Monitors / Compare
Samsung Essential Monitor S3 S30B 32" vs Samsung ViewFinity S8 S85TH
Product A: Samsung
69 of 172 known
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Sceptre C275W-1920RN 27" Curved Monitor
Sceptre C248W-1920RN 24" Curved Monitor
Dell 27 Monitor SE2726H
Dell UltraSharp U5226KW
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Dell 34 Plus USB-C Monitor S3425DWDell S3225QSSamsung ViewFinity S5 S50GC 34"Samsung Essential Monitor S3 S36GD 27"LG 32MR50C-BPhilips V Line 27" Full HD 100Hz Monitor 271V8LBPhilips V Line 22" Full HD 100Hz Monitor 221V8LBPhilips V Line 24" Full HD 100Hz Monitor 241V8LBSceptre C275W-1920RN 27" Curved MonitorSceptre C248W-1920RN 24" Curved MonitorDell 27 Monitor SE2726HDell UltraSharp U5226KWProduct B: Samsung
95 of 172 knownSamsung ViewFinity S5 S50GC 34"LG 32MR50C-BPhilips V Line 27" Full HD 100Hz Monitor 271V8LBPhilips V Line 24" Full HD 100Hz Monitor 241V8LBSceptre C275W-1920RN 27" Curved MonitorSceptre C248W-1920RN 24" Curved MonitorDell 34 Plus USB-C Monitor S3425DWDell S3225QSSamsung Essential Monitor S3 S36GD 27"Philips V Line 22" Full HD 100Hz Monitor 221V8LB
HP 24mh FHD Monitor
Dell 32 Plus 4K QD-OLED Monitor S3225QC
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Compare the Samsung Essential Monitor S3 S30B 32" with
Samsung ViewFinity S5 S50GC 34"LG 32MR50C-BPhilips V Line 27" Full HD 100Hz Monitor 271V8LBPhilips V Line 24" Full HD 100Hz Monitor 241V8LBSceptre C275W-1920RN 27" Curved MonitorSceptre C248W-1920RN 24" Curved MonitorDell 34 Plus USB-C Monitor S3425DWDell S3225QSSamsung Essential Monitor S3 S36GD 27"Philips V Line 22" Full HD 100Hz Monitor 221V8LBHP 24mh FHD MonitorDell 32 Plus 4K QD-OLED Monitor S3225QC82 of 164 fields differ
- 46 different values
- 36 known for one only
- 13 the same
- 69 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 179 monitors.
- Power use (max)Lower is betterA: 35WB: 340WEssential Monitor S3 S30B 32" is 305 W lower.
- Pixel densityA: 68.8ppiB: 138.9ppiViewFinity S8 S85TH is 70.1 ppi higher.
- Response timeLower is betterA: 8msB: 4msViewFinity S8 S85TH is 4 ms lower.
- Refresh rateA: 75HzB: 144HzViewFinity S8 S85TH is 69 Hz higher.
- Brightness (typical, SDR)A: 250nitsB: 350nitsViewFinity S8 S85TH is 100 nits higher.
- ContrastA: 4,000:1B: 3,000:1Essential Monitor S3 S30B 32" is 1.3 times higher.
Refresh rate per resolution
The best rate over any port. Bars run from 0 to 1200 Hz.
5120 × 2160Native for B
ANot listed
B144Hz
1920 × 1080Native for A
A75Hz
BNot listed
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side, on their stands.
- AEssential Monitor S3 S30B 32": 713.5 × 420.6 mm
- BViewFinity S8 S85TH: 928.6 × 422.8 mm
We have no stand height for ViewFinity S8 S85TH, so it is drawn without its stand.
Weight
0 to 15 kg
Weight with stand
A5kg
B14kg
Weight without stand
A4.3kg
B9kg
Box weight
A7.2kg
B17.5kg
All 172 fields
Every value links to where we found it.
General
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Series
Model numbers
LS32B300NWNXGO, S32B300NWN, LS32B304NWNXGO, S32B304NWN1Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026The manual covers the model name S32B30*. Samsung's pages list LS32B300NWNXGO (S32B300NWN) and LS32B304NWNXGO (S32B304NWN) as the same S30B 32 inch monitor.2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin_en/monitors/flat/s3-32-inch-ls32b300nwnxgoRead 16 October 2026Samsung Caribbean page for the 32 inch Essential Monitor with Borderless Design, LS32B300NWNXGO. The image path names it essential-s3-s30b.4Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/32-s30b-fhd-75hz-amd-freesync-monitor-sku-ls32b300nwnxgoRead 16 October 2026Page title and model line: S32B300NWN / LS32B300NWNXGO.5Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/support/model/LS32B304NWNXGORead 16 October 2026Samsung Canada support page for the 32 inch S3 FHD Monitor lists LS32B304NWNXGO and S32B304NWN. It offers the same S30B manual, BN81-22723A-01. The US business page names the 304 model the S30B with DP Cable.
LS40H850TANXZA, LS40H852TANXZA, LS40H850TAUXXU, LS40H850TAUXEN, LS40H850TAEXXY1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026UK model LS40H850TAUXXU. Other codes come from the Samsung Canada, Germany and Australia pages and the US page. Regional codes can differ in the supplied signal cable (see in_the_box).2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Business_Monitor_LS40H850TAUXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026LS40H850TAUXEN (Germany).3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h852tanxzaRead 14 October 2026Canada model LS40H852TANXZA.4Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850taexxyRead 14 October 2026Australia model LS40H850TAEXXY. Its typical power figure (92 W) differs from the UK 41.7 W, so no typical power is stored.5Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxenRead 14 October 2026Germany model LS40H850TAUXEN.6Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/high-resolution/40-inch-viewfinity-s8-s85th-5k-high-resolution-monitor-sku-ls40h850tanxzaRead 14 October 2026US model LS40H850TANXZA (S40H850TAN). The US page loads its specification tab by script, so the specifications come from the UK, Canada and Germany pages.
GTIN / EAN
88060991056622Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Business_Monitor_LS40H850TAUXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026EAN 8806099105662 for LS40H850TAUXEN (Germany). Other regions are not stored.5Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxenRead 14 October 2026EAN 8806099105662.
Announced
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Status
Available6Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/high-resolution/40-inch-viewfinity-s8-s85th-5k-high-resolution-monitor-sku-ls40h850tanxzaRead 14 October 2026US page offers the product for sale with Add to cart.12Reviewtechaeris.com/2026/05/19/samsung-viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-reviewRead 14 October 2026Reviewed on a retail unit with US pricing.
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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$1,399.996Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/high-resolution/40-inch-viewfinity-s8-s85th-5k-high-resolution-monitor-sku-ls40h850tanxzaRead 14 October 2026US list price $1,399.99, shown struck through next to a lower current sale price. Stored as the list price. Techaeris (2026-05-19) also reports an MSRP around USD 1,399. Not the sale price.12Reviewtechaeris.com/2026/05/19/samsung-viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-reviewRead 14 October 2026Techaeris review of 2026-05-19: MSRP expected around USD 1,399. Rounded, so the Samsung US list price 1,399.99 is stored.
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
US, CA3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/flat/s3-32-inch-ls32b300nwnxgoRead 16 October 2026Samsung Canada sells the 32 inch Flat FHD Monitor with 75Hz Refresh Rate, LS32B300NWNXGO. The page carries the same specification table as the Caribbean page.4Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/32-s30b-fhd-75hz-amd-freesync-monitor-sku-ls32b300nwnxgoRead 16 October 2026Samsung US sells the monitor.7Retailer pagefleetnetwork.ca/products/ls32b300nwnxgoRead 16 October 2026Canadian reseller listing of LS32B300NWNXGO.
US, CA, GB, EU, AU1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026UK page for LS40H850TAUXXU.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Business_Monitor_LS40H850TAUXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Germany datasheet.3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h852tanxzaRead 14 October 2026Samsung Canada page for the exact model.4Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850taexxyRead 14 October 2026Samsung Australia page for the exact model.5Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxenRead 14 October 2026Samsung Germany page.6Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/high-resolution/40-inch-viewfinity-s8-s85th-5k-high-resolution-monitor-sku-ls40h850tanxzaRead 14 October 2026US page.8EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2633345_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026EU: placed on the Union market.
Colours
Black2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin_en/monitors/flat/s3-32-inch-ls32b300nwnxgoRead 16 October 2026Design: front, rear and stand colour BLACK.3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/flat/s3-32-inch-ls32b300nwnxgoRead 16 October 2026Design: front, rear and stand colour BLACK.
Black1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026Design: front, rear and stand colour Black.6Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/high-resolution/40-inch-viewfinity-s8-s85th-5k-high-resolution-monitor-sku-ls40h850tanxzaRead 14 October 2026Product data: color Black.
Segment
Display
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Screen size
32in(81.3 cm)1Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Specifications, Size: 32 Class (31.5 Inches / 80.1 cm). The advertised class size is stored here.2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin_en/monitors/flat/s3-32-inch-ls32b300nwnxgoRead 16 October 2026Display: Screen Size (Class) 32.3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/flat/s3-32-inch-ls32b300nwnxgoRead 16 October 2026Display: Screen Size (Class) 32.
Viewable screen diagonal
Not available
Native resolution
1920 × 1080px1Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Standard Signal Mode Table: optimum resolution 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz, maximum resolution 1920 x 1080 at 75 Hz.2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin_en/monitors/flat/s3-32-inch-ls32b300nwnxgoRead 16 October 2026Resolution FHD (1,920 x 1,080).
Aspect ratio
Pixel density
68.8ppi
138.9ppi
Active display area
Width698.4Height392.85mm(27.5 × 15.5 in)1Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Specifications, display area: 698.4 mm (H) x 392.85 mm (V).2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin_en/monitors/flat/s3-32-inch-ls32b300nwnxgoRead 16 October 2026Active Display Size (HxV) 698.4 x 392.85 mm.
Curved
Curvature radius
Not available
Screen surface
Not available
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Anti-reflection coating
Not available
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Touchscreen
Not available
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Panel
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Panel type
VA2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin_en/monitors/flat/s3-32-inch-ls32b300nwnxgoRead 16 October 2026Panel Type: VA. One Panama retailer lists IPS, which Samsung and other retailers contradict.3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/flat/s3-32-inch-ls32b300nwnxgoRead 16 October 2026Panel Type: VA.
Panel type (as published)
Backlight
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Local dimming
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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
Colour depth method
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Displayable colours
sRGB coverage
Not available
DCI-P3 coverage
Not available
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Adobe RGB coverage
Not available
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Rec. 2020 coverage
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NTSC coverage
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Factory calibrated
Not available
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026Calibration / Factory Tunning: Yes. Samsung gives no Delta E figure.3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h852tanxzaRead 14 October 2026Calibration / Factory Tuning: Yes.
Claimed Delta E
Not available
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Paper calibration report in box
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Hardware calibration support
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Static contrast ratio
Brightness (typical, SDR)
Brightness (maker minimum)
Peak brightness (HDR)
Not available
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HDR peak test window
Not available
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Full-screen brightness
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HDR formats
Not available
HDR10, HDR10+1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026HDR(High Dynamic Range): HDR10 and HDR10+.6Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/high-resolution/40-inch-viewfinity-s8-s85th-5k-high-resolution-monitor-sku-ls40h850tanxzaRead 14 October 2026Highlights: HDR10+.10Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/samsung-viewfinity-s85th-launched-with-40-5k2k-144hz-va-panel-and-thunderbolt-5-hubRead 14 October 2026TFTCentral: support for HDR10 and HDR10+ input signals.
HDR certification
Not available
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Viewing angle (horizontal)
Viewing angle (vertical)
Refresh rate and motion
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Refresh rate per resolution and port
ASamsung Essential Monitor S3 S30B 32"
| Resolution | HDMI 1.4 | DisplayPort 1.2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 × 1080Native | 75Hz | 75Hz |
Source1Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Standard Signal Mode Table gives one maximum for the product: 1920 x 1080 at 75 Hz. The FreeSync section says FreeSync works in HDMI or DisplayPort mode. The versions DisplayPort 1.2 and HDMI 1.4 are from the Samsung specification page. The manual does not state a separate maximum per input, so both inputs carry the product maximum. Bit depth, chroma and DSC are not stated. The preset timing table is not used as proof.2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin_en/monitors/flat/s3-32-inch-ls32b300nwnxgoRead 16 October 2026Refresh Rate: Max 75Hz. Interface: Display Port 1 EA, version 1.2, and HDMI 1 EA, version 1.4. The page does not give a maximum per input.3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/flat/s3-32-inch-ls32b300nwnxgoRead 16 October 2026Frame Rate Max 75 Hz. Display Port 1.2 and HDMI 1.4, one each.
BSamsung ViewFinity S8 S85TH
| Resolution | HDMI 2.1 | DisplayPort 1.4 | Thunderbolt 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5120 × 2160Native | 144Hz | 144Hz | 144Hz |
Max refresh rate
75Hz
144Hz
Max refresh rate at native resolution
75Hz
144Hz
Max refresh rate over DisplayPort
75Hz
144Hz
Max refresh rate over HDMI
75Hz
144Hz
Max refresh rate over USB-C
Not available
144Hz
Max refresh rate at 10-bit
Not available
Not available
Native refresh rate
75Hz1Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Standard Signal Mode Table: vertical frequency 48 to 75 Hz, maximum resolution 1920 x 1080 at 75 Hz.2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin_en/monitors/flat/s3-32-inch-ls32b300nwnxgoRead 16 October 2026Refresh Rate: Max 75Hz.
Overclocked refresh rate
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Dual mode
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Minimum fixed refresh rate
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Adaptive sync technologies
FreeSync1Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026System menu and FreeSync page: FreeSync works with AMD graphics cards in HDMI or DisplayPort mode. No FreeSync tier is named. Some retailers also list G-Sync compatibility, which Samsung does not state.2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin_en/monitors/flat/s3-32-inch-ls32b300nwnxgoRead 16 October 2026General Feature: FreeSync Yes.
FreeSync Premium, Adaptive-Sync1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026FreeSync: FreeSync Premium. The manual also has an Adaptive-Sync setting for NVIDIA graphics cards, which is generic Adaptive-Sync and not a G-SYNC certification.7Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026FreeSync (for AMD graphics card) and Adaptive-Sync (for NVIDIA graphics card) menu items.10Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/samsung-viewfinity-s85th-launched-with-40-5k2k-144hz-va-panel-and-thunderbolt-5-hubRead 14 October 2026TFTCentral: adaptive-sync for VRR and FreeSync Premium certification.
VRR range per port
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Low framerate compensation
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Response time (maker GtG claim)
Response time (maker MPRT claim)
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Overdrive settings
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Motion blur reduction
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Blur-reduction technology
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Blur reduction works with VRR
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Flicker-free (claimed)
Black frame insertion
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Measured
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Input lag at maximum refresh rate
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Input lag at 60 Hz
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Average response time (measured)
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Overshoot (measured)
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Contrast ratio (measured)
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SDR brightness (measured)
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HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
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PWM flicker frequency (measured)
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VRR range (measured)
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
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Gray uniformity (measured)
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Reflections (measured)
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Connectivity
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Video inputs
ASamsung Essential Monitor S3 S30B 32"
| Type | Version | Count | HDCP |
|---|---|---|---|
| DisplayPort | 1.2 | 1 | Not available |
| HDMI | 1.4 | 1 | 1.4 |
Source1Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Ports page: DP, HDMI, SERVICE (a USB port for software updates) and DC 14V. The SERVICE port is not a video input.2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin_en/monitors/flat/s3-32-inch-ls32b300nwnxgoRead 16 October 2026Interface: Display Port 1 EA version 1.2, HDMI 1 EA version 1.4 with HDCP 1.4. D-Sub, DVI, Mini-Display Port, USB-C and wireless display are all No.
BSamsung ViewFinity S8 S85TH
| Type | Version | Count | Max bandwidth (Gbps) | HDCP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI | 2.1 | 1 | Not available | 2.2 |
| DisplayPort | 1.4 | 1 | Not available | 2.2 |
| Thunderbolt | 5 | 1 | 80 | 2.2 |
Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026Interface: DisplayPort 1 (v1.4, HDCP 2.2), HDMI 1 (v2.1, HDCP 2.2), Thunderbolt upstream 1 (140 W, Thunderbolt version 5.0, HDCP 2.2). The page labels the upstream port Thunderbolt 3 in one row and gives the version as 5.0. The manual and TFTCentral say Thunderbolt 5. 80 Gbps comes from Samsung marketing text on the same page (80 Gbps data transfer).7Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Ports: DP, HDMI and Thunderbolt 5 upstream. Thunderbolt 5 and USB-C downstream ports do not support video input. The supplied Thunderbolt cable is said to support up to 80 Gbps.
HDMI ports
1
1
DisplayPort ports
1
1
Highest HDMI version
1.4
2.1
Highest DisplayPort version
1.2
1.4
HDMI features
Not available
Not available
USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)
Yes7Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Ports: the downstream Thunderbolt and USB-C ports do not support DisplayPort Alt video. The upstream port carries video.10Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/samsung-viewfinity-s85th-launched-with-40-5k2k-144hz-va-panel-and-thunderbolt-5-hubRead 14 October 2026TFTCentral: 1x Thunderbolt 5 input with DP Alt mode, 140W power delivery and data.
USB-C power delivered
Not available
140W1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026Thunderbolt 3 (sic) Charging Power (Port 1): 140 W. The manual says max 140 W PD output. Shared or guaranteed levels are not stated.7Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Ports: Thunderbolt 5 upstream port with max 140 W PD output.
Thunderbolt
Not available
51Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026Version of Thunderbolt: 5.0.7Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Ports: Thunderbolt 5 upstream and downstream.
USB upstream ports
ASamsung Essential Monitor S3 S30B 32"
Not availableBSamsung ViewFinity S8 S85TH
| Connector | Count |
|---|---|
| USB-C | 2 |
Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026Thunderbolt 5 upstream plus USB-C Upstream Port (ONLY DATA) x1. USB versions are not stated for either, so none is stored.7Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Ports: Thunderbolt 5 upstream, and a USB Type-C upstream (cable version 3.0). The manual says one of the two USB Type-C upstream ports is the Thunderbolt port.
USB downstream hub ports
ASamsung Essential Monitor S3 S30B 32"
Not availableBSamsung ViewFinity S8 S85TH
| Connector | USB version | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB-A | Not available | 5 |
| USB-C | 3.2 Gen 2 | 1 |
KVM switch
Not available
Daisy chain (MST)
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026General Feature / Daisy Chain: Yes. Thunderbolt Downstream Port (Daisy Chain) x1, 15 W.10Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/samsung-viewfinity-s85th-launched-with-40-5k2k-144hz-va-panel-and-thunderbolt-5-hubRead 14 October 2026TFTCentral: 1x Thunderbolt 5 output (15 W) for daisy chaining.
Ethernet
Not available
3.5 mm headphone output
3.5 mm microphone input
Not available
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Optical out
Not available
Picture in picture
Picture by picture
Smart features
None of 4 known
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
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026Audio / Speaker: Yes, Speaker Output 5 W. The Germany datasheet says 2 x 5 W.10Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/samsung-viewfinity-s85th-launched-with-40-5k2k-144hz-va-panel-and-thunderbolt-5-hubRead 14 October 2026TFTCentral: 2x 5W integrated speakers and a headphone jack.
Number of speakers
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22Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Business_Monitor_LS40H850TAUXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Lautsprecher (2x5W).5Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxenRead 14 October 2026Besondere Eigenschaften: Lautsprecher Ja (2 x 5 W).10Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/samsung-viewfinity-s85th-launched-with-40-5k2k-144hz-va-panel-and-thunderbolt-5-hubRead 14 October 2026TFTCentral: 2x 5W integrated speakers.
Speaker power per channel
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5W2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Business_Monitor_LS40H850TAUXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Lautsprecher (2x5W), 5 W each.5Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxenRead 14 October 2026Lautsprecher Ja (2 x 5 W).
Webcam
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Microphone
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Ergonomics and controls
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Stand height adjustment
Tilt
Forward2°Backward22°1Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Adjusting the Product Tilt: -2.0 (+/-2.0) to 22.0 (+/-2.0) degrees. Stored as 2 forward and 22 backward. The +/-2 degree tolerance applies to both ends.2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin_en/monitors/flat/s3-32-inch-ls32b300nwnxgoRead 16 October 2026Design: Tilt -2.0 (+/-2.0) to +22.0 (+/-2.0) degrees.3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/flat/s3-32-inch-ls32b300nwnxgoRead 16 October 2026Tilt -2.0 (+/-2.0) to +22.0 (+/-2.0) degrees.
Swivel
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Pivot
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Removable stand
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VESA mount
100 x 1001Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Wall Mount Kit Specifications (VESA): S32B30*, 100.0 x 100.0 mm, M4 screws, 4 pieces.2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin_en/monitors/flat/s3-32-inch-ls32b300nwnxgoRead 16 October 2026Design: Wall Mount 100 x 100.
100 x 1001Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026Wall Mount: 100 x 100 mm.7Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Wall Mount Kit Specifications (VESA): S40H85*T 100.0 x 100.0 mm, M4 screws.
VESA adapter needed
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Security lock slot
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On-screen menu controls
Desktop software
Samsung Display Manager1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026Product text: Samsung Display Manager.7Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Installing the Software: Samsung Display Manager.
User firmware updates
Ambient light sensor
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Presence sensor
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RGB lighting
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Gaming menu features
Game Mode1Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Picture menu: Game Mode, with the note that it suits PCs and game consoles.2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin_en/monitors/flat/s3-32-inch-ls32b300nwnxgoRead 16 October 2026General Feature: Game Mode Yes.
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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
Width713.5Height (lowest)532.7Height (highest)532.7Depth221.3mm(28.1 × 21 × 8.7 in)2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin_en/monitors/flat/s3-32-inch-ls32b300nwnxgoRead 16 October 2026Set Dimension with Stand (WxHxD): 713.5 x 532.7 x 221.3 mm. The stand only tilts, so the lowest and highest heights are the same.
Width928.6Depth362.1mm(36.6 × 14.3 in)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026Set Dimension with Stand (WxHxD): 928.6 x 599.9 x 362.1 mm. Only width and depth are stored. The stand position for the 599.9 mm height is not stated.
Dimensions without stand
Width713.5Height420.6Depth40.9mm(28.1 × 16.6 × 1.6 in)2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin_en/monitors/flat/s3-32-inch-ls32b300nwnxgoRead 16 October 2026Set Dimension without Stand (WxHxD): 713.5 x 420.6 x 40.9 mm.
Width928.6Height422.8Depth198.9mm(36.6 × 16.6 × 7.8 in)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026Set Dimension without Stand (WxHxD): 928.6 x 422.8 x 198.9 mm.
Stand footprint
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Weight with stand
14kg(30.9 lb)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Business_Monitor_LS40H850TAUXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Gewicht mit Standfuss: 14.0 kg. The UK page says 14.30 kg. The datasheet, Canada, Australia and the Techaeris spec table say 14 kg.3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h852tanxzaRead 14 October 2026Set Weight with Stand: 14 kg.
Weight without stand
9kg(19.8 lb)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026Set Weight without Stand: 9.0 kg.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Business_Monitor_LS40H850TAUXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Gewicht ohne Standfuss: 9.0 kg.
Box dimensions
Width843Height135Depth492mm(33.2 × 5.3 × 19.4 in)2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin_en/monitors/flat/s3-32-inch-ls32b300nwnxgoRead 16 October 2026Package Dimension (WxHxD): 843 x 135 x 492 mm.
Width1,030Height281Depth520mm(40.6 × 11.1 × 20.5 in)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026Package Dimension (WxHxD): 1030 x 281 x 520 mm. The Canada page and German datasheet give the same order. The Australia page labels the same numbers HxWxD.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Business_Monitor_LS40H850TAUXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Masse mit Verpackung (B x H x T): 1030.0 x 281.0 x 520.0 mm.3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h852tanxzaRead 14 October 2026Package Dimension (WxHxD): 1030 x 281 x 520 mm, 40.55 x 11.06 x 20.47 inch.
Box weight
7.2kg(15.9 lb)2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin_en/monitors/flat/s3-32-inch-ls32b300nwnxgoRead 16 October 2026Package Weight: 7.20 kg.
17.5kg(38.6 lb)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026Package Weight: 17.50 kg.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Business_Monitor_LS40H850TAUXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Gewicht mit Verpackung: 17.5 kg.
Power
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Power supply
External adapter1Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Specifications: power supply AC100-240V~ 50/60Hz, based on the AC voltage of the adapter. The ports page lists a DC 14V connector for the AC/DC adapter. The Samsung specification page says Type: External Adaptor.2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin_en/monitors/flat/s3-32-inch-ls32b300nwnxgoRead 16 October 2026Power: Type External Adaptor.
Adapter rating
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Input voltage
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz1Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Specifications: AC100-240V~ 50/60Hz, based on the AC voltage of the adapter.2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin_en/monitors/flat/s3-32-inch-ls32b300nwnxgoRead 16 October 2026Power: Power Supply AC 100~240V.
Power use (typical)
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Power use (max)
Power use SDR (EU label)
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Power use HDR (EU label)
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Standby power
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0.5W1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026Power Consumption (DPMS): 0.50 W.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Business_Monitor_LS40H850TAUXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Energieverbrauch im Standby-Zustand: 0.5 W.8EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2633345_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Row 8: 0.5 W.
Off-mode power
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0.3W1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026Power Consumption (Off Mode): 0.30 W.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Business_Monitor_LS40H850TAUXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Energieverbrauch im Aus-Zustand: 0.3 W.8EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2633345_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Row 7: 0.3 W.
EU energy class SDR
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EU energy class HDR
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Energy per 1000 h SDR
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Energy per 1000 h HDR
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Certifications
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VESA ClearMR
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VESA AdaptiveSync Display
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TÜV certifications
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Intelligent Eye Care1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026Product text: Intelligent Eye Care certified by TUV.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Business_Monitor_LS40H850TAUXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Zertifizierungen: TUV. The UK page names it Intelligent Eye Care.
Low blue light
ENERGY STAR
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TCO Certified
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TCO Certified1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026Eco / TCO Certified: Yes. The generation is not stated.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Business_Monitor_LS40H850TAUXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Zertifizierungen: TCO.
EPEAT
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Gold1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026Eco / EPEAT: Gold (AT, DK, FR, IT, NL, ES, SE, CH, UK). The Canada page says Gold. Registration varies by country.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Business_Monitor_LS40H850TAUXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Zertifizierungen: TCO, EPEAT Gold, TUV.3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h852tanxzaRead 14 October 2026EPEAT: Gold.
Colour certifications
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Other certifications
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In the box
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In the box
Power cable (1.5 m)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026Accessory: Power Cable Length 1.5 and HDMI Cable. The Canada page lists a DP cable instead of HDMI. The signal cable depends on the region, so it is not stored.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Business_Monitor_LS40H850TAUXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Lieferumfang: Stromkabel (1.5 m), HDMI Kabel.
Cables included
ASamsung Essential Monitor S3 S30B 32"
| Type |
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| Power cable |
| HDMI cable |
BSamsung ViewFinity S8 S85TH
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| Power cable (1.5 m) |
Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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3years2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Business_Monitor_LS40H850TAUXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Garantiezeit: 3 Jahre (Germany). EPREL gives the EU minimum general guarantee as 2 years.5Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxenRead 14 October 2026Garantiezeit 3 Jahre.8EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2633345_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Row 23: minimum general guarantee 2 years (EU). Samsung Germany states 3 years.
Dead pixel policy
Approximately 1 pixel per million (1ppm) may be brighter or darker on the LCD panel1Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Specifications, Panel Dots (Pixels): approximately 1 pixel per million (1ppm) may be brighter or darker on the LCD panel.
Pixel fault class 2 according to ISO 9241-3072Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Business_Monitor_LS40H850TAUXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Pixelfehlerklasse: Klasse 2 nach ISO 9241-307.5Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxenRead 14 October 2026Pixelfehlerklasse: Klasse 2 nach ISO 9241-307.
Links
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Product page
www.samsung.com/us/monitors/flat/32-s30b-fhd-75hz-amd-freesync-monitor-sku-ls32b300nwnxgo4Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/32-s30b-fhd-75hz-amd-freesync-monitor-sku-ls32b300nwnxgoRead 16 October 2026Samsung US page: 32 inch S30B FHD 75Hz AMD FreeSync Monitor, S32B300NWN / LS32B300NWNXGO. Highlights: 32 class, 16:9, 250 nits, 4,000:1 contrast.
www.samsung.com/us/monitors/high-resolution/40-inch-viewfinity-s8-s85th-5k-high-resolution-monitor-sku-ls40h850tanxza6Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/high-resolution/40-inch-viewfinity-s8-s85th-5k-high-resolution-monitor-sku-ls40h850tanxzaRead 14 October 2026Exact-model Samsung US product page, LS40H850TANXZA.
Spec sheet
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images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Business_Monitor_LS40H850TAUXEN.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Business_Monitor_LS40H850TAUXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Samsung Germany datasheet for LS40H850TAUXEN, dated 13 April 2026.
Manual
org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx1Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Samsung user manual BN81-22723A-01, version 2410280 (28 October 2024), model S32B30*. It is a zip file on Samsung's download center that holds the English, French, Spanish and Portuguese PDFs. The first edition of the manual, BN81-22723A-00, is dated April 2022. The same manual is listed for S32B304NWN on the Samsung Canada support page.
org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx7Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Samsung user manual BN81-29107A-01, version 260727.0 (EU English). One manual covers S80H, S80UH, S70H, S85TH and S80HF. S40H85*T is the S85TH column.
EPREL registration number
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