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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you're on a tight budget, the TCL S334 could be appealing as it is notably less costly and offers basic features suited for casual viewing. However, with the Samsung AU8000, you're paying more for a TV that generally performs better in bright rooms, has slightly better picture and color quality, improved upscaling, and more HDMI ports which might be important if you plan on connecting multiple devices. The AU8000 also supports a few more advanced features like high dynamic range (HDR) formats which can enhance your viewing experience when watching compatible content. Keep in mind though that neither TV is particularly well-suited for gaming or watching sports due to their subpar motion handling and response times. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung AU8000 (LCD)
- The Samsung AU8000 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the TCL S334 (LCD).
Advantages of the TCL S334 (LCD)
- The TCL S334 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung AU8000 (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
6.6
5.2
6.71/10
CONTRAST
4.25/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Samsung AU8000 (LCD) has only fair picture quality, while the TCL S334 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.9
5.2
6.71/10
CONTRAST
4.25/10
6.9/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.4/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
No
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Samsung AU8000 (LCD) and TCL S334 (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV, though the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is somewhat better.
Cartoons & Animation
6.9
5.8
6.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
7.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
7.2/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.6/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.2/10
The Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is only fair for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S334 (LCD) is poor.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.7
5.8
7.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
The Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S334 (LCD) is poor.
Bright Room
6.3
4.6
5.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.1/10
7.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
5.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
2.5/10
7.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.0/10
The Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is only fair for bright room, while the TCL S334 (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$378
$196
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The Samsung AU8000 (LCD) has a price of $378 and the TCL S334 (LCD) costs $196.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.5
6.2
6.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
7.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
No
The Samsung AU8000 (LCD) and TCL S334 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
Gaming
5.8
5.7
5.9/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.7/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
6.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
5.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
2.5/10
The Samsung AU8000 (LCD) and TCL S334 (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
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How the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) and the TCL S334 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung AU8000 (LCD) | TCL S334 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$378 | $196 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2021 | February 3, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | UN43AU8000 | 43S334 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 43" | 43" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 1080P | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6/10 | 5.9/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 3 | 2 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 6.6/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.4/10 | 4.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.8/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.9/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.5/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 22" x 38" x 1" | 22.4" x 38.1" x 3.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 23.6" x 38" | 24.4" x 38.1" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 18.5 lbs | 14.8 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 x 200 | 200 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 8 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | No | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 6.7/10 | 4.3/10 | |
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 | Bypass only | No | |
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.
About TCL
TCL, the highly recognizable TV brand from China, has firmly established itself as the second-largest manufacturer in terms of sales volume. Renowned for striking an impressive balance between affordability, picture quality, and design, TCL TVs deliver a compelling overall package. While they have traditionally excelled in the low-end and midrange TV segments, TCL has recently made remarkable strides in the realm of high-end televisions, introducing impressive models that rival top competitors. Most TCL TVs use Roku software which is very user friendly and easy to use, but they have a few other models that use Google TV which has the largest app selection, but is not as user friendly as Roku.
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