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- ✅ Increased high interest in portable monitors
- ✅ Samsung responds with a combination of cost-effective smart monitors and external stands (aka 'Samtem by Me')
- ✅ LG launched the LG Smart Monitor Swing in April 2024
Before the full comparative analysis, we explain the growth background of the portable monitor market and the main product launch backgrounds of LG and Samsung.
- ✅ Increased high interest in portable monitors
- ✅ Samsung responds with a combination of cost-effective smart monitors and external stands (aka 'Samtem by Me')
- ✅ LG launched the LG Smart Monitor Swing in April 2024
Before the full comparative analysis, we explain the growth background of the portable monitor market and the main product launch backgrounds of LG and Samsung.
- ✅ Easy to move with wheels
- ✅ Can be combined with various smart monitors (LG: 27/32 inches, Samsung: 32/43/55 inches)
- ✅ Supports various connection terminals such as HDMI, USB-C
- ✅ Supports wireless mirroring function (compatible with Apple and Galaxy products)
Both products offer excellent functionality in terms of portability, compatibility, and connectivity.
- ✅ Supports 4K resolution and equipped with IPS panel
- ✅ Touchscreen support (some models)
- ✅ Monitor arm type mobile stand: Excellent range of motion including tilt, swivel, and height adjustment
LG Swing emphasizes high picture quality, touch function, and user-customized stand adjustment functions.
- ✅ Can be connected not only to smart monitors but also to TVs (32/43/55 inches)
Samsung Moving Style offers wider compatibility, allowing it to be used with a variety of display devices.
- ✅ Samsung: Black/white color options available, rounded design
- ✅ LG: Only white color provided, rectangular design
- ✅ Bezel thickness: Samsung M7 (top/left/right 7.9mm, bottom 18.5mm) vs LG Swing (top/left/right 15mm, bottom 22.5mm)
In terms of design, Samsung offers a variety of color choices and a soft exterior, while LG offers a clean and angular design.
| Item | Samsung Moving Style | LG Smart Monitor Swing |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 32 inches | 32 inches |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel | VA | IPS |
| Weight | 6.8kg | 6.5kg |
| Speaker Output | 10W | 5W |
| Connection Terminals | HDMI 2.0 x2, USB-C (PD) x1, USB-A x3 | HDMI 2.0 x2, USB-C (PD) x1, USB-A x2 |
- ✅ VA panel (Samsung): Excellent contrast ratio, strong in expressing dark scenes
- ✅ IPS panel (LG): Wide viewing angle, provides clear screen
| Function | Samsung Moving Style | LG Smart Monitor Swing |
|---|---|---|
| Tilt | -45° ~ 75° | -20° ~ 50° |
| Pivot | Supported | Supported |
| Swivel | - | -60° ~ 90° |
| Height Adjustment | Approximately 22cm | Approximately 33cm |
LG Swing offers a wider range in swivel and height adjustment, increasing ease of use.
- ✅ Standard: L-shape, various pivot/tilt functions
- ✅ Light: Straight stand
Samsung offers the option to choose a stand version according to the user's needs.
- ✅ Cable management: Samsung inside the pillar, LG inside the stand base cover
- ✅ Automatic brightness control: Only supported by LG Swing
- ✅ Wireless mirroring: Samsung is strong in Windows/Galaxy integration
- ✅ OS: LG Swing (webOS), Samsung M7 (Tizen OS)
In additional functions, LG is strong in automatic brightness control, and Samsung is strong in cable management and connectivity with specific platforms.
- ✅ Samsung Moving Style: 600,000-800,000 KRW range
- ✅ LG Swing: Integrated 1,000,000 KRW range, separate 600,000-800,000 KRW range (LG is slightly more expensive compared to the same specs)
If you value cost-effectiveness, consider Samsung Moving Style; if you want a variety of usability, consider LG Swing. It is important to choose the optimal product according to your individual usage purpose and preferences.