LG will showcase a series of 32-inch 4K computer monitor/TV hybrid products called "MyView" at this year's CES. The company announced that the products will be available in "a variety of colors, including Essence White, Light Beige, Cotton Pink, and Cotton Green," and said it will announce U.S. availability "at a later date."

LG's new smart LED display has very similar specifications and design language to the Samsung M8. They're both available in a variety of colors, and both have shades of modern iMac design, but both have more adjustable stands (both support height, tilt, and swivel adjustments). Each product can be used as a smart TV with the included remote control, and all new MyView displays will feature Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, 2 built-in speakers, and dual HDMI ports.

A front-on photo of the LG MyView with webOS installed and the LG Magic Remote standing in front of it, proving that it takes streaming media seriously. Image: LGMyViewLG

However, there are some key differences that may make LG's new monitor a better deal. Its IPS panel may have an edge over Samsung Display's VA technology in terms of angles, its three USB-C ports and 90-watt USB-C charging are also better than the M8's single USB-C and 65-watt maximum output, and best of all, the most expensive MyView is also $100 cheaper than the M8.

LGMyView smart display against a white background. If you squint, the LGMyView looks a bit like an iMac. Image: LGMyViewLG

According to LG's announcement, the LG MyView monitors will run webOS, which gives them an advantage over other regular monitors: They can work like a Chromebook, using cloud services like Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace without having to connect to another computer.

Speaking of price, LG's press release says the $599.99 32SR85U model will come with three USB-C ports and 90-watt USB-C power output, and will come with a detachable webcam. The 32SR85U's product page also mentions HomeKit compatibility, which for smart TVs usually means you can ask Siri to switch inputs or turn the TV on and off.

The other two products are priced at $499.99. The 32SR83U still has three USB-C ports and 400 nits of screen brightness, but it only outputs 65 watts of power over USB-C and doesn't come with a webcam. The 32SR70U does not provide a webcam interface at all, the brightness is only 350 nits, and there is only one 45-watt USB-C charging port, and the other two are USB2.0 (possibly USB-A) ports.

MyView's lower-end model may not be as good as the Samsung M8 in many aspects, but the goal of this series is clearly to fill a gap in Apple's display options. MyView's more aggressive display specs may not justify its price, but its looks and new smart TV features may add some points.