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Samsung AU9000 Review

Name: Samsung AU9000
Brand: Samsung

By

Debanjan Chowdhury

9/29/2023 4:27 PM

True Score

92

Cosmic Wonder

94

4

Experts

93

1,233

Consumers

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Expert Pick

Customer Favorite

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The Samsung AU9000 is an excellent mid-range TV with fantastic native contrast, deep inky blacks, and a fast response time. But, watch out for the poor viewing angles and the lack of Dolby Vision HDR.

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Product Snapshot
Overview
Consensus
- {post.0.post_title} Specs
- Test Results
Product Comparison
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Score Card
Expert Score Breakdown
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Product Snapshot

Overview

The Samsung AU9000 TV is a mid-tier 4K LCD TV released in March 2021. It boasts a 4K VA LCD panel that promises to provide better black levels and contrast than IPS TVs.

In addition, Samsung claims that its powerful 4K Crystal Processor can bring out fabulous visual details in even SD content. Moreover, the ever AirSlim Crystal UHD design allows the TV to fit into most rooms.

All in all, it is well-positioned for buyers looking for an affordable mid-range 4K TV. Continue reading our Samsung AU9000 TV review below to understand if it fits your needs and how it compares to today’s best rated TVs.

Consensus

our Verdict

Our pool of vetted reviewers hailed the Samsung AU9000 TV as an excellent mid-range model. Their testing revealed fantastic native contrast, deep inky blacks, a fast response time, and superb upscaling.

Gamers will especially love the presence of a high refresh rate display, HDMI 2.1, VRR, and ALLM. However, be aware of the poor viewing angles and the lack of Dolby Vision HDR.

Reason to Buy

Excellent native contrast
Deep inky blacks
Good display uniformity
Support for HDR 10+
HDMI 2.1 available
VRR, ALLM, and eARC
Fast response time
Excellent upscaling with Crystal Processor 4K
120Hz display

Reason to Avoid

Poor viewing angles
No Dolby Vision
Low peak brightness
Lacks local dimming
No wide color gamut
Low color volume
No support for 1440P resolution
Dithering issues in 4K with solid colors

Samsung AU9000 Specs

	Backlight Type	Direct Lit
	Display Type	LED
	HDMI Inputs	4
	HDMI Type	HDMI 2.1
	HDR Format	HDR10+
	HomeKit Compatible	Yes
	Max Resolution	5120 x 2160
	Number of Audio Channels	n/a
	Panel Type	VA
	Refresh Rate	60 Hz
	Screen size	43"
	Smart Platform	Tizen
	Speaker Output	20 Watts
	VRR	Yes

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Test Results

Color Gamut % (DCI P3 xy)	94
Color Gamut % (DCI P3 uv)	0
Color Gamut % (Rec 2020 xy)	0
Color Gamut % (Rec 2020 uv)	0
Color Gamut % (sRGB)	0
Color Gamut % (Rec 709)	100
Color Gamut % (BT.2020)	0
Color Gamut % (Adobe RGB)	0
Color Gamut % (BT.709)	0
Contrast Ratio (x:1)	4,000
SDR Brightness (nits)	350
HDR Brightness (nits)	300
Input Lag (ms)	9
Response Time (ms)	0
Color Washout (Degrees)	0
Color Shift (Degrees)	0
Brightness Loss (Degrees)	0
Reflections (%)	0
Low-Freq Extension (Hz)	0
Freq Response StdDev @ 70db	0
Freq Response StdDev @ 80db	0
Weighted Total Harmonic Distortion @80db	0
Intermodulation Distortion @80db	0
EOTF (600 nit delta)	0
EOTF (1000 nit delta)	0
EOTF (4000 nit delta)	0

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Score Card

E

Expert Score

94

*.75

We place a 75% weighted value on Expert Test Scores

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Customer Score

93

*.25

We place a 25% weighted value on Customer Scores

True Score

92

Any product with a True Score above 90 is a Cosmic Wonder

Expert Score Breakdown

Publications with higher Trust Scores are given more weight.

80.4
Category Trust Score
100
Once again, Samsung treats the mass market with the respect it deserves, with the AU9000… read more
By:
Simon Lucas
56.6
Category Trust Score
90
The Samsung AU9000 TV is proof at just how accomplished Samsung has become at developing… read more
By:
Simon Lucas
66.2
Category Trust Score
100
The Samsung AU9000 is an accomplished 4K TV that successfully delivers similar performance and features… read more
By:
Stephen Withers
33
Category Trust Score
100
The Samsung AU9000 is a high-achieving, affordable 4K TV. For most people, most of the… read more
By:
Simon Lucas