- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How they compare
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Compare with...
- LG LM7600
- Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series
- Samsung 7500 Series
- Sony HX850
- Panasonic Viera ST50
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- 46" 1080p LED-backlit
- 3D 240 Hz
- Internet enabled
Released February, 2012
Rated 66% by by c|net (Jul, 2012)Since the predecessor to this TV, the UND8000, is my reference active 3D TV for crosstalk reduction, I expected good things from the UNES8000.
Rated 100% by by Patrick-Picklesimer (Mar, 2012)I did a TON of research before my purchase, weighing the Pros/Cons of Plasma vs. LCD vs. LED, price, picture quality, number of HDMI ports, 3D, internet capability, 720p vs. 1080p, etc..
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the Samsung 8000 Series (2012 LCD) compared to the Samsung 8000 Series (2011 LCD)
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LED-backlit
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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.
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55”
LED-backlit
Rated 80% by by a-buyer (Apr, 2012)The included Internet apps are better than average, and one would definitely love the 4 HDMI connections.
size
46"
55"
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 (2011 LCD) by c|net (Apr, 2011)We performed a hands-on evaluation of the 55-inch Samsung UN55D8000, but this review also applies to the other screen sizes in the series.
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 (2011 LCD) by Stephen-Gates--Steve-GThere is no denying that this TV looks beautiful with it's thin edge and it's slim design makes it look fantastic when you out it on the wall.
Performance Real world tests of Samsung 8000 Series (2012 LCD) vs Samsung 8000 Series (2011 LCD)
power consumption
8000 Series (2011 LCD) by c|net (Apr, 2011)We did not test the power consumption of this size in the Samsung UND8000 series, but we did test the 55-inch model.
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 (2011 LCD) by eDER80 (Jan, 2012)The picture quality is simply AMAZING!!! 25 million in contrast ratio,1080p 240 Hz with a 960 clear motion rate( which eliminates blur and gives great smooth motion on any fast scene),WiFi,internet browser, need i say more?!?!?! The incredible detail, deep blacks and rich colors will leave you breathless!
Differences What are the advantages of each
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Advantages compared to the 8000 Series (2011 LCD) 55"
| Much higher contrast ratio | 30,000,000:1 | vs | 34,260:1 |
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| More than 875.5x higher contrast ratio | |||
| Much cheaper 3D glasses | SSG-4100GB, 19 dollars | vs | SSG-3700CR, 130 dollars |
| 6.8x cheaper 3D glasses | |||
| Has a VESA mount | 400 mm x 400 mm | vs | None |
| Very few TVs have a VESA mount; easily mount your TV on a wall using standardized hardware | |||
| Average power consumption | 76 Watts | vs | 105 Watts |
| Consumes around 30% less power | |||
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Advantages compared to the 8000 Series (2012 LCD) 46"
| Bigger | 55" | vs | 46" |
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| Around 20% bigger | |||
| Much more highly reviewed by consumers | 82.01% | vs | 66.09% |
| More than 20% more highly reviewed by consumers | |||
| More HDMI ports | 4 | vs | 3 |
| 1 more HDMI ports | |||
| Significantly lighter | 16,193 g | vs | 32,200 g |
| Around 50% lighter | |||
| Crisper motion resolution | 1,200 lines | vs | 960 lines |
| Around 30% crisper motion resolution | |||
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) | Rated by 492 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by Sim (Feb, 2012) Rated 100% by by Rohit (Dec, 2011) Rated 80% by by Arijit-Chowdhury | |
Competition What else you should consider
 | 2 | Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series Most even colors at default settings |
 | 3 | Samsung 7500 Series 5-way tie: Most USB ports |
 | 4 | Sony HX850 4-way tie: Supports Skype |
 | 6 | Samsung 7000 Series 2-way tie: Supports picture-in-picture |
 | 7 | LG LM8600 3-way tie: Thinnest |
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