Apple's Studio Display is a potent 5K 27-inch display that's perfect for Mac users thanks to its very specific resolution. However, its $1,599 price tag and subpar webcam left something to be desired, more so than ever now that it has been overshadowed by a more capable offering from a hated rival.
The Samsung ViewFinity S9 beats Apple's Studio Display convincingly on a number of levels, not least thanks to its 4K webcam and its matte finish which is a more expensive extra on Apple's version. It features Thunderbolt 4 and DisplayPort connectivity and boasts a secret weapon that makes it stand out against other gaming monitors. That's because the S9 ships with the Samsung Gaming Hub, which lets you stream games from a variety of services such as Xbox Game Pass and NVIDIA GeForce Now with no extra hardware.
Bag yourself a new monitor this Black Friday
- Amazon – Up to 50% off Apple gaming monitors
- Best Buy – Save 100s on the best Apple gaming monitors
- B&H Photo – Big sales on Apple gaming monitors
Studio Display can't compete
While the ViewFinity S9 is an excellent Black Friday deal you can lay your hands on right now, it still might be too expensive for some. If you're in the market for a new monitor then you might also want to consider this much cheaper option.
