Samsung’s most affordable UHD 4K HDR TVs
Samsung’s entry-level lineup of 4K TVs continues to be quite small consisting of only two models: the CU8000 and the CU7000. Although they hold the entry-level position in Samsungs 2023 lineup, these models deliver decent picture quality and have the essential features that most buyers would expect from an inexpensive 4K TV from a name-brand manufacturer. For example, these models include Samsungs popular and well-regarded Smart TV Hub with Tizen OS and Samsungs Gaming Hub.
CU8000
CU8000 4K HDR 60Hz LED TV
Screen sizes & pricing
43” $399
50” $449
55” $529
65” $649
75” $999
85” $1,699
Product features:
- 4K screen resolution (3840 x 2160 pixels)
- Crystal Processor 4K with UHD upscaling
- Dynamic Crystal Color optimization for greater depth and variety of color
- Mega Contrast HDR
- High Dynamic Range (supports HDR10, HDR10+, HLG)
- UHD Dimming (frame dimming) enhances contrast
- Motion Xcelerator helps smooth fast-moving action
- Filmmaker Mode automatically adjusts picture settings to preserve the director’s intent
- AirSlim Design
- 3 HDMI 2.0b inputs
- HDMI 2 supports eARC (enhanced Audio Return Channel)
- Edge-lit LED backlighting
- SolarCell Remote
Smart TV features:
- Tizen OS
- Built-in Bixby and Amazon Alexa intelligent voice control assistants
- Works with Google Assistant devices
- Built-in Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) provides fast, reliable wireless streaming
- Mobile-to-TV wireless mirroring
- Multi View lets you mirror the phone on the TV with several layout options while you continue to stream other content simultaneously
- Tap a compatible Samsung Galaxy phone on the TV to quickly engage mirroring (requires Android OS 8.1 and higher)
Gaming features:
- Gaming Hub lets you stream games from Xbox Game Pass, NVIDIA GeoForce Now, Utomik, and Luna directly on your TV with a compatible controller (sold separately; subscriptions required)
- ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) keeps your video game controls responsive while removing motion blur and screen judder
- HGiG (HDR Gaming Interest Group) mode calibrates tone-mapping for accurate detail and shading
- Watch streamed 4K video sources like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and YouTube (requires internet speed of at least 25Mbps, and may require a subscription)
- Samsung TV Plus lets you enjoy subscription-free TV with 150+ channels
Sound:
- Built-in down-firing speakers (20 watts total power)
- Object Tracking Sound Lite helps locate sounds where they appear on-screen
- Q-Symphony works with select Samsung soundbars to create a fuller soundstage
- Bluetooth 5.2 wireless audio streaming to a compatible speaker or set of headphones
- Adaptive Sound analyzes your audio signal in real-time to optimize it based on the type of content playing
CU7000
CU7000 4K HDR 60Hz LED TV
Screen sizes & pricing
43” $377
50” $477
55” $429
58” $479
65” $529
70” $649
75” $799
85” $1,597
Product features:
- 4K screen resolution (3840 x 2160 pixels)
- Crystal Processor 4K with UHD upscaling
- PurColor provides a wider spectrum of colors
- Mega Contrast HDR
- High Dynamic Range (supports HDR10, HDR10+, HLG)
- UHD Dimming (frame dimming) enhances contrast
- Motion Xcelerator helps smooth fast-moving action
- Filmmaker Mode automatically adjusts picture settings to preserve the director’s intent
- Edge-lit LED backlighting
- 3 HDMI 2.0b inputs
Smart TV features:
- Tizen OS
- Works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant
- Built-in Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) provides fast, reliable wireless streaming
- Mobile-to-TV wireless mirroring
- Multi View lets you mirror the phone on the TV with several layout options while you continue to stream other content simultaneously
- Tap a compatible Samsung Galaxy phone on the TV to quickly engage mirroring (requires Android OS 8.1 and higher)
Gaming features:
- Gaming Hub lets you stream games from Xbox Game Pass, NVIDIA GeoForce Now, Utomik, and Luna directly on your TV with a compatible controller (sold separately; subscriptions required)
- ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) keeps your video game controls responsive while removing motion blur and screen judder
- HGiG (HDR Gaming Interest Group) mode calibrates tone-mapping for accurate detail and shading
- Watch streamed 4K video sources like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and YouTube (requires internet speed of at least 25Mbps, and may require a subscription)
- Samsung TV Plus lets you enjoy subscription-free TV with 150+ channels
Sound:
- Built-in down-firing speakers (20 watts total power)
- Object Tracking Sound Lite helps locate sounds where they appear on-screen
- Q-Symphony works with select Samsung soundbars to create a fuller soundstage
- Bluetooth 5.2 wireless audio streaming to a compatible speaker or set of headphones
- Adaptive Sound analyzes your audio signal in real-time to optimize it based on the type of content playing
Both models are available now.
Check out Samsungs high-end and premium OLED and QLED 4K and 8K TVs here.
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