Samsung DU8000 Crystal UHD TV | What You Need To Know

[@TechSteve]

Did Samsung Do Enough? Samsung DU8000 43" geni.us/XhDm2r Samsung DU8000 50" geni.us/9YgAbz Samsung DU8000 55" geni.us/7mjcT Samsung DU8000 65" geni.us/VxTfT Samsung DU8000 75" geni.us/mTfueB Samsung DU8000 85" geni.us/1N9tw ➡ DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, The channel gets a small commission for purchases made via these links. This helps the channel purchase more products for reviews and allow me to create better content for your viewing.

[@MarcusTurner-db5qv]

Nice video keep up the good work Tech Steve

[@MarcusTurner-db5qv]

I have the 75 inch AU8000

[@tichaclin]

Thank you, Steve. A comparison with Cu8000 will be great. Thank you 😊

[@maverick1487]

Well said!👍

[@MunKeeButt67]

I just got a cu8000 55" and the au8000 has a better picture. There's too much light when watching letterbox content

[@jamesmurray2876]

Great video this is definitely one to add to the collection

[@chrisgreen521]

I got the 50 inch, you might want to hard reset it before you set it up the OS is kind of slow and buggy it's a great TV tho💯👍🏾

[@yourbossdonpely]

Hisense u6 series Vidaa is way better with a fast snappy os too. It has full local dimming. Bought it last week ❤️ The back and stands are full metal. It's so premium

[@yourbossdonpely]

Hisense u6 series Vidaa is way better with a fast snappy os too. It has full local dimming. Bought it last week ❤️ The back and stands are full metal. It's so premium

[@22s22a]

How do you hard reset?

[@gigiiob5816]

Thank you, Tech Steve! I might have to watch this 3 -4 times... I'm SO not tech-savvy! Smartphones? I can use that to do? I bought this blindly w/o reading or watching any demos. We shall see :)

[@TechSteve]

You’re welcome

[@edubatistj]

Just bought mine DU8000 43 inches two days ago and I'm waiting for it to arrive. My current TV is an old Samsung, 32 inches full HD. Do you think it's a good upgrade? Love your content, dude! 🎉

[@TechSteve]

Yes, if you have an old model. I appreciate the thanks

[@haitham1789]

Oohh yes. That's a big upgrade mate

[@duwanecoleman5527]

huge upgrade

[@yourbossdonpely]

My two cents, get the Hisense u6 series Vidaa is way better with a fast snappy os too. It has full local dimming. Bought it last week ❤️ The back and stands are full metal. It's so premium

[@MSDOGS1976]

Yeah if looking for a budget tv I would look at Hisense or TCL. More bang for your buck.

[@khoojunkai4614]

Hi, can I know what is the model number for Slim Wall Bracket for 75inch DU8000? Thank you

[@judmcc]

I saw your review of the 7200 earlier and I put it into my shopping cart - it seemed exactly what I needed. But the voice-controlled remote control of the 8000 is a game-changer, so now the 8000 is in my shopping cart.

[@syakilahnorazmi9104]

Hi! If you can tell which one is better between DU8000 or Sony X80I series? Appreciate your opinion. 😃🙏🏼

[@rabiedaou4642]

Hi bro tcl c655 or samsung du8000 or lg ur78 ???

[@johanliebert3119]

Thanks for the video, mate! What game is that second one ?

[@CesarDelgado-fu2nd]

It's good tv😊

[@bismarknyame9565]

Hi Steve! This one or the LG UR9000? Ur idea please🙏

[@jasonkidd1689]

Im looking at this tv, tcl q7 and hisense u7k. Im not a gamer, just movies, dvds, and Blu-ray. Oh, and which of the 3 can screen share off my Android phone. If you can pick one, which one would you choose.

[@Not1nfected]

Thank you for this great video, I've made my decision thanks to you

[@TechSteve]

You're welcome

[@fortunanguessankonan1921]

​​@@TechStevePlease I wish you can reply. Which of the LG NANO75 and this DU 8000 would you recommand in term of picture quality ? I'm just interested in picture quality than other thing.

[@TechSteve]

Sorry I don’t remember the picture quality on every TV i review, you can watch the video and research

[@jeromemisa6642]

Please review also Sony S3 Series Steve once it is available in the Market. Thank you

[@keyboardtek]

Thank you for you in depth review. I am a 70 year old trying to understand modern TV technology. Question: when a TV spec says it has Blutooth, does that mean it can send the audio to my Blutooth headphones? Or is that only so it can receive Blutooth from say my laptop? I have bad hearing and depend on wireless Blutooth headphones to hear a TV. But my current TV has a headphone output and I connect a Blutooth transmitter to that jack. So if this model cannot send the audio to my headphones, does it at least have a headphone jack?

[@TechSteve]

You can add Bluetooth headphones 🎧 to the TV

[@wantsmoreinkwork]

Hey Steve, thanks for your videos. Would you buy this or the CU7000? Thanks for your time and I appreciate your reviews.

[@TechSteve]

I prefer the 8000 series regardless

[@rogue__film7856]

does the tv have an internet app like google or straight up internet?

[@jangarcia1338]

Hi Steve! This one or the LG UR8000? Or another in similar budget. Size 43-50 inches

[@haitham1789]

This one:)

[@oniesma]

If you can tell, which one is better between DU8000 and sony X75K series? I really appreciate if you can share🙏🏻

[@dazza9859]

Sony x75k has bad contrast.

[@jameshernandez2275]

I bought the Amazon fire tv and it’s honestly alright would this be an upgrade to that ?

[@GalaxyGrand-i5y]

Desperately need to know Can it decode Dolby Digital 5.1 sound through optical cable

[@vigneshravikumar4926]

Hey steve, I'm planning to buy 55 inch model, so shall i buy this one or shall i wait for Sony Bravia 3. Whats your point on this..?

[@TechSteve]

Maybe look into the Sony X80K

[@nrmilford9316]

Thank you!

[@nancymichelson-s9s]

Does this tv wall mount the same as the AU8000?

[@realitybites8558]

Are you using the Apple TV for your demo's on this set like you have on other reviews lately?

[@TechSteve]

Just for the movie

[@realitybites8558]

@@TechSteve So we don't know what the Apple TV processing and 4k upscaling is doing vs what the tv is capable of by itself? There is no way to completely disable all of the Apple TV's internal processing or upscaling, so what we are seeing is just what the tv changes based on what the Apple TV is already doing based on whatever your settings are in the Apple TV. Some of us don't (and won't) use an Apple TV and we really want to see what the set is doing on it's own without additional external processing. Please take into account and at least note where you are using external processing sources and if you do - that you can turn off all of it's processing. Thanks.

[@TechSteve]

@realitybites8558 the best way is to buy and try. These videos is so you can get an idea of the performance

[@realitybites8558]

@@TechSteve Most everyone is not going to buy sets just to try - we want to buy and be done with it - that's why we watch reviews like yours. You are making my point that we don't know what the performance of the tv is if you are using an external source that is doing some or all of the processing/upscaling. We want to know from reviewers what the tv can do natively on their own.

[@TechSteve]

@realitybites8558 i understand, i have 5 more TVs to review and the Apple TV saves me setup time. I will consider in the future

[@youngluka8381]

Hey there Is there any gaming difference between this model and the Samsung CU7000 Crystal UHD 4K Smart TV ? Thank You

[@eslammuhammed4517]

Hi I just order samsung 43 inch model UA43DU8000UXEG crystal 4k . I will use it with my ps5 and tv channels what it your opinion.. thanks alot

[@cyberspacedweller637]

Does this have ambient mode?

[@Galleyne911]

Does it have Bluetooth ?

[@TechSteve]

Yes

[@Galleyne911]

@@TechSteve thank you

[@bulletz4me784]

I'm looking at getting a new TV as atm I have a Apple TV 4K and I'm having issues with HDCP it says it supports HDCP 2.2 the TV in the manual online searched with the TVs model number which I suspect is a LIE on all 4 HDMI ports I even tried to change it which you can't only possible to do enhancement which I did and doesn't help and watching shows like on stan or binge its just black screen but I get audio but nothing else and I also have a 48gbps HDMI $30-50AUD got on sale due to knowing a guy and the cable that should support it and I'm still having issues so the only thing that hasn't been changed is the TV as its a cheap 4K UHD TV from JVC which prob explains it so I'm looking at a new TV since i suspect this JVC is lying about its specs or just can't do HDCP at all for some reason even in 1080P HDR or SDR no matter the HZ too it doesn't work either so this is my only way of going atm is a new TV so thanks for the review I may look into getting it or something else and hoping it solves my issues and I don't waste $900 on a TV

[@DivithChhajed]

Can someone help me with all possible differences in DU7700 vs DU8300 vs CU8000

[@lvproductionsinc9748]

Why does the screen look so green on everything?

[@TechSteve]

We are still getting use to the lighting and camera adjustments in the new studio, I will take a look at camera settings on the next video. It doesn’t look that way live

[@Revolver1981]

It should support 120fps if it has 3 HDMI 2.1 ports surely?

[@TechSteve]

Inputs has nothing to do with panel refresh rate which is 60Hz on this model

[@eiz5]

NO

[@Revolver1981]

Okay I thought HDMI 2.1 means it supports 120hz.

[@TechSteve]

@Revolver1981 it’s a misconception

[@natskar]

Honestly it's looking like a CU8000 refresh. If the CU8000 is still around and someone is considering the new one, I'd just get the CU8000

[@TechSteve]

When I get some time i will compare them

[@FarizKun]

How is this tv vs Samsung BU8500 ?

[@mattstrand4711]

Does this tv support 1080p? I’m trying to set up my Xbox 360 but am only getting the 720p to work. When I set the console to 1080p I get a blue screen.

[@TechSteve]

Yes, you might be using a old cable or you don’t have a set up to automatic HDMI

[@mattstrand4711]

@@TechSteve that was it. I was using the old av cables, I didn’t realize their was a hdmi port on this Xbox. Working good now thanks.

[@TechSteve]

@mattstrand4711 you’re welcome, please share the channel with friends and family

[@77Angeleyz]

If we are just buying the TV to stream and watch movies is it good? Sound quality? Picture?

[@herbertdaugherty636]

Great review. I’m looking for a new 55 inch TV. I’m guessing it would east to mount a Perlesmith or other TV stand to the back? It’s hard to see the back of a TV either online or in-store.

[@TechSteve]

Yes it will mount,

[@deepmehta8306]

Why its hard to change pictures size on samsung crystal UHD TV ??

[@TechSteve]

I think mainly from external sources

[@ariovistus22]

that is odd, the du8000 specs report that it is a 120hz display.. i wonder why you can't use 120hz in gaming.. seems like false advertising edit: weird.. depends on the size.. the 75inch and below du8000 are only 60hz.. the 85inch is 120hz.. that's confusing.. i am guessing you are running around a 50 inch here.. i wonder if the 85 inch is a misprint..

[@varudds]

I still lack examples of the picture quality when I comes to live TV...

[@TechSteve]

I have to limit because of copyright strikes, KZbin terms and conditions

[@JoseMartinez-hh4eh]

would u recommend the du8000over the lg ut75

[@emmcee476]

I was at Best Buy and asked about 120 HZ only on the 85", which I've been reading on several websites. They said this is not correct. That all the DU8000s are 60 HZ. Can you confirm?

[@TechSteve]

www.displayspecifications.com/en/model/3d893aa7

[@smit7120]

@emmcee476 Yes the 85 in is 120

[@77Angeleyz]

Will a Samsung remote that has source work on this TV???

[@danielestrella4365]

What tv version of this can support ps5??

[@TechSteve]

Any

[@danielestrella4365]

I meant in 120hz sorry ​@TechSteve

[@TechSteve]

@danielestrella4365 nope, q70D minimum to get 120Hz

[@danielestrella4365]

@TechSteve is it worth the extra to get the q70? For the extra 60hz? Vs q60D? Or is the DU8000 better option? That's what I'm contemplating, between difference in HZ for gaming and fiber optic output, nice color/contrast for gaming/tv. I will get a 55inch of whatever you believe is better overall. You can be blunt. I trust your judgment

[@user-HONDA9000]

Looks great but performance is pretty trash; sdr brightness is 236 nits extremely poor quality for today’s standards, but bezels make it look premium. Come on Samsung at least 350 nits next year model

[@habeebkhrofficial]

She has subwoofer ?

[@TechSteve]

Nope

[@johhny.d.]

Too dim this year model.

[@farab4391]

A TV in 2024, where they've spent time implementing a game mode, but only supports a 60Hz refresh rate. That makes no sense at all.

[@braxtonbryant9105]

Bro tell me about it I just bought a new tv last week I was originally looking to go OLED 75 at least but I couldn’t fathom paying the premium price and most of them didn’t offer 120 HZ. Got the “86” LG UQ75 and couldn’t be happier for $999

[@farab4391]

@@braxtonbryant9105 I'm still loving my LG C1 OLED 55" for gaming on the PS5. VRR up to 120Hz in 4K. Even better than any monitor I've had in the past

[@ishkapiska4516]

It’s their entry level tv they won’t put 120hz on it… this is for people who can’t afford much else

[@farab4391]

@@ishkapiska4516 then they shouldn’t add game mode and sell it even cheaper for those people just looking for a TV

[@ishkapiska4516]

@@farab4391 it’s already pretty cheap. Also game mode still does something to improve the gaming experience on the tv but I’d definitely not recommend it for that lol. They also have the option to play cloud games directly from the tv which I believe is why they keep the game mode on it

[@Frostbite351]

Not as good as tcl c645, it has no hdmi 2.1 no Dolby vision not direct lit and has weak sound, samsung not even trying

[@mariocroatia78]

This tv is just bad...

[@TechSteve]

why?

[@mariocroatia78]

@@TechSteve To expensive for what you get....low tier tv... gaming TV..hell no...look at some other's reviews my man.

[@TechSteve]

I guess i have had the luxury of reviewing the full line so it’s hard for me to determine what works for everyone, especially budget models

[@bamajohn100]

Tech Steve, Thank you for covering all TVs. I love the fact that you cover from Sony X95L to Insignia Fire TV. Great review as always

[@MSDOGS1976]

True. Most reviewers only look at the higher end. People on a budget need reviews too for the prices they are willing to spend.

[@slimSharo]

Why does the screen look so green on everything?

[@TechSteve]

It the camera, I think my assistant forgot to white balance the camera. It will be fixed on next video.

[@samfaulkner720]

Does this tv have the free Samsung channels?

[@kcstereo]

Hey Steve. My observation is that I am hesitant to buy a tv like this based on your opening statements of how company's are going with mini-led and Oled. I also noticed that mostly Samsung is the main company still producing edge-lit tv's. I'm concerned because I believe that edge-lit is the cheapest type tv to manufacture. That makes me hesitate and think... "Am I getting a crappy tv by choosing edge-lit"?? I also reviewed R-tings and they did not favor this tv well. What are your thoughts and are edge-lit tv's something to stay away from?? Advise and thanks for your input

[@HennesseeVol]

RTings politely trashed this tv

[@natskar]

I wouldn't be too worried about edge-lit vs direct-lit vs etc, in my experience, I've had both direct and edge lit tv's and samsung does a pretty good job with how they implement their technology. Really comes down to how much the manufacturer cares to properly implement the technology at the given price point, for example I have had a Sony in the same price range that was direct lit and it was tashhhh compared to the similarly priced samsung with an edge-lit panel. A fantastic samsung tv that's a model higher that is a great example of this is the Q60C (or Q60D now), it is edge lit, but black level is deep and uniformity is stellar

[@ishkapiska4516]

This is rly their entry level (budget) tv.. not comparable at all to Oled or miniled

[@HennesseeVol]

@@ishkapiska4516 $529? $100 and change more you can get a hisense u8k. Samsung is finished.

[@Thekomokoro]

Edge-lit vs Direct led is still boils down to implementation. I had a TCL and LG direct led which performs worst than my Sony Edge lit.

[@maidvices1426]

Should I get this year's model or last year?

[@adalitrujillo154]

Hey, new to the channel, our Oled broke and we are able tp get a replacement but the company is only allowing us to pick from 5. Samsung tu690t, cu7000, du7200 and LG uq75. Which one would you recommend? Id preffer to get anoyher oled but adurion limited the choices 😢

[@CalebCM]

Hey man, u should try and ask for money instead of a replacement, going from a oled to one of those tvs will be such a huge downgrade. Send a email to ur insurance and ask for money back, and state how those tvs are not comparable to the oled.

[@TechSteve]

I agree

[@ishkapiska4516]

Those TVs are awful compared to the Oled and will probably be less durable too

[@adalitrujillo154]

@CalebCM thanks for the recommendation!! Will definitely be doing this!! I don't know much about tvs and have spent the last few days figuring it out. Was hoping the insurance Asurion that we paid for through Verizon would at least give us one that's comparable but so far nothing. I really appreciate the rec!! Will be doing this as I loved our OLED and it just stopped working out of nowhere 😢 thank you again!! ❤👏🏼🙏🏽

[@mahmoudalshaer]

iam really like your reviews and i like The separator colorful animation between each section may i know what is the animation name ?

[@TechSteve]

It's from envato elements, I don't remember the name. I use Apple FCX and motion to edit

[@Dreamer5211]

Hi Steve . very nice review . 👍 I sure hope you have a chance to do a full review of the S90D and the QN90D . Ok... I know , I repeat myself !! LOL , take care , Dreamer 

[@TechSteve]

Probably not the S90D anytime soon, but I just received a loaner QN90D that I just started filming today.

[@Dreamer5211]

@@TechSteve Wow !! I am sooo looking forward to an in-depth review , thanks , D. 

[@Dreamer5211]

O__ is that Expert Calibration feature for real ? thanks . D. 

[@vuyo228]

Should judder reduction be high , low or completely off? I have mine currently on 3 but I just don't know man. What's the right or balanced level for it?

[@TechSteve]

It’s a personal preference

[@kyleefthemes]

Great video. Do you know if this TV has Freesync support, for PC's?

[@TechSteve]

Na it doesn’t

[@kyleefthemes]

@@TechSteve Thanks so much bro 🙏

[@deckenciumdecross3422]

Just bought a 55inch and noticed they used An Ips panel and not VA one 😢

[@TechSteve]

I’m pretty sure it’s a VA, Samsung mainly uses ips on neo qled series www.displayspecifications.com/en/model/70f53aaa

[@mkiwi980]

Which HDMI port is the best for gaming on this tv?

[@TechSteve]

Any

[@jeanvillezacharie]

Salut monsieur

[@esparza589]

My smart hub keeps saying being updated. I’ve gone through all the steps and nothing. Any suggestions?

[@RumbleFish69]

What I am curious to know, based on all of the 65" TVs in or around this price point, what would you consider to be the best. I am curious to know what your opinion is on the best at this price point. Thanks.

[@VAMJJ]

Thanks Steve for the in depth review. I think this is a really nice TV but I can get Hisense Mini-led (U6N) for around the same price point. Samsung has a better reputation but the Hisense offers more value. Any thoughts?

[@PhilemonOchari]

Steve,would you advice one to ge the tcl qled c655 or samsung cu8000?

[@bradhaughton6698]

Do a comparison with the CU8000

[@TechSteve]

When i can

[@bradhaughton6698]

@TechSteve no rush. I'm sure these models will still be around before Samsung fully phased out the CU8000

[@brahimthegoat]

Do you know how to get game mode custom settings its not letting me but my other one does

[@lazerlabmusic]

Is the DU8100 the same TV with another name?

[@gregorycastorena7697]

Idk i think the Cu8000 and Tu8000 look better

[@BonRyanPabro]

Cant finde the „apps“ on my TV any help?

[@sap20lj]

DU8100

[@demetrioscharalambous-ck7bm]

Unrelated question but is the Sony X90L worth buying?

[@TechSteve]

Yes, I made a video

[@ragnarone5409]

Yes!

[@Conflictofinterest902]

Is this a better buy than a q60c ?

[@TechSteve]

No

[@IsraelCastillo-w2i]

Does it have screen mirror

[@TechSteve]

Mostly with Samsung Share Screen or Apple Air Play

[@mrlopez7173]

Hard to tell the backlighting on oled phone

[@TechSteve]

KZbin compression

[@shabbirmahmud4013]

Is it 43 inch or 50 inch in size??

[@dazza9859]

That’s a 50 inch

[@TechSteve]

They are the same far as specs however the smaller the TV, the clearer the image

[@kayboo5835]

What is that 2nd game in the video, after mortal kombat?

[@Cirkevfx]

Blue Fire

[@kayboo5835]

@@Cirkevfx Thank you 🙂

[@masterbath2062]

Wish you had one for the DU7200. Great video.

[@TechSteve]

I have one that I will be filming soon

[@masterbath2062]

@@TechSteve thank you. Just got the tv yesterday and im trying not to return it but yet understand it better. So far I’m not happy with the controller and i don’t understand the color dots etc. it doesn’t even have a place for an optical cord. Can’t wait for that video.

[@TechSteve]

The Du7200 is a downgraded from this one, the DU8000 does have a optical output but HDMI eARC is better on newer soundbars

[@masterbath2062]

@@TechSteve I used the HDMI eArc port from sound bar to TV and it works great. The controller actually controls the sound bar as well now. I still have my optical cable from my Xbox to the sound bar still connected. Is that adding any value?

[@TechSteve]

@masterbath2062 use the HDMI audio from the TV on your Xbox, optical is a old compressed audio, the HDMI will allow better audio on everything

[@pdg1877]

Can it run Philips Hue app?

[@TechSteve]

You can connect the hue app to Samsung smart thing hub with the mobile app

[@pdg1877]

@@TechSteve So no Hue Sync Samsung app. Ok, thx.

[@pdg1877]

@@TechSteve Hue Sync app can sync your Hue lights with whats on your screen. I think its only available on Q60 and above.

[@TechSteve]

@pdg1877 I haven’t looked for it, I know smart things handles everything

[@challis2009]

Hey Steve , will you be making a video on the LG UR8000/UR80?

[@TechSteve]

Sorry I’m not, it’s more of a Costco product

[@omarvaldes5822]

Thank you, it sounds to me it's an entry-level TV. I better go with LG C3 OLED 55" television. Premium quality television.

[@TechSteve]

Yes it is

[@MunKeeButt67]

I think 2.1 hdmis on an entry tv may cause more problems than it is worth, especially with no 120hz support. It looks like a cu8000 with a couplr more boxes ticked. They should house all 3 hdmi at the side rather than have 1 jutting out at the back. Theres always a taped over composite housing on the side of the 8 series that looks stupid, and wastes space 🙃