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MONITORS · YOUR NEXT FACE-OFF

Apple Studio Display vs Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Real specs. Clear sources.Exact models · UK & US buying links

Compared products

YOUR FIRST CHOICE

Apple Studio Display

Standard glass · Tilt-adjustable stand

Apple Studio Display front view with silver tilt stand and colourful display artwork
Full product profile Official image
Exact model & source notes

Studio Display is a 27-inch 5K LCD monitor with a 60 Hz refresh rate and Apple’s 600-nit brightness rating. This standard-glass UK configuration has the tilt-adjustable stand, Thunderbolt 5 with 96 W host charging, a Center Stage camera and six speakers.

Specifications checked 17 Oct 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications
WHICH SUITS YOU?

Choose the Apple Studio Display for

  • Higher stated host charging: 96 W vs 90 W
  • Integrated speakers: Yes vs No
  • Smaller stated stand depth: 168 mm vs 218 mm

Choose the Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch for

  • Stand height adjustment: Yes vs No
  • Portrait pivot on selected stand: Yes vs No
Built from verified specifications that differ. Not a rating or a recommendation.
See the 12 verified differences
THE CONTENDER

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

LS27H804EFAXXU · 27-inch IPS · Samsung UK specification

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch monitor, official exact-model gallery view showing the screen and supplied stand.
Full product profile Official image
Exact model & source notes

A 27-inch IPS monitor with a 5120 × 2880 panel and a listed 60 Hz native-resolution mode. Its specified depth with stand is 218 mm.

Specifications checked 10 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.

How to read this comparison
  • Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
  • “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
  • Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE8 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 08

Panel technology

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Apple Studio DisplayLED-backlit LCD

Manufacturer specification · Exact A3350 product-information-sheet row 16 states LED LCD. An IPS subtype is not asserted from the Apple sources read.

Source 1
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inchIPS

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer panel designation; technology alone does not establish tested image quality.

Source 1
Explore the full specifications

Match the monitor to the connection. Refresh limits depend on the input, cable and source device. Confirm the exact regional ports, stand adjustment and mount. Manufacturer response-time methods such as MPRT and GtG are different; neither the image nor these figures establish an independent motion or colour-quality test.

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

12 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 7 are also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.

Panel technology

In Visual facts
Apple Studio DisplayLED-backlit LCD
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inchIPS
Sources
Apple Studio Display

Manufacturer specification · Exact A3350 product-information-sheet row 16 states LED LCD. An IPS subtype is not asserted from the Apple sources read.

Apple — A3350 EU product information sheet
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer panel designation; technology alone does not establish tested image quality.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Connections

In Visual facts
Apple Studio Display1 × upstream Thunderbolt 5 with 96 W host charging; 1 × downstream Thunderbolt 5; 2 × USB-C (up to 10 Gb/s)
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch1 × DisplayPort 1.4; 1 × HDMI 2.1; 1 × USB-C; 1 × USB-B upstream; 3 × USB-A downstream 3.2 Gen1; 1 × USB-C downstream; Ethernet: 1 EA; headphone output: 1
Sources
Apple Studio Display

Manufacturer specification · Thunderbolt 5 is rated up to 120 Gb/s; the downstream port supports accessories or display daisy-chaining. Display and accessory support depend on the host.

Apple UK — Studio Display technical specifications
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer port counts and versions. Confirm source-device support, cable bandwidth and the exact mode; a connector name alone does not guarantee every advertised configuration.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Host charging

In Visual facts
Apple Studio Display96 W
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch90 W
Sources
Apple Studio Display

Manufacturer specification · Upstream Thunderbolt 5 port; this is host charging capability, not display power consumption.

Apple UK — Studio Display technical specifications
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification · USB-C: 90 W. Each power rating applies to the specified port; the connected device and cable must support it.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications

This is charging power available to a compatible connected device, not the monitor’s electricity consumption. Check the device, cable and any shared-power restrictions.

Stand height adjustment

In Visual facts
Apple Studio DisplayNo
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inchYes
Sources
Apple Studio Display

Manufacturer specification · Applies to this selected tilt-only stand. A different height-adjustable stand is an optional order configuration

Apple UK — Studio Display technical specifications
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification · The manufacturer explicitly lists positive stand height travel. Manufacturer-listed travel: 120.0(±5.0). Not calculated from the external height range.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications

Compare the supplied stand and mounting requirements. These affect positioning and desk fit; they do not establish panel quality. Check any separately stated limits or conflicting dimensions.

Portrait pivot on selected stand

In Visual facts
Apple Studio DisplayNo
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inchYes
Sources
Apple Studio Display

Manufacturer specification · Apple lists landscape orientation for this stand. The separate VESA-mount configuration supports landscape or portrait.

Apple UK — Studio Display technical specifications
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification · The manufacturer-listed stand pivot range is preserved separately.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications

Compare the supplied stand and mounting requirements. These affect positioning and desk fit; they do not establish panel quality. Check any separately stated limits or conflicting dimensions.

Alternative VESA option

In Visual facts
Apple Studio Display100 × 100 mm VESA mount adapter
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch100.0 x 100.0 mm
Sources
Apple Studio Display

Manufacturer specification · A separate order configuration; not included with this selected stand SKU.

Apple UK — Studio Display technical specifications
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification · Match the screw pattern, screw dimensions, product weight and mount load rating; the pattern alone does not verify a safe mount.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications

Compare the supplied stand and mounting requirements. These affect positioning and desk fit; they do not establish panel quality. Check any separately stated limits or conflicting dimensions.

Show 6 more verified differences

SDR brightness

Apple Studio Display600 cd/m²
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch350 cd/m²
Sources
Apple Studio Display

Manufacturer specification · Apple’s 600-nit manufacturer rating; not an independent measurement.

Apple UK — Studio Display technical specifications
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer typical brightness. Not an independent measurement; calibration, mode and content affect output.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Dimensions with selected stand

Apple Studio Display623 × 478 × 168 mm (width × height × depth)
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch616.3 × 560.2 × 218.0 mm (width × height × depth, with stand)
Sources
Apple Studio Display

Manufacturer specification · With the selected tilt-adjustable stand only. VESA and alternative-stand dimensions are separate configurations.

Apple UK — Studio Display technical specifications
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer dimensions in the stated orientation; allow additional room for cables and movement. A listed height range is retained without inferring an adjustment travel.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (40)

Listed refresh modes and input limits

Apple Studio DisplayNot verified
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inchMax 60 Hz
Sources
Apple Studio Display

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed configuration: Max 60 Hz. The comparison uses the native-resolution mode; any higher rate at a lower resolution remains a separate mode. Source, input and cable limits still apply.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

USB hub

Apple Studio DisplayYes
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inchNot verified
Sources
Apple Studio Display

Manufacturer specification · One downstream Thunderbolt 5 port and two USB-C ports for peripherals, storage and networking; upstream Thunderbolt connection to the host.

Apple UK — Studio Display technical specifications
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

HDR support

Apple Studio DisplayNot verified
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inchHDR10
Sources
Apple Studio Display

Apple’s specifications list SDR reference modes and the EU sheet marks HDR energy fields n.a.; no positive HDR capability is asserted from those documents. · Manufacturer specification

Apple UK — Studio Display technical specificationsApple — A3350 EU product information sheet
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed HDR formats or certification. This alone does not establish real-scene HDR quality, local dimming or measured peak brightness.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Adaptive Sync

Apple Studio DisplayNot verified
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inchNot verified
Sources
Apple Studio Display

No Adaptive Sync capability is stated in the Apple specifications read; omission is not an explicit negative. · Manufacturer specification

Apple UK — Studio Display technical specifications
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Supplied stand type

Apple Studio DisplayNot verified
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inchHAS Pivot
Sources
Apple Studio Display

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Speaker construction

Apple Studio DisplaySix-speaker system with force-cancelling woofers
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inchNot verified
Sources
Apple Studio Display

Manufacturer specification · Apple does not publish amplifier output wattage on the technical specifications page.

Apple UK — Studio Display technical specifications
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Picture-in-picture / picture-by-picture

Apple Studio DisplayNot verified
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inchYes
Sources
Apple Studio Display

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Keyboard / mouse switching

Apple Studio DisplayNot verified
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inchYes
Sources
Apple Studio Display

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Audio features

Apple Studio DisplayWide stereo; Spatial Audio for Dolby Atmos music or video; Hey Siri
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inchNot verified
Sources
Apple Studio Display

Manufacturer specification · Requires compatible content and connected hardware/software as applicable.

Apple UK — Studio Display technical specifications
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

In the box

Apple Studio DisplayStudio Display; Thunderbolt 5 Pro cable (1 m)
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inchNot verified
Sources
Apple Studio Display

Manufacturer specification

Apple UK — Studio Display technical specifications
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Camera

Apple Studio Display12 MP Center Stage camera with Desk View
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inchNot verified
Sources
Apple Studio Display

Manufacturer specification · Camera features and firmware updates require connection to a Mac.

Apple UK — Studio Display technical specifications
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Colour gamuts

Apple Studio DisplayP3
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inchNot verified
Sources
Apple Studio Display

Manufacturer specification · Apple lists wide-colour support without a percentage coverage rating on the technical specifications page.

Apple UK — Studio Display technical specifications
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Compatible hosts

Apple Studio DisplayListed Apple-silicon Macs with macOS Tahoe 26.3.1 or later; listed iPad Pro and iPad Air models with iPadOS 26.3.1 or later
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inchNot verified
Sources
Apple Studio Display

Manufacturer specification · Not a general Windows or all-USB-C-host compatibility assertion. Camera features and firmware updates require a Mac; some older compatible iPads reduce the USB-C accessory ports to USB 2 speeds.

Apple UK — Studio Display technical specifications
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Declared energy-test power

Apple Studio Display23.2 W on-mode SDR; 0.5 W standby
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inchNot verified
Sources
Apple Studio Display

Manufacturer specification · EU product-information-sheet declared test-mode values, not actual use measurements or a laptop-charging total. No running-cost score is inferred.

Apple — A3350 EU product information sheet
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Display colours

Apple Studio Display1 billion colours
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inchMax 1.07B
Sources
Apple Studio Display

Manufacturer specification

Apple UK — Studio Display technical specifications
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer colour specification under its stated colour space and measurement basis. Coverage and gamut volume are not interchangeable, and this is not an independent colour-accuracy measurement.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications

One source states less detail or a rounded figure. This is not a verified difference; check the exact configuration.

Selected glass

Apple Studio DisplayStandard glass
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inchNot verified
Sources
Apple Studio Display

Manufacturer specification · Nano-texture glass is a separate order option and is not represented by this selected SKU.

Apple Store UK — Studio Display exact glass and stand configurations
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Maximum power

Apple Studio DisplayNot verified
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch190 W
Sources
Apple Studio Display

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer power figure under the stated operating mode; real use, brightness, connected USB devices and charging load can differ.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Built-in microphones

Apple Studio DisplayYes
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inchNot verified
Sources
Apple Studio Display

Manufacturer specification · Three-microphone array with directional beamforming.

Apple UK — Studio Display technical specifications
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Power when off

Apple Studio DisplayNot verified
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch0.30 W
Sources
Apple Studio Display

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer power figure under the stated operating mode; real use, brightness, connected USB devices and charging load can differ.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Operating temperature

Apple Studio Display10–35 °C
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inchNot verified
Sources
Apple Studio Display

Manufacturer specification

Apple UK — Studio Display technical specifications
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Stand pivot range

Apple Studio DisplayNot verified
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch−92° to 92° (±2° tolerance)
Sources
Apple Studio Display

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Pixel density

Apple Studio Display218 ppi
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inchNot verified
Sources
Apple Studio Display

Manufacturer specification

Apple UK — Studio Display technical specifications
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Typical / normal operating power

Apple Studio DisplayNot verified
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch26 W
Sources
Apple Studio Display

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer power figure under the stated operating mode; real use, brightness, connected USB devices and charging load can differ. Source mode: typical.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Specification market

Apple Studio DisplayNot verified
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inchSamsung UK documentation
Sources
Apple Studio Display

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification · UK and US retailer searches are provided separately. A UK specification does not prove identical US variants, included plugs, stock or cross-border warranty.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Selected UK model

Apple Studio DisplayMFEX4B/A; regulatory model A3350
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inchNot verified
Sources
Apple Studio Display

Manufacturer specification · UK Apple Store configuration; no unverified US electrical plug, warranty or availability equivalence is asserted.

Apple Store UK — Studio Display exact glass and stand configurationsApple — A3350 EU product information sheet
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Manufacturer response-time claim

Apple Studio DisplayNot verified
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch5 (GTG)
Sources
Apple Studio Display

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer response-time claim; settings and transition method matter. GtG and MPRT values are different measures and are not independent motion-clarity results.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

sRGB colour coverage

Apple Studio DisplayNot verified
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch99 %
Sources
Apple Studio Display

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer colour specification under its stated colour space and measurement basis. Coverage and gamut volume are not interchangeable, and this is not an independent colour-accuracy measurement.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Stand height travel

Apple Studio DisplayNot verified
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch120 mm
Sources
Apple Studio Display

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed travel: 120.0(±5.0). Not calculated from the external height range.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Standby power

Apple Studio DisplayNot verified
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch0.50 W
Sources
Apple Studio Display

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer power figure under the stated operating mode; real use, brightness, connected USB devices and charging load can differ.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Stand swivel

Apple Studio DisplayNot verified
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch−45° to 45° (±3° tolerance)
Sources
Apple Studio Display

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

True Tone

Apple Studio DisplayYes
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inchNot verified
Sources
Apple Studio Display

Manufacturer specification

Apple UK — Studio Display technical specifications
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Weight without stand

Apple Studio DisplayNot verified
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch4.0 kg
Sources
Apple Studio Display

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Dimensions without stand (W × H × D)

Apple Studio DisplayNot verified
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch616.3 x 366.5 x 46.0 mm
Sources
Apple Studio Display

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer dimensions in the stated orientation; allow additional room for cables and movement. A listed height range is retained without inferring an adjustment travel.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Mass with selected stand

Apple Studio Display6.3 kg
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch5.4 kg
Sources
Apple Studio Display

Manufacturer specification · Display with the selected stand. Apple states that weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.

Apple UK — Studio Display technical specifications
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification · Net product weight with the supplied stand or arm; packaging excluded.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications

The weights are stated on different bases (with the stand, or a net weight whose stand basis the source does not state). They are not ranked.

Width with stand

Apple Studio DisplayNot verified
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch616.3 mm
Sources
Apple Studio Display

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer width in the listed landscape configuration.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

4 shared fields have the same recorded value.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

Apple Studio Display

What it brings

  • The 5120 × 2880 display is rated at 218 pixels per inch and supports the P3 colour gamut and True Tone.
    Manufacturer source
  • Thunderbolt 5 provides a host connection with up to 96 W of charging, plus a downstream Thunderbolt port and two USB-C accessory ports.
    Manufacturer source

What to check

  • This selected stand adjusts for tilt only. Height adjustment and VESA mounting require different order configurations.
    Manufacturer source
  • Apple lists specific compatible Macs and iPads; camera features and firmware updates require a Mac. Some older compatible iPads reduce accessory USB-C data speed to USB 2.
    Manufacturer source

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

What it brings

  • The 5120 × 2880 panel supports a listed 60 Hz native-resolution mode. Check the input-specific conditions alongside the figures.
    Manufacturer source
  • A listed charging output reaches 90 W on the specified USB-C or Thunderbolt port. Match the laptop and cable to that port’s power and display capabilities.
    Manufacturer source

What to check

  • The 90 W charging ceiling may not replace the original charger for a laptop that needs more power. The rating applies only to the stated port.
    Manufacturer source
  • Allow for the 218 mm listed depth with the supplied stand, plus cable clearance. Check desk depth before choosing this size.
    Manufacturer source
COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

How we verify
56 of 56 specifications Sources in each row
Source-backed specifications for Apple Studio Display and Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch
SpecificationApple Studio DisplaySamsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch
Screen diagonal
Sources
Apple Studio Display

Manufacturer specification

Apple UK — Studio Display technical specifications
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer screen-size class, which can be rounded compared with the active panel diagonal.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications
27 in27 in
Native resolution
Sources
Apple Studio Display

Manufacturer specification

Apple UK — Studio Display technical specifications
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer resolution notation: 5K (5120 x 2880). See the separate refresh-mode conditions for any lower-resolution configurations.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications
5120 × 28805120 × 2880
Panel technologyDifferent
Sources
Apple Studio Display

Manufacturer specification · Exact A3350 product-information-sheet row 16 states LED LCD. An IPS subtype is not asserted from the Apple sources read.

Apple — A3350 EU product information sheet
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer panel designation; technology alone does not establish tested image quality.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications
LED-backlit LCDIPS
SDR brightnessDifferent
Sources
Apple Studio Display

Manufacturer specification · Apple’s 600-nit manufacturer rating; not an independent measurement.

Apple UK — Studio Display technical specifications
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer typical brightness. Not an independent measurement; calibration, mode and content affect output.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications
600 cd/m²350 cd/m²
HDR support
Sources
Apple Studio Display

Apple’s specifications list SDR reference modes and the EU sheet marks HDR energy fields n.a.; no positive HDR capability is asserted from those documents. · Manufacturer specification

Apple UK — Studio Display technical specificationsApple — A3350 EU product information sheet
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed HDR formats or certification. This alone does not establish real-scene HDR quality, local dimming or measured peak brightness.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications
Not listed by the manufacturerHDR10
Colour gamuts
Sources
Apple Studio Display

Manufacturer specification · Apple lists wide-colour support without a percentage coverage rating on the technical specifications page.

Apple UK — Studio Display technical specifications
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

No source recorded.

P3Not provided
Display colours
Sources
Apple Studio Display

Manufacturer specification

Apple UK — Studio Display technical specifications
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer colour specification under its stated colour space and measurement basis. Coverage and gamut volume are not interchangeable, and this is not an independent colour-accuracy measurement.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications
1 billion coloursMax 1.07B
Aspect ratio
Sources
Apple Studio Display

No source recorded.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications
Not provided16:9
Static contrast
Sources
Apple Studio Display

No source recorded.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications
Not provided1,000:1
Viewing angles
Sources
Apple Studio Display

No source recorded.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications
Not provided178 / 178
sRGB colour coverage
Sources
Apple Studio Display

No source recorded.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer colour specification under its stated colour space and measurement basis. Coverage and gamut volume are not interchangeable, and this is not an independent colour-accuracy measurement.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications
Not provided99 %
Maximum refresh rate
Sources
Apple Studio Display

Manufacturer specification · Apple lists a fixed 60 Hz refresh rate.

Apple UK — Studio Display technical specifications
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed configuration: Max 60 Hz. The comparison uses the native-resolution mode; any higher rate at a lower resolution remains a separate mode. Source, input and cable limits still apply.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications
60 Hz60 Hz
Listed refresh modes and input limits
Sources
Apple Studio Display

No source recorded.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed configuration: Max 60 Hz. The comparison uses the native-resolution mode; any higher rate at a lower resolution remains a separate mode. Source, input and cable limits still apply.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications
Not providedMax 60 Hz
Manufacturer response-time claim
Sources
Apple Studio Display

No source recorded.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer response-time claim; settings and transition method matter. GtG and MPRT values are different measures and are not independent motion-clarity results.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications
Not provided5 (GTG)
ConnectionsDifferent
Sources
Apple Studio Display

Manufacturer specification · Thunderbolt 5 is rated up to 120 Gb/s; the downstream port supports accessories or display daisy-chaining. Display and accessory support depend on the host.

Apple UK — Studio Display technical specifications
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer port counts and versions. Confirm source-device support, cable bandwidth and the exact mode; a connector name alone does not guarantee every advertised configuration.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications
1 × upstream Thunderbolt 5 with 96 W host charging; 1 × downstream Thunderbolt 5; 2 × USB-C (up to 10 Gb/s)1 × DisplayPort 1.4; 1 × HDMI 2.1; 1 × USB-C; 1 × USB-B upstream; 3 × USB-A downstream 3.2 Gen1; 1 × USB-C downstream; Ethernet: 1 EA; headphone output: 1
Integrated speakersDifferent
Sources
Apple Studio Display

Manufacturer specification

Apple UK — Studio Display technical specifications
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications
YesNo
Speaker construction
Sources
Apple Studio Display

Manufacturer specification · Apple does not publish amplifier output wattage on the technical specifications page.

Apple UK — Studio Display technical specifications
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

No source recorded.

Six-speaker system with force-cancelling woofersNot provided
Audio features
Sources
Apple Studio Display

Manufacturer specification · Requires compatible content and connected hardware/software as applicable.

Apple UK — Studio Display technical specifications
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

No source recorded.

Wide stereo; Spatial Audio for Dolby Atmos music or video; Hey SiriNot provided
USB-C
Sources
Apple Studio Display

Manufacturer specification

Apple UK — Studio Display technical specifications
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification · The listed connections include USB-C or Thunderbolt. Video, data, upstream/downstream roles and charging power depend on the particular port.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications
YesYes
USB hub
Sources
Apple Studio Display

Manufacturer specification · One downstream Thunderbolt 5 port and two USB-C ports for peripherals, storage and networking; upstream Thunderbolt connection to the host.

Apple UK — Studio Display technical specifications
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
Host chargingDifferent
Sources
Apple Studio Display

Manufacturer specification · Upstream Thunderbolt 5 port; this is host charging capability, not display power consumption.

Apple UK — Studio Display technical specifications
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification · USB-C: 90 W. Each power rating applies to the specified port; the connected device and cable must support it.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications
96 W90 W
Keyboard / mouse switching
Sources
Apple Studio Display

No source recorded.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications
Not providedYes
Picture-in-picture / picture-by-picture
Sources
Apple Studio Display

No source recorded.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications
Not providedYes
Wired networking
Sources
Apple Studio Display

No source recorded.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications
Not provided1 EA
Dimensions with selected standDifferent
Sources
Apple Studio Display

Manufacturer specification · With the selected tilt-adjustable stand only. VESA and alternative-stand dimensions are separate configurations.

Apple UK — Studio Display technical specifications
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer dimensions in the stated orientation; allow additional room for cables and movement. A listed height range is retained without inferring an adjustment travel.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications
623 × 478 × 168 mm (width × height × depth)616.3 × 560.2 × 218.0 mm (width × height × depth, with stand)
Stand depthDifferent
Sources
Apple Studio Display

Manufacturer specification

Apple UK — Studio Display technical specifications
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification · Depth from the manufacturer dimension tuple. Allow additional room for cable routing and movement.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications
168 mm218 mm
Mass with selected standDifferent
Sources
Apple Studio Display

Manufacturer specification · Display with the selected stand. Apple states that weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.

Apple UK — Studio Display technical specifications
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification · Net product weight with the supplied stand or arm; packaging excluded.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications
6.3 kg5.4 kg
Stand height adjustmentDifferent
Sources
Apple Studio Display

Manufacturer specification · Applies to this selected tilt-only stand. A different height-adjustable stand is an optional order configuration

Apple UK — Studio Display technical specifications
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification · The manufacturer explicitly lists positive stand height travel. Manufacturer-listed travel: 120.0(±5.0). Not calculated from the external height range.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications
NoYes
Stand tiltDifferent
Sources
Apple Studio Display

Manufacturer specification

Apple UK — Studio Display technical specifications
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications
−5° to +25°−3° to 25° (±2° tolerance)
Portrait pivot on selected standDifferent
Sources
Apple Studio Display

Manufacturer specification · Apple lists landscape orientation for this stand. The separate VESA-mount configuration supports landscape or portrait.

Apple UK — Studio Display technical specifications
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification · The manufacturer-listed stand pivot range is preserved separately.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications
NoYes
Alternative VESA optionDifferent
Sources
Apple Studio Display

Manufacturer specification · A separate order configuration; not included with this selected stand SKU.

Apple UK — Studio Display technical specifications
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification · Match the screw pattern, screw dimensions, product weight and mount load rating; the pattern alone does not verify a safe mount.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications
100 × 100 mm VESA mount adapter100.0 x 100.0 mm
In the box
Sources
Apple Studio Display

Manufacturer specification

Apple UK — Studio Display technical specifications
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

No source recorded.

Studio Display; Thunderbolt 5 Pro cable (1 m)Not provided
Width with stand
Sources
Apple Studio Display

No source recorded.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer width in the listed landscape configuration.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications
Not provided616.3 mm
Supplied stand type
Sources
Apple Studio Display

No source recorded.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications
Not providedHAS Pivot
Stand swivel
Sources
Apple Studio Display

No source recorded.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications
Not provided−45° to 45° (±3° tolerance)
Dimensions without stand (W × H × D)
Sources
Apple Studio Display

No source recorded.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer dimensions in the stated orientation; allow additional room for cables and movement. A listed height range is retained without inferring an adjustment travel.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications
Not provided616.3 x 366.5 x 46.0 mm
Weight without stand
Sources
Apple Studio Display

No source recorded.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications
Not provided4.0 kg
Stand height travel
Sources
Apple Studio Display

No source recorded.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed travel: 120.0(±5.0). Not calculated from the external height range.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications
Not provided120 mm
Stand pivot range
Sources
Apple Studio Display

No source recorded.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications
Not provided−92° to 92° (±2° tolerance)
Power supplyDifferent
Sources
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications
Internal AC supply; 100–240 V, 50–60 HzAC 100 - 240 V
Declared energy-test power
Sources
Apple Studio Display

Manufacturer specification · EU product-information-sheet declared test-mode values, not actual use measurements or a laptop-charging total. No running-cost score is inferred.

Apple — A3350 EU product information sheet
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

No source recorded.

23.2 W on-mode SDR; 0.5 W standbyNot provided
Energy class
Sources
Apple Studio Display

Manufacturer specification

Apple — A3350 EU product information sheet
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications
F (SDR)F
Typical / normal operating power
Sources
Apple Studio Display

No source recorded.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer power figure under the stated operating mode; real use, brightness, connected USB devices and charging load can differ. Source mode: typical.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications
Not provided26 W
Maximum power
Sources
Apple Studio Display

No source recorded.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer power figure under the stated operating mode; real use, brightness, connected USB devices and charging load can differ.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications
Not provided190 W
Standby power
Sources
Apple Studio Display

No source recorded.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer power figure under the stated operating mode; real use, brightness, connected USB devices and charging load can differ.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications
Not provided0.50 W
Power when off
Sources
Apple Studio Display

No source recorded.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer power figure under the stated operating mode; real use, brightness, connected USB devices and charging load can differ.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications
Not provided0.30 W
Pixel density
Sources
Apple Studio Display

Manufacturer specification

Apple UK — Studio Display technical specifications
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

No source recorded.

218 ppiNot provided
True Tone
Sources
Apple Studio Display

Manufacturer specification

Apple UK — Studio Display technical specifications
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
Selected glass
Sources
Apple Studio Display

Manufacturer specification · Nano-texture glass is a separate order option and is not represented by this selected SKU.

Apple Store UK — Studio Display exact glass and stand configurations
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

No source recorded.

Standard glassNot provided
Built-in microphones
Sources
Apple Studio Display

Manufacturer specification · Three-microphone array with directional beamforming.

Apple UK — Studio Display technical specifications
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
Camera
Sources
Apple Studio Display

Manufacturer specification · Camera features and firmware updates require connection to a Mac.

Apple UK — Studio Display technical specifications
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

No source recorded.

12 MP Center Stage camera with Desk ViewNot provided
Compatible hosts
Sources
Apple Studio Display

Manufacturer specification · Not a general Windows or all-USB-C-host compatibility assertion. Camera features and firmware updates require a Mac; some older compatible iPads reduce the USB-C accessory ports to USB 2 speeds.

Apple UK — Studio Display technical specifications
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

No source recorded.

Listed Apple-silicon Macs with macOS Tahoe 26.3.1 or later; listed iPad Pro and iPad Air models with iPadOS 26.3.1 or laterNot provided
Operating temperature
Sources
Apple Studio Display

Manufacturer specification

Apple UK — Studio Display technical specifications
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

No source recorded.

10–35 °CNot provided
Selected UK model
Sources
Apple Studio Display

Manufacturer specification · UK Apple Store configuration; no unverified US electrical plug, warranty or availability equivalence is asserted.

Apple Store UK — Studio Display exact glass and stand configurationsApple — A3350 EU product information sheet
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

No source recorded.

MFEX4B/A; regulatory model A3350Not provided
Specification market
Sources
Apple Studio Display

No source recorded.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

Manufacturer specification · UK and US retailer searches are provided separately. A UK specification does not prove identical US variants, included plugs, stock or cross-border warranty.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch — exact-model technical specifications
Not providedSamsung UK documentation
Show unverified (1)Not verified, not provided or conflicting for both products. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
Specifications without verified values for either product
Adaptive Sync
Sources
Apple Studio Display

No Adaptive Sync capability is stated in the Apple specifications read; omission is not an explicit negative. · Manufacturer specification

Apple UK — Studio Display technical specifications
Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27-inch

No source recorded.

Not listed by the manufacturerNot provided
First product manufacturer sourceSecond product manufacturer source
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