display-specs-processor-ports.htmlRead 10 October 2026Macworld spec FAQ for Pro Display XDR: case color Silver, case material aluminum. Nano-texture glass is a separate option.
Black1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026
Segment
Creator4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/06/apple-unveils-powerful-all-new-mac-pro-and-groundbreaking-pro-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026Press release positions Pro Display XDR as a pro display for video and photo editing, 3D animation and color grading, the maker's pro creator line.
Office5Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Business_Monitor_LS27H804EFAXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026The datasheet is titled Business Monitor. TFTCentral calls the screen aimed at productivity and general applications.

Display

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Screen size
32in(81.3 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Display: 32-inch (diagonal) IPS LCD display.
27in(68.6 cm)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Screen Size (Class) 27.
Viewable screen diagonal
Not available
26.9in(68.3 cm)4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Specifications, S27H80*EF: Size 27 Class (26.9 Inches / 68.4 cm).
Native resolution
6016 × 3384px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Display: Resolution 6016 by 3384 pixels at 218 pixels per inch.
5120 × 2880px1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026
Aspect ratio
16:91Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Display: Aspect ratio 16:9.
16:91Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026
Pixel density
215.7ppi
217.6ppi
Pixel pitch
Not available
0.1164mm4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Specifications, S27H80*EF: 0.1164 mm (H) x 0.1164 mm (V).
Active display area
Not available
Width596.7Height335.7mm(23.5 × 13.2 in)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Active Display Size (HxV) 596.7 x 335.7 mm.
Curved
Not available
No1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Flat / Curved: Flat.
Curvature radius
Not available
Not available
Screen surface
Glossy6Reviewifixit.com/Device/Apple_Pro_Display_XDRRead 10 October 2026iFixit device page: standard (glossy) and nano-texture (matte) finishes. The standard glass model is stored.
Not available
Anti-reflection coating
Anti-reflective coating on fully laminated glass4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/06/apple-unveils-powerful-all-new-mac-pro-and-groundbreaking-pro-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026Press release: industry-leading anti-reflective coating. The tech spec page adds fully laminated glass with 1.65 percent typical reflectivity.
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Touchscreen
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Panel

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Panel type
IPS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Display: IPS LCD display with oxide TFT technology.
IPS1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026
Panel type (as published)
IPS LCD with oxide TFT technology1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Display: verbatim IPS LCD display with oxide TFT technology.
IPS1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026
Backlight
Direct-lit LED1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Technology: 2D backlighting system using 576 full array local dimming zones. The launch press release calls it a direct backlighting system with a large array of LEDs.
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Local dimming
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Technology: 576 full array local dimming zones.
No8Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/samsung-viewfinity-s80hf-launched-with-27-5k-resolution-ips-panelRead 14 October 2026HDR capabilities are very limited with no local dimming.
Dimming zones
5761Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Technology: 576 full array local dimming zones.
Not available
Panel maker
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Panel part number
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Panel generation
Not available
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Subpixel layout
Not available
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Colour depth
10bits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Display: 10-bit depth for 1.073 billion colors.
10bits8Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/samsung-viewfinity-s80hf-launched-with-27-5k-resolution-ips-panelRead 14 October 202610-bit colour depth offering 1.07 billion colours. The panel method (native or FRC) is not stated.
Colour depth method
Native3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/pro-display-xdr/connect-pro-display-xdr-apdffb1a5d7d/2025/mac/26Read 10 October 2026Introduction: true 10-bit color depth. No FRC is mentioned.
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Displayable colours
1.07 billion1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Display: 1.073 billion colors, written as 1.07 billion.
1.07 billion1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Colour Support Max 1.07B.
sRGB coverage
Not available
99%1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: sRGB Coverage 99 %. The CIE standard is not stated.
DCI-P3 coverage
99%9Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/pro-display-xdr/pdf/Pro_Display_White_Paper_Feb_2020.pdfRead 10 October 2026LCD panel section: supporting 99 percent of the P3 wide color gamut. Apple does not say whether this is DCI-P3 or Display P3, or coverage or volume. The P3 primaries are the same for both.
Not available
Adobe RGB coverage
Not available
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Rec. 2020 coverage
Not available
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NTSC coverage
Not available
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Factory calibrated
Yes3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/pro-display-xdr/connect-pro-display-xdr-apdffb1a5d7d/2025/mac/26Read 10 October 2026Note: Pro Display XDR undergoes a factory display calibration process on the assembly line to ensure accuracy of the P3 wide color panel and the individual backlight LEDs.
Not available
Claimed Delta E
Not available
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Paper calibration report in box
Not available
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Hardware calibration support
Not available
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Static contrast ratio
Not available
1,000:11Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Contrast Ratio Static 1,000:1.
Brightness (typical, SDR)
500nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Display: SDR brightness 500 nits.
350nits1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Brightness (Typical) 350 cd/m2.
Brightness (maker minimum)
Not available
280nits1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Brightness (Min) 280 cd/m2.
Peak brightness (HDR)
1,600nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Display: 1600 nits peak, HDR content only. Footnote says in temperatures less than 25 C. No window size is published.
Not available
HDR peak test window
39%9Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/pro-display-xdr/pdf/Pro_Display_White_Paper_Feb_2020.pdfRead 10 October 2026Technology overview, LED backlighting: 1600 nits for highlights in up to 39 percent of the screen area when the rest of the image is black or at up to 500 nits. The reference mode table repeats 1600 nits peak with 39% screen coverage.
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Full-screen brightness
1,000nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Display: XDR brightness 1000 nits sustained full-screen, HDR content. The launch press release says it holds this indefinitely.
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HDR formats
HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Software Features: Dolby Vision, HDR10 and Hybrid-Log Gamma (HLG) playback support, macOS Catalina 10.15.2 or later.
HDR101Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: HDR10. The US page title says HDR10+ but its highlights and every spec table say HDR10. HDR10 is stored.
HDR certification
Not available
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Viewing angle (horizontal)
178°1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Display: 89 degrees left and 89 degrees right. Stored as the 178 degree total.
178°1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026
Viewing angle (vertical)
178°1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Display: 89 degrees up and 89 degrees down. Stored as the 178 degree total.
178°1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026

Refresh rate and motion

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Refresh rate per resolution and port
AApple Pro Display XDR
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionThunderbolt 3
6016 × 3384Native60Hz
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Refresh Rates list 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94 and 60 Hz. 60 Hz is the highest. Resolution is the native 6K. Bit depth, chroma and DSC are not published.
BSamsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.1DisplayPort 1.4USB-C
5120 × 2880Native60Hz60Hz60Hz
Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Refresh Rate Max 60 Hz at 5K (5120 x 2880). The input versions are the HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 of the spec table. The manual confirms 5120 x 2880 at 60 Hz on each input. Bit depth, chroma and DSC use are not stated.4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Standard Signal Mode Table, S27H80*EF: optimum and maximum resolution 5120 x 2880 at 60 Hz, vertical frequency 24 to 60 Hz. The timing table marks 5120 x 2880 at 60 Hz as accepted on HDMI and on DP and USB Type-C. System menu, USB-C Preference, High Resolution: 5120 x 2880 at 60 Hz is available on USB-C for S27H80*EF. Only the native-resolution rows are stored. The generic timing table also lists 1920 x 1080 at 120 Hz and 2560 x 1440 at 120 Hz for this model group, which contradicts the 60 Hz maximum, so no lower-resolution row is stored.
Max refresh rate
60Hz
60Hz
Max refresh rate at native resolution
60Hz
60Hz
Max refresh rate over DisplayPort
Not available
60Hz
Max refresh rate over HDMI
Not available
60Hz
Max refresh rate over USB-C
60Hz
60Hz
Max refresh rate at 10-bit
Not available
Not available
Native refresh rate
60Hz1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Refresh Rates list tops out at 60.00 Hz.
60Hz1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Refresh Rate Max 60 Hz.
Overclocked refresh rate
Not available
Not available
Dual mode
Not available
No1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Refresh Rate Max 60 Hz. No mode above 60 Hz is published.
Minimum fixed refresh rate
Not available
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Adaptive sync technologies
Not available
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VRR range per port
Not available
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Low framerate compensation
Not available
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Response time (maker GtG claim)
Not available
5ms1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Response Time 5 (GTG).
Response time (maker MPRT claim)
Not available
Not available
Overdrive settings
Not available
Not available
Motion blur reduction
Not available
Not available
Blur-reduction technology
Not available
Not available
Blur reduction works with VRR
Not available
Not available
Flicker-free (claimed)
Not available
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Flicker Free Yes.
Black frame insertion
Not available
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Measured

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Input lag at maximum refresh rate
Not available
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Input lag at 60 Hz
Not available
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Average response time (measured)
Not available
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Overshoot (measured)
Not available
Not available
Contrast ratio (measured)
Not available
Not available
SDR brightness (measured)
499nits12Press article9to5mac.com/2020/02/04/apple-pro-display-xdr-reference-gradeRead 10 October 2026Relays the PCMag review. PCMag measured 499 nits in SDR (PCMag text: lowest SDR brightness of 499 nits, with 0.04 nit black). PCMag also measured 1,560.9 nits peak in HDR, not stored because the window size is not stated. Factory calibration, review dated February 2020.
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HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
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PWM flicker frequency (measured)
Not available
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VRR range (measured)
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
Not available
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Gray uniformity (measured)
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Reflections (measured)
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Connectivity

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Video inputs
AApple Pro Display XDR
TypeVersionCount
Thunderbolt31
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Connections: one upstream port for Mac Pro or other Thunderbolt 3 host. This is the only video input.
BSamsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF
TypeVersionCountHDCP
HDMI2.112.2
DisplayPort1.412.2
USB-CNot available12.2
Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (HDCP 2.2), 1 x HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.2), 1 x USB-C (HDCP 2.2). The USB-C video input uses DP Alt Mode per TFTCentral. HDMI and DisplayPort bandwidth is not published.
HDMI ports
0
1
DisplayPort ports
0
1
Highest HDMI version
Not available
2.1
Highest DisplayPort version
Not available
1.4
HDMI features
Not available
Not available
USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)
Not available
Yes8Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/samsung-viewfinity-s80hf-launched-with-27-5k-resolution-ips-panelRead 14 October 2026USB Type-C with DP Alt Mode and 90W power delivery.
USB-C power delivered
96W1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Connections: 96W host charging on the Thunderbolt 3 upstream port.
90W1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: USB-C Charging Power 90 W.
Thunderbolt
31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Connections: Thunderbolt 3 upstream port.
Not available
USB upstream ports
AApple Pro Display XDR
Not available
BSamsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF
ConnectorCount
USB-B1
USB-C1
Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 1 x USB-B upstream port. The USB-C video input also carries USB data to the hub and the LAN port (manual). USB versions are not published.
USB downstream hub ports
AApple Pro Display XDR
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-C2.03
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Connections: three USB-C (USB 2) ports for charging or syncing.
BSamsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-A3.2 Gen13
USB-CNot available1
Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 3 x USB Type-A downstream (3.2 Gen1) and 1 x USB Type-C downstream. The USB-C downstream version is not published.
KVM switch
Not available
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: KVM Switch Yes.
Daisy chain (MST)
No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Connections list one Thunderbolt 3 upstream port and three USB-C USB 2 ports. No Thunderbolt downstream or video output port is listed.
No5Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Business_Monitor_LS27H804EFAXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Datasheet: Daisy Chain Nein.
Ethernet
No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Connections lists one Thunderbolt 3 upstream port and three USB-C ports. No Ethernet port is listed.
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Ethernet (LAN) 1 EA.
3.5 mm headphone output
No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Connections lists only the Thunderbolt 3 upstream port and three USB-C ports. No audio jack is listed.
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Headphone 1.
3.5 mm microphone input
No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Connections lists only the Thunderbolt 3 upstream port and three USB-C ports. No microphone jack is listed.
Not available
Optical out
No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Connections lists only the Thunderbolt 3 upstream port and three USB-C ports. No optical audio port is listed.
Not available
Picture in picture
Not available
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026
Picture by picture
Not available
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026

Smart features

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Smart platform
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Wi-Fi
Not available
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Bluetooth
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Remote control
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Audio and camera

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Speakers
No11Press articlemacworld.com/article/626678/apple-studio-display-specs-processor-ports.htmlRead 10 October 2026Macworld spec FAQ for Pro Display XDR: speakers, microphone, camera: none.
No1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Speaker No.
Number of speakers
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Speaker power per channel
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Webcam
No11Press articlemacworld.com/article/626678/apple-studio-display-specs-processor-ports.htmlRead 10 October 2026Macworld spec FAQ for Pro Display XDR: speakers, microphone, camera: none.
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Microphone
No11Press articlemacworld.com/article/626678/apple-studio-display-specs-processor-ports.htmlRead 10 October 2026Macworld spec FAQ for Pro Display XDR: speakers, microphone, camera: none.
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Ergonomics and controls

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Stand height adjustment
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120mm1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: HAS (height adjustable stand) 120.0 (+/- 5.0) mm.
Tilt
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Forward3°Backward25°1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Tilt -3 degrees (+/- 2) to 25 degrees (+/- 2). The 3 degrees below horizontal is stored as forward.
Swivel
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Left45°Right45°1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Swivel -45 degrees (+/- 3) to 45 degrees (+/- 3).
Pivot
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Counterclockwise92°Clockwise92°1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Pivot -92 degrees (+/- 2) to 92 degrees (+/- 2).
Removable stand
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Yes4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026The VESA table lists S27H80*EF with 100 x 100 mm mounting. The manual describes attaching and separating the stand neck and base and says to use the supplied stand when no wall mount or arm is used.
VESA mount
100 x 1002Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118469Read 10 October 2026Companion page, Pro Display XDR VESA Mount Adapter tech specs: compatible with 100 x 100 mm VESA stand or mount. The adapter is sold separately.
100 x 1001Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Wall Mount 100.0 x 100.0 mm.
VESA adapter needed
Yes2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118469Read 10 October 2026The user guide shows only two ways to mount: the Pro Stand and the VESA Mount Adapter. A standard VESA bracket needs the adapter.
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Security lock slot
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On-screen menu controls
Software1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Software Features: reference mode selection and brightness control are macOS features (Catalina 10.15.2 or later). The tech spec lists no physical menu controls.
Joystick, Software1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026The manual shows a 5-way multi-direction button. Samsung Display Manager adds software control.
Desktop software
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Samsung Display Manager1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Feature section: Samsung Display Manager.
User firmware updates
Yes14Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119926Read 10 October 2026Apple support article on Pro Display XDR firmware updates: the Mac downloads display firmware updates through macOS Software Update and installs them to the display, with firmware versions 2.2.2 to 4.2.37 listed.
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Feature section footnote: the latest firmware can be downloaded from samsung.com and a USB flash drive is required for the update. The manual lists Software Update for S27H80*EF.
Ambient light sensor
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Technology: True Tone with a dual ambient light sensor design.
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Presence sensor
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RGB lighting
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Gaming menu features
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OLED care

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OLED care
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Burn-in covered by warranty
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Burn-in warranty length
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Dimensions and weight

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Dimensions with stand
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Width616.3Depth218mm(24.3 × 8.6 in)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 616.3 x 560.2 x 218.0 mm (W x H x D). Only width and depth are stored because the page does not say at which stand height 560.2 mm is measured.
Dimensions without stand
Width718Height412Depth27mm(28.3 × 16.2 × 1.1 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Size and Weight: width 28.3 in (71.8 cm), height 16.2 in (41.2 cm), depth 1.1 in (2.7 cm). Stored in mm. The Pro Stand and VESA Mount Adapter are sold separately, so no with-stand figures are stored.
Width616.3Height366.5Depth46mm(24.3 × 14.4 × 1.8 in)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 616.3 x 366.5 x 46.0 mm (W x H x D).
Stand footprint
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Weight with stand
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5.4kg(11.9 lb)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Set Weight with Stand 5.4 kg.
Weight without stand
7.48kg(16.5 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Size and Weight: 16.49 pounds (7.48 kg). Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.
4kg(8.8 lb)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Set Weight without Stand 4.0 kg.
Box dimensions
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Box weight
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7kg(15.4 lb)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Package Weight 7.0 kg.

Power

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Power supply
Internal7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_292103_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Row 24 power supply type: Internal.
Internal1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Type Internal Power.
Adapter rating
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Input voltage
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Electrical and Operating Requirements: line voltage 100 to 240V AC, frequency 50Hz to 60Hz, single phase.
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: AC 100 - 240 V. The manual states AC100-240V~ 50/60Hz.
Power use (typical)
37.3W10Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/desktops/Pro_Display_XDR_PER_Dec2019.pdfRead 10 October 2026Power table, mode On, SDR brightness: 37.3 W at 115 V (37.4 W at 230 V). Brightness is set as defined by ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Displays, auto-brightness off, no host charging. The On, XDR brightness row (105 W at 1000 nits sustained) is not stored.
26W1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Power Consumption (Typ) 26.0 W. The test condition is not stated. It equals the EU SDR on-mode figure.
Power use (max)
290W9Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/pro-display-xdr/pdf/Pro_Display_White_Paper_Feb_2020.pdfRead 10 October 2026Technical specifications footnote 5: maximum power with host and accessory charging in use is rated at 290 W. It includes 96 W host charging and the USB-C ports.
190W1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Power Consumption (Max) 190 W. Whether this includes the 90 W USB-C output is not stated.
Power use SDR (EU label)
48.8W7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_292103_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Row 4 on-mode power demand in SDR 48.8 W.
26W6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2666700_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Row 4: on mode power demand in SDR 26,0 W.
Power use HDR (EU label)
54.2W7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_292103_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Row 6 on-mode power demand in HDR 54.2 W.
49W6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2666700_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Row 6: on mode power demand in HDR 49,0 W.
Standby power
0.5W7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_292103_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Row 8 standby 0.5 W. Off mode is n.a.
0.5W1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Power Consumption (DPMS) 0.50 W.
Off-mode power
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0.3W1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Power Consumption (Off Mode) 0.30 W.
EU energy class SDR
G7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_292103_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Row 3 class G.
F6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2666700_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Row 3: class F for SDR.
EU energy class HDR
G7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_292103_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Row 5 class G.
G6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2666700_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Row 5: class G for HDR.
Energy per 1000 h SDR
49kWh8EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_292103.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed label value 49 kWh/1000h.
26kWh7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-ls27h804efaxen-energylabel.pdfRead 14 October 2026EU energy label for S27H804EFA: class F, 26 kWh per 1000 h. The label is an image. Its QR code points to EPREL 2666700.
Energy per 1000 h HDR
54kWh8EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_292103.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed label value 54 kWh/1000h.
49kWh7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-ls27h804efaxen-energylabel.pdfRead 14 October 2026Same label: HDR class G, 49 kWh per 1000 h.

Certifications

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VESA ClearMR
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VESA AdaptiveSync Display
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TÜV certifications
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TÜV Eye Comfort5Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Business_Monitor_LS27H804EFAXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Datasheet certifications: TÜV Eye Comfort.
Low blue light
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Software1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Feature section: Eye Saver Mode reduces blue light and is a selectable picture mode (Off, Low, High in the manual).
ENERGY STAR
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Environment: Meets ENERGY STAR requirements.
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TCO Certified
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EPEAT
Gold10Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/desktops/Pro_Display_XDR_PER_Dec2019.pdfRead 10 October 2026Footnote 2: achieved a Gold rating for EPEAT in the United States and Canada. Registration varies by country.
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Colour certifications
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Other certifications
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In the box

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In the box
Pro Display XDR, Power cord (2 m), Apple Thunderbolt 3 Pro Cable (2 m), Polishing cloth1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026In the Box: Pro Display XDR, Power cord (2 m), Apple Thunderbolt 3 Pro Cable (2 m), Polishing cloth.
Power cable (1.5 m), DP cable, USB-C cable1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table Accessory: power cable 1.5 m, DP cable, USB Type-C cable. The German datasheet lists the same three items. Cable counts are not stated.
Cables included
AApple Pro Display XDR
TypeCount
Power cord (2 m)1
Apple Thunderbolt 3 Pro Cable (2 m)1
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026In the Box: the power cord and the Thunderbolt 3 Pro cable are one each.
BSamsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF
Type
Power cable (1.5 m)
DP cable
USB-C cable
Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table Accessory: power cable 1.5 m, DP cable, USB Type-C cable. Counts are not stated.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_292103_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Minimum duration of the general guarantee offered by the supplier: 1 year. EU market.
3years5Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Business_Monitor_LS27H804EFAXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Garantiezeit 3 Jahre, Germany.
Dead pixel policy
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Class 2 per ISO 9241-3075Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Business_Monitor_LS27H804EFAXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Datasheet: Pixelfehlerklasse Klasse 2 nach ISO 9241-307.

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