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Updated January 10, 2024·
The LG UP8000 is often significantly more expensive than the Samsung CU7000. For a bright room, the LG UP8000 may not perform as well as some other TVs, despite its cost. If you plan to use your TV in a bright room, the Samsung CU7000, with its budget-friendly price, could be a better value even though its performance in bright rooms is still modest. For sports content, both TVs offer similar performance, so if you are an avid sports viewer, either option could serve you well. In a dark room, the Samsung CU7000 outperforms the LG UP8000, so if you enjoy watching movies in a dark environment and wish to save money, the Samsung could be a better choice. When it comes to gaming, the Samsung CU7000 again has a slight edge, making it a suitable option for casual gamers looking to stay within a budget. Lastly, both TVs are not great for use as a computer monitor, but the Samsung CU7000 scores slightly higher in this regard. If this is an important feature for you, the Samsung is a more economical choice. Overall, the Samsung CU7000 seems to offer a better cost to performance ratio compared to the LG UP8000, especially if you are considering a TV for darker rooms, casual gaming, and occasional use as a computer monitor, all while keeping the budget in mind. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG UP8000 (LCD)
- Good for upscaling
- Good viewing angle
- Good reflections
Advantages of the Samsung CU7000 (LCD)
- Very good motion processing
Key differences
Movies & TV
5.3
5.8
5.10/10
CONTRAST
5.82/10
5.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.6/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Samsung CU7000 (LCD) and LG UP8000 (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV, though the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) is somewhat better.
The LG UP8000 and Samsung CU7000 TVs are considered poor for watching movies and cinematic TV chiefly because they both have subpar contrast and local dimming abilities, leading to less impressive black levels essential for dark scenes. Additionally, despite reasonable gray uniformity and colors out of the box, they struggle with color volume and black uniformity, which affects the depth and richness of the picture, and their viewing angles are limited, compromising group viewing experiences.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
5.7
6.2
5.10/10
CONTRAST
5.82/10
5.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.6/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung CU7000 (LCD) to have only fair picture quality, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Sports
6.6
6.6
6.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
6.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung CU7000 (LCD) and LG UP8000 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The LG UP8000 offers a wider viewing angle which is advantageous for group sports viewing but has a fair response time that may not handle fast motions smoothly. Conversely, the Samsung CU7000 delivers very good response time, reducing motion blur during sports but has a narrow viewing angle and poor performance in handling reflections, which could affect viewing in bright rooms.
Gaming
5.7
6.0
6.7/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.5/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
6.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
30.0/100
6.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.9/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung CU7000 (LCD) to be only fair for gaming, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) is poor.
The LG UP8000 has lower response time and input lag scores than the Samsung CU7000 which makes it less suitable for gaming, where fast response and minimal delay are crucial for an enjoyable experience. Both TVs have the same type of LCD screen and number of HDMI ports, but the Samsung CU7000's better performance in response time and input lag provides a fair gaming experience compared to the poor gaming support of the LG UP8000.
Cartoons & Animation
5.9
5.7
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
5.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.6/10
6.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.2/10
7.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.0/10
6.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
The LG UP8000 (LCD) and Samsung CU7000 (LCD) are both poor for cartoons & animation.
The LG UP8000 struggles with cartoons and animation due to its poor color gamut and volume, affecting the vibrancy and range of colors displayed, while the colors out of the box are just good, meaning the TV doesn't represent colors as intended without adjustment. Similarly, the Samsung CU7000 also has a poor color gamut and color volume, leading to less impressive colors for animated content, and the fair score for colors out of the box suggests initial color accuracy may not be ideal.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.2
6.0
6.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.2/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The LG UP8000 (LCD) and Samsung CU7000 (LCD) are both only fair for news, talk, & other TV.
The LG UP8000 offers good upscaling and colors out of the box which are important for watching news and TV programs; however, its lower contrast and lack of local dimming might make it less suitable for a bright room compared to the Samsung CU7000, which has higher contrast and some local dimming ability. The CU7000 might not perform as well in color reproduction due to its fair color gamut but can be more suitable for sunny environments, while the UP8000 handles different resolutions well through its upscaling feature but might not offer as vibrant colors.
Bright Room
5.9
5.8
7.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
6.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.2/10
5.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
7.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The LG UP8000 (LCD) and Samsung CU7000 (LCD) are both poor for bright room.
The LG UP8000 struggles in bright rooms due to its just fair SDR brightness and good reflections handling; meanwhile, the Samsung CU7000 also performs poorly with fair SDR brightness but worse, poor reflections handling. Both have limitations in HDR brightness and color performance, but these issues are amplified by their difficulty with handling reflections and achieving sufficient brightness to overcome ambient light.
Cost
$480
$498
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The LG UP8000 (LCD) has a price of $480 and the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) costs $498.
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How the LG UP8000 (LCD) and the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| LG UP8000 (LCD) | Samsung CU7000 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$480 | $498 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 3, 2021 | April 3, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 55UP8000 | UN55CU7000 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 55" | 55" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | webOS | Tizen | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.7/10 | 5.9/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 3 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 5.8/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.8/10 | 6/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.4/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 28.1" x 48.6" x 2.3" | 27.8" x 48.4" x 2.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 30.4" x 48.6" | 30.8" x 48.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 30.9 lbs | 30.6 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 200 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | No | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 5.1/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 4.1/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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Stratos Kampourogiannis | July 2021
"What we liked on this one was the very sharp 4K images it could display, its good up-scaling capabilities, nice viewing angles and extremely low input lag. Lastly the new webOS 6.0 is great even if it needs some time to get your bearings while the redesigned Magic Remote feels fresh even if functionality remains the same."
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About LG
LG, a prominent TV brand from Korea, has played a significant role in popularizing OLED TVs. OLED technology is hailed as the future of TV technology. Their TVs employ WebOS, a proprietary smart TV software that not only offers seamless functionality but also includes gaming-specific features, earning praise from players worldwide. Often regarded as the gateway to unparalleled viewing experiences, LG's mid-range OLEDs come highly recommended, making them a worthwhile investment for those willing to stretch their budget for superior quality.
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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