The Smart Monitor M70B is not the best at anything. But because it performs well in all areas and has smart TV features from Samsung, it is one of the best choices for people who live and work from home in small spaces or in shared accommodations. It’s also a good choice for students, even if the price is a bit high.
The SAMSUNG 32″ M70B Series 4K has a simple design that makes it easy to put on a desk, hang on a wall, or put in the corner of a living room. The all-black screen is simple and unfussy, and the small Samsung logo in the lower-right corner gives it a sleek, minimalist look. With dimensions of 38 by 24.8 by 9.7 inches and a weight of 23.4 pounds, the tv is small and light enough for one person to move and set up.
It has a thin frame with a 0.25-inch bezel. Even though the screen is so big, there are no vents on the sides or back that can be seen. The bottom of the screen has vents that bring in cool air, but even when it was being used a lot, it never got hotter than 93 degrees Fahrenheit. The monitor stand can be tilted as far back as 20 degrees or as far forward as 2 degrees. It can’t be turned, moved up or down, though.
A 200-mm VESA mounting bracket or stand can also be used. Under the Samsung logo are the controls for turning the screen on and off and moving through its menu. The TV has Tizen 5.5 software, which is one version behind Samsung TVs, which have Tizen 6.0. Still, it’s easy to turn on or off the display, change the source, and adjust the volume.
The SAMSUNG 32″ M70B Series 4K is different from other models because it only has a remote instead of a joystick or buttons. The remote is pretty unique in that it can be charged by USB-C or by solar power through photovoltaic cells built into it. The device still has a power button that can also be used as a basic on-screen display (OSD) button, but it can only change the volume and switch inputs.
The stand that comes with the package can only tilt, so the monitor is just as hard to use as the brand’s TVs. That’s fine, since the monitor is pretty big, but it’s always important to be able to adjust things so you can watch in comfort. You can use VESA mounts with 200 x 200 bolt patterns, but if you don’t already have one, that will cost you more money.
The solar remote control for the screen is a game-changer. With a solar panel covering half of the back, the sun or room lights can charge the remote’s battery. If that isn’t enough, you can charge it faster with the USB-C cable that comes with it. An AC adapter is not included. It worked for more than two weeks without being plugged in.