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Apple Pro Display XDR vs Samsung ViewFinity S9 S90PC

Product A: Apple

Pro Display XDR

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Product B: Samsung

ViewFinity S9 S90PC

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82 of 164 fields differ

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  • 32 different values
  • 50 known for one only
  • 25 the same
  • 57 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: 26.1WSamsung is 22.7 W lower.
  2. Power use (max)Lower is betterA: 290WB: 182WSamsung is 108 W lower.
  3. Power use HDR (EU label)Lower is betterA: 54.2WB: 68WApple is 13.8 W lower.
  4. Brightness (typical, SDR)A: 500nitsB: 600nitsSamsung is 100 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
B4.7kg

All 172 fields

Every value links to where we found it.

AApple Pro Display XDR
BSamsung ViewFinity S9 S90PC

General

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Series
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ViewFinity S91Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own S90PC creator family.
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.
LS27C900PANXZA1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own U.S. SKU and own S27C90 manual column. European S27C902PAU is cited only for matching core hardware and explicit energy reference.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
Not available
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.
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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.
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Predecessor
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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.
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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.
$1,599.995Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-viewfinity-s9-monitor-now-availableRead 5 October 2026Own U.S. August 28, 2023 availability release explicitly $1,599.99, original launch price rather than later discount.
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.
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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.
Silver1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own front/rear Silver and Metal Silver stand, one colour configuration.
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.
Creator1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Maker explicitly intended for graphic design, photography and other creative work.

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/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own advertised 27-inch class. Manual precise viewable diagonal separately 26.9 inches.
Viewable screen diagonal
Not available
26.9in(68.3 cm)2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Printed page 33 exact S27C90 column 27 Class, 26.9 inches / 68.4 cm. Not computed from rounded dimensions.
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/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own native 5K resolution, not 5120 x 1440 ultrawide.
Aspect ratio
16:91Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Display: Aspect ratio 16:9.
16:91Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own 16:09 normalized to 16:9, matching native pixel ratio.
Pixel density
215.7ppi
217.6ppi
Pixel pitch
Not available
0.1166mm2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Printed page 33 own horizontal and vertical pitch agree at 0.11655 mm.
Active display area
Not available
Width596.736Height335.664mm(23.5 × 13.2 in)2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Printed page 33 exact own active display area, also U.S. API. Native pixel count and pitch agree at published precision.
Curved
Not available
No1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own explicitly 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.
Matte5Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-viewfinity-s9-monitor-now-availableRead 5 October 2026Own S90PC release explicitly Matte Display. Reflectance percentage not stated.
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.
Anti-reflection coating4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Business_Monitor_LS27C902PAUXEN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original page 1 and page 2 explicitly anti-reflection coating, beyond a generic matte-surface assumption.
Touchscreen
Not available
Not available

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/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own IPS. Not the erroneous VA assertion in third-party launch reporting.
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/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own published technology. Unknown panel maker and part omitted.
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.
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Dimming zones
5761Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Technology: 576 full array local dimming zones.
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Panel maker
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Panel part number
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Panel generation
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Subpixel layout
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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.
10bits7Reviewtechradar.com/pro/samsung-viewfinity-s9-s27c90-reviewRead 5 October 2026Exact S90PC first-hand review expressly 8-bit plus FRC supporting 1.07 billion colours. Supported total depth 10, not native 10.
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.
FRC7Reviewtechradar.com/pro/samsung-viewfinity-s9-s27c90-reviewRead 5 October 2026Exact S90PC review explicitly 8-bit panel with FRC. No panel part inferred from that method. The review calls smartphone OSD-slot calibration hardware calibration, but does not expressly establish internal LUT writes required by field help, so hardware_calibration stays unknown.
Displayable colours
1.07 billion1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Display: 1.073 billion colors, written as 1.07 billion.
Up to 1 billion1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own literal Max 1B. Panel implementation separately explicit in actual review.
sRGB coverage
Not available
100%1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own typical sRGB claim. Review-only measured gamut values excluded from this field.
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.
99%1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own typical maker DCI coverage, expressly DCI-P3 in own release. CIE 1976 explicitly identified in own July 17 release footnote 1.6Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-viewfinity-s9-an-astounding-new-5k-monitorRead 5 October 2026Own July 17 release DCI-P3 99% claim footnote 1 explicitly colour representation calculated in CIE 1976. Not reviewer measured gamut.
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.
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own Factory Tuning Yes, with own release explicitly sRGB factory calibration before shipment.6Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-viewfinity-s9-an-astounding-new-5k-monitorRead 5 October 2026Own sRGB factory calibration completed before shipment. Smartphone Smart Calibration is separately supported, but internal hardware LUT writes are not expressly established here, so hardware_calibration remains omitted.
Claimed Delta E
Not available
26Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-viewfinity-s9-an-astounding-new-5k-monitorRead 5 October 2026Own producer claim Delta E < 2, with footnote factory calibration completed and measured in sRGB before shipment. Average versus maximum and formula unstated. Value is a strict upper-bound claim, not an exact measured error.
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/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own malformed 1000:01:00 normalized to 1000:1, independently explicit maker launch and original sheet.
Brightness (typical, SDR)
500nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Display: SDR brightness 500 nits.
600nits1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own typical 600 cd/m². Not a separate HDR peak claim.
Brightness (maker minimum)
Not available
480nits1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own guaranteed minimum 480 cd/m², not minimum brightness slider setting.
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.
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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.
HDR108Reviewparkablogs.com/content/samsung-viewfinity-s9-monitor-designer-reviewRead 5 October 2026Exact own-model first-hand review explicitly HDR10. No other HDR format or certification inferred.9Reviewchip.de/test/samsung-viewfinity-s9-s27c902pau-im-test_323411Read 5 October 2026Exact own-model first-hand review explicitly HDR10. No other HDR format or certification inferred.
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/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own horizontal viewing-angle claim.
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/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own vertical viewing-angle claim.

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 S9 S90PC
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionDisplayPort 1.4Thunderbolt 4
5120 × 2880Native60Hz60Hz
Source2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Own page 33 explicit maximum native 5120 x 2880 at 60 Hz plus own page 28 matched 5K60 DisplayPort and Thunderbolt signals. DisplayPort row refers to physical Mini DP socket. Input Signal Plus must be On per page 30 for native 5K. GPU, cable and firmware compatibility apply. Unknown per-mode depth/chroma/DSC omitted. USB-C fallback native ceiling is not separately scoped in page 28, so no extra USB-C mode row assumed. Lower preset timings alone are not maxima. Regulatory PIS 75 Hz default is inconsistent with this explicit native maximum and maker 60 Hz.
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
Not available
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/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own Max 60 Hz at native 5K. Regulatory default 75 Hz conflicts and is not substituted.
Overclocked refresh rate
Not available
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Dual mode
Not available
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Minimum fixed refresh rate
Not available
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Adaptive sync technologies
Not available
Not available
VRR range per port
Not available
Not available
Low framerate compensation
Not available
Not available
Response time (maker GtG claim)
Not available
5ms1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own 5 ms GtG. Statistical definition, overdrive setting and endpoint unstated.
Response time (maker MPRT claim)
Not available
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Overdrive settings
Not available
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Motion blur reduction
Not available
Not available
Blur-reduction technology
Not available
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Blur reduction works with VRR
Not available
Not available
Flicker-free (claimed)
Not available
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own Flicker Free Yes.
Black frame insertion
Not available
Not available

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
171:19Reviewchip.de/test/samsung-viewfinity-s9-s27c902pau-im-test_323411Read 5 October 2026Exact S27C902PAU tested simultaneous checkerboard contrast (Schachbrett-Kontrast) 171:1. Distinct from maker static 1000:1, whose measurement method and conditions are unstated. Reviewer picture mode, brightness and calibration conditions unstated.
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.
629nits7Reviewtechradar.com/pro/samsung-viewfinity-s9-s27c90-reviewRead 5 October 2026Own tested Eco/native-colour-profile maximum 629 cd/m² and 61 W. SDR section explicitly contrasts films having higher HDR peaks. Pattern/window and instrument unstated. Maker typical 600 and other review maxima remain separate. Review erroneous 98 W host charging excluded in favour of own 90 W.
HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
Not available
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PWM flicker frequency (measured)
Not available
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VRR range (measured)
Not available
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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 S9 S90PC
TypeVersionCountMax bandwidth (Gbps)HDCP
Thunderbolt41402.2
Mini DisplayPort1.41Not available2.2
Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Own one Thunderbolt 4 and one Mini DP, each HDCP 2.2. Physical Mini DP uses DisplayPort protocol, with 1.4 explicitly in CHIP exact review. Thunderbolt raw 40 Gbps separately own manual. Thunderbolt USB-C fallback shares the same physical socket, not an additional input. Three other USB-C sockets are downstream data/charging only. Unknown DSC omitted. Parka miniDP version 2.2 conflicts with actual 1.4 and appears confused with HDCP 2.2, so is excluded.9Reviewchip.de/test/samsung-viewfinity-s9-s27c902pau-im-test_323411Read 5 October 2026Exact S27C902PAU first-hand review directly lists Mini DisplayPort 1.4. Core matches manufacturer S90PC manual. Not Parka mistaken Mini DP 2.2 or an inferred DP version from resolution.
HDMI ports
0
0
DisplayPort ports
0
1
Highest HDMI version
Not available
Not available
Highest DisplayPort version
Not available
1.4
HDMI features
Not available
Not available
USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)
Not available
Yes2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Own S9 page 24 accepts Thunderbolt 4 or USB Type-C source cable at same upstream USB-C socket, with page 25 explicitly non-Thunderbolt USB-C host use. This is separate from downstream USB-C data ports. No fallback maximum or DSC inferred.
USB-C power delivered
96W1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Connections: 96W host charging on the Thunderbolt 3 upstream port.
90W2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Own S9 page 24 maximum 90 W host PD, compatible host input and certified cable required. Downstream USB-C ports separately maximum 4.5 W each. Not aggregate charging or consumption.
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 S9 S90PC
ConnectorCount
USB-C1
Source2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Own page 24 one Thunderbolt 4 upstream physical USB-C port. Native USB protocol fallback revision is unreported, so no USB 3.0 or USB4 value inferred from downstream or Thunderbolt bandwidth.
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 S9 S90PC
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-C3.03
Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Own USB Ports 3 / USB Hub Version 3.0. Own manual page 24 explicitly distinguishes three downstream sockets from one upstream. Six Colors review USB2.0 statement excluded in favour of own manufacturer and actual Parka USB3.0 transfer verification.
KVM switch
Not available
No8Reviewparkablogs.com/content/samsung-viewfinity-s9-monitor-designer-reviewRead 5 October 2026Own first-hand S90PC review explicitly KVM No, corroborated CHIP exact S27C902PAU review. Singapore bundle and warranty not transferred. Review Mini DP 2.2 mistaken version excluded.
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.
No4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Business_Monitor_LS27C902PAUXEN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original exact S90PC page 2 expressly Daisy Chain Nein. Single host input is not a downstream Thunderbolt video output.
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.
No2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Complete own S27C90 page 24 physical inventory contains Thunderbolt USB-C, three downstream USB-C, Mini DP, camera pogo interface and DC. No analogue audio/headset, RJ45 or optical socket. Built-in microphone and wireless audio are separate.
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.
No2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Complete own S27C90 page 24 physical inventory contains Thunderbolt USB-C, three downstream USB-C, Mini DP, camera pogo interface and DC. No analogue audio/headset, RJ45 or optical socket. Built-in microphone and wireless audio are separate.
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.
No2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Complete own S27C90 page 24 physical inventory contains Thunderbolt USB-C, three downstream USB-C, Mini DP, camera pogo interface and DC. No analogue audio/headset, RJ45 or optical socket. Built-in microphone and wireless audio are separate.
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.
No2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Complete own S27C90 page 24 physical inventory contains Thunderbolt USB-C, three downstream USB-C, Mini DP, camera pogo interface and DC. No analogue audio/headset, RJ45 or optical socket. Built-in microphone and wireless audio are separate.
Picture in picture
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Picture by picture
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Smart features

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Smart platform
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Tizen1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own Operating System Tizen. App and service availability vary by region and account.
Wi-Fi
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Wi-Fi 51Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own WiFi5, not later Wi-Fi 6 inferred from firmware updates.
Bluetooth
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4.21Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own BT4.2.
Remote control
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Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own Remote Controller accessory Yes and U.S. release explicitly included remote.

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.
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own Speaker Yes. German sheet contradictory separate Lautsprecher Nein row excluded in favour of own U.S. and Canada explicit speakers.
Number of speakers
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21Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own speaker output 5W x 2, independently maker launch and actual review.
Speaker power per channel
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5W1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own 5W x 2, per speaker rather than 10 W total.
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.
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own bundled 4K SlimFit camera. It attaches to the display and is detachable, rather than permanently embedded in the bezel. This field records the supplied webcam.
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.
Yes2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Own S27C90 controller image page 20 shows mic switch and page 21 explicitly describes physical microphone on/off. Regulatory voice-recognition No is not substituted for actual hardware absence.

Ergonomics and controls

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Stand height adjustment
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120mm1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own 120 mm travel, +/-5 mm tolerance. Overall minimum height not computed.
Tilt
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Forward2°Backward15°1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own -2/+15 degrees, +/-2 degree tolerance. Positive directional magnitudes.
Swivel
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Left0°Right0°4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Business_Monitor_LS27C902PAUXEN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original page 3 expressly stand swivel Nein. Tilt and pivot remain separately available. No absent-angle inference.
Pivot
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Counterclockwise92°Clockwise92°1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own -92/+92 degrees, +/-2 degree tolerance. Not swivel.
Removable stand
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Yes2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Own S27C90 stand attachment page 9 and wall-mount procedure page 19. Detachable stand, not a computed inference from VESA alone.
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/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own explicit 100 x 100 mm pattern, also manual own model.
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.
Buttons, Remote, Software2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Own page 20 Controller button opens Home/Settings/Return/Source control menu. Included remote operates display menus and settings. Rocker/directional controller not a confirmed separate joystick. Layout-only Easy Setting Box excluded.6Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-viewfinity-s9-an-astounding-new-5k-monitorRead 5 October 2026Own exact U.S. release SmartThings phone controls luminance, gamma, colour temperature and colour space. Mobile software operates display settings. Desktop control software remains unproved and control_software is omitted.10Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Exact same-SKU current e-manual printed page 85 mobile SmartThings virtual remote includes four directional keys. Software control here is mobile app display/menu control, not a proved desktop application.
Desktop software
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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.
Yes10Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Current exact same-SKU Canada support publishes May 2, 2025 English e-manual. Printed page 129 Software Update/Update Now via internet or USB, with explicit menu path. Current exact support publishes OS firmware packages, no installation performed. Generic OLED or other-model menu features not inherited.
Ambient light sensor
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Technology: True Tone with a dual ambient light sensor design.
Yes7Reviewtechradar.com/pro/samsung-viewfinity-s9-s27c90-reviewRead 5 October 2026Exact first-hand review identifies physical ambient light sensor interrupting the front clean lines. PIS ABC No describes regulatory function, not physical sensor absence.
Presence sensor
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RGB lighting
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Gaming menu features
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Virtual Aim Point, Game Bar, Super Ultrawide GameView, Game Mode1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own exact named functions. Gaming Hub is streaming service, not a native refresh or VRR technology. Model-generic e-manual options not automatically inherited.

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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Width611.4Depth135.3mm(24.1 × 5.3 in)3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s9-27-inch-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact same SKU metric with-stand width and depth. Single 530.7 mm height has no identified stand position, so minimum/maximum remain omitted.
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.
Width611.4Height364.1Depth27.1mm(24.1 × 14.3 × 1.1 in)3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s9-27-inch-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact same North American SKU metric body, matches original manufacturer sheet. Includes body, not removable stand. Camera inclusion in these body dimensions unstated.
Stand footprint
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Weight with stand
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7.4kg(16.3 lb)3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s9-27-inch-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact same SKU directly 7.4 kg, matching original sheet and U.S. rounded 16.3 lb. Camera/cable inclusion in net weight unstated.
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.
4.7kg(10.4 lb)3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s9-27-inch-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact same SKU directly 4.7 kg, matching original sheet and U.S. 10.4 lb rounding.
Box dimensions
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Width820Height133Depth423mm(32.3 × 5.2 × 16.7 in)3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s9-27-inch-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact same SKU package W x H x D, matching producer sheet. Flat-packed orientation retained.
Box weight
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10.7kg(23.6 lb)3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s9-27-inch-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact same SKU shipping 10.7 kg, matching original sheet and above net with stand.

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.
External adapter1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own External Adaptor and separate DC input. Rated adapter output watts omitted rather than replaced with maximum monitor consumption.
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/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own mains range. Frequency in own manual page 34. Not 20 V DC device input.
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.
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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.
182W1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own maximum operating power. Whether host charging and peripherals are included is unstated. Not adapter output rating.
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.
26.1W11EU energy label (EPREL)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-ls27c902pauxen-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026English page 1 row 4 on-mode SDR. Explicit European S27C902PAU energy reference, not U.S. typical operation. The regulatory default 75 Hz conflicts with own manual native maximum 60 and is not inherited.
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.
68W11EU energy label (EPREL)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-ls27c902pauxen-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026English page 1 row 6 on-mode HDR. Explicit European S27C902PAU energy reference, not U.S. typical operation. The regulatory default 75 Hz conflicts with own manual native maximum 60 and is not inherited.
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.
0.5W11EU energy label (EPREL)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-ls27c902pauxen-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026English page 1 row 8 ordinary standby. Separate networked standby 2 W is not this field. Explicit European S27C902PAU energy reference, not U.S. typical operation. Off mode N/A stays unknown.
Off-mode power
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EU energy class SDR
G7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_292103_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Row 3 class G.
F11EU energy label (EPREL)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-ls27c902pauxen-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026English page 1 row 3. Explicit European S27C902PAU energy reference, not U.S. typical operation.
EU energy class HDR
G7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_292103_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Row 5 class G.
G11EU energy label (EPREL)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-ls27c902pauxen-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026English page 1 row 5. Explicit European S27C902PAU energy reference, not U.S. typical operation.
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.
26kWh12EU energy label (EPREL)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-ls27c902pauxen-energylabel.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own visually read S27C902PAU EU label 26 kWh/1000h, F. Not a computed rounding from PIS 26.1 W.
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.
68kWh12EU energy label (EPREL)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-ls27c902pauxen-energylabel.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own visually read EU HDR label 68 kWh/1000h, G.

Certifications

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VESA ClearMR
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VESA AdaptiveSync Display
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TÜV certifications
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Low blue light
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Software1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own Eye Saver Mode selectable filter. TÜV Eye Care is not proof of hardware low-blue-light panel method.
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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Pantone Validated, UL Glare Free, TÜV Eye Care1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own explicit compliance rows. No unproved VESA DisplayHDR certification inferred from HDR Yes.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Business_Monitor_LS27C902PAUXEN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original page 3 explicitly TÜV Eye Care, UL Glare Free and Pantone Validated. Certificate IDs not stated.

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.
Monitor, Stand, AC/DC adapter, Power cable, Thunderbolt 4 cable, Remote control, 4K SlimFit camera, Pogo adapter3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s9-27-inch-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact same SKU accessory rows, own U.S. accessories and own manual stand/camera/power assembly. Camera detachable. Paper calibration report and regional Mini DP cable inclusion unproved.
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 S9 S90PC
Type
Power cable
Thunderbolt 4 cable
Source3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s9-27-inch-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact same SKU and own U.S. accessories explicitly power cable 1.5 m and Thunderbolt 4 cable Yes. Counts unstated. Singapore Mini DP cable bundle not inherited.

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.
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Dead pixel policy
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