Samsung CU8500 55" (Crystal UHD)
$4792023
Pros
- Affordable 4K at $479 makes it one of Samsung's best budget options
- Crystal Processor 4K handles decent upscaling for the price
- Tizen OS provides a full smart TV platform with all major apps
- HDR10+ support for compatible content
- Slim design with clean aesthetics for the price segment
Cons
- 60Hz panel — no 120Hz or VRR for gaming
- 350 nits brightness is too dim for convincing HDR
- 20W speakers are weak — external audio recommended
- Only 3 HDMI ports, none are HDMI 2.1
- No Dolby Atmos or Dolby Vision
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung CU8500 55" (Crystal UHD) |
|---|---|
| Body | |
| VESA mount | 200 x 200mm |
| Weight | 30.4 lbs |
| Dimensions | 48.4 x 28.0 x 1.0 inches |
| Dimensions (w/ stand) | 48.4 x 30.3 x 8.6 inches |
| Audio | |
| Output (watts) | 20 |
| Speakers | 2.0ch |
| Dolby Atmos | |
| Gaming | |
| VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | |
| ALLM | |
| Input lag (ms) | 11 |
| Display | |
| HDR | HDR10+, HLG |
| Size | 55" |
| Type | Crystal UHD (VA LCD) |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (4K) |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 350 |
| Smart TV | |
| Os | Tizen OS |
| Voice assistant | Bixby, Alexa |
| Connectivity | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Ethernet | |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 |
| USB ports | 1 |
| HDMI ports | 3 |
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