Samsung Crystal UHD U8000F 58"
Vizio V-Series V4K55M 50"
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
Vizio V-Series V4K55M 50"
The Vizio TV generally receives high praise for its picture quality, ease of setup, and value for the price. However, a few users reported issues like a black screen after two months, poor viewing angles, and a non-functional Bluetooth feature. The remote control design also drew some criticism for lacking traditional number and favorite channel buttons.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Easy setup process
- Great value for the price
- Good size and build
- Fast delivery
Cons
- Black screen failure after 2 months
- Poor viewing angles
- Non-functional Bluetooth
- Unfamiliar remote design
- Missing cords and instructions for refurbished unit
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung Crystal UHD U8000F 58" | Vizio V-Series V4K55M 50" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 57.5" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | LED |
| Backlight | Direct LED | LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | — | 5000:1 |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator | — |
| Processor | Crystal Processor 4K | — |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| VRR | Auto Game Mode | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Bixby | Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | SmartThings | Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast |
| Works With | Google Home, SmartThings | Alexa |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | — |
| Wattage | 20W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Audio | DTS Virtual:X |
| eARC | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | 1 | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Ethernet | ✓★ | — |
| Optical Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 840x216 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 125W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | — |
| Annual Energy | 239 kWh★ | — |
| Weight | 12.02 kg | 1.16 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 (30th percentile)
Vizio V-Series V4K55M 50"
- Strong hdr (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong smart (72nd percentile)
- Strong connectivity (68th percentile)
- Strong display (68th percentile)
Verdict
Both products are closely matched - Samsung Crystal UHD U8000F 58" wins 6 specs while Vizio V-Series V4K55M 50" wins 6.