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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prefer a more affordable TV, the Samsung CU8000 is a lower midrange-priced LCD TV that costs significantly less. The picture quality is moderate, it's not the best in bright rooms, and it's limited in dark rooms. The Sony A95L, however, is a high-end OLED TV that provides exceptional picture quality, great for both bright and dark room viewing, and is better suited for movies and gaming, with superior sound but at a much higher price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung CU8000 (LCD)
- The Samsung CU8000 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony A95L (OLED).
Advantages of the Sony A95L (OLED)
- Excellent for bright room
- Best in class for dark room
- Best in class for gaming
- Best in class for movies & TV
- Best in class for sports
- Best in class for news, talk, & other TV
- Best in class for cartoons & animation
- Best in class for use as monitor
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
- Best in class viewing angle
- Best in class reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.8
10.0
4.92/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
6.9/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.3/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
RGB OLED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
QD-OLED
The Sony A95L (OLED) has best in class picture quality, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.3
10.0
4.92/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
6.1/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
6.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for movies & TV, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung CU8000, an LCD TV, has lower contrast, no local dimming, and worse black uniformity, which diminishes its movie-watching experience, particularly in dark scenes. The Sony A95L, an OLED, excels in these areas with perfect black uniformity and local dimming, delivering superior contrast and more vivid, true-to-life colors, making it ideal for cinematic content.
Sports
6.4
10.0
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
6.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
6.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for sports, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A95L stands out for sports watching with its superior response time and excellent motion processing, which minimize blur during fast action, coupled with its best-in-class handling of reflections and wide viewing angles for consistent picture quality from different seating positions. In contrast, the Samsung CU8000, while fair in these areas, doesn't keep up with the Sony A95L's performance, particularly in response time and motion processing that are critical for sports, and its reflection handling and viewing angles are not as strong.
Gaming
5.5
10.0
4.9/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
10.0/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
5.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for gaming, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung CU8000 has a poor response time, which can lead to motion blur during fast-paced games, although it has very good input lag, ensuring quicker on-screen reaction to controller inputs. In contrast, the Sony A95L boasts the best response time, providing sharp images during quick movements, and the best input lag, resulting in an extremely responsive gaming experience.
Cartoons & Animation
5.9
10.0
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
10.0/10
6.9/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.3/10
6.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
6.2/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.5/10
6.6/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.8/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung CU8000 (LCD) falls short in displaying cartoons and animations due to its fair colors straight out of the box and only good color gamut, impacting the vibrancy and range of colors presented. On the other hand, the Sony A95L (OLED) excels with best-in-class colors out of the box and best color gamut, ensuring a more vivid and extensive display of colors which are crucial for animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.7
10.0
6.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
6.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony A95L excels in upscaling quality and has superb color output as soon as you turn it on, which enhances the viewing experience for news and talk shows. In contrast, the Samsung CU8000 offers only fair upscaling and colors right out of the box, which may result in a less clear and vibrant picture for standard definition broadcasts like news programs.
Bright Room
5.9
9.0
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
10.0/10
6.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
5.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
10.0/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is excellent for bright room, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung CU8000 has poor SDR and HDR brightness and also poor performance in handling reflections, which makes it less suitable for bright rooms. On the other hand, the Sony A95L has very good levels of both SDR and HDR brightness and offers the best reflection handling, meaning it performs excellently in bright environments.
Cost
$578
$2,898
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
The Samsung CU8000 (LCD) has a price of $578 and the Sony A95L (OLED) costs $2,898.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung CU8000 (LCD) | Sony A95L (OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$578 | $2,898 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 4, 2023 | August 7, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | UN65CU8000 | XR-65A95L | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.9/10 | |
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 | 5.8/10 | 10/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 10/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.3/10 | 10/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.4/10 | 10/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.8" x 57.1" x 1" | 32.7" x 56.9" x 1.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34.4" x 57.1" | 33.9" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | Unknown | 51.6 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 300 | 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 | 4.9/10 | 10/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 10/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 60 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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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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