Samsung U8000H Series UN65U8000HFXZA 65"
The Crystal Processor 4K provides solid 4K upscaling and color accuracy via Color Booster, while Motion Xcelerator ensures smooth motion for sports at 60Hz. Its Tizen platform grants access to Samsung Gaming Hub and 2,700+ free streaming channels, making it a strong value for cord-cutters despite the lack of advanced gaming specs. This 65-inch set is best for budget-conscious streamers and smart home users who prioritize free content and a durable, everyday display over high-end gaming performance.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong smart (70th percentile) 70th
- Strong connectivity (65th percentile) 65th
Cons
- Below average display (33rd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 14 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED |
| Backlight | Direct LED |
| Curved | No |
Picture Quality
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator |
| Processor | Crystal Processor 4K |
HDR
| HDR Formats | HDR 10+ |
| Dolby Vision | No |
| HDR10+ | Yes |
| HLG | No |
Gaming
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
Smart TV
| Platform | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | No |
| Screen Mirroring | SmartThings |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, SmartThings |
Audio
| Speaker Config | 2 |
| Wattage | 20 |
| eARC | Yes |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| VESA Mount | 200mm x 200mm |
Power & Size
| Power | 40 |
| Energy Star | Yes |
| Annual Energy | 253 |
| Weight | 14.1 kg / 31.1 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Samsung U8000H Series UN65U8000HFXZA 65" | Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 | Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG | TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K | LG G4 Series OLED65G4SUB | Roku Plus Series 65R6C7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 65 | 85 | 99.5 | 55 | 65.0999984741211 | 65 |
| Resolution | 4K | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Panel Type | LED | Mini-LED | Mini-LED | QLED | OLED | Mini-LED |
| Refresh Rate | 60 | 120 | 165 | 144 | 120 | 60 |
| Hdr | HDR 10+ | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Smart Platform | Tizen | Google TV | Google TV | Google TV | webOS | Roku TV |
| Dolby Vision | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Dolby Atmos | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Hdmi Version | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | HDR | Audio | Smart | Gaming | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Picture Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung U8000H Series UN65U8000HFXZA 65" | 36.6 | 48.7 | 70.1 | 46.8 | 33.1 | 65.3 | 61 | 36.7 |
| Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 Compare | 76.7 | 96.9 | 91.6 | 79.3 | 94.5 | 92.7 | 88 | 79.7 |
| Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG Compare | 91.5 | 98.2 | 95.7 | 95 | 94.5 | 86 | 77 | 98.8 |
| TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K Compare | 98.7 | 88.1 | 97.5 | 93.4 | 77.8 | 88.9 | 88 | 98.7 |
| LG G4 Series OLED65G4SUB Compare | 76.7 | 98.8 | 95.7 | 99.2 | 91.6 | 98.6 | 88 | 36.7 |
| Roku Plus Series 65R6C7 Compare | 76.7 | 82.3 | 99.8 | 58.8 | 84.9 | 88.9 | 94.5 | 36.7 |
Usage Scores
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