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Apple Studio Display (2026) vs Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF

Product A: Apple

Studio Display (2026)

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Product B: Samsung

ViewFinity S8 S80HF

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82 of 164 fields differ

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  • 28 different values
  • 54 known for one only
  • 16 the same
  • 66 missing for both

Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 179 monitors.

  1. Brightness (typical, SDR)A: 600nitsB: 350nitsApple is 250 nits higher.
  2. Power use SDR (EU label)Lower is betterA: 23.2WB: 26WApple is 2.8 W lower.

Refresh rate per resolution

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

5120 × 2880Native for both
A60Hz
B60Hz

Size, drawn to scale

Front and side, on their stands.

Weight

0 to 15 kg

Weight with stand
A6.3kg
B5.4kg
Weight without stand
A5.4kg
B4kg

All 172 fields

Every value links to where we found it.

AApple Studio Display (2026)
BSamsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF

General

7 of 8 differ
Series
Studio Display2Maker product pageapple.com/studio-displayRead 10 October 2026
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
A3350, MFEX4LL/A, MFEW4LL/A, MFEY4LL/A, MFF14LL/A, MFF04LL/A, MFF24LL/A, MFEX4FD/A, MFEW4FD/A, MFEY4FD/A, MFF14FD/A, MFF04FD/A, MFF24FD/A, MFEX4B/A, MFEW4B/A, MFEY4B/A, MFF14B/A, MFF04B/A, MFF24B/A5Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-mac/studio-displayRead 10 October 2026A3350 is the regulatory model identifier from the EU product information sheet. LL/A part numbers are from the US Apple Store, FD/A from the German store and B/A from the UK store. They cover standard or nano-texture glass with tilt stand, tilt and height stand or VESA mount adapter.
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 March 20263Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-unveils-new-studio-display-and-all-new-studio-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026Press release dated March 3, 2026.
Not available
Status
Available3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-unveils-new-studio-display-and-all-new-studio-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026
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
Apple Studio Display (2022)10Press article9to5mac.com/2026/03/03/apple-launches-new-generation-of-studio-displayRead 23 October 20269to5Mac says the new Studio Display is a straight replacement for the previous-generation model.
Not available
Successor
Not available
Not available
Launch price (US)
$1,5993Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-unveils-new-studio-display-and-all-new-studio-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026Starts at $1,599 for the standard glass and tilt-adjustable stand. Education price is separate.
Not available
Launch price (EU)
€1,6994Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-stunning-studio-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026Starts at 1,699 euro including VAT (Germany). The Ireland release also states EUR 1699.
Not available
Markets
US, DE, GB5Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-mac/studio-displayRead 10 October 2026US, German and UK Apple Store pages list the product for sale. Apple states pre-order in 35 countries and regions.
Not available
Colours
Silver2Maker product pageapple.com/studio-displayRead 10 October 2026The Apple Store image description names the silver colour.
Black1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026
Segment
Creator7Reviewrtings.com/monitor/reviews/apple/studio-display-2026Read 10 October 2026RTINGS rates it best for editing and office work. Apple has no segment label for it.
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
27in(68.6 cm)1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display/specsRead 10 October 2026
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
5120 × 2880px1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display/specsRead 10 October 2026
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
16:96EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2472490_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026
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
217.6ppi
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
Glossy7Reviewrtings.com/monitor/reviews/apple/studio-display-2026Read 10 October 2026Review text describes the standard glossy coating.
Not available
Anti-reflection coating
Anti-reflective coating2Maker product pageapple.com/studio-displayRead 10 October 2026Apple calls it an industry-leading anti-reflective coating on the standard glass.
Not available
Touchscreen
Not available
Not available

Panel

11 of 31 differ
Panel type
IPS7Reviewrtings.com/monitor/reviews/apple/studio-display-2026Read 10 October 2026Public featured results list panel type LCD, sub-type IPS. Tested configuration is standard glass with the tilt-adjustable stand.
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)
Not available
IPS1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026
Backlight
Not available
Not available
Local dimming
Not available
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
Not available
Not available
Panel maker
Not available
Not available
Panel part number
Not available
Not available
Panel generation
Not available
Not available
Subpixel layout
Not available
Not available
Colour depth
10bits8Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/apple-unveil-updated-studio-display-and-studio-display-xdr-modelsRead 10 October 2026TFTCentral states 10-bit colour depth. Apple states 1 billion colours. Native or FRC is not published.
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
Not available
Not available
Displayable colours
1 billion1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display/specsRead 10 October 2026Published as support for 1 billion colors.
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
Not available
Not available
Adobe RGB coverage
Not available
Not available
Rec. 2020 coverage
Not available
Not available
NTSC coverage
Not available
Not available
Factory calibrated
Not available
Not available
Claimed Delta E
Not available
Not available
Paper calibration report in box
Not available
Not available
Hardware calibration support
Not available
Not available
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)
600nits1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display/specsRead 10 October 2026Apple lists 600 nits brightness with no window size or picture level.
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)
Not available
Not available
HDR peak test window
Not available
Not available
Full-screen brightness
Not available
Not available
HDR formats
Not available
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
None7Reviewrtings.com/monitor/reviews/apple/studio-display-2026Read 10 October 2026Public review text states it does not support HDR.
Not available
Viewing angle (horizontal)
Not available
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)
Not available
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 Studio Display (2026)
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionThunderbolt 5
5120 × 2880Native60Hz
Source1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display/specsRead 10 October 2026Apple lists 60Hz at 5K over Thunderbolt 5. 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 pageapple.com/studio-display/specsRead 10 October 20266EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2472490_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026
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
Not available
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/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
Not available

Measured

None of 12 known
Input lag at maximum refresh rate
Not available
Not available
Input lag at 60 Hz
Not available
Not available
Average response time (measured)
Not available
Not available
Overshoot (measured)
Not available
Not available
Contrast ratio (measured)
Not available
Not available
SDR brightness (measured)
Not available
Not available
HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
Not available
Not available
PWM flicker frequency (measured)
Not available
Not available
VRR range (measured)
Not available
Not available
Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
Not available
Not available
Gray uniformity (measured)
Not available
Not available
Reflections (measured)
Not available
Not available

Connectivity

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Video inputs
AApple Studio Display (2026)
TypeVersionCountMax bandwidth (Gbps)
Thunderbolt51120
Source1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display/specsRead 10 October 2026One upstream Thunderbolt 5 port for the host. The downstream Thunderbolt 5 port is not a video input. Apple states up to 120Gb/s for the Thunderbolt 5 ports.
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 pageapple.com/studio-display/specsRead 10 October 2026
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
51Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display/specsRead 10 October 2026
Not available
USB upstream ports
AApple Studio Display (2026)
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 Studio Display (2026)
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-C10 Gbps2
Source1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display/specsRead 10 October 2026Two USB-C ports at up to 10Gb/s. The downstream Thunderbolt 5 port is not counted.
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)
Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display/specsRead 10 October 20263Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-unveils-new-studio-display-and-all-new-studio-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026Up to four Studio Display models can be daisy-chained.
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 pageapple.com/studio-display/specsRead 10 October 2026
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 pageapple.com/studio-display/specsRead 10 October 2026Apple lists the complete connections as two Thunderbolt 5 and two USB-C ports. No headphone jack, microphone jack, optical out or Ethernet port is listed. The RTINGS review also notes there is no HDMI input.
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 pageapple.com/studio-display/specsRead 10 October 2026
Not available
Optical out
No1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display/specsRead 10 October 2026
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

None of 4 known
Smart platform
Not available
Not available
Wi-Fi
Not available
Not available
Bluetooth
Not available
Not available
Remote control
Not available
Not available

Audio and camera

4 of 5 differ
Speakers
Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display/specsRead 10 October 2026
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
61Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display/specsRead 10 October 2026Six-speaker system with force-cancelling woofers. The press release names four woofers and two tweeters.
Not available
Speaker power per channel
Not available
Not available
Webcam
Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display/specsRead 10 October 2026
Not available
Microphone
Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display/specsRead 10 October 2026
Not available

Ergonomics and controls

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Stand height adjustment
0mm2Maker product pageapple.com/studio-displayRead 10 October 2026The standard tilt-adjustable stand has no height travel. The optional tilt- and height-adjustable stand gives 105 mm.
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
Forward5°Backward25°1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display/specsRead 10 October 2026Tilt -5 to +25 degrees on the tilt-adjustable stand.
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
Not available
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
Not available
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
No2Maker product pageapple.com/studio-displayRead 10 October 2026Apple calls it the built-in stand. A VESA mount adapter configuration replaces the stand at purchase.
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 1001Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display/specsRead 10 October 2026Applies to the VESA mount adapter configuration only. The stand configurations have no VESA mount.
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
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Security lock slot
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On-screen menu controls
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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
Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display/specsRead 10 October 2026Apple footnote: camera features and firmware updates require a connected Mac.
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
Yes2Maker product pageapple.com/studio-displayRead 10 October 2026Apple says True Tone uses an ambient light sensor to adjust the colour temperature.6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2472490_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Sheet item 17 states automatic brightness control is present.
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Presence sensor
No6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2472490_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Sheet item 19 states no room 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
Width623Height (lowest)478Height (highest)478Depth168mm(24.5 × 18.8 × 6.6 in)1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display/specsRead 10 October 2026Tilt-adjustable stand configuration: 47.8 cm high, 62.3 cm wide, 16.8 cm deep. The stand has one fixed height. The optional tilt- and height-adjustable stand is 47.9 cm at the bottom and 58.3 cm at the top, 20.7 cm deep.
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
Width623Height362Depth31mm(24.5 × 14.3 × 1.2 in)1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display/specsRead 10 October 2026VESA mount adapter configuration (no stand): 36.2 cm high, 62.3 cm wide, 3.1 cm deep. The adapter is part of this body.
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
6.3kg(13.9 lb)1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display/specsRead 10 October 2026Tilt-adjustable stand configuration, 13.9 lb. Apple notes that weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process. The tilt- and height-adjustable stand configuration is 7.6 kg.
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
5.4kg(11.9 lb)1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display/specsRead 10 October 2026VESA mount adapter configuration, 11.9 lb. Apple does not say whether the cable is included.
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
Internal6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2472490_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026
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 pageapple.com/studio-display/specsRead 10 October 2026Line voltage 100-240V AC, 50-60Hz 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)
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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)
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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)
23.2W6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2472490_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026On-mode power at standard dynamic range, 23.2 W, model A3350.
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)
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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
0.5W6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2472490_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Standby 0.5 W. Off-mode and HDR values are not applicable.
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
F6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2472490_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026
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
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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
23kWh9EU energy label (EPREL)apple.com/de/shop/browse/overlay/mac/studio_display/eu_energy_labelRead 10 October 2026EU energy label image for A3350 shows class F and 23 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
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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 pageapple.com/studio-display/specsRead 10 October 2026Apple lists ENERGY STAR certified.
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TCO Certified
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EPEAT
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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
Studio Display, Thunderbolt 5 Pro cable (1 m)1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display/specsRead 10 October 2026
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 Studio Display (2026)
TypeCount
Thunderbolt 5 Pro cable (1 m)1
Source1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display/specsRead 10 October 2026
BSamsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF
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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)
1year6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2472490_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Minimum general warranty offered by the supplier, 1 year (EU sheet).
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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