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Samsung RU8000

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Samsung RU8000 is a mainstream 4K VA TV in Samsung's 2019 lineup. It is powered by a 10-bit VA panel and available in 49", 55", 65", 75", and 82" size classes.

A highlight of the Samsung RU8000 is a high screen-to-body ratio up to 95.21%. Additionally, it supports HDR formats including HDR10, HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma), and HDR10+. It covers 90% of DCI-P3 color space, which is excellent news for those who appreciate color accuracy. It performs exceptionally in delivering contrast. Owners who consider using this TV for gaming will be pleased to learn that it supports AMD FreeSync in terms of variable framerate.

In terms of drawbacks, the Samsung RU8000 suffers from very low brightness.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 80%

Pros

High screen-to-body ratio
Supports HDR10, HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma), and HDR10+
Rich color reproduction
Exceptional 5500:1 contrast ratio
10-bit display panel

Cons

Display panel quite dark

What external reviewers found

External score 64%

Pros

Decent audio performance
Impressive 4K/HDR picture quality
Solid build quality

Cons

Poor viewing angles
No Dolby Vision

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External Reviews

pcmag^[1]

Reviewer score 74% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from pcmag have found:

The RU8000 isn't particularly bright as an LED-backlit LCD. It shows very good contrast with a 0.04cd/m2 black level for a 9,153:1 contrast ratio. Nearly every color, including white, is spot-on, with only green running a bit undersaturated.

Pros

Accurate colors and strong contrast
Solid build quality
Supports HDR10+ and Hybrid Log Gamma

Cons

Low brightness
No Dolby Vision

rtings^[2]

Reviewer score 27% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from rtings have found:

The Samsung RU8000 a decent TV for mixed usage. It can get fairly bright, but it's more suited to a moderately-lit room. It displays deep blacks that look good in the dark, ideal for watching movies. It has a fast response time that makes motion look clear in fast content like sports or video games.

Pros

High native contrast ratio
Good black uniformity
Fast response time
Low input lag

Cons

Poor viewing angles
Doesn't get bright enough to make highlights pop as they should
No local dimming

techradar^[3]

Reviewer score 55% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from techradar have found:

The RU8000's native 4K pictures look exceptionally sharp and detailed. Its HDR is inevitably limited in scope, but within those limitations it manages to deliver a well-rounded and engaging HDR experience. The RU8000 is about average on the audio front. On the upside its sound is pretty clean and detailed, and doesn't sound excessively brittle during loud action scenes.

Pros

Impressive 4K/HDR picture quality
Decent audio performance

Cons

Loud bass
No local dimming

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References

^ Samsung UN49RU8000FXZA Review. [pcmag].
^ Samsung RU8000 TV Review. [rtings].
^ Samsung RU8000 (UE55RU8000, UN55RU8000) review. [techradar].

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