Samsung AU8000 UN50AU8000FXZA 49.5"
The Crystal Processor 4K provides effective upscaling to 4K resolution, while the AirSlim design gives this 50-inch set a notably thin profile that blends into a room. Dynamic Crystal Color technology delivers a wide color gamut for a vibrant picture, and the Tizen platform integrates Alexa and Tap View for seamless smartphone mirroring. This TV is best for budget-conscious streamers wanting a sleek, smart 4K display for mixed everyday use in a living room.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (77th percentile) 77th
Cons
- Below average display (14th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (28th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 6 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 49.5" |
| Resolution | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED |
| Backlight | LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Picture Quality
| Color Gamut | Dynamic Crystal Color |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator |
| Processor | Crystal Processor 4K |
HDR
| HDR Formats | HDR |
| Dolby Vision | No |
| HDR10+ | No |
| HLG | No |
Gaming
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
Smart TV
| Platform | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Tap View |
Audio
| Speaker Config | 2 |
| Wattage | 20 |
| Surround Sound | Q-Symphony |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 |
| Ethernet | Yes |
Power & Size
| Weight | 12.2 kg / 26.9 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Samsung AU8000 UN50AU8000FXZA 49.5" | Sony BRAVIA 3 II K65XR30M2 | TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K | Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG | LG C5 Series OLED48C5PUA | Roku Plus Series 65R6C7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 49.5 | 65 | 55 | 65 | 48 | 65 |
| Resolution | 4K | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Panel Type | LED | LED | QLED | Mini-LED | OLED | Mini-LED |
| Refresh Rate | 60 | 120 | 144 | 165 | 120 | 60 |
| Hdr | HDR | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (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 | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Picture Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung AU8000 UN50AU8000FXZA 49.5" | 36.6 | 43.9 | 44.7 | 46.8 | 13.8 | 28 | 63.6 | 77 | 36.7 |
| Sony BRAVIA 3 II K65XR30M2 Compare | 91.4 | 82.2 | 99.1 | 79.3 | 71.9 | 0 | 83.9 | 94.5 | 94 |
| TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K Compare | 98.7 | 88 | 97.5 | 93.4 | 77.8 | 78.9 | 89 | 88.1 | 98.7 |
| Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG Compare | 91.4 | 97.2 | 95.7 | 96.3 | 84.9 | 78.9 | 86 | 77 | 99.5 |
| LG C5 Series OLED48C5PUA Compare | 76.7 | 85.2 | 89.9 | 99.2 | 79 | 65.2 | 98.6 | 94.5 | 36.7 |
| Roku Plus Series 65R6C7 Compare | 76.7 | 82.2 | 99.8 | 58.8 | 84.9 | 78.9 | 89 | 94.5 | 36.7 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon 1 offer From $300
Price History
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