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Updated January 12, 2024·

The Samsung CU8000 excels in high-speed motion handling, which is essential for sports, but it is not as budget-friendly as the TCL S546. If you prioritize a superior streaming experience, the TCL S546 is well-suited and has better smart features overall, making it a good fit for movies and TV. However, the Samsung CU8000 offers better reflection handling which is key if you plan on placing your TV in a bright room. While both TVs have good picture quality, the Samsung has slightly better peak brightness and contrast, which you'll notice if watching in darker environments. If you're looking for a more affordable option and can compromise slightly on picture quality in brighter settings, the TCL S546 may be the better choice for your needs. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Samsung CU8000 (LCD)
  • Very good motion processing
Advantages of the TCL S546 (LCD)
  • Good for bright room
  • Good for dark room
  • Good for movies & TV

Key differences

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Picture Quality

5.8
UN65CU8000
65S546
7.4
4.92/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
6.9/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL S546 (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) has poor picture quality.

Movies & TV

5.3
UN65CU8000
65S546
7.0
4.92/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
6.1/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
6.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S546 (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is poor.

Gaming

5.5
UN65CU8000
65S546
6.6
4.9/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.6/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
60.0/100
5.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.9/10
The TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair for gaming, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is poor.

Cartoons & Animation

5.9
UN65CU8000
65S546
6.6
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
6.9/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
6.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
6.2/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
4.4/10
6.6/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
The TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is poor.

News, Talk, & Other TV

5.7
UN65CU8000
65S546
6.4
6.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
6.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is poor.

Bright Room

5.9
UN65CU8000
65S546
7.2
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
6.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
5.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.8/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The TCL S546 (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is poor.

Cost

$630
UN65CU8000
65S546
$500
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The Samsung CU8000 (LCD) has a price of $630 and the TCL S546 (LCD) costs $500.
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Key similarities

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Sports

6.4
UN65CU8000
65S546
6.3
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
6.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
6.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung CU8000 (LCD) and TCL S546 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.

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How the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) and the TCL S546 (LCD) compare to other TVs

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Spec Comparison

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Samsung CU8000 (LCD)TCL S546 (LCD)
Samsung CU8000 (LCD)TCL S546 (LCD)

GENERAL

Price
$630
$500
Brand
SamsungTCL
Release Date
March 4, 2023August 3, 2021
Full name
UN65CU800065S546
Screen Size
65"65"
Screen Resolution
4K4K

TV FEATURES

Operating System
TizenAndroid TV
Sound Quality Score
7/105.9/10
NextGen Ready
NoNo
HDMI Ports
33
Coax Ports
11

DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES

Picture Quality Score
5.8/107.4/10
Bright Room Score
6/107.2/10
Gaming Score
5.5/106.7/10
Movies & TV Score
5.3/107/10
Sports Score
6.4/106.4/10

PHYSICAL

Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
32.8" x 57.1" x 1"32.9" x 56.9" x 3"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
34.4" x 57.1"34.8" x 56.9"
Weight without Stand
Unknown47.4 lbs
VESA Mount
400 x 300300 x 300

DISPLAY

Color Depth
10 bit10 bit
Black Frame Insertion
YesYes
Auto Low Latency Mode
YesYes
Contrast
4.9/108.2/10
Local Dimming
2.5/105.7/10

SOUND

Speaker Setup
2.02.0
Speaker Power
20 W16 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.

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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