- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How it compares
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
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Samsung 8000 Series (2012 LCD)
- 55" 1080p LED-backlit
- 3D 480 Hz
- Internet enabled
Released February, 2012
Conclusion Check out the Samsung 8000 Series (2012 LCD)
First reviewed March, 2012
Features Key features of the Samsung 8000 Series (2012 LCD)
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55”
LED-backlit
Rated 100% by by J.-Chace (Mar, 2012)For some reason Samsung ships their TVs with settings that have the backlight and contrast maxed out so once you readjust some the picture is amazing.
size
55"
42"
46"
8000 Series (2012 LCD) by c|net (Jul, 2012)I performed a hands-on evaluation of the 55-inch Samsung UN55ES8000, but this review also applies to the other screen sizes in the series.
8000 Series (2012 LCD) by Chris (Jul, 2012)I also had quite a lot of light bleeding around the 4 corners and a patch about the size of my hand above the SAMSUNG logo at the bottom of the screen.
thickness
8000 Series (2012 LCD) by Big-Bad-RobI used a. VideoSecu Ultra Slim Thin Flat LED HDTV Fashion TV Wall Mount Bracket for 32"-55" LED TV VESA 200x200 300x300 400x400 up to 800x800 - Adjustable Cable Length 1Y2 to mount this TV, and it was awesome.
8000 Series (2012 LCD) by B.-Ellison--nmw1982 (Apr, 2012)It almost looks like there is a thin gray haze covering the picture from off angles.
Performance Real world tests of Samsung 8000 Series (2012 LCD)
power consumption
8000 Series (2012 LCD) by Corey-Fisher (Mar, 2012)The TV's black levels are the best I have seen for an LED set, coming close to the best of Plaasma's, motion rate is extremely enhanced and 3D performance has no visible crosstalk or juttering as in old sets.
contrast ratio
8000 Series (2012 LCD) by Mack--Mackharder (Apr, 2012)I love the design of the actual TV, it's base is sharp looking and the TV and bezel are so thin it's going to look amazing mounted on my stone wall.
8000 Series (2012 LCD) by L.I.-NY-Prof. (Apr, 2012)It's bright, sharp and exhibits the perfect color saturation.
Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors
pros
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30,000,000:1 -
Edge-lit LED -
Hulu Plus, MLB TV, Netflix, VUDU, YouTube -
Picasa -
Pandora -
Facebook, Twitter -
MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, WMV9 -
AAC, AC-3, LPCM, MP3, WMA9 -
video chat with friends from the comfort of your living room -
Anynet+ -
backlight zones are selectively turned off to enhance the picture's contrast -
enjoy realistic 3D videos at home -
3 -
access streaming content over the Internet -
SSG-4100GB, 19 dollars -
480 Hz -
2 -
built-in, 802.11n -
82 Watts -
1 -
type more naturally with a full keyboard on the remote -
400 mm x 400 mm -
12 mm -
1 -
1
cons
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66.09% -
42,500 g
Reviews Word on the street
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 | Rated by 81 users at amazon.com Rated 20% by by Rick--Rick (Jun, 2012)  Rated 80% by by Jaciel-Torres (Aug, 2012) Rated 100% by by J.-Chace (Mar, 2012) |
Panel
Samsung 8000 Series (2012 LCD) 55" | Rated 100% by by Chris (Jul, 2012)#########. While I'm a fan of PASSIVE 3D, I've been very very pleased with this TV's ACTIVE 3D.
Samsung 8000 Series (2012 LCD) 55" | Rated 80% by by Big-Bad-RobThe 3d is awesome, Transformers and Avatar on the 60" in 3D rock!
Samsung 8000 Series (2012 LCD) 55" | Rated 66% by by c|net (Jul, 2012)Like all Samsung 3D models, and unlike other major-brand TVs that use active 3D technology, the UNES8000 actually comes with 3D glasses: four pairs are packed into every box.
3d
Samsung 8000 Series (2012 LCD) 55" | Rated 100% by by Rocelle-F.-Swann--SWANNFLOWER (Aug, 2012)#. I got a call they already placed the order for the missing 3D glasses...that was June 1, 2012...guess what...Today is Aug. 13,2012 and haven't rec'd the glasses...called them and they said it is backordered...promised to update me as soon as they have the order in.
Samsung 8000 Series (2012 LCD) 55" | Rated 100% by by Gary-L.-Tankersley (Mar, 2012)The picture quality in HD and 3D is very good standard definition is just standard it is not much any tv can do for low quality signal.
Samsung 8000 Series (2012 LCD) 55" | Rated 100% by by Eugene-Yoon--randomly-geek (Mar, 2012)Tested out Transformers 3D (don't laugh, I have 6 year old son and he loves them) and the image was crisp, detailed with very little artifacting or crosstalk.
Picture quality
Samsung 8000 Series (2012 LCD) 55" | Rated 80% by by Brandon-Taylor (Apr, 2012)The style was nice, and I miss how sleek it looked, but the picture quality of my new Panasonic GT series is substantially better.
Samsung 8000 Series (2012 LCD) 55" | Rated 80% by by Fly2high--Fly2High (Jun, 2012)I turned the Panasonic's sharpness all the way up and down and could not get the picture as sharp.
Samsung 8000 Series (2012 LCD) 55" | Rated 100% by by Chris (Jul, 2012)#########. Out of the box the picture quality is OK at best.
Type
Samsung 8000 Series (2012 LCD) 55" | Rated 100% by by Eugene-Yoon--randomly-geek (Mar, 2012)While I agree that the plasmas handle blacks better than LCD screens, I prefered the image crispness of an LED LCD panel.
Samsung 8000 Series (2012 LCD) 55" | Rated 66% by by c|net (Jul, 2012)The Panasonic WT50 and Sony were both better at maintaining a uniform image across the screen, as as usual the plasmas were best.
Samsung 8000 Series (2012 LCD) 55" | Rated 80% by by Brandon-Taylor (Apr, 2012)I ended up getting a Viera plasma and think it has a much better picture, but I wanted to review this TV since I still feel it is amazing in many ways, and is still a worthy purchase despite its exorbitant price.
Content
Samsung 8000 Series (2012 LCD) 55" | Rated 100% by by StillaYankee (Aug, 2012)tv built-in so I didn't need to use my PS3-the picture was even better than on the PS3 too and looked cool in upconverted 3d as well.
Samsung 8000 Series (2012 LCD) 55" | Rated 100% by by Desi--desi (Jul, 2012)D movies are fantastic.
Samsung 8000 Series (2012 LCD) 55" | Rated 20% by by Mack--Mackharder (Apr, 2012)I rented The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo on bluray to test how good the quality of the TV really is.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 2 | Sony BRAVIA HX820 Series Has native 24p support Sony BRAVIA HX820 Series vs Samsung 8000 Series (2012 LCD) |
 | 3 | Sony BRAVIA HX750 Series OK calibrated gamma Sony BRAVIA HX750 Series vs Samsung 8000 Series (2012 LCD) |
 | 4 | LG LM670 5-way tie: Biggest screen LG LM670 vs Samsung 8000 Series (2012 LCD) |
 | 5 | Panasonic Viera GT50 3-way tie: Most USB ports Panasonic Viera GT50 vs Samsung 8000 Series (2012 LCD) |
 | 6 | LG LM6700 2-way tie: Thinnest LG LM6700 vs Samsung 8000 Series (2012 LCD) |
 | 7 | Sony HX750 Cheap webcam Sony HX750 vs Samsung 8000 Series (2012 LCD) |
 | 8 | LG LM7600 LM7600 2-way tie: Thinnest LG LM7600 LM7600 vs Samsung 8000 Series (2012 LCD) |
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