The new Mac-friendly monitors in Samsung's lineup fix problems Apple displays still have

News The new Mac-friendly monitors in Samsung's lineup fix problems Apple displays still have Andrew Orr 11 e-mail BlueSky Mastodon X Facebook Reddit Fri May 29 2026, 10:44 AM EDT · 2 minute read Samsung launches next-gen Odyssey gaming and ViewFinity monitors. Image credit: Samsung If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Read our ethics policy . A new wave of Samsung monitors is targeting Mac users with OLED panels, Thunderbolt 5 connectivity, and workstation features that Apple still doesn't offer in its own display lineup. Samsung's new lineup includes the 40-inch ViewFinity S8 S85TH, the 32-inch Odyssey OLED G8, and the 27-inch Odyssey OLED G8. The company built the displays for productivity and gaming, while adding features that fit naturally into MacBook, Mac mini , and Mac Studio setups. Together, the monitors target capabilities Apple still doesn't offer across its own display lineup. Apple's desktop display lineup remains limited to the Studio Display and Pro Display XDR . Apple doesn't sell an OLED desktop monitor, an ultrawide display, or a monitor with integrated KVM switching and Thunderbolt 5 docking. Samsung's latest displays target each of those categories. ViewFinity S8 combines a large workspace with Thunderbolt 5 The 40-inch ViewFinity S8 S85TH is built around a curved 5K2K WUHD panel with a 144Hz refresh rate. The extra horizontal resolution creates room for multiple apps and documents without relying on a second display. Thunderbolt 5 sits at the center of the design. The connection supports up to 80Gbps data transfers and up to 140W charging through a single cable, allowing a MacBook Pro to handle power, video, and data simultaneously. 40 Inch ViewFinity S8 S85TH 5K2K Curved Monitor (2026) Samsung built docking features directly into the monitor instead of relying on separate accessories. The display includes Ethernet, USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, and DisplayPort connections, along with built-in speakers. A built-in KVM switch