Samsung BU8000 4K UHD TV review - repacked 2021 AU series?

Complete review of Samsung's midrange BU8000 series of 4K UHD TVs from the 2022 lineup. The TV was bought for review purposes.
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[@iftikharnaseem1992]

I am using this model since a year now and honestly its amazing display sound quality everything is superb for me up to satisfaction

[@TVguyDarko]

Great, happy that it works great for you. There haven't been any major changes on UHD 4K series from Samsung (not counting QLED models) and I believe this years DU series will perform very similarly.

[@attomicchicken]

100% agree with the processor being sub par. If it gets bogged down, then it's a pain to use.

[@attomicchicken]

My set has some clouding. We got the 65 inch and with cashback it's $750 AUD (500 USD). So I can't be really that mad at it.

[@eppsislike]

​@@attomicchicken that's a fantastic deal tbh. Why should you be mad at all? By the way, get that new Google TV Chrome cast and use that as your main interface and TV watching. It will make this TV so much more better.

[@attomicchicken]

@@eppsislike I see the set used to go for something like 1.5K and I honestly wouldn't be too happy if I had paid that much for that level of quality. But I take your reference as tongue-in-cheek. I bought it for my parents and they're used to having their mi box connected to it and use an app to watch IPTV from overseas and it seems to do the job for them.

[@sishabadab6570]

​@@attomicchicken Where did you buy it. ?

[@attomicchicken]

@@sishabadab6570 Betta Electrical

[@robertalker652]

Glad I watched this video. Thanks very much.

[@tarman1991]

Samsung BU8000 or Sony X80K, Which one is best to buy?

[@moderate7958]

Regret changing from lg to this. I should have gone to the tv shop first and evaluate before buying.

[@Khaarthik]

Can you suggest a best affordable webcam (other than Samsung Slimfit which is costly) for this BU8000 55 INCH TV ?

[@wya-ali]

Can you tell me a QLED tv in the same price range that's better than this one? What do you think about TCL c635 (55 inch QLED tv)?

[@darwingamer4570]

Hello, I am considering buying this tv(55") but sony x74k(55") and lg nano73sqa also comes at the same price as Bu8000 in my country, should i go on with bu8000 or x74k or lg nano, i am very confused

[@huurux]

Hello Darko , tnx for your enthusiastic work...please review Philips OLED707 :)

[@TVguyDarko]

Thanks! If I get my hands on that model, it will be tested.

[@Nick_93]

I buy this tv , good color and zero dirty screen effect in my unity but clouding is evident.

[@TVguyDarko]

Thanks for sharing!

[@gotechakash]

Best picture and Audio settings of Samsung BU8000 60 inch TV please do let me know, back lit % for long shelf life, which picture mode. Our hall is not too bright or very well lit also until we turn on the lights.

[@karthikk2719]

Thanks for the video. How much is the input lag for 4k 60 in PC mode?

[@oalecho7691]

Would you recommend this over Samsung UE75BU8000KXXU or LG 75UQ80006LB?

[@vFxc]

I bought this TV, the sound is not clear is there any way I can make it sound better?

[@viktorivanov2160]

I have 65' bu8000 and 55' q6fn qled. Which one is better. I will use it mainly for movies and gaming. Which one should i use my ps5 on ?

[@RinzSach]

It's not a TV I enjoy with the lights off, reviewer is right about top left light bleeding. It doesn't have local dimming too.

[@TVguyDarko]

Thanks for sharing!

[@mihindulakshan8411]

Hi, can you suggest a better tv in this price range. I'm from asia. Thank you 😊

[@TVguyDarko]

Hi! TCL C635 for example offers more for the same price. Even better if you can get TCL C728 or TCL C735 - both have 120 Hz panels and support for VRR which is important if you are a gamer.

[@MaximaToluene]

@@TVguyDarko I've seen great recommendations for TCL QLEDs indeed, but have found most TCLs TV break with defects earlier, do you still suggest to go with TCLs?

[@rm11ksk]

@@TVguyDarko hi do you have a recommendation for an 43" gaming TV ?

[@mobbb99]

i bought this tv and the bleeding is absurd. i got a replacement its a little bit better but still got a noticeable bleeding on the edges. my au7000 that i bought 2 yrs ago is way better. wouldn’t recommend this to anyone.

[@RinzSach]

Top left and bottom left a little, I haven't owned an au7000 to know, I only paid 140 pounds or 175 dollars for it so I'm okay with it but yeah very bad, my oled lg puts this to shame honestly. You only notice it on movies 21:9 aspect ratio, normal TV you never really see it

[@johhny.d.]

Hi Darko! Global Dimming is also present in PC Mode or it can be turned off?

[@okhan1929]

Hi I've just ordered this tv didn't realise it was Airslim I have little Children what 50 inch or 55 inch tv would you recommend with a good sturdy strong thick body I don't mind what brand it is

[@esquilarga]

32" better

[@PeopleCanFly23]

When you turn the TV on, does it go to Live TV by default, or you have to press something aditional to open it?

[@TVguyDarko]

It depends how you have it adjusted in settings. It can automatically open last used app or stay on the last used input.

[@gotechakash]

I've booked Samsung BU8000 2022 Year 60 inch TV at 56,000 rs originally it costs (78,000 rs I guess as I know) got 6000 rs instant discount from ICICI Bank Credit Card as well. Good??

[@nikhileshmehta3589]

Kaha se liya ?

[@deepaksingampalli9880]

Where did u bought this bro

[@gotechakash]

@@deepaksingampalli9880 I'm selling it anyway, as I'm going abroad

[@Ashokashu1784]

43inch bu8000 what is price

[@सिंह-छ9स]

​@@gotechakash your contact number

[@ImranAliQureshi]

Vs Bravia KD-65X75AK? Which is better?

[@WeskerXM96E1]

My friend and neighbor has tried to one up me by buying this TV, the 75 inch version because I have a TCL 65C735K, and he's bangin on about it having this crystal display etc. He's not got it set up yet, I've had my TCL for a little while now and I love my TCL TV, I think bigger isn't always better and my TV is better than his! 😂

[@dashas70]

My TCL just died (backlight broken)... I've never been so disappointed as we've only had it for less than 3 years!

[@rehanhossain155]

I don't game. Just watch tv. 65q70b or 75bu800? Same Price. Which should I go for?🙏

[@TVguyDarko]

Hey, if you are watching just live TV and don't need good HDR then fo with 75BU8000. 65Q70B has wider range of colors and better HDR performance which you will mainly see as an advantage on Netflix, Disney+ and other streaming services, as well as on UHD Blu-ray discs.

[@rehanhossain155]

@@TVguyDarko will I see any difference in KZbin? Thanks 👍

[@malanaanaliza2435]

Where is the location of the control panel

[@samibouhadida5314]

Great review Darko ! According to your tests, which is better in terms of picture quality, this BU8000 or the TCL Qleds C725 and C635 ??? Thanks in advance for you response 🙂.

[@seraspi3]

Upp

[@samibouhadida5314]

@@seraspi3 You mean the BU8000 ?

[@djhd3670]

TCL has bad scaling but 300 400 nits but the c735 144hz tv has 14ms lag which is high

[@samibouhadida5314]

@@djhd3670 You mean SD and FHD content is "pixelated" on the TCL qled Tv's ???

[@noxtanagnes]

Which is which tcl qled c735 or 65bu8000 please response

[@mecharobots]

Whats better the au8000 or the BU8000?

[@TVguyDarko]

BU8000 has newer (but not necessarily better) interface, everything else is the same.

[@Rajesh-xn9oo]

Please tell me that how to fix frame drops... And I can't feel the smoothness in videos

[@TVguyDarko]

Hey, could you tell me which content are you watching (which source, a particular title, etc.). Thanks.

[@SharonMd10]

Excellent review!👍🏻What do you think about the image quality between b70 or 80b in comparison Samsung The Frame QE65LS03R 4K 65

[@TVguyDarko]

Thanks! The best of those three is Q80B as it has local dimming and together with Q80B it is much newer than that Frame TV. www.displayspecifications.com/en/comparison/eee125c8fb

[@SharonMd10]

@@TVguyDarko thanks 😊 🙏🏻

[@thekingofoldskool2]

I am considering buying this Television. Would you say its good for PS5? The HDMI cable included with the console is gonna be fine with this TV?

[@RinzSach]

Not really more of a netflix tv

[@bmsshaikh]

Today( on 13/07/202) when I inquire same product 55 inch the cost is 53500 is it worth or not , reply soon to me. 🙏

[@TVguyDarko]

Which currency is that?

[@navasurya3355]

​@@TVguyDarko indian

[@bmsshaikh]

@@TVguyDarko INDIAN

[@ak101farhan]

Video request. There is a secret menu where you can setup the tv regional settings. Can you show how to get samsung gaming hub support and feature that is missing from other regions. Currently no youtube videos on this matter but samsung 2022 models support gaming hub and is not available for every regions. Also want to see how to overcome geo restrictions and access samsung tv plus. This is also not available in my country which seems unfair to me because I am unable to use the service for regulatory reasons but paid full price like everyone else.

[@n3r1x]

Did you try to go to Device Care and to Reset Smart Hub? Or just to do the reset and select other country during initial setup

[@jz5748]

What is gaming hub

[@ak101farhan]

@@jz5748 online cloud gaming.

[@osain88]

One problem all the pictures always dark

[@earlfenwick]

Another good one. Just subbed. I just bought one of these yesterday for 849 eu, and I have a few concerns about it. I now see I could have the older QLED 4K Q95T 65 - which you really liked - for just 50 eu more. Would you think that's a better option?

[@musguelha14]

Yes. Much better TV.

[@bird6691]

Are you kidding? Literally like a ferrari vs a fiat 500 lol

[@rehanhossain155]

@@bird6691 I don't game. Just watch tv. 65q70b or 75bu8000? Same Price. Which should I go for?🙏

[@samiamiral7709]

​@@rehanhossain155 find AU9000

[@rehanhossain155]

@@samiamiral7709 why?

[@user-37585]

How to find what dysplay i buy VA ore IPS?

[@TVguyDarko]

Enter the model number here: www.displayspecifications.com/

[@PalunaHogwarts]

Can I connect nintendo to this tv?

[@sabirh5046]

I just want to watch tv I am not looking for gaming I bought it and it is good

[@TVguyDarko]

Great! Enjoy it!

[@rasmuspetersen9557]

Hi does it record tv (pvr- time shift ) ?

[@nerijuss1258]

Hello, Maybe someone know how to disable ipv6 on bu8000? Thank you

[@MikeMargolis-j8f]

I have owned a U.S. NU8000 since the model was new, and it's the worst dark room experience I've EVER had watching film content (UHD Blu-rays with HDR) due to the HORRENDOUS blooming. I can't wait to replace this thing, but I don't know if I should go with OLED or something else. Mine is also plagued with a shitty processor, causing the bottom input select bar to lock up almost every night, refusing commands from the remote. This panel was problematic out of the box, exhibiting some weird issue wherein the input names nor incoming resolution information would be remembered, requiring techs to come to our home three times under warranty. My next TV won't be a Samsung....

[@lencekk]

Would you recommend this or the TCL P735? I can get both for the same price

[@TVguyDarko]

I would go with P735 - it offers wide color gamut so more colors in HDR content plus Dolby Vision support. I also prefer Google TV than this latest version of Tizen OS.

[@noxtanagnes]

How about 65c735

[@hdsd4341]

the usb ports are useless if the tv is mounted on the wall. if you want to use a USB stick, you have to remove the TV from the wall

[@TVguyDarko]

Agree.

[@attomicchicken]

Get a USB extender. Something like the ugreen

[@KeithWilsonUK]

You can get mounts that move and pivot

[@Thegrazy]

The remote won't charge

[@Ashokashu1784]

What is the best price

[@TVguyDarko]

Depends where you live - check websites that collect prices from different retailers (like idealo.de, Pricerunner and similar).

[@markferenczi1328]

Can you help me how to set best picture quality HDR for PS5?

[@TVguyDarko]

Hey Mark - use Game mode and set Color temperature to Warm2. On PS5 keep all settings that are available on Auto and see that Game HDR is enabled. Is something specific bothering you?

[@berkaygungor]

@@TVguyDarko hello. How can i reduce my ps5's input lag on bu8000? game mode is on but i have input lag again

[@mashaaroma5237]

Hello, Can we rotate the screen and use?

[@TVguyDarko]

No, not possible with this type of TVs. You can do it on The Sero and their digital signage models.

[@mashaaroma5237]

@@TVguyDarko Thanks for the replay☺

[@AbbasiTechAndReview]

need review LG UQ9100 55INCH

[@cemvarol4157]

can you connect fiber optic cable??

[@TVguyDarko]

Yes, you can connect optical cable in the Toslink connector to get the audio out of the TV to an external audio system (e.g. AVR or soundbar).

[@aliyousef493]

you made mistake with screen legs it must be lower than that

[@abhishekchandran5183]

Any colour issue in side view??

[@eppsislike]

Nope

[@shabazkhan9935]

Best TV of 2023

[@Fares_327]

Really

[@Muthuu.Kumarann]

@@Fares_327 I have it and no pls don’t buy

[@jeyenadelen9994]

I cant turn off the tv with the remote :( am i doing somethinv wrong

[@TVguyDarko]

Hey, pehaps the battery is empty - the fastest way to charge it is to connect USB type C connector to the bottom of the remote. Let me know if that helped.

[@ijustwantvibee5464]

How to fix this lagging problem 🙃

[@TVguyDarko]

Lagging problem?

[@independentvoiceofrakib6600]

Can I enjoy it 3D movie?

[@TVguyDarko]

No, 3D is not supported for many years now.

[@Azziee]

Samsung isn't even trying in entry market.

[@TVguyDarko]

Yes, it looks like it - they are focused on QLED and Neo QLEDs.

[@jayhanson4531]

I literally have no idea of what any of what was said in this video means!?

[@moderate7958]

Lg has better sharp image.

[@salzburg18]

I've just been gifted this 📺 and you're not filling me with inspiration.

[@TVguyDarko]

Hey Caroline! The review is not fulfilling your expectations? Or the TV?

[@salzburg18]

@TVguyDarko The review - it's not great! We have now been using it for a couple of weeks I can see that you were right, it's not brilliant. However, as a gift, there isn't much I can do 😆

[@johnpen269]

samsung really sucks in this price range, thank god there are brands like hisense and tcl

[@TVguyDarko]

Agree, John.

[@rajusai8199]

Worst Samsung tv don't purchase plz try to understand i have struggle

[@vijhey3850]

What struggle?