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Advantages of the Samsung S90D (OLED)
- Very good for bright room
- Excellent for dark room
- Best in class for gaming
- Excellent for movies & TV
- Very good for sports
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Excellent for cartoons & animation
- Excellent for use as monitor
- Very good for upscaling
- Best in class viewing angle
- Best in class reflections
Advantages of the Samsung CU8000 (LCD)
- The Samsung CU8000 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung S90D (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
9.4
5.8
10/10
CONTRAST
4.92/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.9/10
RGB OLED
PANEL TYPE
LED
QD-OLED
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung S90D (OLED) has excellent picture quality, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.4
5.3
10/10
CONTRAST
4.92/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Samsung S90D (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is poor.
Sports
8.7
6.4
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.2/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.7/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung S90D (OLED) is very good for sports, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is only fair.
Gaming
10.0
5.5
10.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
4.9/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.2/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
8.4/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The Samsung S90D (OLED) is best in class for gaming, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
9.3
5.9
9.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.3/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.9/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.7/10
8.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.2/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.6/10
The Samsung S90D (OLED) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is poor.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.1
5.7
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.7/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
The Samsung S90D (OLED) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is poor.
Bright Room
8.5
5.9
10.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.7/10
8.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
10.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Samsung S90D (OLED) is very good for bright room, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$2,700
$648
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
The Samsung S90D (OLED) has a price of $2,700 and the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) costs $648.
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How the Samsung S90D (OLED) and the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung S90D (OLED) | Samsung CU8000 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,700 | $648 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2024 | March 4, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65S90D | UN65CU8000 | |
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 | 6.4/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 9.4/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.6/10 | 6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 10/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.5/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8.8/10 | 6.4/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.7" x 56.9" x 1.6" | 32.8" x 57.1" x 1" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.3" x 56.9" | 34.4" x 57.1" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | Unknown | Unknown | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 200 | 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 | 10/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.1 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 40 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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