Samsung CU8000 55"
$3992023
Pros
- Very affordable entry into Samsung's 4K smart TV lineup
- HDR10+ support improves contrast in compatible content
- Tizen OS is a mature, full-featured smart TV platform
- Lightweight and easy to wall-mount at 27 lbs
- Crystal Processor 4K provides decent upscaling from 1080p
Cons
- 60Hz panel — no 120Hz for smooth gaming or sports
- Low peak brightness limits HDR impact
- No VRR or HDMI 2.1 — poor for next-gen consoles
- 20W speakers sound thin — a soundbar is essential
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung CU8000 55" |
|---|---|
| Body | |
| VESA mount | 200 x 200mm |
| Weight | 27.1 lbs |
| Dimensions (w/ stand) | 48.8 x 30.8 x 8.8 inches |
| Audio | |
| Output (watts) | 20 |
| Speakers | 2.0ch |
| Dolby Atmos | |
| Gaming | |
| VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | |
| ALLM | |
| Input lag (ms) | 12 |
| Display | |
| HDR | HDR10+, HLG |
| Size | 55" |
| Type | Crystal UHD LED |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 300 |
| Smart TV | |
| Os | Tizen OS |
| Voice assistant | Bixby, Alexa |
| Processor | |
| Chipset | Crystal Processor 4K |
| Connectivity | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Ethernet | |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 |
| USB ports | 1 |
| HDMI ports | 3 |
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