SeekerSamsung CU8000
Overall, the Samsung CU8000 is a very decent performer. It's best for watching movies in a dark room, as it has a wide color gamut that tends to lean towards showing dark, saturated images. It's also somewhat good for HDR content due to its wide color gamut, but it doesn't get nearly bright enough for highlights to stand out, and it doesn't have local dimming features to help. Plus, it has poor reflection handling, so it's not a great bright room TV. It also has a bad response time, which is good for reducing stutter in movies, but as it introduces motion blur, it isn't optimal for sports, PC monitor use, or gaming.
-- As reviewed by Rtings
Product details
- DYNAMIC CRYSTAL COLOR: A billion shades of color pop into view when you turn on this TV; Every subtle variation becomes clear with Dynamic Crystal Color—tech that achieves a different level of UHD using advanced technology
- CRYSTAL PROCESSOR W/ 4K UPSCALING: Watch the content you love upgraded to dazzling 4K resolution; You’ll be able to better enjoy your TV’s capabilities as the Crystal Processor automatically transforms color, sound and more
- MOTION XCELERATOR: Experience smooth motion and improved clarity with Motion Xcelerator; Now you can fuel your need for speed with high-intensity sports, movies and games, and enjoy crisp and clear details at the same time*
- MEGA CONTRAST: See more detail as our Mega Contrast analyzes and adjusts each image; Every frame appears more natural, and a feeling of depth is added as contrast is dialed up in the foreground
- HDR: Take in an impressive spectrum of colors and fine details, even in the darkest scenes; Brightness and contrast are automatically dialed into their ideal levels in every frame so you can see your content as it’s meant to be seen
- OBJECT TRACKING SOUND LITE: Get in the mix with Object Tracking Sound Lite; You’ll hear 3D surround sound that follows the movement on screen using our incredible virtual top channel audio
- ULTRA SLIM DESIGN: You’ll hardly have a chance to admire the AirSlim Design —so thin it practically blends into your wall; It’s the perfect fit for any room with a streamlined profile that sets it apart from the competition
PROS
+ Great low-quality content smoothing.
CONS
- Lacks a local dimming feature.
- Doesn't get very bright in SDR and HDR.
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Expert reviews and ratings
By Rtings on April 28, 2023
Overall, the Samsung CU8000 is a very decent performer. It's best for watching movies in a dark room, as it has a wide color gamut that tends to lean towards showing dark, saturated images. It's also somewhat good for HDR content due to its wide color gamut, but it doesn't get nearly bright enough for highlights to stand out, and it doesn't have local dimming features to help. Plus, it has poor reflection handling, so it's not a great bright room TV. It also has a bad response time, which is good for reducing stutter in movies, but as it introduces motion blur, it isn't optimal for sports, PC monitor use, or gaming.
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By TechRadar on October 19, 2023
The Samsung CU8000 is a decent enough performer with a competitive price. It has punchy colors, an intuitive smart TV platform and a stunning design. But with backlight uniformity issues, lacking contrast and thin sound quality, there are other TVs that beat it in almost every aspect.
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