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Updated April 10, 2024·
If picture quality, especially in dark rooms, and gaming performance are top priorities for you, the Sony A90K OLED stands out with excellent scores in these areas, offering very good overall picture quality and gaming experience. In bright rooms, however, its performance is only fair, possibly due to glare or lower brightness. For those on a budget, the Samsung AU8000 offers a good price point but compromises on picture quality, gaming, and performance in both dark and bright rooms. It provides a fair viewing experience suitable for less demanding content but may not be the best choice for enthusiasts seeking high-end visual fidelity or gaming prowess. When it comes to sports, the Sony again excels with an excellent score, while the Samsung is rated fair. Sound quality is good on both, but if audio is a concern, consider a soundbar since neither has great speakers. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung AU8000 (LCD)
- The Samsung AU8000 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony A90K (OLED).
Advantages of the Sony A90K (OLED)
- Very good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Excellent for movies & TV
- Excellent for sports
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Very good for use as monitor
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
- Very good viewing angle
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
6.6
8.5
6.71/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
WOLED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
WBE
The Sony A90K (OLED) has very good picture quality, while the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.9
9.1
6.71/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
6.9/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A90K (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is poor.
Sports
6.5
9.1
6.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
7.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A90K (OLED) is excellent for sports, while the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is only fair.
Gaming
5.8
8.8
5.9/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
9.4/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
6.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
5.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.2/10
The Sony A90K (OLED) is very good for gaming, while the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
6.9
8.4
6.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.3/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
7.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
7.2/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.6/10
The Sony A90K (OLED) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is only fair.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.7
8.7
7.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony A90K (OLED) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is only fair.
Cost
$448
$1,398
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Samsung AU8000 (LCD) has a price of $448 and the Sony A90K (OLED) costs $1,398.
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Key similarities
Bright Room
6.3
6.7
5.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
8.8/10
7.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
5.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.2/10
7.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.9/10
The Sony A90K (OLED) and Samsung AU8000 (LCD) are both only fair for bright room.
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How the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) and the Sony A90K (OLED) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung AU8000 (LCD) | Sony A90K (OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$448 | $1,398 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 2, 2021 | June 2, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | UN50AU8000 | 48A90K | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 50" | 48" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | Yes | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 3 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 6.6/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.4/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.9/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.5/10 | 9.2/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 25.4" x 44" x 1" | 24.6" x 42.1" x 2.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 27" x 44" | 24.9" x 42.1" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 25.4 lbs | 29.6 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 x 200 | 300 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 | 6.7/10 | 10/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 10/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 25 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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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 Sony
Sony stands as a highly experienced and widely trusted TV manufacturer, earning a reputation that surpasses all others. A Japanese company, Sony has been making TVs for far longs than it has been making Playstation game consoles. Sony's high-end TVs are often regarded as the ultimate choice for videophiles, representing the epitome of quality, albeit at a premium price point. Renowned for their advanced and precise motion handling, as well as their cutting-edge local dimming algorithms, Sony consistently delivers unparalleled performance in these areas. They include Google TV software with all their TV sets, which grants access to the largest selection of apps available and they also include Bravia Core which is a movie streaming platform specifically for Sony TVs that offers higher picture quality by using more bandwidth.
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