Samsung introduced TU8000 and RU8000 as the model that positioned below Samsung’s QLED TV series. Samsung TU8000 is positioned below Samsung’s 2020 QLED TV series while Samsung RU8000 was released as the model below Samsung’s 2019 QLED TV series. There are 6 screen size options of Samsung TU8000 : 85-Inch (UN85TU8000FXZA), 75-Inch (UN75TU8000FXZA), 65-Inch (UN65TU8000FXZA), 55-Inch (UN55TU8000FXZA), 50-Inch (UN50TU8000FXZA) and 43-Inch (UN43TU8000FXZA), while we can find five screen size options available for Samsung RU8000 : 82-Inch (UN82RU8000FXZA), 75-Inch (UN75RU8000FXZA), 65-Inch (UN65RU8000FXZA), 55-Inch (UN55RU8000FXZA) and 49-Inch (UN49RU8000FXZA). Which of them is the better choice? It’s important for us to know more about the differences between Samsung TU8000 and RU8000 before we can decide which of them is the better choice.
What Should You Know about Samsung TU8000?
Samsung TU8000
Samsung TU8000 is the model that positioned right below Samsung’s 2020 QLED TV series. It comes with Crystal UHD Display that completed with 4K AI Upscaling so that we can enjoy excellent picture clarity not only from original 4K content sources but also from non 4K contents that upscaled into near 4K picture quality. We can find that Samsung TU8000 comes with UHD Dimming as its dimming technology and PurColor as its color technology. UHD Dimming is able to brings vibrant contrast between the bright and dark part area of the screen while PurColor that integrated on top of Crystal UHD display can delivers vivid color on the screen of Samsung TU8000. We can enjoy enhanced details and expanded contrast from wide range of HDR contents since Samsung TU8000 already supports HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG. Motion Rate 120 comes as the motion technology of Samsung TU8000. It can delivers fluid motion images from our favorite movies and sports. Motion Rate 120 is also completed with Game Enhancer to bring smooth motion for our gaming scenes when we use this TV as our gaming monitor. To optimize the color, clarity and contrast of the picture delivered on its screen, Samsung TU8000 comes with Crystal Processor 4K as its picture processor. Smart Hub that powered by TIZEN is installed as the smart TV platform of Samsung TU8000. It can delivers wide range of premium entertainment from our favorite content providers while also allows us to run wide collection of TIZEN smart apps. 802.11ac wireless is attached to this TV to bring fast and stable internet connection. TM2050A is included as the remote control of this TV. TM2050A is smart remote that allows us to control this TV and other connected devices conveniently since It can works as Samsung OneRemote. Samsung TU8000 is also able to be controlled with Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Bixby since they are already compatible. Samsung TU8000 comes with quite basic 2Ch 20W speaker system. It still can delivers good sound quality with Dolby Audio integrated with it, but I’m sure that you need to attach your favorite soundbar if you are looking for more powerful surround sound from this TV.
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What Should You Know about Samsung RU8000?
Samsung RU8000
We can find that Samsung RU8000 was released as the model that positioned below Samsung’s 2019 QLED TV series. It comes with Ultra Slim Array that completed with Dynamic Contrast Enhancer. Ultra Slim Array that combined with UHD Dimming is able to bring vibrant contrast between the bright and dark area of the screen while Dynamic Contrast Enhancer can brings rich and accurate color details on the screen of this TV. 4K UHD Resolution that installed on Samsung RU8000 is completed with UHD Upscaling as its upscaling technology to bring excellent picture clarity both from original 4K content sources and non 4K contents that upscaled into near 4K picture quality. We can enjoy enhanced details and expanded contrast from wide range of HDR contents on the screen of Samsung RU8000 since It already supports HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG. Motion Rate 240 is installed as the motion technology of Samsung RU8000 (except 49-Inch screen size option Motion Rate 120). It can delivers smooth motion images for our favorite action movies and sports. Motion Rate 240 of Samsung RU8000 is also completed with Real Game Enhancer to brings non lagging gaming experience when we use this TV as our gaming monitor. The picture processor that integrated with Samsung RU8000 is 4K UHD Processor. It can optimizes the color, clarity and contrast of the picture delivered on the screen of this TV. The smart TV platform that integrated on Samsung RU8000 is Smart Hub that powered by TIZEN. It can delivers wide range of premium entertainment with 802.11ac wireless that provides fast internet connection to our favorite content providers. We can also run wide collection of TIZEN smart apps on the screen of this TV as it’s powered by TIZEN. We can control Samsung RU8000 smarter with TM1950A smart remote that included as its remote control. TM1950A can works as OneRemote to control this TV and other connected devices conveniently. Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Bixby also can be used to control this TV since they are already compatible. The speaker system integrated with Samsung RU8000 is 2Ch 20W speaker. It’s indeed only basic speaker system but we can still enjoy good sound quality from it since it’s completed with Dolby Audio. If you have higher audio expectation, I’m sure that you need to attach your soundbar to satisfy your audio taste.
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Table of Similarities & Differences
It’s important for us to look at the specs and features of Samsung TU8000 and RU8000 before we can talk more about their differences. The key specs and features of Samsung TU8000 and RU8000 can be found in the table below with similarities & differences format.
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| Brand | Samsung | Samsung | |||||||||||
| Resolution | 4K UHD | 4K UHD | |||||||||||
| Display Technology | LED | LED | |||||||||||
| Upscaling Technology | YES | YES | |||||||||||
| Dimming Technology | UHD Dimming | UHD Dimming | |||||||||||
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| Smart TV Platform | Smart Hub powered by TIZEN | Smart Hub powered by TIZEN | |||||||||||
| Google Assistant & Amazon Alexa | YES | YES | |||||||||||
| Built-in Wifi | 802.11ac | 802.11ac | |||||||||||
| Speaker System | 2Ch 20W | 2Ch 20W | |||||||||||
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| Introduced | 2020 | 2019 | |||||||||||
| Color Technology | PurColor | Dynamic Crystal Color | |||||||||||
| Motion Technology | Motion Rate 120 | Motion Rate 240 (Except 49-Inch Motion Rate 120) | |||||||||||
| Game Mode | Game Enhancer | Real Game Enhancer | |||||||||||
| Picture Processor | Crystal Processor 4K | 4K UHD Processor | |||||||||||
| Remote Control | TM2050A | TM1950A | |||||||||||
| HDMI/USB | 3/2 | 4/2 | |||||||||||
| Price | Less Expensive | More Expensive | |||||||||||
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The Differences of Samsung TU8000 and RU8000
After we look at the table of similarities & differences above, we can find that there are few differences between Samsung TU8000 and RU8000. Let’s talk more about those differences together.
1. Color Technology
We can find that the color technology of Samsung TU8000 and RU8000 are different. Samsung TU8000 comes with PurColor while Samsung RU8000 comes with Dynamic Crystal Color. Although both of PurColor and Dynamic Crystal Color can brings rich and accurate color details, we can find that Dynamic Crystal Color is indeed better when it comes with color gamut. Dynamic Crystal Color is able to bring wider color gamut than PurColor so that we can enjoy richer and more accurate color details on the screen of Samsung RU8000 especially when we use the TV to watch our favorite HDR contents.
2. Motion and Gaming Technology
The motion technology of Samsung TU8000 and RU8000 are different. Samsung TU8000 comes with motion rate 120 while Samsung RU8000 comes with Motion Rate 240 (except 49-inch screen size, Motion Rate 120). Motion Rate 240 is able to bring more fluid motion images for the motion images of Samsung RU8000. We can also find Real Game Enhancer is installed on the screen of Samsung RU8000 while Samsung TU8000 only comes with Game Enhancer. Real Game Enhancer is able to bring better input lag for action gaming scenes than Game Enhancer when we use the TV as our gaming monitor.
3. Picture Processor
If we look at their picture processor, we can find that the picture processor of Samsung TU8000 and RU8000 are different. Samsung TU8000 comes with Crystal Processor 4K while Samsung RU8000 comes with 4K UHD Processor. While they are indeed different, Crystal Processor 4K and 4K UHD Processor are able to bring similar optimization result for the color, clarity and contrast of the picture delivered on the screen of those two TVs.
4. Remote Control
While their remote model number are different, we can find that the remote that included with Samsung TU8000 and RU8000 are basically similar smart remote. Both of TM2050A that included with Samsung TU8000 and TM1950A that included with Samsung RU8000 allow us to control the TV conveniently while also allow us to control other connected devices since they can work as OneRemote. Additionally, we can also control Samsung TU8000 and RU8000 with Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Bixby since they are already supported.
5. Price
In the price side, Samsung TU8000 is usually offered at the lower price than Samsung RU8000 for similar screen size option. It’s a good idea to check the price of Samsung TU8000 and RU8000 before we can find their latest price difference since TV prices are changing from time to time.
Which of Them is the Better Choice?
Both of Samsung TU8000 and RU8000 are introduced right below Samsung’s QLED TV series. Samsung TU8000 from Samsung’s 2020 TV lineup while Samsung RU8000 from Samsung’s 2019 TV lineup. Which of them is the better choice? From our discussion above, Samsung TU8000 is the model that comes with the lower price than Samsung RU8000 but It comes with less advanced motion and gaming technology as well as narrower color gamut. It’s only a better choice if you have more limited budget and doesn’t mind with less advanced motion and gaming technology as well as narrower color gamut. Despite its less advanced motion and gaming technology as well as narrower color gamut, we can find that Samsung TU8000 is basically still able to deliver good picture quality on its screen from both HDR and non 4K content sources. Samsung TU8000 is also the one to choose if you are looking for smaller screen size options since It comes with 43-Inch screen size option.
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Samsung RU8000 is the older model than Samsung TU8000 but it comes with better motion and gaming technology as well as wider color gamut. With better motion and gaming technology, Samsung RU8000 can delivers more fluid motion images especially when we use the TV as our gaming monitor. It also can deliver richer and more accurate color details since It can brings wider color spectrum with its Dynamic Crystal Color. From the price perspective, we indeed to spend more for Samsung RU8000 since it’s usually offered at the higher price. So if you are looking for better motion images as well as richer and more accurate color details while you don’t mind to spend higher, then Samsung RU8000 is the better choice.
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82-Inch (UN82RU8000FXZA) |
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