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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you're on a tight budget, the TCL S450R is the more wallet-friendly option. It's better for watching content with dark scenes and has excellent black uniformity, which can improve the viewing experience in dimly lit rooms. However, it is not the best choice for gaming. On the other hand, the Samsung CU8000 provides better color accuracy and motion processing, which may improve the experience of watching sports and playing games. The Samsung also supports High Dynamic Range content, which can enhance the watching experience, but this TV is generally pricier than the TCL. Neither TV is particularly well-suited to very bright rooms, but if you're looking for a basic TV primarily for viewing movies and general content without spending much, the TCL might be the way to go. If you're willing to pay more for slightly better motion and color handling, consider the Samsung. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung CU8000 (LCD)
- Very good motion processing
Advantages of the TCL S450R (LCD)
- Good for upscaling
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.8
6.5
4.92/10
CONTRAST
6.428571429/10
6.9/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL S450R (LCD) has only fair picture quality, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.3
6.0
4.92/10
CONTRAST
6.428571429/10
6.1/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
9.2/10
6.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S450R (LCD) is only fair for movies & TV, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is poor.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.7
6.4
6.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
6.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The TCL S450R (LCD) is only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$398
$270
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The Samsung CU8000 (LCD) has a price of $398 and the TCL S450R (LCD) costs $270.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.4
6.1
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
6.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
6.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung CU8000 (LCD) and TCL S450R (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
Gaming
5.5
5.7
4.9/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.0/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.2/10
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 TCL S450R (LCD) and Samsung CU8000 (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
5.9
6.0
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
6.9/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
6.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
6.2/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.6/10
6.6/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL S450R (LCD) to be only fair for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is poor.
Bright Room
5.9
6.0
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.1/10
6.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
5.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.6/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL S450R (LCD) to be only fair for bright room, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is poor.
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How the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) and the TCL S450R (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung CU8000 (LCD) | TCL S450R (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$398 | $270 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 2, 2023 | August 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | UN50CU8000 | 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 | 7/10 | 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 | 5.8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.3/10 | 6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.4/10 | 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 | Unknown | 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 | 4.9/10 | 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 | Yes | Yes | |
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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