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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you favor watching movies and series, and are looking for solid dark room performance, the Amazon Omni QLED could be the better choice. It also has a higher overall picture quality, which might enhance your viewing experience across different content. However, if you spend a lot of time watching news, talk shows, or reality TV, and prefer a TV that performs well in bright rooms, the Samsung CU8000 is more suitable. Both TVs are similarly priced and have HDR support, but the Amazon model supports additional HDR formats like Dolby Vision and HDR10+, which may improve your experience with compatible content. Keep in mind that the Samsung has one less HDMI port than the Amazon model. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Amazon Omni QLED (LCD)
- Good for dark room
- Good for movies & TV
- Good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
Advantages of the Samsung CU8000 (LCD)
- Very good motion processing
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.7
5.8
9.07/10
CONTRAST
4.92/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.9/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.8
5.3
9.07/10
CONTRAST
4.92/10
6.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is poor.
Gaming
6.4
5.5
6.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
4.9/10
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.2/10
75.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
6.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) is only fair for gaming, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is poor.
The Amazon Omni QLED has a fair response time and very good input lag, which makes it suitable for gaming, while the Samsung CU8000 with poor response time may not handle fast-moving images as smoothly, affecting gaming performance despite its very good input lag. Both TVs have a 60Hz refresh rate, which is standard, but the better response time of the Amazon Omni QLED will be more appealing to gamers.
Cartoons & Animation
8.3
5.9
8.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.3/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.9/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.7/10
7.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.2/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.6/10
The Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is poor.
The Amazon Omni QLED is known for displaying cartoons and animation well thanks to its very good colors straight out of the box and a very good color gamut, which enhances the vibrancy and range of colors. In contrast, the Samsung CU8000's performance is considered poor in this regard because it has fair colors out of the box and only a good color gamut, lacking in the richness and consistency necessary for animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.7
5.7
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.7/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
The Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is poor.
The Amazon Omni QLED excels in upscaling lower-resolution content and provides good SDR brightness, making it suitable for watching news and talk shows in well-lit rooms. In contrast, the Samsung CU8000 shows weaker upscaling abilities and less effective local dimming, which means it may not provide as clear a picture in similar conditions.
Bright Room
6.9
5.9
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.7/10
6.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) is only fair for bright room, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is poor.
The Amazon Omni QLED performs better in a bright room mainly because it has better SDR and HDR brightness, which makes the picture look clearer when there's a lot of light. In contrast, the Samsung CU8000 falls short in handling reflections and doesn't get as bright, causing the display to appear washed out under similar conditions.
Cost
$399
$428
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) has a price of $399 and the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) costs $428.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.0
6.4
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.2/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.7/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung CU8000 (LCD) and Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Amazon Omni QLED has a fair response time but poor motion processing, which might blur during fast sports scenes, while its good reflection handling helps in a bright room. On the other hand, the Samsung CU8000 has better motion processing but struggles more with reflections, making it less ideal in well-lit spaces; both have similar viewing angles and gray uniformity, which is somewhat important for a uniform playing field appearance.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) | Samsung CU8000 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$399 | $428 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Amazon | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2022 | March 2, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QL50F601 | UN50CU8000 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 50" | 50" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Fire OS | Tizen | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.9/10 | 6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.4/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.8/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.1/10 | 6.4/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 26" x 44.1" x 3.3" | 25.4" x 44" x 1" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | Unknown" x Unknown" | 27" x 44" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 24.5 lbs | Unknown | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 x 200 | 200 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 9.1/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6.3/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 16 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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Jim Martin | April 2023
"This really is a TV designed for the streaming generation ... And it’s good to see support for both HDR10+ and Dolby Vision because it means more of the content you stream will be available in HDR. Overall, the Omni QLED is an impressive TV. It’s pretty bright, has good contrast and – thanks to those quantum dots – vibrant colours."
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About Amazon
Amazon, the largest online retailer in North America, has forged partnerships with TCL and Hisense to produce white-label TVs incorporating their Fire OS software. These Amazon-branded TVs typically compete in the low-end and mid-range segments, offering compelling price points. Leveraging their strong reputation, Amazon has swiftly built brand trust in the TV market despite being relatively new to it. To enhance their popularity, these TVs integrate features from the Amazon ecosystem, including Alexa, providing users with a seamless and interconnected TV experience.
About Samsung
Samsung, a South Korean electronics manufacturer, holds the title of being the largest global TV vendor in terms of units sold. They offer a diverse lineup of TV products that cater to various budget ranges. A notable achievement in recent years is the development of Quantum Dots, a technology that enhances color reproduction, resulting in richer and more vibrant hues. Samsung TVs are well-regarded for their high manufacturing quality and user-friendly software, making them an excellent choice for consumers seeking an intuitive viewing experience.
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