Samsung Crystal UHD U8000F 58"
LG OLED evo OLED55C5PUA 55"
What Buyers Say
Samsung Crystal UHD U8000F 58"
The Samsung TV is generally well-received for its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, and great value for the price. Many users praise the crystal-clear resolution and easy setup, with some highlighting the convenience of smart home integration and free Samsung channels. However, a recurring complaint is the slow and laggy user interface, which can freeze between menus and apps, and the remote control is widely criticized for being unresponsive. A few users also noted motion blur during fast-action scenes like sports, and one reviewer mentioned the TV only lasted four years.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Vibrant colors and brightness
- Great value for the price
- Easy setup and installation
- Smart home integration
Cons
- Slow and laggy user interface
- Unresponsive remote control
- Motion blur during fast scenes
- Difficult setup for home page
- Lack of SP/DIF port
LG OLED evo OLED55C5PUA 55"
The LG C5 OLED TV is overwhelmingly praised for its stunning picture quality, perfect blacks, vibrant colors, and excellent brightness, making it a top choice for movies and gaming. Users appreciate the sleek design, fast interface, and easy setup, though several note that the built-in speakers are weak and the magic remote lacks a mute button. Overall, it's considered a premium TV that delivers a cinematic experience, with most reviewers highly recommending it despite minor drawbacks.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Perfect blacks and contrast
- Vibrant colors
- Excellent brightness
- Sleek thin design
Cons
- Weak built-in speakers
- Remote lacks mute button
- AI features lacking
- Expensive price
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung Crystal UHD U8000F 58" | LG OLED evo OLED55C5PUA 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 57.5" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | OLED★ |
| Backlight | Direct LED | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 1500 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | — | Near Infinite (Black Pixels Emit |
| Color Gamut | — | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator | OLED Motion |
| Processor | Crystal Processor 4K | Alpha 9 AI Processor Gen8 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision, HDR10 |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Response Time | — | 0.10000000149011612 ms★ |
| VRR | Auto Game Mode | NVIDIA G-SYNC, AMD FreeSync Premium, VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Bixby | Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | SmartThings | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Google Home, SmartThings | Alexa |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.2 |
| Wattage | 20W | 60W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Audio | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 300x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 125W★ | 133W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Annual Energy | 239 kWh★ | 246 kWh |
| Weight | 12.02 kg★ | 14.11 kg |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Crystal UHD U8000F 58"
- Strong smart (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong hdr (70th percentile)
- Strong display (68th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (31st percentile)
LG OLED evo OLED55C5PUA 55"
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong gaming (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong audio (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 15 of 42 specs.