The catch
LG MyView 32-inch 4K Smart Monitor
Its 60Hz panel is meant for work and video. Fast gaming is outside its range.
Side by side
LG MyView 32SR85U vs Samsung ViewFinity S9: Samsung packs more pixels into a smaller screen, LG draws 4K larger
Quick verdict
The LG 32SR85U brings a larger 4K canvas, webOS and 90-watt USB-C. A smaller 27-inch body holds the ViewFinity S9's 5K pixels, Thunderbolt 4 and sharper camera.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
Size: how big the gap is
The published “Size” figure is 17% higher on LG MyView 32-inch 4K Smart Monitor: 31.5 inches, against 27 inches on Samsung ViewFinity S9 27-inch 5K Monitor.
Where this comes from
This sets usable screen area and how it fits your desk. A bigger diagonal also needs enough viewing distance. The percentage is worked out from the lower published figure.
The catch
Samsung ViewFinity S9 27-inch 5K Monitor
Next to 120Hz office screens, motion at 60Hz feels ordinary.
LG MyView 32-inch 4K Smart Monitor
- Why pick it
- A 32-inch screen suits you
- Your streaming habits suit webOS
- The catch
- Its 60Hz panel is meant for work and video. Fast gaming is outside its range.
Samsung ViewFinity S9 27-inch 5K Monitor
- Why pick it
- You want 5K text density
- Your setup calls for Thunderbolt 4
- The catch
- Next to 120Hz office screens, motion at 60Hz feels ordinary.
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What this page compares
In these two smart work monitors, screen size competes with 5K density and Thunderbolt.
This one comes down to resolution and size first, then to the limits of your own setup.
Day to day
How each one fits your routine
A native 4K preview can have room around it on 5K
Inside S9’s 5120 by 2880 grid, a video editor can place a 3840 by 2160 preview and still have pixels left for interface elements. On the LG, that preview fills the native grid. Choose S9 if this layout is useful in your editor at comfortable scaling. Choose LG for a larger physical 4K picture if a separate tool display or a reduced preview already suits your workflow.
Where this comes from
On S9, subtracting the preview leaves 1280 horizontal pixels and 720 vertical pixels of total remaining grid. How they are arranged depends on the application and scaling.
A smart monitor still leaves you with the laptop power check
Either can anchor a laptop desk with a supplied camera and a power-delivery connection, but neither gives the computer more than the listed 90W. If a workstation draws more power during editing, it may still need its own charger. Once that limit is acceptable, choose based on the camera, screen and software workflow. The higher-resolution Samsung camera or panel should not be counted as extra power for the laptop.
Where this comes from
A Full HD webcam and 90W USB-C are listed for LG. Samsung lists 90W Thunderbolt 4 and a detachable 4K camera. Charging capacity has nothing to do with camera resolution.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
Streaming apps with no computer needed
An onboard smart platform handles supported streaming and remote control.
- LG MyView 32-inch 4K Smart Monitor
- Better fit
- Samsung ViewFinity S9 27-inch 5K Monitor
- Good
Easy to use alongside a MacBook
Pixel density is suitable, connectivity is USB-C or Thunderbolt, and laptop charging is reliable.
- LG MyView 32-inch 4K Smart Monitor
- Good
- Samsung ViewFinity S9 27-inch 5K Monitor
- Better fit
Work and entertainment both get sharp 4K detail
The desktop is 3840 by 2160, on a panel physically large enough for practical scaling.
- LG MyView 32-inch 4K Smart Monitor
- Better fit
- Samsung ViewFinity S9 27-inch 5K Monitor
- Depends
Video and peripherals share one USB-C cable
Video and data travel over USB-C, which keeps the wiring on the desk manageable.
- LG MyView 32-inch 4K Smart Monitor
- Better fit
- Samsung ViewFinity S9 27-inch 5K Monitor
- Good
A work laptop gets enough power delivery
The cable that carries the display signal also supplies useful charging power.
- LG MyView 32-inch 4K Smart Monitor
- Better fit
- Samsung ViewFinity S9 27-inch 5K Monitor
- Good
A spacious 32-inch workspace
Gives games, timelines or side-by-side windows a larger canvas.
- LG MyView 32-inch 4K Smart Monitor
- Better fit
- Samsung ViewFinity S9 27-inch 5K Monitor
- Depends
In practice
Differences you will notice
Size: how big the gap is
The published “Size” figure is 17% higher on LG MyView 32-inch 4K Smart Monitor: 31.5 inches, against 27 inches on Samsung ViewFinity S9 27-inch 5K Monitor.
How we worked this out
This sets usable screen area and how it fits your desk. A bigger diagonal also needs enough viewing distance. The percentage is worked out from the lower published figure.
Option A
LG, 32SR85U-W
MyView 32-inch 4K Smart Monitor
With a detachable camera, this 4K IPS smart monitor works as a USB-C work display, a streaming screen and a video-call station.
- Best for
- A 32-inch screen suits you
Facts we checked
- Resolution: 3840 by 2160
- Size: 31.5 inches
- Connection: USB-C 90 watts
- 31.5-inch size, native resolution 3840 by 2160.
Option B
Samsung, LS27C900PANXZA
ViewFinity S9 27-inch 5K Monitor
A slim design aimed at creators, this Samsung packs in a dense 5K canvas, Thunderbolt 4, a matte coating and a 4K camera.
- Best for
- You want 5K text density
Facts we checked
- Resolution: 5120 by 2880
- Size: 27 inches
- Connection: Thunderbolt 4 90 watts
- 27-inch size has a native resolution of 5120 by 2880.
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | LG MyView 32-inch 4K Smart Monitor | Samsung ViewFinity S9 27-inch 5K Monitor | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 3840 by 2160 | 5120 by 2880 | It bears on image compatibility, placement or picture quality. Before you name either label the winner, compare the matching standards. |
| Size | 31.5 inches | 27 inches | This determines the usable screen area and how it fits on your desk. A bigger diagonal also needs enough viewing distance. |
| Connection | USB-C 90 watts | Thunderbolt 4 90 watts | It bears on what you can connect and how data can move. A higher rating printed on the label is no guarantee of the same real-world result in every setup. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With LG MyView 32-inch 4K Smart Monitor
- A compact 27-inch display takes less desk depth than this large white stand.
With Samsung ViewFinity S9 27-inch 5K Monitor
- With a single Thunderbolt input and a slim set of ports, it has less room for a mix of wired sources.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the computer monitors we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
Show the facts and the math
| Product | Needs it meets | Facts we checked | Sources |
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| LG MyView 32-inch 4K Smart Monitor |
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| Samsung ViewFinity S9 27-inch 5K Monitor |
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