When space is limited like in a dorm room, why not get a smart monitor designed for both study and entertainment instead of two separate devices? There are a few items that can elevate your room to create a space you’ll love to work and relax in. The Samsung M8 32″ 4K Ultra HD smart monitor might be one of them. Read on to learn why, then enter for a chance to win one.

Hybrid monitor/TV

I love multi-purpose devices that allow you to do more with less, and the Samsung M8 smart monitor is one of them. It is both a productivity tool and an entertainment station in one sleek, smart screen. You can use it as a traditional monitor for school when you need an extra display or as a smart TV when you’re ready to unwind at the end of the day. Featuring Tizen OS, it comes with built-in applications such as Netflix and Prime Video for streaming content, but also with productivity software like Microsoft 365 so you can study and enjoy your favourite shows without having to connect a separate laptop. The Samsung M8 is a versatile device that will accompany you in your various activities throughout the day without taking up much space in your dorm room. Make sure to watch Shelly Wutke’s video review to see what it’s like to use this monitor

Modern design that blends into your space 

The Samsung M8 smart monitor features a compact, minimalist design, and is available in four different colours (Warm White, Spring Green, Daylight Blue, and Sunset Pink) to complement your dorm room decor. I think one of the reasons why the M8 can be a great choice for a dorm room is that not only can it function as a monitor and a smart TV, but it was also designed to look like one or the other depending on how you’re using it. For example, it comes with a detachable SlimFit camera that you can pop on for online classes and video calls, but when it’s time to watch a movie, you can detach it and adjust the height of the stand to make the monitor look like a TV.

Hub for your smart home devices

There’s one more thing you can do with the Samsung M8 smart monitor besides working and entertaining yourself, and that is controlling your smart devices. The M8 supports IoT, which means that it can act as a hub for your smart dorm room. So if you have smart lights, a smart alarm clock, or a robot vacuum, you can control them via Samsung’s SmartThings app. The M8 does also come with Amazon Alexa and Bixby voice assistants built-in so you can always use voice commands too if you prefer! 

How to enter

Entering this contest is easy and you can enter two times.

  1. In a comment below, tell us what you love most about the Samsung M8 smart monitor.
  2. Visit the product page for the Samsung M8 smart monitor and find at least one feature listed in the “More information” section that isn’t mentioned in this article and that you would find useful. Discuss that feature in an email to bestbuyblog@bestbuycanada.ca using the subject line, “Samsung M8 smart monitor”. Do not mention that feature in a comment below.

What you can win

Samsung M8 smart monitor

At the end of this contest we’ll randomly select one winner from all eligible entries. The winner will win the Samsung M8 smart monitor that Shelly Wutke reviewed on the blog.

This contest runs from August 19th to September 2nd.

Remember you can enter two times as described above. Make sure to also share this contest with any student in your life so they can also enter for a chance to win this versatile smart monitor for their dorm room!

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Good luck!

Céline Günther
Céline is the lead editor at Best Buy Canada, where she writes about tech for the blog. When she isn't behind a keyboard, she's usually reading or exploring the great outdoors.

735 COMMENTS

  1. Love that the Samsung M8 smart monitor features a compact, minimalist design, and is available in four different colours. Great for room decor.

  2. How cool!! Love that it can be used as a TV & a monitor. This would be great for gaming.. especially with the curvature. Thank you #BestBuyBlog Fingers crossed!!!

  3. I love that the monitor connects with all your smart devices such as the smart lights and robot vacuum we have

  4. What I love most is that it would replace my TV and my current monitor, which is about 11 years old and is about as functional as anything technological that age… not at all!

    • I don’t have a tv or monitor. I love the fact that it’s a hybrid, I can kill two birds with one stone.

  5. Love that it’s not just a monitor but also a smart TV and has a MicroHDMI port lets you hook up this monitor to gaming consoles, computers, laptops, and more

  6. I love the size of the screen, the thin bezels, the smart home functions and the streaming/studying features.

  7. I love how they bundled so many things into one beautiful design. Monitor, TV and IoT hub. Monitor design is finally moving on from the big black rectangle. Maybe it’s the new era of study/work from home where the tech companies have realized that we are putting their monitors where we live not in a separate functional space.

  8. Wow, there are so many things that I love about this. It would be an amazing monitor to be able to do my work from…..especially with the:
    4K UHD dispay and native Resolution it has…. Oh, the fine details that would show up would be incredible for all I do.
    I also LOVE how it can also function as a “Streaming” device / TV 🙂 Just awesome!

    Basically I would just repeat everything that is about this “Monitor”….but wow, just so much more than that. Someone is going to be VERY happy to win this 🙂 Thanks so much for the chance to win Celine and Best Buy! Good luck everyone!

  9. The 178-degree horizontal and vertical viewing angles make it quite adaptable for multi-person viewing!

  10. I love that it functions as both a monitor & a smart TV, and is designed to look like one or the other, depending on how it is being used.

  11. For me its the best size 32 inch for my room. Its not a spacious room so a 55 would be too big and 32 makes for sense in here.

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