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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you're looking for the most affordable option and mainly watch content in a dark room, the Samsung N5300 could suit your needs, despite its overall lower quality across different types of content. The AU8000, on the other hand, offers better brightness for viewing in brighter rooms, decent upscaling for lower resolution sources, and a superior response time which is better for gaming, although for casual viewing the difference may not justify the higher cost for everyone. The AU8000 also supports newer HDR formats like HLG, HDR10+, which can improve the viewing experience for certain content if you have access to high dynamic range videos. Additionally, the AU8000 has more HDMI ports, which could be convenient if you plan to connect multiple devices. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung N5300 (LCD)
- Good motion processing
- Very good viewing angle
Advantages of the Samsung AU8000 (LCD)
- Good for upscaling
- Good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.6
6.6
5.102564103/10
CONTRAST
6.71/10
5.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
ADS / IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung AU8000 (LCD) has only fair picture quality, while the Samsung N5300 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.3
5.9
5.102564103/10
CONTRAST
6.71/10
5.8/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.9/10
6.3/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Samsung AU8000 (LCD) and Samsung N5300 (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV, though the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is somewhat better.
Gaming
4.9
5.8
5.9/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.9/10
4.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
6.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
5.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The Samsung AU8000 (LCD) and Samsung N5300 (LCD) are both poor for gaming, though the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is somewhat better.
Cartoons & Animation
5.7
6.9
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.1/10
5.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
5.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.1/10
6.2/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.2/10
7.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
The Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is only fair for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung N5300 (LCD) is poor.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.6
6.7
5.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.1/10
6.3/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung N5300 (LCD) is poor.
Bright Room
5.7
6.3
8.1/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
5.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.1/10
5.6/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.8/10
The Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is only fair for bright room, while the Samsung N5300 (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$250
$378
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The Samsung N5300 (LCD) has a price of $250 and the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) costs $378.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.7
6.5
7.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
6.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
4.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
6.3/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
5.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.1/10
No
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung N5300 (LCD) and Samsung AU8000 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
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How the Samsung N5300 (LCD) and the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung N5300 (LCD) | Samsung AU8000 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$250 | $378 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2018 | March 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | UN40N5300 | UN43AU8000 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 40" | 43" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 1080P | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Tizen | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.4/10 | 6/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 0 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 5.7/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 5.8/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 4.9/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.3/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 20.9" x 36.3" x 2.9" | 22" x 38" x 1" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 21.8" x 36.3" | 23.6" x 38" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 15.4 lbs | 18.5 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 x 200 | 200 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 8 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | No | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | No | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 5.1/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | No | 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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