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Updated January 10, 2024·
The TCL Q7 offers a better overall picture quality, higher contrast, better performance in dark and bright rooms, superior gaming experience with a 120Hz screen, and more robust HDR support including HDR10+ and Dolby Vision compared to the Samsung CU8000. However, the CU8000 has better reflection handling and sound quality. If you frequently watch content in a sunny room, the CU8000's better reflections handling could be beneficial, but the TCL Q7 is the stronger choice for a comprehensive viewing experience, including movies and gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung CU8000 (LCD)
- Very good motion processing
Advantages of the TCL Q7 (LCD)
- Good for bright room
- Good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Good for movies & TV
- Good for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.8
7.8
4.92/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
6.9/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL Q7 (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.3
7.7
4.92/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
6.1/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
8.7/10
6.0/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL Q7 (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung CU8000 has lower contrast, no local dimming, and worse black uniformity compared to the TCL Q7, which makes the TCL Q7 better for watching movies as dark scenes will look more true to life and less gray. Additionally, the TCL Q7's good color volume and gray uniformity can provide a more vibrant and consistent picture across the screen, beneficial for cinematic content, while the Samsung CU8000's poorer response in these areas may result in a less immersive experience.
Gaming
5.5
8.2
4.9/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
90.0/100
5.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
The TCL Q7 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung CU8000 has a poor response time, which means you might notice more blur during fast-paced games, while the TCL Q7 has a very good response time which is more suitable for crisp gaming visuals. Additionally, the TCL Q7 supports a higher refresh rate of 120Hz compared to the 60Hz of the Samsung CU8000, providing a smoother experience in gaming scenarios that can take advantage of higher frame rates.
Cartoons & Animation
5.9
7.8
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
6.9/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
6.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
6.2/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.5/10
6.6/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The TCL Q7 (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung CU8000 delivers colors out of the box that aren't as vibrant and accurate as needed for animated content, whereas the TCL Q7 offers a good color gamut that ensures vivid and varied colors which are crucial for cartoons and animations. Additionally, the color volume on the TCL Q7 is better, which means it can display a wider range of colors at different brightness levels, further enhancing the viewing experience for colorful content compared to the Samsung CU8000.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.7
6.3
6.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
6.0/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
The TCL Q7 (LCD) is only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung CU8000 has better upscaling capabilities and reproduces colors more accurately right out of the box compared to the TCL Q7. However, the TCL Q7 outperforms the Samsung in SDR brightness, which is a key factor in viewing TV programs in well-lit environments.
Bright Room
5.9
7.6
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
6.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
5.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.6/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The TCL Q7 (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung CU8000 is rated as having fair SDR brightness and poor HDR brightness, which hampers its performance in bright rooms, and despite both TVs having poor reflection handling, the TCL Q7's very good SDR brightness and good HDR brightness make it better suited for viewing in well-lit environments.
Cost
$578
$900
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Samsung CU8000 (LCD) has a price of $578 and the TCL Q7 (LCD) costs $900.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.4
6.4
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
6.0/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
6.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung CU8000 (LCD) and TCL Q7 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Samsung CU8000 has a fair performance in reflections handling but poor response time affecting sports watching, whereas the TCL Q7 also handles reflections fairly but has a very good response time providing smoother motion for sports content. However, both TVs have similar viewing angles which means the picture quality may degrade when viewed from the side, and both have issues with gray uniformity which can affect the appearance of a sports field.
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How the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) and the TCL Q7 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung CU8000 (LCD) | TCL Q7 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$578 | $900 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 4, 2023 | June 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | UN65CU8000 | 65Q750G | |
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 | 6.9/10 | |
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 | 7.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.3/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.4/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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 2.8" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34.4" x 57.1" | 35.2" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | Unknown | 44.3 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 | 7.9/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 30 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Yes, 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 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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