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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Samsung CU7000 is less expensive than the CU8000. If you're on a tight budget, you'll appreciate the cost savings. However, it doesn't perform as well in bright rooms, so if you place it in a well-lit space, you might find the viewing experience to be less than ideal. On the other hand, the Samsung CU8000, while more costly, offers a better experience in bright conditions. It is also slightly better for watching movies and series, and it has a somewhat better picture quality overall. So if budget is your main concern, go with the Samsung CU7000. If you're willing to invest more for improved performance in bright rooms and a more enhanced viewing experience for movies and series, the CU8000 is the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung CU7000 (LCD)
- The Samsung CU7000 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung CU8000 (LCD).
Advantages of the Samsung CU8000 (LCD)
- The Samsung CU8000 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung CU7000 (LCD).
Key differences
Movies & TV
5.8
5.3
5.82/10
CONTRAST
4.92/10
6.6/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Samsung CU7000 (LCD) and Samsung CU8000 (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV, though the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Samsung CU7000 and CU8000 both struggle with watching movies and cinematic TV primarily due to poor local dimming and less than optimal black uniformity, which are critical for deep blacks and high contrast scenes common in movies. Moreover, both TVs have limited viewing angles and only fair out-of-the-box color accuracy, which also detracts from a cinematic viewing experience where vibrant and accurate colors are important.
Cost
$898
$1,298
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Samsung CU7000 (LCD) has a price of $898 and the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) costs $1,298.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
6.2
5.8
5.82/10
CONTRAST
4.92/10
5.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.9/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung CU7000 (LCD) to have only fair picture quality, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Sports
6.6
6.4
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.2/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
6.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.7/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung CU7000 (LCD) and Samsung CU8000 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Samsung CU7000 and CU8000 both have fair performance when watching sports due to limitations in motion processing, response time, and their difficulty in handling reflections. Additionally, their narrow viewing angles and only fair gray uniformity can affect the viewing experience, especially for fast-paced sports action viewed from different positions around the room.
Gaming
6.0
5.5
6.5/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
4.9/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.2/10
30.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
5.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung CU7000 (LCD) to be only fair for gaming, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung CU7000 is rated better for gaming than the CU8000 primarily because it has a superior response time, which is crucial for fast-paced games and reduces motion blur. Both TVs have similar excellent input lag performance, but the CU8000 falls behind due to its poorer response time, which can affect the smoothness of gameplay visuals.
Cartoons & Animation
5.7
5.9
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.3/10
5.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.9/10
6.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.7/10
6.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.2/10
6.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.6/10
The Samsung CU8000 (LCD) and Samsung CU7000 (LCD) are both poor for cartoons & animation.
The Samsung CU7000 has been found lacking for cartoons and animations due to colors not being represented accurately straight out of the box and a limited color gamut, impacting the vivid and varied tones typically present in such content. Similarly, the Samsung CU8000 falters in animation viewing for the same reasons: underwhelming color accuracy initially and a constrained color gamut that fails to render the full spectrum of colors needed for dynamic cartoon visuals.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.0
5.7
6.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.7/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung CU7000 (LCD) to be only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung CU7000 performs better for watching news and TV programs because it has a higher contrast which provides a more defined picture and its upscaling ability is considerably better, sharpening lower resolution content effectively. In contrast, the Samsung CU8000, despite having decent color quality out of the box, lacks in local dimming capability, leading to a less uniform picture quality and less effective contrast, which could make the viewing experience less enjoyable for these types of programs.
Bright Room
5.8
5.9
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
6.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.7/10
5.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Samsung CU8000 (LCD) and Samsung CU7000 (LCD) are both poor for bright room.
The Samsung CU7000 and CU8000 models are poor choices for bright rooms because both have low SDR and HDR brightness, which makes the picture appear dim in well-lit environments. Additionally, their poor handling of reflections can cause glare that further disrupts viewing under bright conditions.
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How the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) and the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung CU7000 (LCD) | Samsung CU8000 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$898 | $1,298 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 8, 2023 | March 6, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | UN85CU7000 | UN85CU8000 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 85" | 85" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Tizen | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 5.9/10 | 7/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 3 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 6.2/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 5.8/10 | 6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.9/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.6/10 | 6.4/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 42.7" x 74.6" x 2.4" | 42.8" x 74.8" x 1.1" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 46.7" x 74.6" | 44.5" x 74.8" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 90.6 lbs | Unknown | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 600 x 400 | 600 x 400 | |
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 | 5.8/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 4.1/10 | 2.5/10 | |
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 | No | |
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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.
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