The two 4K TVs Samsung TU8000 and Samsung TU8500 belong to the favorable end of the 2020 lineup of the South Korean technology titan. Since the two TVs not only differ visually but also technologically but also, we thoroughly explain where the technical differences are and which TV is the better one.
Samsung TU8000 and Samsung TU8500 compared
Which TV is better?
- Deep blacks
- High contrast
- Very low input lag
- Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant
- Apple AirPlay 2
- Samsung Smart Things
- 60 Hz
- Poor viewing angle
- No DTS
- No local dimming
- No VRR FreeSync
- No Dual LED
- Deep black
- Dual LED technology
- High contrast
- Very low input lag
- Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant
- Apple AirPlay 2
- Samsung Smart Things
- Poor viewing angle
- No DTS
- No local dimming
- No VRR FreeSync
Detailed comparison: Samsung TU8000 or Samsung TU8500
Comparison winner | |
Samsung TU8000 The new Samsung TU8000 is Samsung's entry-level television of the year 2020. It differs from the TU8500 both visually and technically: it has a different stand that leaves plenty of room in the middle, for example to place a sound bar. Technically, the dual LED feature is missing here, but 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. makes it particularly suitable for straight viewing and dark rooms. In terms of smart features it resembles its big brother. It's quite suitable for gaming, as the input lagTime it takes for the input signal to appear on the screen (delay) in Auto Low Latency Mode is very low. VRRVariable Refresh Rate - synchronizes the display's refresh rate with the output refresh rate of the graphics card is not available. | Samsung The Samsung TU8500 has a similar filter system to Samsung's QLED TVs, but with lower peak brightness. This filter system is called Dual LED and results in a wider colour space than the Samsung TU8000. It also has a central stand, which makes it difficult to place an external soundbar. 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. makes the TU8500 equally suitable for dark rooms and straight viewing. The smart features match and both TVs have the same Samsung One Remote. |
| Panel type | VA Panel | N/A |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels Ultra HD (UHD) / 4K / 2160p | N/A |
| Contrast ratio | 6400 :1 | N/A |
| Local Dimming | Nein | No |
| Frequency | 60 Hz | N/A |
| VRR | Nein | No |
| Input Lag | < 10 ms | N/A |
| Motion Handling | ||
| Color space coverage | ||
| Ø brightness | ||
| Max brightness | ||
| Reflections | ||
| Operating system | Tizen 5.5 | N/A |
| HDR10+ | N/A | |
| Dolby Vision | N/A | |
| Dolby Atmos | N/A | |
| DTS | N/A | |
| HDMI 2.1 | ||
| Improved viewing angle |
Comparison winner | |
Samsung TU8000 | Samsung |
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Our conclusion: Dual LED or no Dual LED?
Dual LED technology is the main difference between the Samsung TU8000 and the Samsung TU8500, making the latter an intermediate between the premium UHD series and the QLED series. Nothing half and nothing whole? It sounds a little like that. If you can do without dual LED technology and thus a larger color space, the TU8000 is a good entry-level device whose feet even leave room for a sound bar. Those who would like a better picture and don’t plan on using a soundbar are better off with the more expensive Samsung TU8500.
