Samsung TU8000 Crystal UHD TV

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Product Overview

Samsung TU8000 Crystal UHD is a 4K TV that features Samsung's Crystal Display and powered by the latest Crystal Processor 4K. It sports a sleek, narrow-bezel design similar to the QLED models, even though conventional LCD panels are used.
One of the more affordable 4K smart TVs by Samsung, the TU8000 still retains Bixby personal assistant, Dolby Audio, and basic HDR support. It is uses Samsung's Tizen operating system. It also has Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa built in.
Other 2020 4K Crystal TVs by Samsung include the TU7000, TU8300, TU8500, and TU9000, among others.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 64% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • High screen-to-body ratio
  • Supports HDR
  • Exceptional 6500:1 contrast ratio
  • 10-bit display panel
Cons
  • Display panel quite dark

What external reviewers found***

External score 67% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Great sound quality
  • Great gaming performance
  • Excellent picture quality
  • Great 1080p upscaling
  • Good contrast
  • Gorgeous 4K picture
Cons
  • Poor viewing angles
  • Lacks quantum dot technology
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Specifications

43"50"85"75"65"55"

Connectivity

Ports3x HDMI 2.0 (CEC), 1x Satellite In (Main; F-type female), 1x Optical Audio Out, 1x RS232 (C), 1x AV Composite In (Video + L/R), 2x USB 2.0, 1x Ethernet RJ453x HDMI 2.0 (CEC), 1x Satellite In (Main; F-type female), 1x Optical Audio Out, 1x AV Composite In (Video + L/R), 2x USB 2.0, 1x Ethernet RJ453x HDMI 2.0 (CEC), 1x Satellite In (Main; F-type female), 1x Optical Audio Out, 1x AV Composite In (Video + L/R), 2x USB 2.0, 1x Ethernet RJ453x HDMI 2.0 (CEC), 1x Satellite In (Main; F-type female), 1x Optical Audio Out, 1x AV Composite In (Video + L/R), 2x USB 2.0, 1x Ethernet RJ453x HDMI 2.0 (CEC), 1x Satellite In (Main; F-type female), 1x Optical Audio Out, 1x AV Composite In (Video + L/R), 2x USB 2.0, 1x Ethernet RJ453x HDMI 2.0 (CEC), 1x Satellite In (Main; F-type female), 1x Optical Audio Out, 1x AV Composite In (Video + L/R), 2x USB 2.0, 1x Ethernet RJ45
Wireless ConnectivityWiFi 5 + Bluetooth 4.2 + WiFi Direct + DLNA

Construction

CameraNo
ColorsBlack
Speakers2x 10W
VESA Mount200 x 200 mm200 x 200 mm600 x 400 mm400 x 400 mm400 x 300 mm200 x 200 mm

Dimensions

Bezels92.49% screen-to-body ratio93.89% screen-to-body ratio95.92% screen-to-body ratio95.55% screen-to-body ratio95.38% screen-to-body ratio94.58% screen-to-body ratio
Size | Depth2.35 in / 59.6 mm w/o stand, 7.58 in / 192.5 mm w/ stand2.36 in / 59.9 mm w/o stand, 9.85 in / 250.2 mm w/ stand2.5 in / 63.5 mm w/o stand, 15.4 in / 391.16 mm w/ stand2.36 in / 59.9 mm w/o stand, 13.42 in / 340.8 mm w/ stand2.36 in / 59.9 mm w/o stand, 11.11 in / 282.1 mm w/ stand2.36 in / 59.9 mm w/o stand, 9.85 in / 250.2 mm w/ stand
Size | Height22 in / 558.9 mm w/o stand, 24.72 in / 627.8 mm w/ stand25.36 in / 644.2 mm w/o stand, 28.31 in / 719.1 mm w/ stand42.7 in / 1084.58 mm w/o stand, 46.7 in / 1186.18 mm w/ stand37.72 in / 958.2 mm w/o stand, 41.26 in / 1047.9 mm w/ stand32.69 in / 830.3 mm w/o stand, 35.69 in / 906.6 mm w/ stand27.84 in / 707.2 mm w/o stand, 30.84 in / 783.3 mm w/ stand
Size | Width37.95 in / 963.9 mm43.97 in / 1116.8 mm74.6 in / 1894.84 mm65.87 in / 1673.2 mm57.06 in / 1449.4 mm48.44 in / 1230.5 mm
Weight8.1 kg / 18 lbs w/o stand , 8.3 kg / 18 lbs w/ stand11.4 kg / 25 lbs w/o stand , 11.6 kg / 26 lbs w/ stand31.98 kg / 70 lbs w/o stand , 32.61 kg / 72 lbs w/ stand30.4 kg / 67 lbs w/o stand , 30.8 kg / 68 lbs w/ stand20.6 kg / 45 lbs w/o stand , 20.9 kg / 46 lbs w/ stand13.88 kg / 31 lbs w/o stand , 14.2 kg / 31 lbs w/ stand

Display

Aspect Ratio16:9
Brightness200 nits / 300 nits (peak)
Contrast Ratio6500:1 (static)
Display BacklightEdge LED
Display Color Depth10 bits (8 bits + FRC), 1073741824 colors
Display Diagonal43" (42.52 in / 1080 mm)50" (49.49 in / 1257 mm)85" (84.25 in / 2140 mm)75" (74.53 in / 1893 mm)65" (64.53 in / 1639 mm)55" (54.65 in / 1388 mm)
Display TypeVA
Gamut80% DCI-P3, 60% Rec.2020
Input Lag10 ms
Pixel Density103 ppi89 ppi52 ppi59 ppi68 ppi80 ppi
Pixel Pitch0.245 mm0.285 mm0.488 mm0.43 mm0.372 mm0.315 mm
Refresh Rate50 Hz / 60 Hz
Resolution4K (3840x2160)
Response Time15 ms (avg)
Viewing Angle178° H / 178° V

Function

HDRHDR
LicensesENERGY STAR, RoHS
Operating SystemTizen 5.5
Processor4 cores
TunerAnalog (NTSC/PAL/SECAM), Clear QAM, ATSC
VideoPurColor, Apple Airplay 2, Light sensor, InstaPort S (HDMI Quick Switch), UHD Dimming, Mega Contrast, Auto Motion Plus, Filmmaker Mode, Clean Cable Solution, Crystal Display, Google Assistant, Game Enhancer, Multiroom Link, ConnectShare, V-Chip, Bixby,...

Performance

Power Consumption0.5 W (sleep)58 W (average) / 135 W (max) / 0.5 W (sleep)0.5 W (sleep)98 W (average) / 230 W (max) / 0.5 W (sleep)75 W (average) / 190 W (max) / 0.5 W (sleep)60 W (average) / 135 W (max) / 0.5 W (sleep)

Production

AccessorySmart remote control - TM2050A
Debut2020
Model NameUN43TU8000UN50TU8000UN85TU8000UN75TU8000UN65TU8000UN55TU8000

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External Reviews

digitaltrends[1]

Reviewer score 70%
Reviewers from digitaltrends have found the following***:
Most will be perfectly happy with this TV in Standard (the horror!) or Movie mode. Brightness is sufficient, but some of the extra bleak content like Netflix's Dark is a bit of a challenge to watch during the day. Samsung says the TU8000 has gamer features that reduce latency, but this TV does not have a variable refresh rate.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Great 1080p upscaling
  • Great sound quality
  • Great gaming performance
Cons
  • Vignetting can be distracting
  • No variable refresh rate

pcmag[2]

Reviewer score 69%
Reviewers from pcmag have found the following***:
The Samsung TU8000 doesn't offer the most impressive picture, but its contrast and color accuracy are adequate for the platform. It lacks the quantum dot technology found in both Vizio's and Samsung's higher-end TVs. It edges out the Vizio M-Series Quantum with its superior black level and voice assistant support. The Hisense H8G is the best choice in this price range, but you can get better color and contrast from the TCL 6-Series.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Decent color accuracy
  • Wide color range
  • Supports Google Cast
Cons
  • Mediocre black levels
  • Lacks quantum dot technology

pcmag[3]

Reviewer score 69%
Reviewers from pcmag have found the following***:
The Samsung TU8000 doesn't offer the most impressive picture, but its contrast and color accuracy are adequate for the platform. It lacks the quantum dot technology found in both Vizio's and Samsung's higher-end TVs. It edges out the Vizio M-Series Quantum with its superior black level and voice assistant support. The Hisense H8G is the best choice in this price range, but you can get better color and contrast from the TCL 6-Series.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Decent color accuracy
  • Wide color range
  • Supports Google Cast
Cons
  • Mediocre black levels
  • Lacks quantum dot technology

pcmag[4]

Reviewer score 69%
Reviewers from pcmag have found the following***:
The Samsung TU8000 doesn't offer the most impressive picture, but its contrast and color accuracy are adequate for the platform. It lacks the quantum dot technology found in both Vizio's and Samsung's higher-end TVs. It edges out the Vizio M-Series Quantum with its superior black level and voice assistant support. The Hisense H8G is the best choice in this price range, but you can get better color and contrast from the TCL 6-Series.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Decent color accuracy
  • Wide color range
  • Supports Google Cast
Cons
  • Mediocre black levels
  • Lacks quantum dot technology

pcmag[5]

Reviewer score 69%
Reviewers from pcmag have found the following***:
The Samsung TU8000 doesn't offer the most impressive picture, but its contrast and color accuracy are adequate for the platform. It lacks the quantum dot technology found in both Vizio's and Samsung's higher-end TVs. It edges out the Vizio M-Series Quantum with its superior black level and voice assistant support. The Hisense H8G is the best choice in this price range, but you can get better color and contrast from the TCL 6-Series.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Decent color accuracy
  • Wide color range
  • Supports Google Cast
Cons
  • Mediocre black levels
  • Lacks quantum dot technology

pcmag[6]

Reviewer score 69%
Reviewers from pcmag have found the following***:
The Samsung TU8000 doesn't offer the most impressive picture, but its contrast and color accuracy are adequate for the platform. It lacks the quantum dot technology found in both Vizio's and Samsung's higher-end TVs. It edges out the Vizio M-Series Quantum with its superior black level and voice assistant support. The Hisense H8G is the best choice in this price range, but you can get better color and contrast from the TCL 6-Series.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Decent color accuracy
  • Wide color range
  • Supports Google Cast
Cons
  • Mediocre black levels
  • Lacks quantum dot technology

pcmag[7]

Reviewer score 69%
Reviewers from pcmag have found the following***:
The Samsung TU8000 doesn't offer the most impressive picture, but its contrast and color accuracy are adequate for the platform. It lacks the quantum dot technology found in both Vizio's and Samsung's higher-end TVs. It edges out the Vizio M-Series Quantum with its superior black level and voice assistant support. The Hisense H8G is the best choice in this price range, but you can get better color and contrast from the TCL 6-Series.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Decent color accuracy
  • Wide color range
  • Supports Google Cast
Cons
  • Mediocre black levels
  • Lacks quantum dot technology

rtings[8]

Reviewer score 36%
Reviewers from rtings have found the following***:
The Samsung TU8000 is a decent TV for a variety of uses. Its high contrast ratio produces deep blacks, so it performs well in dark rooms. However, it doesn't get very bright, so highlights fail to pop in HDR, and it may struggle with glare in bright rooms. On the upside, it has an outstanding contrast ratio, resulting in deep blacks.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Outstanding contrast ratio produces deep blacks
  • Decently fast response time
  • Low input lag
Cons
  • Doesn't get very bright
  • No local dimming feature
  • Narrow viewing angles

techradar[9]

Reviewer score 67%
Reviewers from techradar have found the following***:
Lack of wide colour gamut means you're unlikely to be blown away by the out-and-out vibrancy of the TU8000. More capable sets will offer up a bit more by way of depth and extra fine detail, but for a mid-range TV, there's very little to grumble about here. Colours are well judged too, and there's enough natural punch here to keep the picture engaging.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Excellent picture quality
  • Good contrast
Cons
  • No Dolby Vision support
  • Poor viewing angles

whathifi[10]

Reviewer score 79%
Reviewers from whathifi have found the following***:
The TX-58HX800 has top levels of shading and punch in the same TV. It's the kind of performance you'd pay a lot more for with QLED and OLED technology. There's also a depth of black on the Samsung that the Panasonic can't quite match. While the audio is only par for the course, everything else in its class is too.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Gorgeous 4K picture
  • Impressive blackness
Cons
  • Underwhelming audio

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References

  1. ^ Samsung TU8000 Crystal UHD HDR TV Review: Good design, good enough performance. [digitaltrends]. https://www.digitaltrends.com/tv-reviews/samsung-tu8000-crystal-led-uhd-tv-review/. 2020-08-13. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
  2. ^ Samsung 43-Class TU8000 Crystal UHD TV (UN43TU8000FXZA) Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/samsung-43-class-tu8000-crystal-uhd-tv-un43tu8000fxza. 2021-01-21. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
  3. ^ Samsung 50-Class TU8000 Crystal UHD TV (UN50TU8000FXZA) Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/samsung-50-class-tu8000-crystal-uhd-tv-un50tu8000fxza. 2021-01-21. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
  4. ^ Samsung 55-Class TU8000 Crystal UHD TV (UN55TU8000FXZA) Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/samsung-55-class-tu8000-crystal-uhd-tv-un55tu8000fxza. 2021-01-28. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
  5. ^ Samsung 65-Class TU8000 Crystal UHD TV (UN65TU8000FXZA) Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/samsung-65-class-tu8000-crystal-uhd-tv-un65tu8000fxza. 2021-01-21. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
  6. ^ Samsung 75-Class TU8000 Crystal UHD TV (UN75TU8000FXZA) Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/samsung-75-class-tu8000-crystal-uhd-tv-un75tu8000fxza. 2021-01-21. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
  7. ^ Samsung 85-Class TU8000 Crystal UHD TV (UN85TU8000FXZA) Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/samsung-85-class-tu8000-crystal-uhd-tv-un85tu8000fxza. 2021-01-21. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
  8. ^ Samsung TU8000 TV Review. [rtings]. https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/tu8000. 2021-01-21. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
  9. ^ Samsung TU8000 TV review. [techradar]. https://www.techradar.com/reviews/samsung-tu8000-tv. 2020-08-18. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
  10. ^ Samsung UE55TU8000 review. [whathifi]. https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/samsung-ue55tu8000. 2020-07-30. Retrieved 2021-03-22.

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