Samsung RU8000 4K TV (2019)

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Product Overview

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% (not directly comparable across industries)
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% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Decent audio performance
  • Impressive 4K/HDR picture quality
  • Solid build quality
Cons
  • Poor viewing angles
  • No Dolby Vision
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Specifications

494955556565758282

Connectivity

Ports4x HDMI 2.0 (ARC; CEC), 1x Satellite In (Main; F-type female), 1x Antenna (RF) (female), 1x CI+ 1.4, 1x Optical Audio Out, 2x USB 2.0, 1x Ethernet RJ454x HDMI 2.0 (ARC; CEC), 1x Satellite In (Main; F-type female), 1x RS232 (C), 1x Optical Audio Out, 2x USB 2.0, 1x Ethernet RJ454x HDMI 2.0 (ARC; CEC), 1x Satellite In (Main; F-type female), 1x Antenna (RF) (female), 1x CI+ 1.4, 1x Optical Audio Out, 2x USB 2.0, 1x Ethernet RJ454x HDMI 2.0 (ARC; CEC), 1x Satellite In (Main; F-type female), 1x RS232 (C), 1x Optical Audio Out, 2x USB 2.0, 1x Ethernet RJ454x HDMI 2.0 (ARC; CEC), 1x Satellite In (Main; F-type female), 1x RS232 (C), 1x Optical Audio Out, 2x USB 2.0, 1x Ethernet RJ454x HDMI 2.0 (ARC; CEC), 1x Satellite In (Main; F-type female), 1x Antenna (RF) (female), 1x CI+ 1.4, 1x Optical Audio Out, 2x USB 2.0, 1x Ethernet RJ454x HDMI 2.0 (ARC; CEC), 1x Satellite In (Main; F-type female), 1x RS232 (C), 1x Optical Audio Out, 2x USB 2.0, 1x Ethernet RJ454x HDMI 2.0 (ARC; CEC), 1x Satellite In (Main; F-type female), 1x RS232 (C), 1x Optical Audio Out, 2x USB 2.0, 1x Ethernet RJ454x HDMI 2.0 (ARC; CEC), 1x Satellite In (Main; F-type female), 1x Antenna (RF) (female), 1x CI+ 1.4, 1x Optical Audio Out, 2x USB 2.0, 1x Ethernet RJ45
Wireless ConnectivityWiFi 4 + Bluetooth + WiFi Direct + DLNA

Construction

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

Dimensions

Bezels92.28% screen-to-body ratio92.14% screen-to-body ratio93.26% screen-to-body ratio93.25% screen-to-body ratio94.38% screen-to-body ratio94.23% screen-to-body ratio95.21% screen-to-body ratio87.41% screen-to-body ratio90.38% screen-to-body ratio
Size | Depth2.33 in / 59.2 mm w/o stand, 9.34 in / 237.2 mm w/ stand2.3 in / 58.4 mm w/o stand, 9.3 in / 236.2 mm w/ stand2.31 in / 58.7 mm w/o stand, 9.34 in / 237.2 mm w/ stand2.3 in / 58.4 mm w/o stand, 9.3 in / 236.2 mm w/ stand2.3 in / 58.4 mm w/o stand, 13.1 in / 332.74 mm w/ stand2.33 in / 59.2 mm w/o stand, 13.14 in / 333.7 mm w/ stand2.4 in / 61 mm w/o stand, 14.9 in / 378.5 mm w/ stand2.4 in / 61 mm w/o stand, 15.1 in / 383.5 mm w/ stand2.41 in / 61.2 mm w/o stand, 15.13 in / 384.3 mm w/ stand
Size | Height25.08 in / 637.1 mm w/o stand, 27.58 in / 700.5 mm w/ stand25.1 in / 637.5 mm w/o stand, 27.6 in / 701 mm w/ stand28.09 in / 713.5 mm w/o stand, 30.59 in / 776.9 mm w/ stand28.1 in / 713.7 mm w/o stand, 30.6 in / 777.2 mm w/ stand32.9 in / 835.66 mm w/o stand, 35.4 in / 899.2 mm w/ stand32.94 in / 836.6 mm w/o stand, 35.43 in / 900 mm w/ stand37.6 in / 955 mm w/o stand, 40.5 in / 1028.7 mm w/ stand45.4 in / 1153.2 mm w/o stand, 43.9 in / 1115.1 mm w/ stand43.93 in / 1115.8 mm w/o stand, 45.37 in / 1152.4 mm w/ stand
Size | Width43.36 in / 1101.4 mm43.4 in / 1102.4 mm48.71 in / 1237.2 mm48.7 in / 1237 mm57.3 in / 1455.4 mm57.33 in / 1456.1 mm66.3 in / 1684 mm72.4 in / 1839 mm72.36 in / 1838 mm
Weight14 kg / 31 lbs w/o stand , 14.3 kg / 31 lbs w/ stand14.3 kg / 31 lbs w/o stand , 14.6 kg / 32 lbs w/ stand18.5 kg / 41 lbs w/o stand , 18.9 kg / 42 lbs w/ stand19.1 kg / 42 lbs w/o stand , 19.5 kg / 43 lbs w/ stand25.6 kg / 56 lbs w/o stand , 26.1 kg / 57 lbs w/ stand25.6 kg / 56 lbs w/o stand , 26.1 kg / 57 lbs w/ stand39.1 kg / 86 lbs w/o stand , 39.8 kg / 88 lbs w/ stand47.1 kg / 104 lbs w/o stand , 47.8 kg / 105 lbs w/ stand47.1 kg / 104 lbs w/o stand , 48 kg / 106 lbs w/ stand

Display

Aspect Ratio16:9
Brightness200 nits / 350 nits (peak)
Contrast Ratio5500:1 (static)
Display BacklightEdge LED
Display Color Depth10 bits (8 bits + FRC), 1073741824 colors
Display Diagonal49" (48.46 in / 1231 mm)49" (48.46 in / 1231 mm)55" (54.65 in / 1388 mm)55" (54.65 in / 1388 mm)65" (64.53 in / 1639 mm)65" (64.53 in / 1639 mm)75" (74.53 in / 1893 mm)82" (82 in / 2082.8 mm)82" (82 in / 2082.8 mm)
Display TypeVA
Gamut90% DCI-P3, 68% Rec.2020
Input Lag14 ms
Pixel Density91 ppi91 ppi81 ppi81 ppi68 ppi68 ppi59 ppi54 ppi54 ppi
Pixel Pitch0.279 mm0.279 mm0.315 mm0.315 mm0.372 mm0.372 mm0.43 mm0.473 mm0.473 mm
Refresh Rate60 Hz60 Hz120 Hz120 Hz120 Hz120 Hz120 Hz120 Hz120 Hz
Resolution4K (3840x2160)
Response Time4 ms (min) / 12 ms (avg)

Function

HDRHDR10, HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma), HDR10+
LicensesENERGY STAR, RoHS
Operating SystemTizen 5.0
Processor4 cores
TunerAnalog (NTSC/PAL/SECAM), DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-C, DVB-S2
Variable FramerateAMD FreeSync
VideoAuto Motion Plus, Digital Clean View, UHD Dimming, Extended PVR, Google Assistant, Voice command, UHD Engine, Game Mode (Auto Game Mode; Game Motion plus; Dynamic Black EQ; Game Enhancer), Dynamic Crystal Color, Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC), UHD Upscaling, HDCP ...Auto Motion Plus, Digital Clean View, UHD Dimming, Extended PVR, Google Assistant, Voice command, UHD Engine, Game Mode (Auto Game Mode; Game Motion plus; Dynamic Black EQ; Game Enhancer), Dynamic Crystal Color, Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC), UHD Upscaling, HDCP ...Auto Low Latency Mode, Voice command, Auto Motion Plus, Light sensor, Dynamic Crystal Color, Game Mode (Auto Game Mode; Game Motion plus; Dynamic Black EQ; Game Enhancer), UHD Upscaling, UHD Dimming, Extended PVR, Digital Clean View, UHD Engine, Google...Auto Low Latency Mode, Voice command, Auto Motion Plus, Light sensor, Dynamic Crystal Color, Game Mode (Auto Game Mode; Game Motion plus; Dynamic Black EQ; Game Enhancer), UHD Upscaling, UHD Dimming, Extended PVR, Digital Clean View, UHD Engine, Google...Auto Low Latency Mode, Voice command, Auto Motion Plus, Light sensor, Dynamic Crystal Color, Game Mode (Auto Game Mode; Game Motion plus; Dynamic Black EQ; Game Enhancer), UHD Upscaling, UHD Dimming, Extended PVR, Digital Clean View, UHD Engine, Google...Auto Low Latency Mode, Voice command, Auto Motion Plus, Light sensor, Dynamic Crystal Color, Game Mode (Auto Game Mode; Game Motion plus; Dynamic Black EQ; Game Enhancer), UHD Upscaling, UHD Dimming, Extended PVR, Digital Clean View, UHD Engine, Google...Auto Low Latency Mode, Voice command, Auto Motion Plus, Light sensor, Dynamic Crystal Color, Game Mode (Auto Game Mode; Game Motion plus; Dynamic Black EQ; Game Enhancer), UHD Upscaling, UHD Dimming, Extended PVR, Digital Clean View, UHD Engine, Google...Auto Low Latency Mode, Voice command, Auto Motion Plus, Light sensor, Dynamic Crystal Color, Game Mode (Auto Game Mode; Game Motion plus; Dynamic Black EQ; Game Enhancer), UHD Upscaling, UHD Dimming, Extended PVR, Digital Clean View, UHD Engine, Google...Auto Low Latency Mode, Voice command, Auto Motion Plus, Light sensor, Dynamic Crystal Color, Game Mode (Auto Game Mode; Game Motion plus; Dynamic Black EQ; Game Enhancer), UHD Upscaling, UHD Dimming, Extended PVR, Digital Clean View, UHD Engine, Google...

Performance

Energy EfficiencyAAAAAA+AAA
Power Consumption89 W (average) / 145 W (max) / 75.8 W (eco) / 0.5 W (sleep)125 W (max) / 60 W (eco) / 0.4 W (sleep)110 W (average) / 155 W (max) / 46.1 W (eco) / 0.5 W (sleep)110 W (average) / 135 W (max) / 70 W (eco) / 0.4 W (sleep)170 W (max) / 80 W (eco) / 0.4 W (sleep)118 W (average) / 190 W (max) / 59 W (eco) / 0.5 W (sleep)220 W (max) / 100 W (eco) / 0.4 W (sleep)255 W (max) / 112 W (eco) / 0.4 W (sleep)211 W (average) / 0.5 W (sleep)

Production

AccessorySmart remote control - TM1950A
Debut2019
Model NameUE49RU8000UN49RU8000UE55RU8000UN55RU8000UN65RU8000UE65RU8000UN75RU8000UN82RU8000UE82RU8009

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External Reviews

pcmag[1]

Reviewer score 74%
Reviewers from pcmag have found the following***:
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.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Accurate colors and strong contrast
  • Solid build quality
  • Supports HDR10+ and Hybrid Log Gamma
Cons
  • Low brightness
  • No Dolby Vision

pcmag[2]

Reviewer score 74%
Reviewers from pcmag have found the following***:
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.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Accurate colors and strong contrast
  • Solid build quality
  • Supports HDR10+ and Hybrid Log Gamma
Cons
  • Low brightness
  • No Dolby Vision

pcmag[3]

Reviewer score 74%
Reviewers from pcmag have found the following***:
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.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Accurate colors and strong contrast
  • Solid build quality
  • Supports HDR10+ and Hybrid Log Gamma
Cons
  • Low brightness
  • No Dolby Vision

pcmag[4]

Reviewer score 74%
Reviewers from pcmag have found the following***:
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.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Accurate colors and strong contrast
  • Solid build quality
  • Supports HDR10+ and Hybrid Log Gamma
Cons
  • Low brightness
  • No Dolby Vision

pcmag[5]

Reviewer score 74%
Reviewers from pcmag have found the following***:
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.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Accurate colors and strong contrast
  • Solid build quality
  • Supports HDR10+ and Hybrid Log Gamma
Cons
  • Low brightness
  • No Dolby Vision

rtings[6]

Reviewer score 27%
Reviewers from rtings have found the following***:
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.
Find the original article here.
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[7]

Reviewer score 55%
Reviewers from techradar have found the following***:
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.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Impressive 4K/HDR picture quality
  • Decent audio performance
Cons
  • Loud bass
  • No local dimming

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References

  1. ^ Samsung UN49RU8000FXZA Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/samsung-un49ru8000fxza. 2019-05-07. Retrieved 2022-01-16.
  2. ^ Samsung UN55RU8000FXZA Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/samsung-un55ru8000fxza. 2019-05-07. Retrieved 2022-01-16.
  3. ^ Samsung UN65RU8000FXZA Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/samsung-un65ru8000fxza. 2019-05-14. Retrieved 2022-01-16.
  4. ^ Samsung UN75RU8000FXZA Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/samsung-un75ru8000fxza. 2019-05-07. Retrieved 2022-01-16.
  5. ^ Samsung UN82RU8000FXZA Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/samsung-un82ru8000fxza. 2019-05-07. Retrieved 2022-01-16.
  6. ^ Samsung RU8000 TV Review. [rtings]. https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/ru8000. 2021-02-17. Retrieved 2022-01-16.
  7. ^ Samsung RU8000 (UE55RU8000, UN55RU8000) review. [techradar]. https://www.techradar.com/reviews/samsung-ru8000-ue55ru8000-un55ru8000. 2019-12-28. Retrieved 2022-01-16.

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