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.
