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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Samsung AU8000 is a bit more expensive than the Vizio V-Series '22, but it offers a slightly higher overall picture quality. If you prioritize watching sports or daytime viewing in bright rooms, the Samsung AU8000 outperforms the Vizio, making it a better choice. However, if you're on a budget and looking for value, the Vizio's lower price tag might make it an appealing option, despite its slightly lower performance in bright rooms and with sports content. Neither TV is particularly suited for dark room viewing, as both have mediocre performance in that aspect. If gaming is important to you, both TVs offer similar gaming experiences. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung AU8000 (LCD)
- Good for upscaling
- Good reflections
Advantages of the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD)
- The Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung AU8000 (LCD).
Key differences
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.7
5.7
7.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.5/10
The Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung AU8000 performs well in upscaling content and offers good SDR brightness, making visuals clear and bright enough for daytime TV programs, whereas the Vizio V-Series '22, although delivering excellent colors out of the box, falls short with less effective upscaling and inadequate SDR brightness, which can affect the viewing experience, particularly in well-lit environments. Additionally, the AU8000's fair color gamut ensures more natural reproduction of TV content than the V-Series '22, which is rated poor, further contributing to a less vivid viewing of news and talk shows.
Cost
$648
$750
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Samsung AU8000 (LCD) has a price of $648 and the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) costs $750.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
6.6
6.2
6.71/10
CONTRAST
6.00/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung AU8000 (LCD) and Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) both have only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.9
5.8
6.71/10
CONTRAST
6.00/10
6.9/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.2/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung AU8000 (LCD) and Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV.
The Samsung AU8000 and Vizio V-Series '22 are considered poor for watching movies and cinematic TV primarily because of their low contrast and lack of local dimming, which results in less deep blacks and a lower overall picture quality in dark scenes. Additionally, both TVs have issues with black uniformity, further affecting the viewing experience for content with many dark scenes, and their colors out of the box, color volume, gray uniformity, and viewing angles are only passable, making them less ideal for accurate and consistent color reproduction across various viewing positions.
Sports
6.5
6.0
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
5.5/10
7.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung AU8000 (LCD) and Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
Gaming
5.8
5.8
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
5.8/10
The Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) and Samsung AU8000 (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
The Samsung AU8000 has a poor response time which can cause issues with motion clarity in fast-paced games, while its input lag is among the best, offering a responsive gaming experience. The Vizio V-Series '22 also has a fair response time, limiting motion clarity, and, although its input lag is rated very good, it may not be as responsive as the Samsung AU8000 for gaming purposes.
Cartoons & Animation
6.9
6.7
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
9.1/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.4/10
The Samsung AU8000 (LCD) and Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) are both only fair for cartoons & animation.
The Samsung AU8000 and the Vizio V-Series '22 both offer a fair performance while watching cartoons & animation largely because of their adequate color reproduction capabilities out of the box and their limited color gamut. However, the Samsung AU8000 has somewhat better color volume and gray uniformity which might make it a bit more suitable for animated content, while the Vizio offers excellent out-of-the-box colors that might need less calibration to look good.
Bright Room
6.3
5.9
5.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
7.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
5.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
7.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung AU8000 (LCD) to be only fair for bright room, while the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung AU8000 is more suitable for bright rooms than the Vizio V-Series '22 because the Samsung has better SDR brightness and handles reflections more effectively. However, while both televisions struggle with HDR brightness, the Samsung's adequate contrast, color volume, and color gamut help it perform better overall in well-lit environments compared to the Vizio, which rates lower in those areas.
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How the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) and the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung AU8000 (LCD) | Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$648 | $750 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 4, 2021 | August 5, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | UN65AU8000 | V655M | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | SmartCast | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6/10 | 6.1/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 3 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 6.6/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.4/10 | 6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.8/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.9/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.5/10 | 6.1/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.7" x 57.1" x 1" | 32.7" x 56.9" x 2.9" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34.4" x 57.1" | 35.5" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 46.1 lbs | 40.2 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 300 | 400 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 6.7/10 | 6/10 | |
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 | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Yes | |
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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 Vizio
Vizio is an American company. While they initially gained recognition for offering budget-friendly TVs, they have successfully expanded their product lineup to include high-end options as well. They manufacture TVs primarily in Mexico, China, and Vietnam. Similar to many Korean TV brands, Vizio developed its own smart TV software called SmartCast. In the past, SmartCast was not the best smart TV software, but it has evolved so that it is now good for using your TV and connecting to streaming services.
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