Samsung DU8000 TV Review - Samsung’s 2024 Entry-Level Workhorse?

[@MayaPosch]

Somehow it feels so depressing that half the television reviews out there seem to come down to 'not bad, needs firmware update'. Imagine if most of the TV's features weren't implemented in software...

[@SquarePeg1]

I watched because the Hisense 65U75K is mentioned. Confirms my decision to buy the Hisense last week. Main reason to comment is to thank Abby, great presentation with clear explanations of the ratings.

[@RTINGSdotcom]

Thanks for watching and for the kind words! 😄

[@Yoga_Tv_buying]

Abby is BEST. Dont forget the Rtings Entire TEAM of ppl working behind the scenes 4 weeks straight testing the TVS collecting data too. Thats why their TV test are d MOST accurate fact based. I think the videos they take turn present it . Rtings data often OPPOSIT /in conflict of other TV influencers. Because Rtings only base on truth. They are d only one I fallow for real performance now.

[@HennesseeVol]

This is a $299 TV going for $529. My lord things have gotten worst.

[@pf-scottied0g969]

I have sold Samsung TVs (and other brands) for the past 16 years. The last four or five years I have noticed that Samsung is more concerned with cost cutting on all but its highest end models than it is with making good TV's. The double legged bases on the new 2024 7000 series models have two different positions for the legs to be installed, but the TV is not very stable. Plus, the legs no longer use screws to attach to the TV and instead rely on plastic clips. I am not impressed. I have resorted to securing the new displays down to the shelf at the feet as they seem borderline dangerously wobbly with the feet in the inner position. I personally also dislike their remotes. Just to change inputs you have to hit multiple buttons. It wouldn't be at all difficult to have a dedicated input button on the remote like LG does. Overall, I have become more and more disappointed with Samsung every year. Poor build quality gets worse every year.

[@trewright1482]

I would argue all TV brands have gotten considerably cheaper in build quality. I am not impressed with the LG leg bases especially on the G3 and G4. It is highly wobbly. I get it is designed to hang, but they should have given the customer legs. As for Sony their flagship is now a mini led cause they are too cheap to make their own OLeD panels. I have a S89C and Q990C and the build quality is excellent.

[@trewright1482]

@user-zn9ke8um8sLG makes the absolute worse Led TVs, so no they have no advantages

[@trewright1482]

@user-zn9ke8um8s Funny, I was going to ask you the same question but it was pretty obvious

[@trewright1482]

@user-zn9ke8um8s what time do you wake up

[@michamaecki8104]

Old man complains. First of all, 10 years ago 55" TV was luxury, and it was adequately priced. And still there were many f-ups like delaminating feet or cracking acrylic bezels. Cheap TVs were made cheaply, and premium was premium - the same as today. Legs that are clipped instead of screws are also imo great idea, especially since they also go into metal posts. There is no way that could fail and it's easy to use. Realistically stripping or losing screws is much bigger problem :v Also - i don't know what are you doing with your TV, but you must live in seismic active region to have problem with TV wobbliness - it's not a thing that you move or even touch. Also small remotes are much more comfortable than too-many-rubber-buttons of 2000s and 2010s - i don't need to look at it, so it's much faster even if i need to click something 3 times instead of 1. One thing that could be better is option to remap streaming services buttons and disable ads - that is really annoying, especially because device is not free or even that cheap. Another interesting fact is longevity. I work at samsung repair and i can say that backlight is much more durable and bright than 5-10 years ago.

[@chane2k1]

My Samsung Q80R also had a weird looking sized gap between the screen the bezel, but it's been working great for the last 5 years and every other aspect of it is amazing. I think it's better made than my QN85B,

[@garrettstrutz7421]

I am not sure exactly why but the Q80B looks better than the Q85b I have spent quite some time looking at them side by side and the Q80 does an overall better job at most everything they are very close tho. The Q80R is a great tv keep that until it breaks

[@Garybologne3237]

This is an excellent review! Good job, Abby! Very engaging, informative, and funny!

[@RTINGSdotcom]

Thanks for watching! 😄

[@EhNothing]

I am not interested in the DU8000 TV but I will give the best rtings host an upvote.

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

Is this the 2024 crystal UHD?

[@-alejandrissimo-]

Yes, this is the 2024 crystal UHD

[@crackerjackflash8384]

It's a really good TV. I wouldn't pay any attention to this review

[@TechInspected]

I'm still on my Sony X800D, thanks to rtings for that review. 🙂

[@RTINGSdotcom]

Glad to hear you're still happy with the choice!

[@ragnarone5409]

👍Thumps up!👍 for this review.

[@dazza9859]

Have you got the tv?

[@LeviAirRifleChronicles]

When can we expect a DU7000 review ? Always use your channel for recomendations.

[@MMID303]

I'm looking for a 55" TV under $600 with optical input for my 7.1 system. What would be best? I was told Samsung is best. Now I'm not sure. Hisense and TCL are brands I've never heard of.

[@RTINGSdotcom]

Hello! Help with personalized buying advice is something our experts offer only via our insider forums www.rtings.com/forums/insider-advice. We do have lots of self-service tools and recommendation articles that should be helpful as well though!

[@greendusk93]

When are you going to review the LG UT80?

[@RTINGSdotcom]

No plans at the moment unfortunately, but we'll consider it if there's enough interest. You can track a potential review here: www.rtings.com/discussions/cSNX0Ot5dCx5ZCmE/review-updates-lg-l

[@MKR3238]

tbh im kinda impressed with the static contrast in lcd pc monitor land thats unheard of; stuck at 1000:1 for 2 decades now with few exceptions

[@emillarsen1271]

That's because LCD monitors mainly use IPS panels for color accuracy and response time. But the native contrast of IPS is typically very low. If you look at any monitor with a VA panel (Most Samsung Odyssey models) then the contrast is much better, although at the expense of viewing angles, response time and to some extent color accuracy.

[@garrettstrutz7421]

The response time on these modern VA panels has gotten really good no need for IPS anymore really

[@crackerjackflash8384]

This is actually a really good TV. I highly recommend it

[@kcstereo]

Why? Its the cheapest tv technology, edge lit, designed to fail

[@pankajkumarsingh9848]

43inch best tv for gaming as well as picture quality

[@ahmet_10]

An honest review to make us not buy the TV😂

[@pramudiolaksono150]

Is that different with du8500? Any major differences?

[@Frostbite351]

Only the stand, du8000 has feet the 85 has a pedal stand.

[@NoSugarCoating2024]

Do software updates come out to fix it??

[@Capoeiraplaya22]

I like watching what new tech is out there, but I just bought a Sony A95L - I wont be buying a TV for a long time…… according to the woman 😂 Good job Rtings

[@Yoga_Tv_buying]

What woman lol 😅😅

[@BhavinnTrivedi]

In India, Samsung had launched DU8300, please review that

[@RTINGSdotcom]

We currently focus on the US market so we only buy and test models available for purchase in the US. Sorry about that!

[@ToReSuk]

Is there available google voice assistant?

[@Gary_M]

If I bought any tv with a gap like that between the screen and bezel it would be an instant return.

[@SerenoOunce]

I could care less about the other stuff. A good enough picture is just that. Good enough. But you lost me at no numpad on the remote. And the TV is edge lit, hence no local dimming. More energy efficient and far less prone to backlight failures. I'll take longevity over deep blacks.

[@SerenoOunce]

Have a 15 yr old edge lit VIZIO, Used a LOT and still perfect. Most backlit TV's your lucky to get 5 years out of them. And Hisense have the highest failure rate among ALL their product lines - along with TCL.

[@kcstereo]

Ratings just did a long term review of tv models and the ones with failure were the edge litvmodels. This is the cheapest tv production method. I have direct lit model still strong after ten years.

[@feysalali4898]

Hi, what's a budget friendly 43 inch tv with a better specs. Thanks.

[@RTINGSdotcom]

Hello! Help with personalized buying advice is something our experts offer only via our insider forums www.rtings.com/forums/insider-advice. We do have lots of self-service tools and recommendation articles that should be helpful as well though!

[@justanotheryoutubechannel]

This is a really poor TV for the price. You can get cheaper brands for lower prices with better performance. My 12 year old Plasma is brighter than this Samsung and still beats it on most aspects, I was really hoping for better from a reputable brand like Samsung.

[@WabbitCrouton]

Had to stop by to compliment that hilarious thumbnail.

[@marekciostek1458]

3:59 Abby turning into Belzebub mode...

[@RTINGSdotcom]

😈😈

[@camryhsalem5139]

which is better du7000 or du8000 for watching sports ?❤

[@RTINGSdotcom]

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[@ihaveasecret9539]

It seems like Samsung and LG have been half-assing their non-Oled budget tvs for some time. Mainly just Hisense and TCL filling that void.

[@user-kd1uk8hb2v]

Can these problems be fixed with updates?

[@RTINGSdotcom]

technically, it's possible but it's hard to say for sure if/when.

[@JoseMartinez-hh4eh]

would u recommend the lg ut75 over the du8000

[@RTINGSdotcom]

Hello! Help with personalized buying advice is something our experts offer only via our insider forums www.rtings.com/forums/insider-advice. We do have lots of self-service tools and recommendation articles that should be helpful as well though!

[@Nala_1230]

I'll keep my 2020 Tu8000 55 inch model :c

[@Yoga_Tv_buying]

❤Yay. Happy Abby. 😊

[@kcstereo]

How does Samsung justify the huge price increases 2024??!!

[@Thomas-VA]

ads, . . . well no

[@michaelwyckoff7593]

Heard this TV comes in a massive 98 inch size.😊

[@LaskaiTamas23]

Still garbage. But a massive one.

[@derekyt__]

that’s the DU9000.

[@BeetjeVreemd]

Not available in europe?

[@jamillion1062]

Abby, you're such a natural, rtings definitely have an MVP on their team. 💣 review & personally I'd go with the Hisense u7k that I own today!! We think alike. The U6GR is better than that Samsung Duhh TV. Look forward to another review ✌🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@RTINGSdotcom]

Thanks for kind words! Keep your eyes peeled for more 2024 model reviews coming soon!

[@mrpicky1868]

you test in film and warm2 modes. which might be culprits of darker picture

[@ivovass195]

Is it me or this is worse than my AU9000 that is 4 gen behind?

[@Frostbite351]

2023 cu model is better than the new du, but samsung pictures are sharper than lg which look soft with 4k on led sets.

[@kcstereo]

Edge lit is the cheapest tv technology. Edge lit is not built to last. Lastly your paying a premium price 2024 for cheap edge lit junk

[@chamsozagoug5698]

am still love my mu7000 ❤ abby

[@carlosrobert9901]

I just want an all round good TV!!! AM SOOOO CONFUSED. YES I STREAM MOVIES ALOT😂 SO ANY TV WITH GOOD SOUND AND PIC QUALITY??? SOME1 HELP ME PLZ

[@RTINGSdotcom]

Hello! Help with personalized buying advice is something our experts offer only via our insider forums www.rtings.com/forums/insider-advice. We do have lots of self-service tools and recommendation articles that should be helpful as well though!

[@crackerjackflash8384]

This is a really good TV. This review is trash

[@JD-yn5gc]

Still have my 2020 au8000 bought f9r 250 during pandemic.. aside from the laggy menu, picture is still fine

[@Darknight0681]

Sounds like this came out a little too early.

[@RTINGSdotcom]

Unfortunately with a lot of new TV releases they struggle with bugs and are later fixed with firmware updates, which is disappointing considering the price for some of the higher-end models!

[@takehirolol5962]

Well, reviews would not work in most of the planet... These TVs if not sold in developed North America those would sell like hotcakes in the further south...

[@mrpicky1868]

stop pushing local dimming. its almost impossible to make it look good without bloom and other bending. just good contrast + good brightness is the way to go on LCD! good thing here is they improved response time. but dropped brightness further . oof

[@commendatore2516]

so if the DU8000 is trash, then what about the DU7190....?

[@crackerjackflash8384]

The DU8000 is a really good TV

[@aceman5125]

Samsung is going down hill fast🤣🤣 thank you for your time with the tvs

[@Radders1433]

Nike top with Rtings logo 🤔Market your own merch guys 😃

[@RTINGSdotcom]

Haha we buy custom merch for the whole company!

[@FarhatYasmeen-kx5iy]

Sumsung tutleey mad du8000 soso TV

[@inceptionsd]

They have been using these crap panels for over a decade, now. Its time to stahp!

[@k9feces]

I’m sold!

[@jamesm90]

All 20 or so TVs at my gym are Samsung, they all failed with back light issues within 18 months, Samsung's are utter crap. Panasonic still make good quality TVs.

[@kcstereo]

The models were probably edge lit ones which are not designed to last. Edge lit junk

[@MunKeeButt67]

I got a cu8000, screen edge is same, with tacky look as was the au8000. The cu8000 is too bright across the top of the screen. Go for a 7000, with a streaming box or stick. Remote is sluggish as is tizen. Au series is still better.

[@lorranasousa1262]

this or the CU7700?

[@RTINGSdotcom]

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