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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you're on a tight budget, the TCL S450R is the more affordable option, but it comes with some compromises in picture quality, such as local dimming and HDR brightness. Alternatively, the Samsung AU8000, while more expensive, offers better performance in those areas. Both TVs have their limitations in gaming and sports content, so if these are important to you, you might want to consider other models. For bright room viewing, both TVs are on par with each other, offering fair performance. Neither excels in sound quality; hence, you might want to invest in external speakers no matter which one you choose. If you plan to use the TV as a monitor, the TCL has a slightly better input lag which is beneficial, but with its lower price, you'll be compromising on upscaling and motion processing compared to the Samsung. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung AU8000 (LCD)
- Good reflections
Advantages of the TCL S450R (LCD)
- The TCL S450R (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung AU8000 (LCD).
Key differences
Cartoons & Animation
6.9
6.0
6.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
7.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
7.2/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.6/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.8/10
The Samsung AU8000 (LCD) and TCL S450R (LCD) are both only fair for cartoons & animation, though the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is somewhat better.
Cost
$448
$270
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The Samsung AU8000 (LCD) has a price of $448 and the TCL S450R (LCD) costs $270.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
6.6
6.5
6.71/10
CONTRAST
6.428571429/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung AU8000 (LCD) and TCL S450R (LCD) both have only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.9
6.0
6.71/10
CONTRAST
6.428571429/10
6.9/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
9.2/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL S450R (LCD) to be only fair for movies & TV, while the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is poor.
Sports
6.5
6.1
6.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
7.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung AU8000 (LCD) and TCL S450R (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
Gaming
5.8
5.7
5.9/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
6.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
10.0/100
5.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The Samsung AU8000 (LCD) and TCL S450R (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.7
6.4
7.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Samsung AU8000 (LCD) and TCL S450R (LCD) are both only fair for news, talk, & other TV.
Bright Room
6.3
6.0
5.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.1/10
7.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
5.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.6/10
7.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Samsung AU8000 (LCD) and TCL S450R (LCD) are both only fair for bright room.
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How the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) and the TCL S450R (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung AU8000 (LCD) | TCL S450R (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$448 | $270 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 2, 2021 | August 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | UN50AU8000 | 50S450R | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 50" | 50" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 3 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 6.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.4/10 | 6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.8/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.9/10 | 6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.5/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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" | 25.4" x 43.8" x 3.2" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 27" x 44" | 27.1" x 43.8" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 25.4 lbs | 18.3 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 | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 6.7/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 3/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | Yes | |
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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