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Updated January 10, 2024·
For bright room viewing, the Samsung Q60C delivers a better performance, but it is also somewhat more expensive. If budget is a concern and slightly lower performance in bright conditions is acceptable, the Samsung CU8000 is a less expensive option. When it comes to overall picture quality, gaming, and enjoying sports content, the Q60C also edges out the CU8000. On the other hand, if you occasionally watch in dark rooms, be aware that the Q60C is only modestly better. Both models support the same high dynamic range formats and have similar connectivity options, so if these aspects are critical, there's no significant difference between them. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Q60C (LCD)
- Good for cartoons & animation
Advantages of the Samsung CU8000 (LCD)
- The Samsung CU8000 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung Q60C (LCD).
Key differences
Cartoons & Animation
7.5
5.9
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.3/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.9/10
7.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.7/10
7.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.2/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.6/10
The Samsung Q60C (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is poor.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.8
5.7
7.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.7/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
The Samsung Q60C (LCD) is only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung Q60C performs better for news and TV programs due to its superior upscaling quality and brighter screen for SDR content, which means it can better handle lower resolution sources and is more suitable for typical lighting conditions. In contrast, the Samsung CU8000 has inferior upscaling and less effective brightness, leading to less clarity and vibrancy, particularly in well-lit rooms.
Bright Room
6.5
5.9
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
7.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.7/10
5.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Samsung Q60C (LCD) is only fair for bright room, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung Q60C performs better in a bright room due to its good SDR brightness and fair reflections handling, improving visibility in well-lit environments. In contrast, the Samsung CU8000 is considered poor for bright rooms because it exhibits fair SDR brightness and struggles more with reflections, which can diminish the watching experience when ambient light is present.
Cost
$598
$428
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The Samsung Q60C (LCD) has a price of $598 and the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) costs $428.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
6.0
5.8
5.55/10
CONTRAST
4.92/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.9/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung Q60C (LCD) to have only fair picture quality, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.5
5.3
5.55/10
CONTRAST
4.92/10
2.9/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Samsung Q60C (LCD) and Samsung CU8000 (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV.
The Samsung Q60C and Samsung CU8000 both struggle with aspects critical to movies and cinematic TV, such as poor local dimming which affects their ability to display deep blacks, making dark scenes in movies appear gray. Additionally, the CU8000 has even lower contrast and worse black uniformity compared to the Q60C, further impairing the viewing experience in dark scenes.
Sports
6.5
6.4
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.2/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
7.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.7/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung Q60C (LCD) and Samsung CU8000 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Samsung Q60C has a subpar response time and is only fair in handling reflections, which can affect the clarity of fast-moving sports scenes and visibility in bright rooms. Conversely, the Samsung CU8000 offers slightly better motion processing but also struggles with reflections and has similar limitations with its response time and viewing angles, crucial for sports viewing.
Gaming
5.7
5.5
5.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
4.9/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.2/10
30.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
6.1/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The Samsung Q60C (LCD) and Samsung CU8000 (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
The Samsung Q60C and the Samsung CU8000 are both considered poor for gaming due to their low response time performance, which can result in motion blur during fast-paced games. Although they have low input lag, which is good for gaming responsiveness, their refresh rates are limited to 60Hz, which is not ideal for high-frame-rate gaming.
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How the Samsung Q60C (LCD) and the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung Q60C (LCD) | Samsung CU8000 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$598 | $428 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 3, 2023 | March 2, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN50Q60C | UN50CU8000 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 50" | 50" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Tizen | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.6/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 6.1/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.7/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.5/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.5/10 | 6.4/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 25.4" x 44" x 1" | 25.4" x 44" x 1" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 26.8" x 44" | 27" x 44" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | Unknown | 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 | 5.6/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 4.1/10 | 2.5/10 | |
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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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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