🏆 Samsung Q60R vs Samsung RU8000 : Which TV is better?

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

Detailed facts: Samsung Q60R or Samsung RU8000

Our conclusion: "Real" QLED or UHD gaming TV?

Updated on 2019/12/16

Selected from 578 TVs

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Samsung Q60R and Samsung RU8000 compared
Which TV is better?

Samsung QLED Q60R

"Real" QLED

$995.00^*

Comparison winner

$1,295.00^*

Comparison winner

$1,095.00^*

Comparison winner

$1,595.00^*

Comparison winner

$1,497.99^*

Comparison winner

Deep blacks
Affordable price
Low input lag
Good smart features

No Local Dimming
No DTS

43'' & 49'': 60Hz Panel
43" IPS Panel

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Samsung RU8000

Confusingly similar

$999.00^*

$1,797.99^*

Deep blacks
Affordable price
Very low input lag
Good smart features

No Local Dimming
No DTS

49'': 60Hz Panel

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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 VA panel it is well suited for dark rooms. If you want a true QLED display, however, this is the way to go. More about Samsung Q60R QLED	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. More about Samsung RU8000

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 VA panel, which enables good performance in dark rooms. In addition, they achieve very good values in gaming, as the input lag 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.

We compared the following televisions:

Samsung QLED Q60R Samsung RU8000

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