Samsung AU8000 Review

Samsung AU8000 Review

The Samsung AU8000 is a good buy if you don't want to spend a lot of money on a tv.

Over the last few years, Samsung's 8 Series has been a great option for TV buyers looking to strike an unprecedented balance of technology and price. The AU8000 series of Samsung's 2021 lineup, just one notch above the AU7100 series, continues the tradition of an appealing price/performance ratio.

It employs the Crystal LCD UHD panel technology developed by Samsung.

This TV series is simple to use, has a minimalist design, a variety of built-in voice assistants, and the best Smart TV system in its class.

There are also a variety of screen sizes to choose from, allowing you to find a screen size that is appropriate for your environment.

As a representative of the series, we will discuss the main features of the Samsung UE65AU8000 TV 4K HDR in the following review.

We will also try to emphasize its benefits and drawbacks.

Design of the Samsung AU8000 It should come as no surprise that the design of the Samsung UE65AU8000 TV is primarily made of black plastic on the back, bezels, and stand, given its price point.

Regardless, it appears to be well-made, similar to its predecessor, the Samsung TU8000.

Its weight instills trust in its stability.

Plastic frames with a thin profile (less than 1 cm thick) provide a fashionable appearance.

Although it does not have a bezel-less design like the more expensive QLED models, the bezels are less noticeable and distracting.

We can only speculate as to why Samsung chose to give this model, as well as others, widely spaced legs.

When it comes to placing large TVs on furniture, a center stand, such as the Samsung TU8500, is much easier to place.

The legs are now rectangular, rather than V-shaped.

By simply snapping the legs together, they form a single unit with the TV. On the right side of the bezel, the Samsung logo is slightly off-center.

The only control button is located directly beneath the logo.

Of course, the AU8000 TV can also be wall mounted.

On the back, there are no protruding parts that could cause a problem.

With the 2021 Samsung TVs' noticeably reduced thickness (up to 2.6 cm), it should fit against the wall quite snugly.

AirSlim is the name of this design.

It is worth noting, however, that because one of the HDMI ports is facing backwards, it will become inoperable in this position.

Given that the number of HDMI connectors has already been reduced, this is an insignificant disadvantage.

That is, even a small installation of a set-top box, Blu-ray player, and game console will immediately consume those ports, and one will be lost when the Samsung AU8000 TV is hung on the wall.

Image caliber For its price, the UE65AU8000 produces very good images. However, to get the most out of the default settings, particularly with HDR content, some tinkering is required. This is due to the Samsung AU8000 TV's insufficient peak brightness. Even with high brightness settings, you'll probably want more, especially when viewing dark scenes in well-lit environments.

In contrast to IPS, the VA panel used here has a high native contrast ratio (over 6000: 1). It generates over a billion color tones for natural-looking images when combined with Dynamic Crystal technology. The AU8000 is based on the 4K Crystal Processor, which is the entry-level model. However, even with lower-resolution 4K-scaled content, it maintains maximum detail.

Even when it comes to skin tones, the Samsung AU8000 performs admirably. However, this is a difficult balance that TVs of this caliber are not always capable of achieving. The lack of a wide color gamut for HDR on the Samsung AU8000 means you won't be overwhelmed by the brightness when viewing HDR, but the more subtle way of handling shadow detail is still fine.

Of course, because the AU8000 is a side-lit TV with no local dimming, it struggles in these situations.

However, with the Samsung Contrast Enhancer turned on, you can quickly improve the balance of light and dark areas and see much more detail in such scenes.

The only drawback to this TV is its annoyingly small viewing angles.

Sitting too far away from the centerline reduces contrast and color saturation, lowering overall image quality.

If this is a company TV, make a point of having movie nights in a central location.

TV that is smart The Tizen Smart TV platform runs on the Samsung 8000 series.

The SmartThings app is recommended by Samsung.

It will show you all of the devices that are compatible in your home.

You can then use your smartphone to control your TV and these devices.

Minor design changes have been made to the operating system, but navigation remains largely unchanged and as simple as it has always been.

In addition to the applications that come pre-installed, there is a store where you can add new ones.

Furthermore, the order in which the applications you add to your main menu is completely customizable to your preferences.

Alexa, Samsung Bixby, and Google Assistant are among the voice assistant options available. acoustics Overall, the audio system of the AU8000 has a well-balanced sound profile, which is important for clearly hearing dialog, but it does not produce strong bass. With a total output of two 20W speakers, the TV is not particularly loud. As a result, it is best to avoid noisy environments, and when listening at maximum volume, there are some clipping artifacts.

The bass is still lacking in the power and depth that a soundbar would provide. However, it does help to give the soundtrack some presence and keep the sound from becoming too thin. The high frequencies are a little harsh, but not overly so.

The Q-Symphony option offers more interesting surround sound by combining the sound of your own speakers with that of a connected compatible soundbar. The sound from all speakers is synchronized in both time and volume in this case. The manufacturer's website includes a list of compatible soundbars.

Connections The Samsung 55AU8000 TV has three HDMI ports as well as two USB ports. One HDMI port supports eARC, and one USB port can deliver up to 1 A of current. When connecting external hard drives, this is extremely important. There is also an optical Toslink output, a LAN port for connecting to the internet, and a common interface slot. Analog video input is not available. Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth version 5.2 enable wireless communication.

Conclusion

If you're looking for a good value for money, the Samsung AU8000 TV is a good option. The large variety of sizes is a clear plus. For every room, there is a suitable option. The AU8000 TV is not the best HDR option.

The possibilities of HDR content are limited by low overall brightness and a lack of a wide color gamut, not to mention Samsung's lack of Dolby Vision support. Furthermore, this TV's viewing angles are not particularly strong. If you have a living room where people can watch the TV from the side, they will have a completely different experience than those who sit directly in front of it.

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