Monitors / Compare
Samsung ViewFinity S5 S50GC 34" vs Samsung ViewFinity S8 S85TH
Product A: Samsung
87 of 172 known
Dell 34 Plus USB-C Monitor S3425DW
Dell S3225QS
Samsung Essential Monitor S3 S36GD 27"
LG 32MR50C-B
Philips V Line 27" Full HD 100Hz Monitor 271V8LB
Philips V Line 22" Full HD 100Hz Monitor 221V8LB
Samsung Essential Monitor S3 S30B 32"
Philips V Line 24" Full HD 100Hz Monitor 241V8LB
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 S3425DW
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LG 32MR50C-B
Philips V Line 27" Full HD 100Hz Monitor 271V8LB
Philips V Line 22" Full HD 100Hz Monitor 221V8LB
Samsung Essential Monitor S3 S30B 32"
Philips V Line 24" Full HD 100Hz Monitor 241V8LB
Sceptre C275W-1920RN 27" Curved Monitor
Sceptre C248W-1920RN 24" Curved Monitor
Dell 27 Monitor SE2726H
Dell UltraSharp U5226KWProduct B: Samsung
95 of 172 known
LG 32MR50C-B
Philips V Line 27" Full HD 100Hz Monitor 271V8LB
Philips V Line 24" Full HD 100Hz Monitor 241V8LB
Samsung Essential Monitor S3 S30B 32"
Samsung Essential Monitor S3 S36GD 27"
Philips V Line 22" Full HD 100Hz Monitor 221V8LB
Dell 34 Plus USB-C Monitor S3425DW
Dell S3225QS
Sceptre C275W-1920RN 27" Curved Monitor
Sceptre C248W-1920RN 24" Curved Monitor
Philips 1000 series 24E1N1100A
Samsung Essential Monitor S3 S30GD 27"
Change Samsung ViewFinity S8 S85TH
Compare the Samsung ViewFinity S5 S50GC 34" with
LG 32MR50C-B
Philips V Line 27" Full HD 100Hz Monitor 271V8LB
Philips V Line 24" Full HD 100Hz Monitor 241V8LB
Samsung Essential Monitor S3 S30B 32"
Samsung Essential Monitor S3 S36GD 27"
Philips V Line 22" Full HD 100Hz Monitor 221V8LB
Dell 34 Plus USB-C Monitor S3425DW
Dell S3225QS
Sceptre C275W-1920RN 27" Curved Monitor
Sceptre C248W-1920RN 24" Curved Monitor
Philips 1000 series 24E1N1100A
Samsung Essential Monitor S3 S30GD 27"77 of 164 fields differ
- 47 different values
- 30 known for one only
- 23 the same
- 64 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 179 monitors.
- Power use (max)Lower is betterA: 59WB: 340WViewFinity S5 S50GC 34" is 281 W lower.
- Power use HDR (EU label)Lower is betterA: 50WB: 120WViewFinity S5 S50GC 34" is 70 W lower.
- Refresh rateA: 100HzB: 144HzViewFinity S8 S85TH is 44 Hz higher.
- Power use SDR (EU label)Lower is betterA: 32WB: 41.7WViewFinity S5 S50GC 34" is 9.7 W lower.
- Pixel densityA: 109.7ppiB: 138.9ppiViewFinity S8 S85TH is 29.2 ppi higher.
- Response timeLower is betterA: 5msB: 4msViewFinity S8 S85TH is 1 ms lower.
- Brightness (typical, SDR)A: 300nitsB: 350nitsViewFinity S8 S85TH is 50 nits 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
3440 × 1440Native for A
A100Hz
BNot listed
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side, on their stands.
- AViewFinity S5 S50GC 34": 815.3 × 359.8 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
A4.9kg
B14kg
Weight without stand
A4.2kg
B9kg
Box weight
A6.8kg
B17.5kg
All 172 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
LS34C502GANXZA, LS34C500GAUXEN, LS34C500GAEXXY2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin/business/monitors/ultra-wide/34-viewfinity-s5-s50gc-ls34c502ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Samsung Latin America page for LS34C502GANXZA, the same code as the US model. The EU model LS34C500GAUXEN and the Australian model LS34C500GAEXXY list the same display, size and weight values on their own Samsung pages.4Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s5-s50gc-34-inch-ultra-wqhd-high-resolution-ls34c500gaexxyRead 15 October 2026Samsung Australia page for LS34C500GAEXXY. Its display, dimensions and weight values match the US and EU pages.
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
887276724881, 88060947603473Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s5-s50gc-34-inch-ultra-wqhd-high-resolution-ls34c500gauxenRead 15 October 2026EAN 8806094760347 for LS34C500GAUXEN. The Icecat datasheet gives the same EAN.6Spec databasescreenmoove.com/cdn/shop/files/S50GC.pdfRead 15 October 2026Barcode 8806094760347.10Spec databaseupcitemdb.com/upc/887276724881Read 15 October 2026UPC 887276724881 maps to the Samsung 34 inch ViewFinity S50GC. The Amazon US listing gives the same UPC. It is the US UPC for LS34C502GANXZA.
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)
Not available
$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, EU, AU2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin/business/monitors/ultra-wide/34-viewfinity-s5-s50gc-ls34c502ganxzaRead 15 October 2026US from the US page and the user manual NA edition. EU and AU from the Samsung DE and AU pages.4Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s5-s50gc-34-inch-ultra-wqhd-high-resolution-ls34c500gaexxyRead 15 October 2026Samsung Australia sells LS34C500GAEXXY.
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/business/monitors/ultra-wide/34-viewfinity-s5-s50gc-ls34c502ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Front, rear and stand colour: Black. The DE page lists Schwarz.9Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0C1KPXPM9Read 15 October 2026Amazon US lists the monitor as 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
Viewable screen diagonal
Not available
Not available
Native resolution
Aspect ratio
Pixel density
109.7ppi
138.9ppi
Active display area
Width797.22Height333.72mm(31.4 × 13.1 in)2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin/business/monitors/ultra-wide/34-viewfinity-s5-s50gc-ls34c502ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Active screen size (HxV) 797.22 x 333.72 mm.5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Display area 797.22 mm (H) x 333.72 mm (V).
Curved
No2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin/business/monitors/ultra-wide/34-viewfinity-s5-s50gc-ls34c502ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Flat / Curved: Flat. The Samsung DE page says Curved Panel: Nein.3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s5-s50gc-34-inch-ultra-wqhd-high-resolution-ls34c500gauxenRead 15 October 2026
Curvature radius
Not available
Screen surface
Matte9Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0C1KPXPM9Read 15 October 2026Amazon US listing from the Samsung store: Screen Finish Matte. Display Ninja also calls it a light matte anti-glare coating. A third-party Amazon listing says glossy, which is not used.11Reviewdisplayninja.com/samsung-viewfinity-s50gc-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review calls the coating a light matte anti-glare coating.
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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
Panel type (as published)
Backlight
Not available
Local dimming
Not available
Dimming zones
Not available
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Panel maker
Not available
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Panel part number
Not available
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Panel generation
Not available
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Subpixel layout
Not available
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Colour depth
Colour depth method
Not available
Displayable colours
1.07 billion2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin/business/monitors/ultra-wide/34-viewfinity-s5-s50gc-ls34c502ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Supported colours: Max. 1.07 B. The Samsung DE spec table says 16.7 M for LS34C500GAUXEN, which conflicts. The Samsung AU page and the Icecat datasheet say 1.07 billion.6Spec databasescreenmoove.com/cdn/shop/files/S50GC.pdfRead 15 October 2026Display number of colours: 1.07 billion 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
Not available
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NTSC coverage
Not available
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
Not available
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Hardware calibration support
Not available
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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
Not available
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HDR formats
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 ViewFinity S5 S50GC 34"
| Resolution | HDMI 2.0, 1.4 | DisplayPort 1.2 |
|---|---|---|
| 3440 × 1440Native | 100Hz | 100Hz |
BSamsung ViewFinity S8 S85TH
| Resolution | HDMI 2.1 | DisplayPort 1.4 | Thunderbolt 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5120 × 2160Native | 144Hz | 144Hz | 144Hz |
Max refresh rate
100Hz
144Hz
Max refresh rate at native resolution
100Hz
144Hz
Max refresh rate over DisplayPort
100Hz
144Hz
Max refresh rate over HDMI
100Hz
144Hz
Max refresh rate over USB-C
Not available
144Hz
Max refresh rate at 10-bit
Not available
Not available
Native refresh rate
Overclocked refresh rate
Not available
Not available
Dual mode
Not available
Not available
Minimum fixed refresh rate
Not available
Not available
Adaptive sync technologies
FreeSync2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin/business/monitors/ultra-wide/34-viewfinity-s5-s50gc-ls34c502ganxzaRead 15 October 2026FreeSync: Yes. This is the generic AMD FreeSync name, not Premium. Samsung lists no G-SYNC or Adaptive-Sync certification.5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026FreeSync works only in HDMI or DisplayPort mode. It is off when DisplayPort version 1.1 is set or when PIP/PBP is on.
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
ASamsung ViewFinity S5 S50GC 34"
| Input | Min (Hz) | Max (Hz) |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI | 48 | 100 |
| DisplayPort | 48 | 100 |
BSamsung ViewFinity S8 S85TH
Not availableLow framerate compensation
Not available
Not available
Response time (maker GtG claim)
Response time (maker MPRT claim)
Not available
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Overdrive settings
Not available
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Motion blur reduction
Not available
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Blur-reduction technology
Not available
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Blur reduction works with VRR
Not available
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Flicker-free (claimed)
Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin/business/monitors/ultra-wide/34-viewfinity-s5-s50gc-ls34c502ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Flicker-free technology: Yes.3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s5-s50gc-34-inch-ultra-wqhd-high-resolution-ls34c500gauxenRead 15 October 2026
Black frame insertion
Not available
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Measured
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Input lag at maximum refresh rate
Not available
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Input lag at 60 Hz
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Average response time (measured)
Not available
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Overshoot (measured)
Not available
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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 ViewFinity S5 S50GC 34"
| Type | Version | Count | HDCP |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI | 2.0 | 2 | 2.2 |
| DisplayPort | 1.2 | 1 | Not available |
Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin/business/monitors/ultra-wide/34-viewfinity-s5-s50gc-ls34c502ganxzaRead 15 October 2026DisplayPort 1 EA version 1.2. HDMI 2 EA version 2.0. HDCP version (HDMI) 2.2. HDCP for DisplayPort is not stated. No DVI, D-Sub, mini DisplayPort or USB-C.5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Signal connectors: HDMI, DisplayPort. Ports table: HDMI, DisplayPort, headphone, DC 19 V and a USB SERVICE port. The SERVICE port updates software and is not a hub port.
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
2
1
DisplayPort ports
1
1
Highest HDMI version
2.0
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 ViewFinity S5 S50GC 34"
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 ViewFinity S5 S50GC 34"
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
Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin/business/monitors/ultra-wide/34-viewfinity-s5-s50gc-ls34c502ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Headphones: Yes. The Samsung US gallery image labels the port Headphone IN. Audio in: No.5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Ports table: connect to an audio output device such as headphones.
3.5 mm microphone input
Not available
Not available
Optical out
Not available
Picture in picture
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
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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°2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin/business/monitors/ultra-wide/34-viewfinity-s5-s50gc-ls34c502ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Tilt -2.0 degrees (plus or minus 2.0) to +22.0 degrees (plus or minus 2.0). Stored as 2 forward and 22 backward, ignoring the tolerance.5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026The user manual has a tilt adjustment section only. No height, swivel or pivot adjustment is described.
Swivel
Pivot
Counterclockwise0°Clockwise0°2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin/business/monitors/ultra-wide/34-viewfinity-s5-s50gc-ls34c502ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Stand type: Simple, with tilt only.
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Removable stand
Yes5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Attaching the Stand: disassembly is the reverse order of assembly. The stand neck and base attach with a screw. The Icecat datasheet marks the stand detachable.6Spec databasescreenmoove.com/cdn/shop/files/S50GC.pdfRead 15 October 2026Detachable stand: yes.
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VESA mount
100 x 1002Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin/business/monitors/ultra-wide/34-viewfinity-s5-s50gc-ls34c502ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Wall mount 100 x 100 mm.5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Wall mount kit table for S34C50*: VESA screw holes 100.0 x 100.0 mm.
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
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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
Width815.3Height (lowest)457.7Height (highest)457.7Depth221.3mm(32.1 × 18 × 8.7 in)2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin/business/monitors/ultra-wide/34-viewfinity-s5-s50gc-ls34c502ganxzaRead 15 October 2026815.3 x 457.7 x 221.3 mm. The stand is tilt-only, so lowest and highest heights are equal.
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
Width815.3Height359.8Depth36.4mm(32.1 × 14.2 × 1.4 in)2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin/business/monitors/ultra-wide/34-viewfinity-s5-s50gc-ls34c502ganxzaRead 15 October 2026815.3 x 359.8 x 36.4 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
Width944Height150Depth434mm(37.2 × 5.9 × 17.1 in)2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin/business/monitors/ultra-wide/34-viewfinity-s5-s50gc-ls34c502ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Package (width x height x depth) 944 x 150 x 434 mm on the Latin America and DE pages. The AU page labels it HxWxD and the Icecat datasheet swaps height and depth, so the order of 150 and 434 is not certain.
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
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 adapter2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin/business/monitors/ultra-wide/34-viewfinity-s5-s50gc-ls34c502ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Power supply AC 100~240V, type external adapter. The monitor takes DC 19 V.3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s5-s50gc-34-inch-ultra-wqhd-high-resolution-ls34c500gauxenRead 15 October 2026Netzteil: Extern.5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Connecting the Power: connect the power cable to the AC/DC adapter, then the adapter to the DC 19 V port on the back.6Spec databasescreenmoove.com/cdn/shop/files/S50GC.pdfRead 15 October 2026Power supply type External, external power adapter yes.
Adapter rating
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Input voltage
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin/business/monitors/ultra-wide/34-viewfinity-s5-s50gc-ls34c502ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Power supply AC 100~240V. The user manual says AC100-240V~ 50/60Hz, based on the adapter.5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026AC100-240V~ 50/60Hz, based on the AC voltage of the adapter. DC 19 V port.
Power use (typical)
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Power use (max)
Power use SDR (EU label)
Power use HDR (EU label)
Standby power
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
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
EU energy class HDR
Energy per 1000 h SDR
Energy per 1000 h HDR
Certifications
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VESA ClearMR
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VESA AdaptiveSync Display
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TÜV certifications
TÜV certified Intelligent Eye Care3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s5-s50gc-34-inch-ultra-wqhd-high-resolution-ls34c500gauxenRead 15 October 2026Features text: TÜV-zertifiziert für Intelligent Eye Care, with Eye Saver Mode and Flicker Free technology. The certificate holder and level are not stated.
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
Monitor, Stand, AC/DC adapter, Power cable, HDMI cable, Installation CD2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin/business/monitors/ultra-wide/34-viewfinity-s5-s50gc-ls34c502ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Accessories: power cable 1.5 m, HDMI cable, DisplayPort cable and installation CD all Yes. The Icecat datasheet for the EU model lists the stand and an external power adapter. The EU box lists an HDMI cable but no DisplayPort cable, and the Amazon US listing names a DisplayPort cable. Only items common to the US and EU boxes are stored.6Spec databasescreenmoove.com/cdn/shop/files/S50GC.pdfRead 15 October 2026Packaging content: stand included, power adapter included, installation CD, HDMI cable, power cable 1.5 m.9Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0C1KPXPM9Read 15 October 2026Included components: DisplayPort cable, HDMI cable, power cable. The listing is US only, so the DisplayPort cable is not stored for all markets.
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 ViewFinity S5 S50GC 34"
| Type |
|---|
| HDMI cable |
| Power cable, 1.5 m |
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 may be brighter or darker on the LCD panel. The EU page lists pixel error class 2 under ISO 9241-307.3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s5-s50gc-34-inch-ultra-wqhd-high-resolution-ls34c500gauxenRead 15 October 2026Pixelfehlerklasse: Klasse 2 nach ISO 9241-307. The US manual says approximately 1 pixel per million may be brighter or darker.
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/34-viewfinity-s50gc-ultra-wqhd-100hz-amd-freesync-hdr10-monitor-sku-ls34c502ganxza1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/34-viewfinity-s50gc-ultra-wqhd-100hz-amd-freesync-hdr10-monitor-sku-ls34c502ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Samsung US page for LS34C502GANXZA, S34C502GAN. The page loads its spec table with a script, so specs come from other Samsung pages for the same model code, the user manual and EPREL.
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
screenmoove.com/cdn/shop/files/S50GC.pdf6Spec databasescreenmoove.com/cdn/shop/files/S50GC.pdfRead 15 October 2026Icecat datasheet for LS34C500GAUXEN, published 21-MAR-2025, from Samsung data. It is a distributor copy, since Samsung's own datasheet link did not load.
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.aspx5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Samsung user manual BN81-24030F, S34C50* NA and Latin America edition, December 2025, in a zip with the English PDF. The US model LS34C502GANXZA is in the S34C50* family.
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
Both are also in the API. Back to all monitors.