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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you're looking for the most cost-effective option and you mainly watch content in a dark room where poor bright room performance won't be an issue, the TCL S334 could be suitable for you. However, if better color and motion processing are important for you, and you also need more connectivity options like an extra HDMI port, the Samsung CU8000 would be a better fit despite being more expensive. The Samsung model also supports more HDR formats, which could enhance your viewing experience for movies and gaming if you have content that takes advantage of that technology. Keep in mind that both TVs have limitations in picture quality and sound, so for a better all-around performance, you might want to consider raising your budget. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung CU8000 (LCD)
- Very good motion processing
Advantages of the TCL S334 (LCD)
- Good for upscaling
- Good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.8
5.2
4.92/10
CONTRAST
4.25/10
6.9/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Samsung CU8000 (LCD) and TCL S334 (LCD) both have poor picture quality, though the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) has somewhat better picture quality.
Bright Room
5.9
4.6
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.1/10
6.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
5.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
2.5/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.0/10
The Samsung CU8000 (LCD) and TCL S334 (LCD) are both poor for bright room, though the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is somewhat better.
Cost
$348
$196
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
The Samsung CU8000 (LCD) has a price of $348 and the TCL S334 (LCD) costs $196.
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Key similarities
Movies & TV
5.3
5.2
4.92/10
CONTRAST
4.25/10
6.1/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.4/10
6.0/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
No
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Samsung CU8000 (LCD) and TCL S334 (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV.
Sports
6.4
6.2
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
6.0/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
6.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
No
The Samsung CU8000 (LCD) and TCL S334 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
Gaming
5.5
5.7
4.9/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.7/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
8.2/10
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 TCL S334 (LCD) and Samsung CU8000 (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
5.9
5.8
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
6.9/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
6.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
6.2/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.6/10
6.6/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.2/10
The Samsung CU8000 (LCD) and TCL S334 (LCD) are both poor for cartoons & animation.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.7
5.8
6.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
6.0/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
The TCL S334 (LCD) and Samsung CU8000 (LCD) are both poor for news, talk, & other TV.
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How the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) and the TCL S334 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung CU8000 (LCD) | TCL S334 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$348 | $196 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | February 3, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | UN43CU8000 | 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 | 7/10 | 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 | 5.8/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6/10 | 4.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.3/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.4/10 | 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 | Unknown | 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 | 4.9/10 | 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 | Yes | No | |
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.
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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