When choosing between the Samsung CU8000 and the Vizio V-Series '22, consider these points:
The Samsung CU8000 is often more expensive. It has a lower overall picture quality and struggles more in dark rooms. It does not support Dolby Vision for HDR content but performs slightly better for gaming usage.
The Vizio V-Series '22 is less expensive and excels in animation, showing more vivid colors out of the box. It also supports Dolby Vision, enhancing HDR content, and has slightly better sound quality. However, it's not quite as good for sports content.
Both models are similar in bright room performance and offer comparable features, like voice command accessibility for the Samsung and various HDR format support for the Vizio. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung CU8000 (LCD)
Very good motion processing
Advantages of the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD)
The Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung CU8000 (LCD).
Key differences
Cartoons & Animation
5.9/10
6.7/10
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
6.9/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
6.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
6.2/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.1/10
6.6/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.4/10
The Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) is only fair for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung CU8000 exhibits fair performance with colors straight out of the box and a good color gamut, which should result in decent color reproduction when watching cartoons & animation. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series '22, while offering excellent colors right out of the box, has a poor color gamut, which means its range of colors is more limited, potentially making some cartoons & animation less vibrant.
Cost
$578
$750
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Samsung CU8000 (LCD) has a price of $578 and the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) costs $750.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) to have only fair picture quality, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.3/10
5.8/10
4.92/10
CONTRAST
6.00/10
6.1/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.2/10
6.0/10
UPSCALING
5.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) and Samsung CU8000 (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV.
The Samsung CU8000 performs poorly for movies and cinematic TV due to its low contrast, lack of local dimming, and mediocre black uniformity, resulting in washed-out dark scenes and less immersive viewing. Similarly, the Vizio V-Series '22, while having a better contrast, also lacks local dimming and has subpar black uniformity, leading to a less than optimal experience in displaying the deep blacks and rich details often found in cinematic content.
Sports
6.4/10
6.0/10
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
6.0/10
UPSCALING
5.5/10
6.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung CU8000 (LCD) and Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Samsung CU8000 and the Vizio V-Series '22 both have fair performance in sports viewing because they have moderate viewing angles and response times; reflections are not handled very well by either model, which can be an issue in bright rooms. Additionally, while the Samsung handles motion better, which is important for fast-paced sports, both have similar gray uniformity, affecting the appearance of the playing field on-screen.
Gaming
5.5/10
5.8/10
4.9/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.7/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
5.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) and Samsung CU8000 (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
The Samsung CU8000 is considered poor for gaming because of its low response time, but it has a very good input lag, which is beneficial for gaming. Conversely, the Vizio V-Series '22 also falls short for gaming, sharing a similar low response time adequacy with the CU8000, and despite a very good input lag as well, other gaming-related features may not measure up.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.7/10
5.7/10
6.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
6.0/10
UPSCALING
5.5/10
The Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) and Samsung CU8000 (LCD) are both poor for news, talk, & other TV.
The Samsung CU8000 has subpar upscaling of low-resolution content like news, leading to a lower quality picture for such programming, and its 'Colors Out of the Box' performance can make content appear less vibrant. Similarly, the Vizio V-Series '22 struggles with upscaling, resulting in diminished picture clarity for standard definition content, and also falls short in representing a wide color gamut, which affects the natural reproduction of color in everyday TV shows.
Bright Room
5.9/10
5.9/10
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
6.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
5.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) and Samsung CU8000 (LCD) are both poor for bright room.
The Samsung CU8000 and the Vizio V-Series '22 both have difficulties in bright room settings due to their fair SDR brightness, lack of local dimming, and poor handling of HDR brightness. Additionally, both TVs struggle with reflections, which worsens their performance in well-lit environments despite having fair to good scores for contrast, color volume, and color gamut.
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How the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) and the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
Samsung CU8000 (LCD)
Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD)
GENERAL
Price
Price
$578
$750
Brand
Brand
Samsung
Vizio
Release Date
Release Date
March 4, 2023
August 5, 2022
Full name
Full name
UN65CU8000
V655M
Screen Size
Screen Size
65"
65"
Screen Resolution
Screen Resolution
4K
4K
Screen Type
Screen Type
LCD
LCD
Screen Sub-type
Screen Sub-type
LED VA
LED VA
Smart TV
Smart TV
Yes
Yes
TV FEATURES
Operating System
Operating System
Tizen
SmartCast
Sound Quality Score
Sound Quality Score
7/10
6.1/10
NextGen Ready
NextGen Ready
No
No
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
3
3
Coax Ports
Coax Ports
1
1
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Variable Refresh Rate
No
Yes
HDR Supported formats
HDR Supported formats
HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
Accessibility
Accessibility
Voice Commands
None
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES
Picture Quality Score
Picture Quality Score
5.8/10
6.3/10
Bright Room Score
Bright Room Score
6/10
6/10
Gaming Score
Gaming Score
5.5/10
5.8/10
Movies & TV Score
Movies & TV Score
5.3/10
5.8/10
Sports Score
Sports Score
6.4/10
6.1/10
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
5.7/10
5.8/10
Cartoons & Animation Score
Cartoons & Animation Score
6/10
6.8/10
Use as Monitor Score
Use as Monitor Score
5.8/10
6.2/10
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 2.9"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
34.4" x 57.1"
35.5" x 56.9"
Weight without Stand
Weight without Stand
Unknown
40.2 lbs
VESA Mount
VESA Mount
400 x 300
400 x 200
DISPLAY
Color Depth
Color Depth
10 bit
10 bit
Black Frame Insertion
Black Frame Insertion
Yes
No
Auto Low Latency Mode
Auto Low Latency Mode
Yes
Yes
Contrast
Contrast
4.9/10
6/10
Local Dimming
Local Dimming
2.5/10
2.5/10
Gaming Local Dimming
Gaming Local Dimming
0/100
0/100
Game HDR Brightness Score
Game HDR Brightness Score
5.9/10
5.8/10
SDR Brightness Score
SDR Brightness Score
6.8/10
6.4/10
HDR Brightness Score
HDR Brightness Score
5.6/10
5.6/10
Gray Uniformity
Gray Uniformity
6.6/10
5.5/10
Black Uniformity
Black Uniformity
6.1/10
6.3/10
Viewing Angle
Viewing Angle
5.3/10
5.2/10
Reflections Score
Reflections Score
6/10
6.7/10
Upscaling
Upscaling
6/10
5.5/10
Motion Processing
Motion Processing
8.3/10
3.9/10
Color Gamut Score
Color Gamut Score
7.3/10
5.9/10
Color Volume Score
Color Volume Score
6.9/10
6.3/10
Response Time Score
Response Time Score
4.9/10
6.7/10
Input Lag Score
Input Lag Score
8.8/10
8.8/10
Colors Out of the Box Score
Colors Out of the Box Score
6.3/10
9.2/10
Quality Control
Quality Control
6.7/10
6.3/10
Chroma Subsampling Score
Chroma Subsampling Score
7/10
7/10
SOUND
Speaker Setup
Speaker Setup
2.0
2.0
Speaker Power
Speaker Power
20 W
20 W
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Yes
DTS:X
DTS:X
No
Yes
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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 Vizio
Vizio is an American company. While they initially gained recognition for offering budget-friendly TVs, they have successfully expanded their product lineup to include high-end options as well. They manufacture TVs primarily in Mexico, China, and Vietnam. Similar to many Korean TV brands, Vizio developed its own smart TV software called SmartCast. In the past, SmartCast was not the best smart TV software, but it has evolved so that it is now good for using your TV and connecting to streaming services.
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