Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Refurbished Excellent - 27" ViewFinity S9 5K IPS Smart Monitor with Matte Display, Thunderbolt 4 and SlimFit Camera - Silver
Average customer rating
3.6
(55 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 55 reviews
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
6
1 Star
11
65%of customers recommend this product.
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17 out of
26)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Refurbished Excellent - 27" ViewFinity S9 5K IPS Smart Monitor with Matte Display, Thunderbolt 4 and SlimFit Camera - Silver
Customer Rating
5
Great Monitor for Productivity
on July 26, 2024
Posted by: reggie
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I got this monitor for my partner because she needed an external monitor for her Macbook. She loves using it for her school work, watching videos, and browsing the web. It's very sleek and minimal. I like that it comes with a remote and doubles as a smart TV. The 5K resolution is perfect for MacBook.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Great!
on September 25, 2024
Posted by: Luv2shop
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Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Great Product
on November 18, 2024
Posted by: Loki999
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The screen display is amazing, and the ergonomic stand is quite good.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
A true gem that has surpassed my expectations
on September 11, 2023
Posted by: Anonymous
from Collierville
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Samsung Viewfinity S9 monitor is a true gem that has surpassed my expectations in every way, and I'm delighted to share my positive review about this outstanding display.
Display Excellence: The star of the show is undoubtedly the monitor's 5K display. The level of detail, sharpness, and color accuracy it delivers is nothing short of remarkable. Whether I'm immersed in work, enjoying a movie night, or engaging in gaming adventures, the Viewfinity S9 consistently astounds me with its vivid colors and deep blacks. It elevates the overall viewing experience to a whole new level.
Sleek Aesthetics: Not only does the Viewfinity S9 excel in performance, but it also stands out in terms of design. Its slim bezels and sleek profile give it a modern and premium appearance that complements any workspace. The build quality feels robust and durable, ensuring that this monitor will be a long-lasting addition to my setup. The adjustable stand is a practical feature, allowing me to find the perfect ergonomic position for comfortable extended use.
HDR Delight: The monitor's HDR support is a standout feature. Watching HDR content is a sheer pleasure, with its precisely tuned contrast and brightness levels, delivering a cinematic experience right at my desk. The wide color gamut ensures that every image and video I view is bursting with precise and vibrant colors, making it a visual treat every time.
Versatile Connectivity: The Viewfinity S9 impresses with its connectivity options. With thunderbolt port, connecting all my devices, from laptops to gaming consoles, is a breeze. The inclusion of USB-C with charging capability adds a layer of convenience, reducing cable clutter and simplifying my workspace.
User-Friendly Interface: The included software and user-friendly interface make customizing monitor settings effortless. Whether I need to adjust color profiles, or create different viewing modes, the Viewfinity S9 offers the flexibility to cater to my preferences.
In conclusion, the Samsung Viewfinity S9 monitor is an exceptional investment for those who demand top-tier display quality, versatile connectivity, and a sleek design. It has truly elevated my computing and entertainment experiences, exceeding my expectations at every turn. Samsung has once again delivered a product that sets a high standard, and I wholeheartedly recommend the Viewfinity S9 to anyone in search of a premium monitor.
Display Excellence: The star of the show is undoubtedly the monitor's 5K display. The level of detail, sharpness, and color accuracy it delivers is nothing short of remarkable. Whether I'm immersed in work, enjoying a movie night, or engaging in gaming adventures, the Viewfinity S9 consistently astounds me with its vivid colors and deep blacks. It elevates the overall viewing experience to a whole new level.
Sleek Aesthetics: Not only does the Viewfinity S9 excel in performance, but it also stands out in terms of design. Its slim bezels and sleek profile give it a modern and premium appearance that complements any workspace. The build quality feels robust and durable, ensuring that this monitor will be a long-lasting addition to my setup. The adjustable stand is a practical feature, allowing me to find the perfect ergonomic position for comfortable extended use.
HDR Delight: The monitor's HDR support is a standout feature. Watching HDR content is a sheer pleasure, with its precisely tuned contrast and brightness levels, delivering a cinematic experience right at my desk. The wide color gamut ensures that every image and video I view is bursting with precise and vibrant colors, making it a visual treat every time.
Versatile Connectivity: The Viewfinity S9 impresses with its connectivity options. With thunderbolt port, connecting all my devices, from laptops to gaming consoles, is a breeze. The inclusion of USB-C with charging capability adds a layer of convenience, reducing cable clutter and simplifying my workspace.
User-Friendly Interface: The included software and user-friendly interface make customizing monitor settings effortless. Whether I need to adjust color profiles, or create different viewing modes, the Viewfinity S9 offers the flexibility to cater to my preferences.
In conclusion, the Samsung Viewfinity S9 monitor is an exceptional investment for those who demand top-tier display quality, versatile connectivity, and a sleek design. It has truly elevated my computing and entertainment experiences, exceeding my expectations at every turn. Samsung has once again delivered a product that sets a high standard, and I wholeheartedly recommend the Viewfinity S9 to anyone in search of a premium monitor.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting The Insiders
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Monitor for Creators and Artists
on September 11, 2023
Posted by: cyrilyoung4ever
from Seattle
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] the setup is a very straight forward one-person job: one screw and placing the monitor into a click mechanism then you are done. The stand seems to be a bit wobbly (partially plastic) and didn’t give much confidence initially. But after setting it up, it held the monitor in place and height very well.
the display - The 5K resolution is stunning. The color is vibrant out of the box and the brightness and the dynamic range is equally produced across the entire panel. The calibration process is rather simple and could be easily accomplished via a smart phone. There are two modes of calibration - basic and pro. The basic mode takes about 1 minute to complete and there are some visible improvement upon finishing it. I haven’t got the chance to try the pro mode, as it takes longer (7-15 minutes) and requires a steady placement of the phone (ex. using a tripod). Based on the result from the basic mode, I suspect the pro mode will give even more significant improvement. I also appreciate once the calibration was done (in either mode), the profile will has “Calibrated” appended to it.
the connection - This is clearly a monitor that was designed to work with macs, as the ports available are usb-c, thunderbolt 4, and mini display port. A thunderbolt 4 cable is included, which seems to work fine, although a bit short. I have set it up with another monitor, and both are connected to my laptop. There are very few occasions when I wake up the laptop, only the other monitor will be woken up, and I had to disconnect the ViewFinity cable and reconnect it to the labptop. Upon further testing, this problem doesn’t occur when ViewFinity was the only monitor connected, which indicates that this might be caused by the other monitor or simply the laptop (the other monitor is a 4k monitor).
the smart TV - It is as good as what you can expect from a high end 4K UHD TV, except the resolution is finer. Again the color reproduction is captivating and even out of the box the picture quality is near perfect. The remote control (works for both smart TV as well as workspace monitor) is very handy and the learning curve is quite easy. If I had to nipick one thing that I wish was better, it would be the built-in speakers, which are rather small sounding despite the adjustment allowed. Other than the built-in speakers, it supports bluetooth devices. Though bluetooth headphones and speakers are quite prevalent these days, I wouldn’t mind the addition of a 3.5mm headphone jack.
the display - The 5K resolution is stunning. The color is vibrant out of the box and the brightness and the dynamic range is equally produced across the entire panel. The calibration process is rather simple and could be easily accomplished via a smart phone. There are two modes of calibration - basic and pro. The basic mode takes about 1 minute to complete and there are some visible improvement upon finishing it. I haven’t got the chance to try the pro mode, as it takes longer (7-15 minutes) and requires a steady placement of the phone (ex. using a tripod). Based on the result from the basic mode, I suspect the pro mode will give even more significant improvement. I also appreciate once the calibration was done (in either mode), the profile will has “Calibrated” appended to it.
the connection - This is clearly a monitor that was designed to work with macs, as the ports available are usb-c, thunderbolt 4, and mini display port. A thunderbolt 4 cable is included, which seems to work fine, although a bit short. I have set it up with another monitor, and both are connected to my laptop. There are very few occasions when I wake up the laptop, only the other monitor will be woken up, and I had to disconnect the ViewFinity cable and reconnect it to the labptop. Upon further testing, this problem doesn’t occur when ViewFinity was the only monitor connected, which indicates that this might be caused by the other monitor or simply the laptop (the other monitor is a 4k monitor).
the smart TV - It is as good as what you can expect from a high end 4K UHD TV, except the resolution is finer. Again the color reproduction is captivating and even out of the box the picture quality is near perfect. The remote control (works for both smart TV as well as workspace monitor) is very handy and the learning curve is quite easy. If I had to nipick one thing that I wish was better, it would be the built-in speakers, which are rather small sounding despite the adjustment allowed. Other than the built-in speakers, it supports bluetooth devices. Though bluetooth headphones and speakers are quite prevalent these days, I wouldn’t mind the addition of a 3.5mm headphone jack.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting The Insiders
Customer Rating
5
5k Amazing Monitor
on September 11, 2023
Posted by: BrainApps
from Rotterdam
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was so excited to be receiving this monitor, but I was not ready for the reality of it. Using it for over a week now and it amazes me with it's features, quality and picture everyday. The picture quality is like nothing I have ever experienced, it's like watching something with an added dimension. I watched a 5k video on youtube and could not believe how detailed it was. I'm a programmer and it has helped me fit more text and art on the screen at one time and it's all crisp and clear and readable. I have no idea how I worked without this monitor for so long. It has 218 pixels per inch! I also really like the Intelligent Eye Care which helps since I'm in front of this monitor for more than 12 hours a day.
You get the monitor, a 4k camera with privacy cover, remote, power adapter, a miniDP to DP cable and a Thunderbolt 4 cable. The stand is very heavy and allows the monitor to be rotated. It was easy to assemble everything, including the camera, which just attaches to the back on the monitor with magnets.
Turning it on for the first time was an experience in itself. While music is playing through the built-in speaker , you are led through a setup wizard. The most impressive part was when it asked which way I wanted to connect to Samsung. I picked up my phone, which is a Samsung S23 and it already had a notification popped up on my phone! I clicked one button and everything was setup. Everything needs to work together this seamlessly. Overall the whole setup was easy, and led me through setting up Disney+, Hulu, Prime Video, and Netflix.
I opted to attach the monitor to the wall, which required a 100x100 vesa mount. Be careful what size bolts you use, as the M4 bolts they sent with the mount were a little long and required spacers since the monitor requires bolts to be 5.8 - 7.8mm.
The power brick is huge, 8 1/2" long by 4" wide. Thankfully, they included a very long cord. The other thing was, every time I turned on the monitor, it would go to Live programming mode of a fireplace and I'd have to exit Live programming mode. In settings I was able to turn this off, so that it started on the main menu when turned on.
The monitor has so many features built in: SmartThings hub, the color can be calibrated with a smart phone, the built in apps, games, remote connect to Windows PCs, and Macs through Easy Connection, built in google Meet and Microsoft 365 for video conferencing. Samsung has hit a home run with this monitor.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting The Insiders
Customer Rating
5
With ViewFinity, Productivity and Beyond
on September 15, 2023
Posted by: PC2021
from Westminster
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The ViewFinity S9 5K IPS Smart Monitor is an excellent feature-rich monitor that has everyone covered on productivity and beyond. The first step with ViewFinity S9 5K is the packaging and the unboxing/set up experience. Thankfully, the packaging is not large and cumbersome. Even more, the assembly process for the ViewFinity S9 5K monitor was very simple and quick. It was easy and took minimal effort. You will be experiencing in productivity in very little time. The parts accompanying the monitor include the power brick, power cord, stand, remote, webcam, USB-C cable, and DisplayPort cable. The best part of the assembly process is the stand and that it is simple to place the monitor. A few screws being turned and a couple clicks (confirmation sounds) while placing the monitor on the stand. This results in a flexible viewing experience. The stand feels substantive, yet not overly heavy and allows the monitor to tilt up and down with ease. The monitor comes configured in landscape mode (horizontal) viewing, and can rotated for portrait mode (vertical) viewing after you tilt the monitor up first. The stand also has a designated space for cords to feed to through to the monitor connections. The result is a clean look on your desk setup. This is especially important because the single power cord will get room to place to power brick where it will not be obtrusive. Next, the connections for the ViewFinity S9 5K leave you options for days. There is USB-C connectivity to support Thunderbolt4 capable media sources, 3 USB-C, and a miniDP port. Wired options are many and you will a great start with the two cables that are included (USB-C & miniDP). Additionally, you have the options for wireless connections being displayed on this awesome display. AirPlay and Screen Cast capabilities welcome all of your computing devices on this sight for your happy eyes by Samsung. A time-saving inclusion with connections for this monitor is the Connection Guide. This literally guides you through all the ways you can utilize the ViewFinity S9 5K. This includes utilizing the awesome 4K webcam. The magnetic webcam is neatly stored in an unobtrusive on the top and the back of the monitor. The magnetic webcam cover also makes the security-conscious very comfortable. It really Meet(s) your video conferencing needs with crisp video and convenience. An additional touch of convenience is being able to have more than input dis
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting The Insiders
Customer Rating
5
ViewFinity S9 - Exceeded all expectations!
on September 15, 2023
Posted by: JosieCakes209
from Chappaqua
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Samsung ViewFinity S9 Smart Monitor is a game-changer! This monitor delivers an impressive, crisp visual experience. With its 27” display and 5K resolution this monitor offers stunning clarity and vibrant colors that make both work and entertainment an absolute pleasure.
Your monitor will come with a 4K Slimfit Camera with a privacy cover, a remote which is a huge bonus, power adapter, a mini-DP port to DP cable, and a Thunderbolt4 cable. The monitor's design is modern and provides an immersive viewing experience. The stand is sturdy and adjustable with height customization and rotation, ensuring comfort during long hours of use.
The matte display anti-glare is a standout feature that helps make the entire viewing experience easy on the eyes for any lengthy period and minimizes fatigue. While the Smart Calibration enhances color accuracy making this monitor suitable for creative tasks that demand precise color representation.
The monitor's on-screen menu is intuitive, easy to adjust settings, connected devices, and navigate between Search, Workspace, Game, Media, and APPS.
In conclusion, I would recommend the Samsung ViewFinity S9 for anyone who is in search of a premium quality monitor that offers exceptional visuals, impressive features, and a sophisticated design. Whether you're a gamer, content creator, professional, or just a lover of entertainment this monitor's combination of 5K resolution, impressive refresh rate, intelligent eye care, and easy connectivity make it a versatile and worthwhile investment for an enhanced computing experience. Two thumbs up in my book!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting The Insiders