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Best smart monitors in 2026: Samsung and LG picks for desks and small rooms
A smart monitor streams Netflix, runs Microsoft 365, and controls your smart home without a PC. Five picks from Samsung's M series and LG's MyView line.
Our pick: Samsung Smart Monitor M8 for most people; Samsung M7 on a budget; LG MyView for AirPlay 2 households
Samsung
Smart Monitor M8
8.2$699.99
The best all-round smart monitor: bright 4K, built-in camera, SmartThings Hub listed.
Pros
- • 400 nits typical
- • Camera with far-field mic
- • 65W USB-C
Cons
- • VA, 60Hz
Samsung
Smart Monitor M7
7.7$399.99 (32-inch)
The budget smart monitor, in 32 or 43 inches.
Pros
- • $399.99
- • 43-inch option
Cons
- • No webcam
- • 300 nits
LG
MyView 32SR73U / 32SR83U
7.7$380 list (32SR73U-W)
webOS with AirPlay 2 on an IPS panel.
Pros
- • AirPlay 2
- • IPS, 95% DCI-P3
Cons
- • No camera on most models
Samsung
Smart Monitor M9
7.9$1,599.99 list
The premium option: 32-inch QD-OLED, 165Hz, and a 4K webcam.
Pros
- • QD-OLED
- • 165Hz
- • 4K webcam
Cons
- • Expensive
- • Weak HDR brightness
LG
Smart Monitor Swing (32U889SA)
7.5Varies
The touchscreen smart monitor on wheels.
Pros
- • Touch
- • Rolling stand
Cons
- • Niche
Smart monitors fit dorm rooms, home offices that double as media rooms, and kitchens. Samsung and LG make most of them. These picks come from the makers' specs and PCWorld's M9 review; we have not tested them.
Smart monitors compared
| Monitor | Panel | Webcam | Smart platform | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Smart Monitor M8 | 32-inch 4K VA, 60Hz | Yes | Tizen, SmartThings Hub | $699.99 |
| Samsung Smart Monitor M7 | 32 or 43-inch 4K VA, 60Hz | No | Tizen, SmartThings Hub | $399.99 / $499 |
| LG MyView 32SR73U / 83U | 31.5-inch 4K IPS, 60Hz | No (85U has one) | webOS, AirPlay 2 | $380 list |
| Samsung Smart Monitor M9 | 32-inch 4K QD-OLED, 165Hz | 4K | Tizen, SmartThings | $1,599.99 |
| LG Smart Monitor Swing | 32-inch 4K IPS touch | — | webOS | Varies |
Best overall: Samsung Smart Monitor M8
Bright at 400 nits typical, with a built-in camera and far-field mic for calls, 65W USB-C, and Samsung's listed SmartThings Hub, the M8 balances work and entertainment for $699.99.
Best budget: Samsung Smart Monitor M7
The M7 costs $399.99 at 32 inches and $499 at 43 inches, the closest thing to a small TV here, without a webcam.
Best for Apple households: LG MyView
LG's MyView monitors run webOS with AirPlay 2 and Miracast on a 4K IPS panel. The 32SR73U-W listed at $380.
Questions we get
What is a smart monitor?
A computer monitor with a smart TV operating system built in, so it can stream video, run web apps, mirror a phone, and control smart home devices without a computer. It still works as a normal monitor over HDMI or USB-C.
Smart monitor or small TV?
A smart monitor has better desk ergonomics, USB-C for a laptop, and (on Samsung's M8 and M9) a webcam. A TV usually has a tuner, more inputs, and better speakers for the money.