Samsung TU8000 vs Samsung TU8500 TV comparison 2021/05

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 panel 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 lag 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.

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 panel makes the TU8500 equally suitable for dark rooms and straight viewing. The smart features match and both TVs have the same Samsung One Remote.