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Updated January 10, 2024·

The Samsung CU7000 is less expensive than the CU8000. If you're on a tight budget, you'll appreciate the cost savings. However, it doesn't perform as well in bright rooms, so if you place it in a well-lit space, you might find the viewing experience to be less than ideal. On the other hand, the Samsung CU8000, while more costly, offers a better experience in bright conditions. It is also slightly better for watching movies and series, and it has a somewhat better picture quality overall. So if budget is your main concern, go with the Samsung CU7000. If you're willing to invest more for improved performance in bright rooms and a more enhanced viewing experience for movies and series, the CU8000 is the better option. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Samsung CU7000 (LCD)
  • The Samsung CU7000 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung CU8000 (LCD).
Advantages of the Samsung CU8000 (LCD)
  • The Samsung CU8000 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung CU7000 (LCD).

Key differences

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Movies & TV

5.8
UN65CU7000
UN65CU8000
5.3
5.82/10
CONTRAST
4.92/10
6.6/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Samsung CU7000 (LCD) and Samsung CU8000 (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV, though the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) is somewhat better.

Cost

$428
UN65CU7000
UN65CU8000
$578
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The Samsung CU7000 (LCD) has a price of $428 and the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) costs $578.
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Key similarities

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Picture Quality

6.2
UN65CU7000
UN65CU8000
5.8
5.82/10
CONTRAST
4.92/10
5.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.9/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung CU7000 (LCD) to have only fair picture quality, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) has poor picture quality.

Sports

6.6
UN65CU7000
UN65CU8000
6.4
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.2/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
6.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.7/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung CU7000 (LCD) and Samsung CU8000 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.

Gaming

6.0
UN65CU7000
UN65CU8000
5.5
6.5/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
4.9/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.2/10
30.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
5.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung CU7000 (LCD) to be only fair for gaming, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is poor.

Cartoons & Animation

5.7
UN65CU7000
UN65CU8000
5.9
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.3/10
5.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.9/10
6.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.7/10
6.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.2/10
6.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.6/10
The Samsung CU8000 (LCD) and Samsung CU7000 (LCD) are both poor for cartoons & animation.

News, Talk, & Other TV

6.0
UN65CU7000
UN65CU8000
5.7
6.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.7/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung CU7000 (LCD) to be only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is poor.

Bright Room

5.8
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UN65CU8000
5.9
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
6.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.7/10
5.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Samsung CU8000 (LCD) and Samsung CU7000 (LCD) are both poor for bright room.

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How the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) and the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) compare to other TVs

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Spec Comparison

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Samsung CU7000 (LCD)Samsung CU8000 (LCD)
Samsung CU7000 (LCD)Samsung CU8000 (LCD)

GENERAL

Price
$428
$578
Brand
SamsungSamsung
Release Date
April 5, 2023March 4, 2023
Full name
UN65CU7000UN65CU8000
Screen Size
65"65"
Screen Resolution
4K4K

TV FEATURES

Operating System
TizenTizen
Sound Quality Score
5.9/107/10
NextGen Ready
NoNo
HDMI Ports
33
Coax Ports
11

DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES

Picture Quality Score
6.2/105.8/10
Bright Room Score
5.8/106/10
Gaming Score
6/105.5/10
Movies & TV Score
5.9/105.3/10
Sports Score
6.6/106.4/10

PHYSICAL

Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
32.7" x 57.1" x 2.4"32.8" x 57.1" x 1"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
35.7" x 57.1"34.4" x 57.1"
Weight without Stand
32.7 lbsUnknown
VESA Mount
400 x 300400 x 300

DISPLAY

Color Depth
10 bit10 bit
Black Frame Insertion
YesYes
Auto Low Latency Mode
YesYes
Contrast
5.8/104.9/10
Local Dimming
4.1/102.5/10

SOUND

Speaker Setup
2.02.0
Speaker Power
20 W20 W
Dolby Atmos
YesYes
DTS:X
NoNo

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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.

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