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Advantages of the Samsung QN95D (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for movies & TV
- Good for sports
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Excellent for cartoons & animation
- Very good for use as monitor
- Very good for upscaling
- Very good motion processing
- Excellent reflections
Advantages of the Samsung AU8000 (LCD)
- The Samsung AU8000 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung QN95D (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.3
6.6
7/10
CONTRAST
6.71/10
8.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung QN95D (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.1
5.9
7/10
CONTRAST
6.71/10
7.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.9/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Samsung QN95D (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is poor.
Sports
7.2
6.5
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
6.0/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung QN95D (LCD) is good for sports, while the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is only fair.
Gaming
8.8
5.8
8.3/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.9/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
6.0/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
9.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The Samsung QN95D (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
9.0
6.9
8.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.1/10
8.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.1/10
9.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.2/10
7.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
The Samsung QN95D (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is only fair.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.0
6.7
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.1/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Samsung QN95D (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is only fair.
Bright Room
9.8
6.3
6.8/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.1/10
9.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
9.2/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.8/10
The Samsung QN95D (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is only fair.
Cost
$3,400
$648
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
$6,000
The Samsung QN95D (LCD) has a price of $3,400 and the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) costs $648.
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How the Samsung QN95D (LCD) and the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung QN95D (LCD) | Samsung AU8000 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,400 | $648 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2024 | March 4, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65QN95D | UN65AU8000 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Tizen | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8.9/10 | 6/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.3/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.8/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.9/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.2/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.3/10 | 6.5/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.7" x 57" x 0.7" | 32.7" x 57.1" x 1" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.4" x 57" | 34.4" x 57.1" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 49.2 lbs | 46.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 300 | 400 x 300 | |
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 | 7/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 4.2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 70 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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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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