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There are situations where a big-screen TV just isn’t practical. But that doesn’t mean you can’t watch one of the tens of thousands of shows or movies available on streaming platforms. We are truly in a golden age of television, no longer bound by the restrictions of broadcast and cable providers. If all you need for TV bliss is a streaming box and a few subscriptions, then it follows that it should be integrated into your display. When you can have only one screen for watching content, gaming, and work, it should be something like Samsung’s M9 M90SF Smart Monitor.

Samsung M9 M90SF — (Image credit: Samsung)

The M9 proves itself to be an excellent gaming monitor thanks to its 165 Hz and Adaptive-Sync. It delivers high-quality streamed movies and TV shows with a solid software interface and an included remote. And it gets through work tasks with ease and comfort. It brings superb image quality with 4K resolution, an effective matte screen layer, accurate color, a wide gamut, and support for both HDR10 and HDR10+ formats. It also delivers better-than-average sound from two speakers with a wide frequency range, a broad soundstage, and balanced dynamics.

The M9 delivers physically, with premium build quality, smooth styling, and convenient ergonomics. USB ports enhance its connectivity options, and Wi-Fi eliminates the need for extra cables for internet access. The price is a bit higher than that of similarly sized competitors, and it doesn’t have a 240 Hz refresh rate. However, it brings a lot to the table that is unique, thanks to its Smart TV side. It’s three displays in one, which makes it something of a bargain. If you’re looking for a do-it-all monitor that meets all your entertainment, gaming, and productivity needs, the Samsung M9 M90SF Smart Monitor is well worth checking out.

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Christian Eberle is a Contributing Editor for Tom's Hardware US. He's a veteran reviewer of A/V equipment, specializing in monitors. Christian began his obsession with tech when he built his first PC in 1991, a 286 running DOS 3.0 at a blazing 12MHz. In 2006, he undertook training from the Imaging Science Foundation in video calibration and testing and thus started a passion for precise imaging that persists to this day. He is also a professional musician with a degree from the New England Conservatory as a classical bassoonist which he used to good effect as a performer with the West Point Army Band from 1987 to 2013. He enjoys watching movies and listening to high-end audio in his custom-built home theater and can be seen riding trails near his home on a race-ready ICE VTX recumbent trike. Christian enjoys the endless summer in Florida where he lives with his wife and Chihuahua and plays with orchestras around the state.