Samsung U8000F UN43U8000FFXZA 42.6"
Samsung
65 Overall Score
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Pioneer PN32-R551-27U 31.5"
Pioneer
30 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung U8000F UN43U8000FFXZA 42.6"
78 out of 100 medium confidence 25 reviews
Overall, users are very satisfied with this Samsung Crystal UHD TV, praising its sharp picture, vibrant colors, and good sound quality for the price. Many highlight easy setup, seamless connectivity with Wi-Fi and soundbars, and useful features like Samsung Plus. Some minor complaints include a power plug that falls out easily, slight remote delay, and average sound that may require a soundbar. The TV is seen as a great value, especially for bedrooms or smaller spaces.
Pros
- Sharp and colorful picture
- Good value for money
- Easy setup
- Seamless Wi-Fi and soundbar connectivity
- Useful features like Samsung Plus
Cons
- Power plug falls out easily
- Slight remote delay
- Average sound may need soundbar
- Not recommended for PC gaming
Picture quality 12
Value for money 8
Ease of setup 6
Connectivity 5
Sound quality 6
Remote delay 2
Pioneer PN32-R551-27U 31.5"
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| Samsung U8000F UN43U8000FFXZA 42.6" | Pioneer PN32-R551-27U 31.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 43" | 31.5" |
| Resolution | 4K★ | HD |
| Panel Type | LED | LED |
| Backlight | Direct LED | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | — |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | Mega Contrast | — |
| Color Gamut | Not Specified by Manufacturer | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator | — |
| Processor | Crystal Processor 4K | — |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10+ | — |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✗ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| ALLM | ✓★ | — |
| Game Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Bixby | No |
| Screen Mirroring | SmartThings | AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Alexa, Google | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | — |
| Wattage | 20W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✗ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Audio | — |
| eARC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | — |
| USB Ports | 1 | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.0 |
| Ethernet | ✓★ | — |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 100x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 85W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 166 kWh | 112 kWh★ |
| Weight | 6.40 kg | 3.17 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung U8000F UN43U8000FFXZA 42.6"
- Strong smart (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (75th percentile)
- Strong connectivity (73rd percentile)
- Strong hdr (70th percentile)
Pioneer PN32-R551-27U 31.5"
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong smart (71st percentile)
- Below average display (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average audio (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average hdr (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average gaming (17th percentile)17th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Samsung U8000F UN43U8000FFXZA 42.6"
Scores 65 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 38 specs.