The Samsung Q60R and the Samsung RU8000 are two TVs from South Korea that are not only visually very similar. Also from a technical stand point, the differences are marginal. We’ll take a close look at which of the two TVs is the better one and which one you should buy.
Samsung Q60R and Samsung RU8000 compared
Which TV is better?
- Deep blacks
- Affordable price
- Low input lag
- Good smart features
- No Local Dimming
- No DTS
- Deep blacks
- Affordable price
- Very low input lag
- Good smart features
- No Local Dimming
- No DTS
Detailed comparison: Samsung Q60R or Samsung RU8000
Comparison winner | |
Samsung QLED Q60R The Samsung Q60R is the affordable entry model of the QLED series. It does without many features of the higher quality models: e.g. there is no local dimming and no particularly high brightness. Nevertheless, it has some practical extra features, such as Ambient Mode. Thanks to the VAVertical Alignment, type of LCD Panel panelThe panel is the actual screen of a television. There is different types of panels like OLED, LCD or Micro LED and different sub-types of LCD like VA or IPS. it is well suited for dark rooms. If you want a true QLED display, however, this is the way to go. | Samsung RU8000 The Samsung RU8000 is not only visually very similar to the Q60R. The technical features are partly the same – but the RU8000 does not belong to the QLED series. The RU8000 has slightly less contrast and is not so well suited for sports. In all other aspects it is on a par with the more expensive Q60R, all the while it is not part of the QLED lineup. |
| Panel type | VA Panel | VA Panel |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels Ultra HD (UHD) / 4K / 2160p | 3840 x 2160 pixels Ultra HD (UHD) / 4K / 2160p |
| Contrast ratio | 6300 :1 | 5800 :1 |
| Local Dimming | Nein | Nein |
| Frequency | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync | FreeSync |
| Input Lag | < 15 ms | < 15 ms |
| Motion Handling | ||
| Ø brightness | ||
| Max brightness | ||
| Reflections | ||
| Operating system | Tizen 5.0 | Tizen 5.0 |
| HDR10+ | ||
| Dolby Vision | ||
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| DTS | ||
| HDMI 2.1 | ||
| Improved viewing angle |
Comparison winner | |
Samsung QLED Q60R | Samsung RU8000 |
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Our conclusion: "Real" QLED or UHD gaming TV?
Only after some research it becomes apparent that Samsung Q60R and Samsung RU8000 actually hardly differ from each other. Both have a VAVertical Alignment, type of LCD Panel panelThe panel is the actual screen of a television. There is different types of panels like OLED, LCD or Micro LED and different sub-types of LCD like VA or IPS., which enables good performance in dark rooms. In addition, they achieve very good values in gaming, as the input lagTime it takes for the input signal to appear on the screen (delay) is extremely low. The picture quality is absolutely comparable, beginners won’t notice a great difference. But those who like to use their TV as a furnishing element will benefit from the atmospheric Ambient Mode of the Q60R.
