Samsung AU8000

The Samsung AU8000 is a decent TV overall. It looks best in a dim or dark room for watching movies, as it has a high contrast that delivers deep, uniform blacks. It has great reflection handling, so it's also decent for watching shows or sports in a bright room as it can handle some glare. It's a decent gaming TV thanks to its low input lag, but it has a slow response time and no advanced gaming features. Unfortunately, it has a narrow viewing angle, so it's not a good choice for a wide seating arrangement. HDR also adds very little as it doesn't have a local dimming feature to improve the dynamic range, and it can't display a wide color gamut.

-- As reviewed by Rtings
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Product details

  • HANDPICKED BY AMAZON: They did the research so you don’t have to..Bluetooth 4.2. Power Supply (V) AC110-120V 50/60Hz.Image Aspect ratio:16:9.Audio : Sound Output (RMS) : 20W, Speaker Type : 2CH.
  • DYNAMIC CRYSTAL COLOR: Witness millions of shades of color through powerful Dynamic Crystal technology
  • CRYSTAL PROCESSOR 4K: See every detail with stunning clarity; The powerful processor, specifically tuned for Crystal Displays, converts what you're watching to 4K
  • BUILT-IN VOICE ASSISTANTS: Access a world of content beyond streaming; Schedule recordings, search, auto-adjust gaming settings, seamlessly connect with a host of compatible devices, and control your smart TV with your voice, all with one remote
  • HDR: Enjoy a whole new world of vivid color and detail found in newer films and streaming service content with HDR, also known as High Dynamic Range
  • MOTION XCELERATOR: With minimized blur and enhanced motion clarity, Motion Xcelerator catches all the fast-moving action, whether you're watching sports or taking advantage of new gaming capabilities
  • SLEEK and SLIM DESIGN: The ultra thin, AirSlim profile lets your television blend in effortlessly
  • 4K UHD UPSCALING: See what you’ve been missing on a crisp, clear picture that’s 4x the resolution of Full HD

PROS

+ High contrast ratio.
+ Great reflection handling.
+ Low input lag in and outside of Game Mode.

CONS

- Lacks a local dimming feature.
- Some uniformity issues.
- Doesn't get very bright in SDR or HDR.
- Slow response time that makes motion look blurry.

Expert reviews and ratings

By Rtings on June 01, 2021
The Samsung AU8000 is a decent TV overall. It looks best in a dim or dark room for watching movies, as it has a high contrast that delivers deep, uniform blacks. It has great reflection handling, so it's also decent for watching shows or sports in a bright room as it can handle some glare. It's a decent gaming TV thanks to its low input lag, but it has a slow response time and no advanced gaming features. Unfortunately, it has a narrow viewing angle, so it's not a good choice for a wide seating arrangement. HDR also adds very little as it doesn't have a local dimming feature to improve the dynamic range, and it can't display a wide color gamut.
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