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Updated January 10, 2024·

The Samsung Q60C typically comes at a somewhat higher price than the Samsung AU8000. If a bright room performance is important for you, the Q60C has a slight edge and comes with a newer model year. However, if you're looking for better overall picture quality and gaming performance, the AU8000 could be a better fit. Note that both models might not perform at their best in dark rooms, with the AU8000 performing slightly worse than the Q60C in these conditions. Give Feedback

this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the Samsung Q60C (LCD)
  • Good for cartoons & animation
  • Very good motion processing
Advantages of the Samsung AU8000 (LCD)
  • Good for upscaling
  • Good reflections

Key differences

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Picture Quality

6.0
QN55Q60C
UN55AU8000
6.6
5.55/10
CONTRAST
6.71/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung AU8000 (LCD) and Samsung Q60C (LCD) both have only fair picture quality, though the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) has somewhat better picture quality.

Cartoons & Animation

7.5
QN55Q60C
UN55AU8000
6.9
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.1/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
7.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.1/10
7.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.2/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
The Samsung Q60C (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is only fair.

Cost

$569
QN55Q60C
UN55AU8000
$498
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The Samsung Q60C (LCD) has a price of $569 and the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) costs $498.
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Key similarities

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Movies & TV

5.5
QN55Q60C
UN55AU8000
5.9
5.55/10
CONTRAST
6.71/10
2.9/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.9/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Samsung AU8000 (LCD) and Samsung Q60C (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV.

Sports

6.5
QN55Q60C
UN55AU8000
6.5
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
6.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
7.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung AU8000 (LCD) and Samsung Q60C (LCD) are both only fair for sports.

Gaming

5.7
QN55Q60C
UN55AU8000
5.8
5.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.9/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
6.0/10
30.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
6.1/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The Samsung AU8000 (LCD) and Samsung Q60C (LCD) are both poor for gaming.

News, Talk, & Other TV

6.8
QN55Q60C
UN55AU8000
6.7
7.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.1/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Samsung Q60C (LCD) and Samsung AU8000 (LCD) are both only fair for news, talk, & other TV.

Bright Room

6.5
QN55Q60C
UN55AU8000
6.3
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
7.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.1/10
5.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.8/10
The Samsung Q60C (LCD) and Samsung AU8000 (LCD) are both only fair for bright room.

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How the Samsung Q60C (LCD) and the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) compare to other TVs

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Spec Comparison

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Samsung Q60C (LCD)Samsung AU8000 (LCD)
Samsung Q60C (LCD)Samsung AU8000 (LCD)

GENERAL

Price
$569
$498
Brand
SamsungSamsung
Release Date
April 4, 2023March 3, 2021
Full name
QN55Q60CUN55AU8000
Screen Size
55"55"
Screen Resolution
4K4K

TV FEATURES

Operating System
TizenTizen
Sound Quality Score
6.6/106/10
NextGen Ready
NoNo
HDMI Ports
33
Coax Ports
11

DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES

Picture Quality Score
6.1/106.6/10
Bright Room Score
6.5/106.4/10
Gaming Score
5.7/105.8/10
Movies & TV Score
5.5/105.9/10
Sports Score
6.5/106.5/10

PHYSICAL

Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
27.9" x 48.5" x 1"27.9" x 48.5" x 1"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
29.4" x 48.5"29.5" x 48.5"
Weight without Stand
Unknown34.2 lbs
VESA Mount
200 x 200200 x 200

DISPLAY

Color Depth
10 bit10 bit
Black Frame Insertion
YesYes
Auto Low Latency Mode
YesYes
Contrast
5.6/106.7/10
Local Dimming
4.1/102.5/10

SOUND

Speaker Setup
2.02.0
Speaker Power
20 W20 W
Dolby Atmos
YesBypass only
DTS:X
NoNo

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USA Today

Michael Desjardin | April 2023
"To put it directly: you’d never see a mid-range 4K TV hitting this black levels half a decade ago. AU8000 plays the part of a higher-end TV thanks to its sleek design. If you’re upgrading to a smart TV for the first time, the software is a great way to dip your toes in the streaming water."

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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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