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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Samsung CU8000 is a lower-midrange priced TV that is typically much less expensive, and it has moderate overall picture quality, gaming, and sports content performance. It's not ideal for very dark rooms but does alright in bright ones. On the other hand, the Sony X95J is a premium-priced TV with superior picture quality, and better performance for gaming, watching sports, and use in both dark and bright rooms. If you're on a budget and want something more affordable, the Samsung CU8000 would be the sensible choice. If you value a higher-quality viewing experience and are willing to invest more, the Sony X95J would be preferable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung CU8000 (LCD)
- The Samsung CU8000 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X95J (LCD).
Advantages of the Sony X95J (LCD)
- Excellent for bright room
- Very good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for movies & TV
- Very good for sports
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.8
8.0
4.92/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
6.9/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X95J (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.3
8.0
4.92/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
6.1/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
6.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95J (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung CU8000 struggles with movies and cinematic TV due to its lower contrast, lack of local dimming, and poorer black uniformity, while the Sony X95J excels in these areas with high contrast, effective local dimming, and good black uniformity, which all enhance the viewing experience for dark scenes and wider color nuances.
Sports
6.4
8.0
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
6.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
6.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95J (LCD) is very good for sports, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung CU8000 has a slower response time and worse motion processing compared to the Sony X95J, which means the Sony is better at displaying fast-moving sports scenes without blur. The Sony is also better at handling reflections and offers wider viewing angles, crucial for watching sports with friends; however, it has slightly better gray uniformity which is less critical for sports content.
Gaming
5.5
8.2
4.9/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
85.0/100
5.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
The Sony X95J (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X95J is rated very good for gaming because it has a higher response time and a 120Hz refresh rate screen, which reduces blur and makes fast action clearer; although both TVs have similar input lag, the slower 60Hz screen of the Samsung CU8000 results in longer motion blur, rendering it less suitable for fast-paced gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
5.9
8.6
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.7/10
6.9/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
6.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
6.2/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.5/10
6.6/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.0/10
The Sony X95J (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is poor.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.7
9.1
6.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
6.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X95J (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X95J delivers an excellent viewing experience for news and talk shows as it has superior upscaling to enhance lower resolution content and vivid colors straight out of the box, coupled with greater SDR brightness and more effective local dimming to improve contrast. In contrast, the Samsung CU8000 falls short in these areas, leading to a less ideal performance for the same types of content, particularly in upscaling and SDR brightness, which are very important for such programming.
Bright Room
5.9
9.4
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.0/10
6.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
5.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.4/10
The Sony X95J (LCD) is excellent for bright room, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung CU8000 struggles in bright rooms due to its fair SDR brightness and poor handling of reflections, which can make it difficult to see the picture clearly. In contrast, the Sony X95J performs excellently in bright conditions with very good SDR brightness and very good reflection handling, providing a clear and vibrant picture even in well-lit environments.
Cost
$578
$1,425
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Samsung CU8000 (LCD) has a price of $578 and the Sony X95J (LCD) costs $1,425.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung CU8000 (LCD) | Sony X95J (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$578 | $1,425 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 4, 2023 | May 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | UN65CU8000 | XR-65X95J | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.3/10 | 8/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.4/10 | 8/10 | |
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" | 32.9" x 56.9" x 26" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34.4" x 57.1" | 33.5" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | Unknown | 60.6 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 | 7.5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 8.4/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 50 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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