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Samsung NU8000 Review

Updated Feb 2, 2024 12:45 PM

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The Samsung NU8000 is an excellent TV for most use-cases, thanks to its splendid black levels and wide color gamut. However, watch out for the poor viewing angles and the lack of HDMI 2.1.

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Product Snapshot

Overview

The Samsung NU8000 is a mid-range 4K LCD TV launched in August 2018. It boasts a VA panel that promises to provide a better native contrast ratio and better black levels compared to IPS LCD TVs. In addition, it features a 120Hz high refresh rate display for veteran gamers. Samsung also claims that this 4K TV can provide excellent picture quality in all conditions, including bright and dark rooms. Overall, it’s a fantastic option for both gamers and movie buffs looking for a 4K TV in its range. To learn more about what reviewers thought about it, continue reading our Samsung NU8000 review below. And don’t forget to check out the best rated TVs available today.

Consensus

our Verdict

The Samsung NU8000 is a great choice for gamers and daytime TV watchers. It offers excellent native contrast, deep black levels, great upscaling, and a wide color gamut. Just be aware of the limited viewing angles and the lack of HDMI 2.1.

ReasonS to Buy

Excellent native contrast
Good black levels
Remarkable color accuracy out of the box
Great upscaling
Local dimming
Wide color gamut
Decent response time
120Hz native refresh rate
Low input lag

Reason to Avoid

Poor viewing angles
No HDMI 2.1
Lack of Dolby Vision
No support for eARC
No USB 3.0 port
Choppy Tizen OS UI
Built-in speakers distort at high volumes
Samsung’s OneConnect box isn’t included

Samsung NU8000 Specs

	Backlight Type	Edge
	Display Type	LED
	HDMI Inputs	4
	HDR Format	HDR10, HDR10+
	LED Panel Type	VA
	Max Resolution	3840 x 2160 (4k)
	Refresh Rate	120 Hz
	Screen size	82"
	Smart Platform	Tizen
	Sync Technology	AMD FreeSync
	VRR	Yes

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Test Results

Color Gamut % (DCI P3 xy)	89.08
Color Gamut % (DCI P3 uv)	92.13
Color Gamut % (Rec 2020 xy)	63.31
Color Gamut % (Rec 2020 uv)	71.1
Color Gamut % (sRGB)	0
Color Gamut % (Rec 709)	0
Color Gamut % (BT.2020)	0
Color Gamut % (Adobe RGB)	0
Color Gamut % (BT.709)	0
Contrast Ratio (x:1)	5,461
SDR Brightness (nits)	851
HDR Brightness (nits)	876
Input Lag (ms)	16.7
Response Time (ms)	12.8
Color Washout (Degrees)	23
Color Shift (Degrees)	21
Brightness Loss (Degrees)	32
Reflections (%)	5.8
Low-Freq Extension (Hz)	67.27
Freq Response StdDev @ 70db	4.29
Freq Response StdDev @ 80db	4.4
Weighted Total Harmonic Distortion @80db	0.736
Intermodulation Distortion @80db	1.32
EOTF (600 nit delta)	0
EOTF (1000 nit delta)	0
EOTF (4000 nit delta)	0

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Very good TV for mixed usage. Picture quality is good, but image loses accuracy when… Read More
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Nick Pino
59.8
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For a living room or family room that has ambient light, or serious gamers, the… Read More
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Daniel O’Keeffe
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Samsung’s NU8000 Series offers seriously bright, colorful images – if you don’t mind tweaking some… Read More
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Sasha Muller
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80
The Samsung NU8000 is a solid mid-range TV that delivers plenty of smart features and… Read More
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71.7
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60
Although its video processing and input lag are superb, the Samsung UE49NU8000’s 60Hz panel is… Read More
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Steve Withers

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