Samsung AU8000 TV Review (2021) - Have Budget TVs Gotten Better?

[@sambrian174]

As someone whose last TV was idk from the early 2000s I'm completely in awe of its features. And this is just an "ok" entry level model 😂

[@Youaskedforit-he7cb]

Has amazing details and color

[@ZyliceLiddell]

I have a 50” in my room. It looks *LOVELY* for my PS5 games ambient and overall aesthetic. The 3 HDMI ports are an appreciation bonus. The in-built speakers actually sound very good for built-ins with lots of settings for both audio & visuals. The last few TVs and monitors I’ve purchased have been Samsung so overall good stuff and the free online channels are a plus! 😃 I have Apple products and although Samsung is a competitor, it still supports Airplay and Apple TV + so that’s cool of them. 👍

[@Barnaby_bo]

You count hdmi ports as a bonus?

[@itsmini6175]

Some of us don’t need the crazy stuff

[@gregarioussolitudinist5695]

buying a television is supposed to be an easy process. buying a car is supposed to be an easy process. but guess what. there are professional reviewers who spend all their time nit-picking every detail of every product to the point that nobody ever feels confident buying anything. Ever.

[@SantistaUSA]

lol completely agree!

[@DonPapiLuis]

Buying a car was the most difficult thing i did in my life lol.

[@Jezza819]

I just got the 43 inch version of this for my bedroom which is a darker environment. You're right that it doesn't get very bright. On standard mode it's quite dark but Dynamic mode makes it far too bright. There's no middle ground. The other thing you're right about is the abysmal sound. I had to buy a sound bar to help it just get back to acceptable.

[@jeffharder8706]

What did you expect from tv speakers? They all suck 😂

[@sketos_d]

How are the blacks?

[@ZyliceLiddell]

You can adjust the brightness levels pretty well. Make sure that the Eco-friendly brightness optimisation isn’t enabled.

[@ZyliceLiddell]

@@sketos_dWith certain settings, pretty darn good!

[@craigrankine9867]

​@@sketos_d racist

[@Marc28031984]

So basically Samsung just stopped evolving their entry level since 2016 🤷🏼‍♂️😂

[@kingzor100]

well to be fair most ppl who buy entry level say they cant tell the difference between the new tv and their old 28 inch crt

[@Sejuani89]

The only thing improving throughout those years is the input lag.. Its really low in 2020 and 2021 models and input lag that low is perfect for gaming.. also the thickness is reduced a lot.. but the panel quality pretty much remained the same

[@wrzl1675]

It’s not just Samsung doing this… I bought a new TV last year and none of the budget TV’s are even worth considering anymore, they’re all crap!. A decent TV starts at $1000 for a 55” and more like $1300-1800 for a nice 55”.

[@Sejuani89]

@@wrzl1675 Sony got better budget tvs than samsung though

[@maperez12]

HDR hit 500 nits on entry level 2016

[@abit9485]

I bought a Samsung last year and was disappointed to hear it wasn't as good as the previous years model. Seems its now part of their business model.

[@danvmaul]

Another great review, thank you for all your great work. Would absolutely love to see a review of the AU9000, so I hope it does become available in the US at some point (though I'm not very hopeful).

[@garethsmith6611]

So happy you mentioned the black smearing. I bought this and noticed this. Wondered what it was. What tv doesnt have this for 2021.

[@branberrycakes]

Turn off HDR for any content and this tv is actually pretty damn good for the price. People need to realize that even though it can output HDR it does NOT mean it’ll do it properly. Like he said in the video, no local dimming tech, wide color gamut nor does the peak brightness hit the requirements.

[@matheus5230]

I think that you guys should take stutter and strobing far more into account when it comes to how good a TV is for movies. There are many TVs that you gave amazing ratings for how they are for movies, despite horrible stutter. A TV with horrible stutter is never amazing for movies.

[@Exposing-Evil]

New to the channel. Great review and very detailed thank you so much

[@d0hzer453]

My little review: Brightness could be higher. Maxed out it's still a little on the dim side. Speakers are pretty bad. They are are quite tinny. Very little bass. Think about how your phone sounds, but louder. Also, if you want to use the low latency "gaming mode" for the picture settings, it also locks the audio into gaming mode as well. So with gaming mode enabled (which you will definitely want for games or using a mouse), you can't adjust the audio at all. Good news is you can raise the TV up a little by adjusting the legs, to fit a sound bar underneath. You'll probably want one, or headphones, if audio is important to you. There is no support for 1440p. You're stuck between 1080p and 4k. Those 2 resolutions work fine, but in between is a mess. If you're using an Xbox Series S (maxes at 1440p), avoid this TV, unless you're ok being stuck in 1080p or upscaling your resolution. Same goes for a PC. If your PC can handle 4k, then no problem. But if not, you're down to 1080p. The remote is subpar. I mean I guess it's alright if you're really minimalistic, but using it and navigating menus is not very good. Clunky. Those are the negatives. On the positive side, the image quality is quite good. The TV is super thin. I mean it, it's really damn thin. Would look great mounted on a wall. Bezels are really thin as well. The price is decent. It's my first Samsung TV, I thought I would be blown away given their reputation for screens, but I'm really not. It's good enough, but nothing special. Feels like cost cutting at every corner.

[@bfwaring]

Hello, possible to fit a 3 inch high sound bar under there?

[@saint5628]

is the tu8300 curved better would you say?

[@ugoewulonu4936]

Have you had an problems with Disney +? I just got this tv and Disney Plus seems to have a bad picture, with a lot of noise/artifacting. Have you noticed this?

[@Barnaby_bo]

What's it like with ps5

[@parkerbohnn]

It's too bright for me.

[@MonkeyspankO]

So, I'm coming off a panasonic plasma I've had for a decade, used only for movies in the dark. I get the feeling, if I want to upgrade it OLED or nothing? Am I wrong?

[@Innane]

Kinda. In terms of contrast and cinematic feel it’s OLED or bust for you. I’m also coming from panny plasma as well. For reference, I got a TCL series 6 and I love. It’s gorgeous. But definitely lacking the contrast punch of the plasma

[@MonkeyspankO]

@@Innane i hear you. part of me wants "the best" to last for a while, but compared most 4k panels are an improvement. Looking closer at my pan I can see blooming, pixel grain, shadow smear and minor burn-in of the blu ray menu for some strange reason. I guess my budget will be the final judge. Until then, I'll watch all the blu rays I haven't seen yet and stock 4k blu rays for later.

[@gregorycastorena7697]

Im still rocking a 2005 plasma. I previously owned a sony900f and oled b7. I preferred the sony for movies and oled for gaming

[@MonkeyspankO]

@@gregorycastorena7697 yeah, they really made 'em back then

[@omer452]

Such a good review wow, absolutely amazing

[@MohamedHossam-qd4wv]

I have been using this tv for a week Summary is i loved everything in 4k and hated everything below 4k Sound is not great either not much options but the best mode for me was amplify

[@jeffharder8706]

What did you expect from tv speakers? ALL tv speakers suck. Get a decent sound bar

[@MohamedHossam-qd4wv]

@@jeffharder8706 i saved the whole year to buy the tv here in egypt modern techs are almost rare the 2021 models came to egypt in 2022

[@carpingnyland8518]

@@jeffharder8706 We replaced a 10+ year old Samsung 40" (nothing fancy) with a new AU8000 50", and immediately realized that the sound on the AU8000 was awful by comparison. It sounds like it's coming from in a tin can. Tried all of the options and adjustment - Amplified was a little better, but still noticeably worse that what we had. Our old TV wasn't movie-theatre quality, by any means, but we never once thought about the sound being bad. With the new one, that's what we think watching even basic shows, much less something with a dramatic score. Sad that you would need to drop $100-$200 more on a sound bar to get even acceptable sound quality. Maybe it's just that TV's are two thin now (the old one is a little bit deeper) for good sound quality, but since being super-thin has no value to me, I'd rather have a thicker option with good native sound.

[@jeffharder8706]

@@carpingnyland8518 I’m sure and I’ve seen reviews, that because tv’s are so incredibly thin nowadays, they really can’t fit decent speakers in them, hence the need for external speakers, soundbars etc. I have the 43” AU8000 that I bought for my small bedroom. I bought a Vizio 2.1 sound bar with subwoofer and virtual DTS:X/Dolby Atmos for $165. Even though the effects are virtualized, Vizio pulls off a pretty remarkable job. The added touch of a good subwoofer helps immensely

[@ugoewulonu4936]

Have you had an problems with Disney +? I just got this tv and Disney Plus seems to have a bad picture, with a lot of noise/artifacting. Have you noticed this?

[@DARKERthanDA]

Hello, witch one is a better choice? Mi tv P1 55inch and Samsung AU8000 55inch?

[@aswinvysakhj1783]

was thinking about buying the model and you are up with its review...You guys roxx.

[@danburdiek2697]

Can you still use your " OLD " classic Samsung remote on this new model? Do all functions work with it? Thank you.. Great video.

[@cccc-lb1gw]

Hey sorry you had to wait 2 weeks for a response but the answer is yes you can use an "old" style remote

[@user-ym3sr9qw8u]

Hi! I bought an AU9070, from which TV is the calibration more suitable for me? AU8000 or RU9000 ?

[@johhny.d.]

Hi, Guys! Thanks for the review. Could you please clarify one moment with this TV in PC usage mode? Can this TV handle flicker free in PC mode 4k@60Hz@4:4:4 in Movie mode and brightness range 25 to 50?

[@RTINGSdotcom]

We had no issue with sending a 4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4 signal to this TV. It's flicker-free in the 'Movie' Picture Mode with the Brightness set to anything '25' and above, but it flickers at 480Hz at '24' and below.

[@ChrisB913]

Any plans on reviewing the AU9000? Thanks.

[@robertsdaniel8301]

Tf is wrong with him ... Don't wanna be rude and all and i really appreciate all the effort and work he does and by that the help offered .. . but When the au 9000 which has 120hz 180p support fresync and vrr and he's reviewing this piece of shit .. with no vrr no freesync no 120hz support at any resolution... The au 9000 has a better peak br too .. better colour gamut etc .. I think is the best option for budget minded people

[@RTINGSdotcom]

Hey guys! So it's all about availability. We buy all of the products we test and we purchase products from US retailers. Right now, the AU9000 is not available in the USA which is why we haven't bought one for testing. Hopefully that clears things up!

[@pandassudsnshine4125]

@@RTINGSdotcom I don’t think the 9000 will come at all in North America. Samsung targets Americans who tend to buy really cheap or their Qled TVs. The midrange don’t get a lot of demand in the states. The 9000 is the best mid range tv Samsung has this years for most folks. Too bad we won’t get it.

[@johncasey5594]

Just got an open box 43" version for my bedroom at a $250 discount, so I can forgive some of it's deficiencies. Plus I upgraded from an ancient 32" LCD so anything is an improvement. LOL. As I usually only watch TV series, no movies, straight on in my bedroom I am pretty pleased. I used the equalizer to boost the base, we'll see how that fares, but may eventually opt for a sound bar.

[@ugoewulonu4936]

Have you had an problems with Disney +? I just got this tv and Disney Plus seems to have a bad picture, with a lot of noise/artifacting. Have you noticed this?

[@johncasey5594]

@@ugoewulonu4936 I download everything I watch. I don't have any streaming services. Is your TV connected to your network via wifi or ethernet and how fast/good is your Internet connection. Sounds to me like an Internet connection issue, not TV.

[@ugoewulonu4936]

@@johncasey5594 I think you’re right, and I think it has something to do with the show I was watching. Most other content seems fine. Another question, how do I get the list of apps to appear in the quick settings menu when I press the Settings/123 button? I’ve seen the apps list appear in my videos about this tv but when I press it all I get are the settings options or list of numbers.

[@Delta-pantages]

Classic case of getting what you pay for but is acceptable for kitchen, bedroom, or kids room use. Good review. (Sans beard is best! ;) )

[@lgquelhas]

And for people who doesn't live in the US.

[@wertywerrtyson5529]

I would have loved a review of the AU9000 but i guess you can't if it isn't available over there. Thanks for reviewing this though as not everyone needs a QLED.

[@xiaofengxiaofengxiaofengxi4651]

Who doesn't need picture quality? At this price a qled TCL is available

[@wertywerrtyson5529]

@@xiaofengxiaofengxiaofengxi4651 As i understand it QLED is mostly about brightness l, i usually put brightness on low anyway because i am light sensetive and i care more about VRR, response times etc for gaming.

[@pwowp8848]

@@xiaofengxiaofengxiaofengxi4651 #saynotochina

[@RizzyWow]

The 9000 is basically the same, but it offers a ton of gaming features.

[@samiamiral7709]

Au9000 is great gaming TV

[@MrKensh]

ya'll are awesome - keep it up Team! thank you for all your hard work!

[@RTINGSdotcom]

We will! Thanks for the kind words and support :)

[@letalmike]

@@RTINGSdotcom Hello! Did you know if AU9000 support 1440p resolution in PC games? I intend to buy 43AU9072 and using for monitor, but i'm afraid i will not be able to set 2k resolution in pc games like BF V or COD Warzone...

[@edfort5704]

Samsung's mid range TV's have regressed consistently in the past 3-4 generations. The 8000 series had 120Hz panels in the NU and RU generations, but since the TU generation they've been downgraded to 60Hz panels, which is pathetic. Samsung has done quality downgrades in other departments of their electronics branch as well, like their phones, so it's only to be expected that their products can become worse from one generation to the next. Consumers should be under no illusion or hope that Samsung improves things from one year to the next. Rather the opposite is to be expected.

[@luka7007]

it seems they push qled really hard.. but q60a is far from perfect, and yeah its mighty 60Hz pic..

[@SayedEjaz]

Ha ha so true, S21 flagship using plastic..imagine what all compromise they would have done in raw materials here which we are not seeing..better to stick with sony bravia.

[@georgephilips2537]

The numbers are just shifted. Which earlier was 8000 series, now is 9000 series. And everything higher is QLED. Current 7000 and 8000 differs only with remote.

[@karora3125]

thank god somebody said that.. i bought mu7000 in sep. 2017 . trust me me it still beats all the mid range tv these days. it was 2000$ in NZD. n now 2000nzd i can get only rubbish tv.

[@honestgbfan5324]

I just bought one, the au8000 50 inch, last night. there are NO instructions, the remote does not function as a remote except to basically turn it on and off. the screen help for the remote is nothing more than the description of what each button does, NOT how to use these functions, and the remote is clearly marked as to what each button is so what a waste of time that was! The Microphone/Voice activation is nothing more than a mute button and the actual voice activation requires external technologies! the volume controls do not work. The stand seems extremely dangerous. Even youtube seems to have absolutely NO videos on how to work this thing, at least that I could find after diligent searching. I Found many "unboxings" and descriptions of functions but nobody else seems to know how to use it either or there would be videos on the subject. and on and on! Don't waste your money on this product unless you want to be frustrated! I should have bought another Toshiba or Sony, which was cheaper, and actually functions as they say!

[@1RichieRich]

Great review,Will guys be doing the au7100?

[@lukeiam0]

I purchased 2 weeks ago one and had popping/knocking sounds when off. Only when off. Not from the speakers but something on the back. Maybe capacitor? disconnected everything, upgraded firmware, reset, still the issue persisted. I had this tv in my bedroom so the popping was annoying. After the tv turns of, fast popping for about 30seconds, the slower popping for maybe 3-5minutes, the slow popping (every 15-30seconds apart) for 15 to 30mins. If I unplug from power, it stops. Drove me nuts. Just returned it and got another one. Came home, connected to power, didn't even connect anything to it and guess what. popping. Tomorrow I will return it and get either LG or Sony. :(

[@xfranssen2680]

Anybody experiencing glow/bleeding with this TV. Samsung claims it's within the range of acceptance. Although when I watch this KZbin review, I don't notice this issue which makes me believe I received a damaged product. I'm experiencing IPS glow/bleeding in the corners. Especially on the left bottom. It annoys me terribly! Unfortunately I can't upload a picture. I don't see any glow/bleeding on the panel in this KZbin review? I read some glow is inevitable but this is unacceptable in my opinion. Is this normal?

[@RTINGSdotcom]

Hey! It seems like we may have already replied to your email, but yes some degree of backlight bleeding/IPS glow is normal. However, it can vary between units and panel lottery is also a factor. If it's very noticeable and bothers you, you should try swapping it out. However, there's no guarantee it'll be better/less noticeable.

[@HarshPatel-ls2iv]

Hi, i am struggling to get a compatible HDMI cable of 10feet to connect tv with setup box of satellite tv. What cable should i buy?

[@michaeltimoney39]

Got the 2022 model. Total buyers remorse

[@boysheartgirls]

Is this tv worth it for $649 65"? Currently on sale

[@ahmedelkafrawy5378]

Is the backlight bleeding is usual in Samsung au8000 because I bought and exchange with two other new with the same proplem ? Is it Will affect the life of the screen, and is it possible for this problem to increase?

[@sabarichamp6151]

Hi, i am from India. I am currently experiencing the same problem!! the problem is whenever i watch dark scenes in dark room i notice the bleed in the edges and borders of the screen. I am very much annoyed of it. I googled, youTube'd but no one has talked about it. i have got my TV replaced and the new one also has similar issues, infact even more. I would be happy to know what steps you have taken regarding this issue !!

[@TATTEDGAY]

I keep hearing “budget” tv. I just bought an AU8000 and it was a thousand bucks. Yes, I obviously know how expensive TVs can get but I wouldn’t call that a budget tv. If I could get a 75 inch for say 600 then yeah I’d say that’s budget.

[@awespicpropertymaintenance6424]

Tf you think you can get 75 inch tv for 600 bucks😂

[@TATTEDGAY]

@@awespicpropertymaintenance6424 if……..IF

[@shannelnelson5369]

Hisense h8g vs samsung au8000 Which is better to you and a better buy?

[@rojo5506]

Hey I’m thinking of buying the Aorus fo48u oled gaming monitor. I pretty much game all day every day after work but do you think it could or would get burn in?

[@user-zj3wk8kc1h]

Any updates?

[@matheus5230]

Another question: you guys say that stutter is caused when each frame is held for too long. But why does such a thing as how long the frame is held on the screen gives us the impression of stutter? Overall, I'm outraged that modern TVs can't display 24FPS motion correctly. It's an insult to the art of cinema. Instead, they try to butcher cinema even more with motion interpolation (soap opera effect is despised by every single film fan and filmmaker who knows about it, please don't undersell how terrible it is by saying things like "Some people don't like it"). Also, it's not "most movies are shot in 24FPS". It's literally every film ever made, you can count the exceptions with the fingers of your hands! And 24FPS has also become more ubiquitous than ever in modern TV shows! So, why are modern TVs not made to play 24FPS perfectly?! This is revolting

[@alxnd_r6345]

How the hell is my tu7092 displaying 1440p and this one wont? I just checked both in desktop and also in games

[@DMS_134]

Can't believe it's even worse than last year's

[@jayff3765]

For entry level tvs.

[@haykarsenalfan]

Waiting for Au9000 review.

[@RTINGSdotcom]

So right now the AU9000 isn't available in the USA which is where we buy all of our products from for testing. If it becomes available here, we will definitely look into it!

[@ianwatkins890]

Yeah me too

[@nicholashigley5566]

This guy makes Tech Steve seem super charismatic in comparison.

[@Adajio-_-]

Hi, do u have any tv/monitor suggestions for older gaming systems like ps2 and ps3?

[@justdev8965]

PS3 is best in 1440p (a.k.a. 2K resolution) because all PS3 games are 720p, so there's no pixel stretch, as each PS3 game pixel will occupy exactly 4 screen pictures. I can't stress how important 1440p is for PS3. Once you go 1080p or 4K on PS3, the results are abhorrent. It will look like all PS3 games are built without anti aliasing, which of course isn't true; it's just that the video output pixels don't match the screen's pixels (when pairing the PS3 with any resolution but 2K or 720p) PS2 will look like shit, unless you find an old CRT for it (i.e: not fixed resolution)

[@Adajio-_-]

@@justdev8965 Thank u so much :) 🙏🙏 so i need to find a good 2k monitor. I can use my ps4 on that monitor too.

[@zuti071]

WOW Price of this 65" tv is $800 in US (Best Buy) $1200 in Europe stores (converted from euros) Such a huge RIP-OFF !!!

[@binayakdeb123]

lg un7300 vs samsung au8000.which will be better?

[@ugoewulonu4936]

Hey Rtings, do you know if Samsung is making a successor to the AU8000?

[@RTINGSdotcom]

www.rtings.com/forums Our experts are happy to answer your questions via our forums!

[@SimoneBiagini]

Hi guys! When review of another interesting low budget tv, the Xiaomi mi tv P1?

[@sampadkar19]

That Fake QLED One

[@SimoneBiagini]

@@sampadkar19 as I remember Xiaomi is not claimed to be a QLED..

[@RTINGSdotcom]

Hey Simone! We get this question often. Unfortunately, we only buy and test products available in the USA so the Xiaomi TV is not an option for us.

[@grandiora]

That’s an Indian tv, that market only sells low end products. And it’s not sold in Canada. So would be a waste of time.

[@sampadkar19]

@@SimoneBiagini In India There is A Redmi TV and A Mi TV QLED. And Both Are Trash.

[@shatner99]

1:52 He’s out right now. Returning from the DMZ early to avoid TMZ.

[@googleuser868]

Which TV is best for WiFi direct, Smartview or Miracast? What is the best low cost smartphone for screen mirroring without home wifi. Our straight talk smartphone is our home internet. Want to watch video on a bigger screen. Many phones don't support MHL or Miracast. Finding a combination that works for a reasonable price has become a challenge.

[@padgettga]

Can a SkyLite Laser projector ruin a Tv panel?

[@Adultory]

Can i stream videos from the internet browser on this tv, does this tv even have a internet browser?

[@RTINGSdotcom]

www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/what-is-the-samsung-smart-tv-web-browser/?amp

[@thombradley4726]

Can the stands ( legs ) be removed after they have been installed ? Thanks

[@SantistaUSA]

yes!

[@MataMataYT]

Excelente video!

[@athila.paixao]

Very accurate, thank you guys ;)

[@muzammilshaikh5183]

Can you please give a detailed review on Samsung AU9070

[@anish_k]

Thanks a lot guys, most detailed comparison.

[@jumpman765]

I want to get this tv. We watch a lot of action movies. Will the 60hz be terrible. Or will it work well still?

[@RTINGSdotcom]

In this case, it may be worth checking out the response time section of our full review as we discuss how the TV handles motion. There's noticeable blur though, so it may not be the best choice. Sorry about that!

[@Zoranurai13]

What is the cut down version of tizen? Lack of apps?

[@Tr3nd0]

That’s what I would like to know as well looks like a perfectly good os from vids I’ve seen

[@ugoewulonu4936]

In this video you I gave the AU8000 an 8.3 for contrast but on your website you’ve downgraded it to a 6.8? What happened that made you lower it’s contrast score?

[@RTINGSdotcom]

We’ve updated our test methodology since posting this video so the scores on our website have changed!

[@d3ar]

Just wondering, will this or the TU8000 will be a better buy than something like the Hisense U6G?

[@mike20pr]

U6G destroys those tv’s by a good margin. It’s even rated higher than the Q60A, Q70A and Q80A

[@RTINGSdotcom]

Mike Rose is basically right! The Hiesnse U6G was the much better overall TV. You can compare them side-by-side here: www.rtings.com/tv/tools/compare/hisense-u6g-vs-samsung-au8000/24000/21557?usage=11&threshold=0.10

[@mrnarason]

Hisense does have issues with quality control so buy at your risk

[@PaulPaul-si8tu]

@@mike20pr totally not,U6G motion really bad

[@VictorMarczak]

@@mike20pr Hisense has the absolute worst quality control on the TV market.

[@samirsarbast6770]

Dear I really need your advice, which TV I should get for my Playstation 5 between these two options: 1. Samsung Q70T 2. Sony X9000H (No VRR) thanks in advance

[@michaelharrigan7883]

Is there a sleep mode which you can customize?

[@jjtsht]

I know that all tv’s have lousy sound because they are such small thin speakers, but can you recommend a 43 inch tv with speakers they are clear and loud? My parents are older, refuse to have a sound bar and want to hear dialogue better. Thanks.

[@Muffin192213]

So what model Samsung to move up to eliminate the shortfalls of this one ? Thank you.

[@zexal4974]

QN90A

[@shimos6308]

Great detailed review

[@xboxmaniac69]

what is the difference between this model and AU7000?

[@wkypa_6o6pa]

Q: Is there a judder when playing movies from Plex/Netflix/Disney+ running on Xbox? Thank you for the review.

[@RTINGSdotcom]

This TV can only remove judder from sources that can send a true 24p signal, like a Blu-ray player or a streaming box with a "match frame-rate" feature. It can't remove judder from sources that don't have this feature, like most cable boxes. So, it could

[@wkypa_6o6pa]

Wow, thank you for your answer.

[@cliffgeo]

I've just bought that TV and I came from an older Samsung Smart TV from 2013, the speakers in this AU8000 is WAY WORSE than that. So get a soundbar or something if you haven't cuz you'll need it with this new budget tv

[@junichiikeda5860]

Are there any TVs that don't blow?

[@estusflask982]

use surge protector

[@natskiton]

How can i change the big blue colour when i open up the au8000 tv, i want to change it with picture like your au8000 a house and trees ?? Thanks

[@peterscott2662]

Why would anyone buy this, when you can get a better TCL/Hisense for less money, or a MUCH better TCL 6 series for just a bit more money?

[@interstat2222]

Reliability? S. Korea? Safer smart TV and probably longer supported apps?

[@Steve30x]

@@interstat2222 I've had two Samsung TVs in the past. They're not that reliable. My first Samsung LCD had a cooling fan inside it and after a year of use you could hear the fan in the next room with the door closed , the second TV started blotching around the screen after two years

[@interstat2222]

@@Steve30x Could be bad luck. They're generally made of great quality components. Either way I stick to the Japanese wherever possible. Sony and Panasonic. Panasonic never seem to let me down.

[@Steve30x]

@@interstat2222 I have an LG now with two and a half years. My luck must be very bad because around the edges of the TV is black blotches and a big purple patch formed on the screen a few days ago.

[@interstat2222]

@@Steve30x Do you have it in a very hot environment? Doesn't seem normal that a TV would fail so soon. Panasonic/Sony LCDs typically last 15 years.

[@sinisterge24k18]

AU9000 is a better option. Better colours, vrr @ 1440@120hz.

[@damtech751]

The AU9000 is limited to 60hz, but marketed as 120hz merely because can accept a 120hz signal. Shady practices as usual from Samsung.

[@waveydaveyyyyy8968]

@@damtech751 no, it’s actually 120hz. Look at shaydoukens channel, he reviewed the motion.

[@davidpantoja3668]

@@damtech751 120 hz in 1440p

[@robertsdaniel8301]

Nope ... It has only 1080p 120hz support .. The 4k and 2k are 60 hz .. Idk where tf you seen 2k 120hz ...

[@waveydaveyyyyy8968]

@@robertsdaniel8301 Still good enough, considering almost all 120hz games are 1080p anyway. Plus it upscales

[@mike20pr]

The answer is yes, but not Samsung. Hisense U6G above anything else

[@Papple476]

Does anybody else have really bad black uniformity? Mine has a bunch of cloudy spots and I've had mine for about month now. It's the 43" model.

[@sabarichamp6151]

Hi, i am from India. I am currently experiencing the same problem!! the problem is whenever i watch dark scenes in dark room i notice the bleed in the edges and borders of the screen. I am very much annoyed of it. I googled, youTube'd but no one has talked about it. i have got my TV replaced and the new one also has similar issues, infact even more. I would be happy to know what steps you have taken regarding this issue !!

[@tariqmahmud9620]

@@sabarichamp6151 is the sound quality of Au8000 too bad to understand?

[@minecalos1870]

when linus tech tips collab?

[@billadmond9450]

I'm watching "Smart" TV reviews on KZbin but NO ONE talks about the "Smart" part of it!

[@RTINGSdotcom]

Hey Bill, Thanks for reaching out, that's a fair point. While it isn't something we touch on in the video, we do try to comment on the smart interface/features in our full review. If you'd like, you can check it out here: www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/au8000 Either way, we'll definitely consider your feedback for some of our future videos!

[@padgettga]

How bout Samsung AU7000?

[@mrnarason]

They literally said it's only available in Europe so that would have to import it to review

[@zarent01]

The only reason to get this TV over all TVs is the extremely impressive input lag outside game mode for 1080p. I wonder how gaming would look with Samsung's excellent upscaling.

[@Oxmosh]

Got any recommendations for a tv for around 1000$ canadian then? i dont game alot on it so, I was going to buy this but your comment is worrying me

[@zarent01]

@@Oxmosh Actually my comment was a positive remark as most TVs have average input lag outside game mode. It's not an important metric for non-gaming. If you can settle with OK upscaling of non-4K content, Hisense U68G is great value for having a bright display otherwise go for Samsung Q60A which is still a good choice for most users. I'd probably recommend Hisense U88G or Samsung Q70A but they both have 120Hz refresh rate which is unnecessary for non-gaming and is slightly more than your said budget.

[@matamatosa8898]

@@zarent01 what is the point of low input lag outside gaming mode ? what is the benefit of this over in gaming mode?

[@zarent01]

@@matamatosa8898 Upscaling which is part of the TV's processing and that translates to higher input lag. I'm not sure how this TV performs since I don't have one.

[@matamatosa8898]

@@zarent01 I have AU7000 , does it have the same input lag as au8000 ? IDK But i noticed that gaming mode in au7000 reduces teh picture quality a little(adds aliasing). I also dislike the dimming flickering in dark scenes on this tv , it makes the whole tv darker in dark scenes so , it makes overall watching worse.

[@Penpaper]

I’m trying to decide if this is worth the extra money over the tu7000. I have very basic uses, a few tv shows a week, maybe an hour of gaming etc

[@kristinaparish1745]

What decision did you make? I'm in the same boat

[@ThorinTheGrey]

@@kristinaparish1745 I got the AU8000, i tested 7000 and 8000 was much better IMO.

[@tariqmahmud9620]

@@ThorinTheGrey is the sound quality poor??

[@ThorinTheGrey]

@@tariqmahmud9620 I use external speakers

[@primary4075]

about 3 month with 50" tv, a great value for money tv but sometimes turning on on it's own, samsung has a page on it but most people would be confused on how to fix it.

[@RTINGSdotcom]

If you're having issues with your TV it might be best to touch base with the manufacturer to see if they can help you resolve the issue!

[@ugoewulonu4936]

Have you had an problems with Disney +? I just got this tv and Disney Plus seems to have a bad picture, with a lot of noise/artifacting. Have you noticed this?

[@amandakelly7991]

whats the dimentions from one tv stand to the other....my table is 135cm long will it fit?

[@RTINGSdotcom]

We bought the 65" version and the footprint of the stand is 108cm.

[@M20AFKS]

brandon where are you now

[@aswinvysakhj1783]

Will you recommend this over q60T or q60a...

[@tvoihozyain]

Same questions. Equal prices in Russia

[@aswinvysakhj1783]

@@tvoihozyain personally saw from showrooms q60t doesn't impress me...Colors are not deep..

[@RTINGSdotcom]

Overall, between the three the Q60T is actually the better TV overall. The main difference is that the Q60T uses quantum dot technology to produce a wide color gamut for HDR content, which the AU8000 can't do. The Q60T also gets much brighter, making it a better choice for well-lit rooms or watching HDR content. They each have similar panel types, and even though the Q60T has a higher contrast, this can vary between units.

[@asiansticker7015]

Is brightness really that bad on it? I wanna buy it and place it in my room that’s dark

[@RTINGSdotcom]

Really depends on what you're comparing it to, but if you plan on using it in a dark room, it should be more than sufficient!

[@Steve30x]

My problem with Samsung TVs is the connections are on the wrong side. All my av equipment is on the left side. I would need to buy some very long HDMI cables if I was to buy a Samsung TV.

[@kingzor100]

thats your fault though everbody knows tech goes on the right

[@Steve30x]

@@kingzor100 it goes on the right? What goes on the right. Oh by the way the connections are on the left on my LG TV. So come again with another dumb comment.

[@Steve30x]

@@kingzor100 look up LG and Sony TVs and then come back and tell me "everybody knows tech goes on the right". You see it's only "everybody" in your imaginary world knows tech goes on the right.

[@breakbreadorfakedead264]

@@Steve30x bro just shut the fuck up already. Nobody cares.

[@cubitub]

Xiaomi MI Smart 4K TV 4S 65 Review?

[@RTINGSdotcom]

Unfortunately, we only buy and test products available in the USA so the Xiaomi TV is not an option for us!

[@idelyanez9405]

Hows airplay?

[@ashishtandon2175]

I heard that this TV due to its airslim size heat up very fast and can result in parts being damaged in 3 to 4 years itself. Any input on this?

[@marvinpopyk4076]

I'm actually looking for a new TV because the LED strips decided to fry in my 2 year old Samsung. TV got extremely hot. Called service 2 days ago but they haven't got back to me. Thinking of switching to LG.

[@thelmaviaduct]

What 4k tvs do do 1440p well?

[@enerua9387]

Hi .. please QN90A or X90j ? What the best ? );

[@RTINGSdotcom]

Overall, the QN90A is the better TV. The Samsung has a much wider color gamut, and it gets a lot brighter, more than enough to deliver a true cinematic HDR experience. It has better viewing angles because it has Samsung's 'Ultra Viewing Angle' layer, but this layer also causes a drop in the contrast ratio. That said, the Samsung's local dimming is significantly more effective at improving the black level. The Samsung has better response times, and unlike the Sony, its Black Frame Insertion feature can flicker at 60Hz in 60 fps content. It has VRR support to reduce screen tearing when gaming, and it supports 1440p @ 120Hz on the Xbox Series X, while the Sony can't.

[@keshukhunti2583]

Can you guys make a video review on Asus TUF Gaming VG27AQL1A ?

[@ugoewulonu4936]

I’m thinking of getting this tv because I’m not happy with the dirt effect on my current Toshiba, especially when watching hockey or baseball. Can anyone speak to how watching those sports in this Samsung is as it relates to dirt effect?

[@RTINGSdotcom]

If you want to learn more about how this TV performs for sports specifically, it might help to check out the sports section of our review. Overall though, we only consider it to be a decent option. www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/au8000

[@gotwbi]

how to enable developer mode ? thx

[@Jwdude123]

This was Brandon “fire in the hole” last review.

[@sherrilmason1195]

The last time l bought a Sam sung it lasted only one year never again

[@VMSMark]

What model was it?

[@sherrilmason1195]

@@VMSMark all Samsung tvs it's all over the internet Samsung is being sued by many states

[@stephenl2571]

How do these compare to say the TCL TVs?

[@RTINGSdotcom]

Hey Stephen! If you want to see how certain TVs compare to one another, we’d recommend checking out our comparison tool! www.rtings.com/tv/tools/compare/lg-c1-oled-vs-lg-c2-oled/21421/31229?usage=1&threshold=0.10

[@ezy8mobi]

Which is better Samsung AU8000 or Sony x80k

[@RTINGSdotcom]

In this case, we’d recommend checking out our in-depth comparison between both of these models to see how they compare in the areas that are important to you. If it’s still unclear though, feel free to follow up with any specific questions you might have!www.tab-tv.com/how-to-use-multi-view-on-samsung-smart-tv/

[@wrzl1675]

Budget TV’s of all brands aren’t even worth a consideration these days.

[@SayedEjaz]

X80J is good

[@ginjopowder]

@stryfetc1 excellent comment. just like printer producers make money from inks and toners

[@ish562]

@stryfetc1 I doubt they make more selling high end models when budget models sell at a much much high rate.

[@deepwaterlife48]

how does the mu6300 compare to the au8000? considering moving up.

[@RTINGSdotcom]

It might be worth checking out our comparison: www.rtings.com/tv/tools/compare/samsung-mu6300-vs-samsung-au8000/427/21557?usage=8&threshold=0.01 But overall, it’d be a marginal upgrade!

[@javiervalero225]

Hello, TCL C72+ and C82+ review please??...

[@KDB-Trekexp]

Is AU8000 still a good buy or Q60A?

[@RTINGSdotcom]

Overall, there's not much difference between the two, but since the Q60A sits in the higher-end QLED lineup, it performs better in a few areas. It has a much wider color gamut and gets brighter in HDR, making highlights pop more than the AU8000. On the other hand, the AU8000 has much better reflection handling. So, it depends on what's more important to you!