- 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...
- Sony BRAVIA NX720 Series
- Samsung 5500 Series
- LG LV5500
- Samsung 6100 Series (2012)
- LG LM8600
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Rated 100% by by _jr_ (Jul, 2011)I was happy to find out the HDMI-CEC (Anynet+) function was compatible with my ONKYO receiver.
Rated 100% by by Lost-in-L.A. (Nov, 2011)& keyboard) you can do this; if you're technologically-challenged, or don't want to wrestle with a large (amazingly lightweight!
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the Samsung 8000 Series (2011 LCD) compared to the Samsung 6000 Series (2011)
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Rated 80% by by Bi-Er-Deng (Mar, 2012)I love the HDMI-CEC (Anynet+) so I can control things like my PS3 with just my remote.
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LED-backlit
Rated 80% by by Steve (Aug, 2011)It is a great size, because I move a lot, making it easy to transport in a car and is extremely light weight.
size
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55"
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.
6000 Series (2011) by W.-M.-Landers (Jun, 2011)Screen size is awesome to us, as we had a big 32" before.
thickness
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 (2011 LCD) vs Samsung 6000 Series (2011)
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.
6000 Series (2011) by ninjadancer (Jun, 2011)Blu rays look amazing and I have no lag when playing xbox.
contrast ratio
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!
6000 Series (2011) by c|net (Apr, 2011)One other difference on the Web site is the UND6400's contrast ratio spec of "5,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio," compared with no specification at all for the UND6000.
Differences What are the advantages of each
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Advantages compared to the 6000 Series (2011) 55"
| Supports Skype | Yes | vs | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somewhat common; video chat with friends from the comfort of your living room | |||
| Supports 3D | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; enjoy realistic 3D videos at home | |||
| Has CEC | Anynet+ | vs | None |
| Very few TVs support CEC; control all your devices with one remote | |||
| Has built-in Ethernet | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; access streaming content over the Internet | |||
| Has Wi-Fi | built-in, 802.11n | vs | None |
| Most TVs don't have Wi-Fi; access streaming content with no wires | |||
| More composite A/V inputs | 2 | vs | 1 |
| Twice as many composite A/V inputs | |||
| Supports picture-in-picture | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; keep an eye on two channels at once | |||
| Much slimmer | 30 mm | vs | 279 mm |
| 9.2x slimmer | |||
| Faster refresh rate | 240 Hz | vs | 120 Hz |
| 2x faster refresh rate; minimize motion blur for sports and action movies | |||
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Advantages compared to the 8000 Series (2011 LCD) 55"
| Higher contrast ratio | 3,000,000:1 | vs | 34,260:1 |
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| More than 87.5x higher contrast ratio | |||
| Average power consumption | 80 Watts | vs | 105 Watts |
| Consumes more than 20% less power | |||
| Lighter | 9,525 g | vs | 16,193 g |
| More than 40% lighter | |||
Reviews Word on the street
Samsung 8000 Series (2011 LCD) | Samsung 6000 Series (2011) | ||
 |   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 | Rated 100% by by Rob-Roy--woodworker (Jan, 2012) Rated 80% by by PS-in-LA (Apr, 2012) | |
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Competition What else you should consider
 | 4 | Samsung 6100 Series (2012) 3-way tie: Most USB ports |
 | 5 | LG LM8600 2-way tie: Thinnest |
 | 7 | Panasonic VIERA DT50 3-way tie: Supports Skype |
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