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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize picture quality, especially in darker environments, and gaming performance and are willing to pay more, then the Samsung S95C (OLED) is the superior choice. Its OLED technology provides excellent contrast, brightness, and viewing angles, making it well-suited for movies and gaming. However, keep in mind that it may not perform as well in bright rooms compared to other TVs. On the other hand, if you are looking for a more affordable option and mostly watch news, reality TV, and animation, the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) might satisfy your needs despite its lower overall picture quality. This TV has decent performance for everyday viewing but may not be the best for dark room viewing or demanding gaming scenarios. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung S95C (OLED)
- Excellent for bright room
- Best in class 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
- Best in class 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 S95C (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
9.5
5.8
10.00/10
CONTRAST
4.92/10
9.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.9/10
RGB OLED
PANEL TYPE
LED
QD-OLED
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung S95C (OLED) has best in class picture quality, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.4
5.3
10.00/10
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 S95C (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 S95C (OLED) is very good for sports, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung S95C excels at watching sports due to its OLED screen that provides outstanding response time, motion processing, and reflection handling, alongside wide viewing angles that maintain image accuracy from various positions. In contrast, the Samsung CU8000 has an LCD screen which leads to a fair sports watching experience with less effective reflection handling and narrower viewing angles, which can result in less consistent picture quality for viewers sitting off to the side.
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
8.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is best in class for gaming, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung S95C is better for gaming because it boasts an OLED screen with a high refresh rate, providing excellent response times and low input lag that are essential for fast-paced gaming. In contrast, the Samsung CU8000 has an LCD screen with a lower refresh rate, which results in slower response times and higher input lag, making it less suited for gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
9.4
5.9
9.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.3/10
9.3/10
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 S95C (OLED) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung S95C OLED provides excellent colors straight out of the box and a wide color gamut, making it well-suited for vibrant animations and cartoons. On the other hand, the Samsung CU8000 LCD has only fair performance in these areas, which can result in less accurate and less vivid colors when viewing animated content.
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 S95C (OLED) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung S95C excels in upscaling lower-resolution content and has high SDR brightness, resulting in superior picture quality for news and talk shows, which often don't broadcast in high definition. On the other hand, the Samsung CU8000 struggles due to lower performance in upscaling and SDR brightness, which makes it less suitable for these types of programs.
Bright Room
9.0
5.9
10.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.7/10
8.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
10.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is excellent for bright room, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$3,300
$578
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
The Samsung S95C (OLED) has a price of $3,300 and the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) costs $578.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung S95C (OLED) | Samsung CU8000 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,300 | $578 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 2, 2023 | March 4, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65S95C | 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 | 8/10 | 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 | 9.5/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9/10 | 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 56.8" x 0.4" | 32.8" x 57.1" x 1" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.2" x 56.8" | 34.4" x 57.1" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | Unknown | Unknown | |
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 | 10/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 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 | 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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