Samsung AU8000 UN50AU8000FXZA 49.5"
LG QNED 65QNED85AUA 65"
What Buyers Say
Samsung AU8000 UN50AU8000FXZA 49.5"
The TV receives high marks for its stunning picture quality, vibrant colors, and sharpness, with many users impressed by the visual experience. However, reliability is a major concern, as one verified reviewer reported multiple issues like black lines and power failures after just 13 months. Setup can be tricky if the language defaults to Arabic, and delivery service from Amazon has been criticized for not meeting expectations. Overall, buyers love the picture and features but worry about long-term durability.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Vibrant and crisp colors
- Sharp and detailed image
- Lightweight and compact design
- Built-in Apple TV
Cons
- Reliability issues after 13 months
- Black horizontal lines on screen
- Power-on failures
- Initial setup language defaulted to Arabic
- Poor delivery service from Amazon
LG QNED 65QNED85AUA 65"
Overall, users are very satisfied with this LG QNED TV, praising its stunning picture quality, vibrant colors, and great sound. Many highlight its excellent performance in both bright and dark rooms, and its suitability for gaming. A few minor criticisms include a less intuitive navigation menu and uncertainty about long-term durability, but these do not overshadow the overall positive experience.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Vibrant colors
- Great sound
- Excellent for gaming
- Good in bright and dark rooms
Cons
- Non-intuitive navigation menu
- Uncertain long-term durability
- TV speakers lack bass
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung AU8000 UN50AU8000FXZA 49.5" | LG QNED 65QNED85AUA 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 49.5" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Edge LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Color Gamut | Dynamic Crystal Color | 100% Color Volume |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator | Motion Pro |
| Processor | Crystal Processor 4K | Alpha 8 AI Processor Gen2 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR | HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| VRR | — | FreeSync Premium |
| ALLM | — | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Alexa | Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Tap View | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | — | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2CH | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 20W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | — | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | Q-Symphony | Simulated Surround |
| eARC | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | — | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 30W★ | 113W |
| Energy Star | — | ✓★ |
| Annual Energy | — | 209 kWh★ |
| Weight | 12.20 kg★ | 22.50 kg |
Pros & Cons
Samsung AU8000 UN50AU8000FXZA 49.5"
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Below average display (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average hdr (35th percentile)
LG QNED 65QNED85AUA 65"
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong smart (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong display (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong gaming (84th percentile)84th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 16 of 38 specs.
