Samsung AU8000 Crystal UHD 4K Smart TV is a member of Samsung series 8 lineup with slim minimalistic design, and a screen built on the Samsung’s Crystal LCD UHD panel technology for crispy display and best smart TV features. This TV is equipped with Crystal Processor 4K, an ultra-fast processor to transforms every image to stunning 4K. This model is less premium compared to the Samsung AU9000.
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Like all Samsung TV, the Samsung AU8000 run on the Tizen OS platform, and support built-in voice assistance including Alexa and Google assistance and the company’s own Bixby for easy control. It also has a 20W speaker with support for WiFi 5 and Bluetooth 4.2 technology for wireless connectivity.
Samsung AU8000 TV Key Features
- 4K UHD (3,840 x 2,160) Resolution
- 43-inch , 50-inch, 55-inch, 65-inch, 75-inch, and 85-inch Screen.
- Crystal Processor 4K
- 4K Upscaling
- Dynamic Crystal Color
- HDR10+
- Motion Xcelerator
- 20W Sound System
- 3 HDMI and 2 USB
- Smart TV Powered by TIZEN™
- Mobile to TV Mirroring
- WiFi 5 and Bluetooth 5.2
Design
The Samsung AU8000 is modern, elegant, but not extra-ordinary. Although, it sports the same Airslim design as the other Samsung models launched in 2021, it is not ultra-slim as expected. In addition, the front which could have been bezel-less has a slightly thin black bezel, nonetheless, its eye-catching and less distracting.
Furthermore, there is the Samsung logo at the off-center to the right side of the bottom bezel with the only control button located below it.
The back panel is well- built, flat and made of plastic material with depth of about 2.8″. It also has a built-in cable management on the back which helps coordinate the running of all cables. As well as side-facing ports for interface connection.
Above all, this Samsung 4K TV comes with two rectangular shaped widely spaced legs, so it can firmly sit on the shelf or on any solid platform its place. There are also VESA holes for wall mounting.
Display
The Samsung AU9000 features a LED-backlit LCD panel, that is known to be a lot more energy efficient than the traditional approach, thus, resulting into a seamlessly captivating viewing experience. This TV also features the Dynamic Crystal Color to boost blacks and whites, so as to, helps see millions of shades of color, hence, reveal a vibrant, lifelike picture that HDTV can’t create.
This Samsung 4K TV is also built on the Crystal Processor 4K that seamlessly transforms everything you watch into 4k resolution. It upscales all content to 4K-level picture quality by analysing the low-resolution videos to offer more lifelike colour expressions.
Furthermore, Samsung incorporates the Motion Xcelerator technology to digitally enhance fast-moving images to reduce blur. This technology it automatically estimates and compensates frames for the source of contents, thus, resulting in clear picture and blur-less display.
Samsung AU9000 also support different HDR (High Dynamic Range) standard including HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG formats which increases the range of light levels, so as to offer an enormous spectrum of colors and visual details, even in the darkest scenes.
Smart TV
The Samsung AU8000 Crystal UHD 4K Smart TV gets the same Tizen-based Eden 2.0 smart platform as its predecessor. It has user-friendly home screen and an array of apps such as Netflix, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, Rakuten and the Apple TV app which provides access to the Apple TV+ service, Apple ‘iTunes’ library of movies and TV shows.
This Smart system is supported by a Quad Core processor to enhance the performance. In addition, there is the Samsung Bixby, Amazon Alexa, and Google Assistance voice control that lets you issue search terms and operational commands through your voice to your remote.
There is also Mobile to TV mirroring feature which allows you to mirror your mobile device screen to the TV so as to watch the content displayed on a larger and clearer screen.
Above all, the Samsung AU8000 comes with two remote controls, one of which sports a plastic body with a numbers of keys for easy control.
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Other Features
Samsung AU8000 4K UHD TV features a 2.0 channels audio system with a power rating of 20 watts to offers surround sound system. Thanks to the AI processor, this TV also comes with the Adaptive Sound technology that uses the audio compartment and viewing environment to optimise the sound. It analyzes each scene in real-time to identify and optimize sound settings.
It also features the Q-Symphony system that works in perfect harmony by synchronising TV speakers and soundbar together to play sound simultaneously from both devices to offer the best result.
This TV comes with three HDMI and other ports include two USBs, a composite video in, an RF antenna input for terrestrial telly, a CI slot, and an Ethernet port. There’s also an optical output for pushing the audio to a soundbar.
Above all, this TV also comes with Bluetooth 5.2, WiFi 5 for uninterrupted Wi-Fi connectivity, and easy sharing without the hassle of cables.
Samsung AU8000 TV Price and Availability
Samsung AU8000 TV price starts at around $499.99 and changes based on the screen and other features.
The Samsung AU8000 TV is available in Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana. You can buy these TVs at reputable online stores, leading retail chains, as well as Samsung Electronics stores in your country.
Samsung AU8000 TV Specs
Here are a few specs of the Samsung AU8000 TV:
General Features
- Smart TV: Yes
- 3D TV: –
- Colours: BLACK, SILVER
- Video Engine: Crystal Processor 4K
- Dimension (without stand): 965.5 x 559.8 x 25.7 mm (43-inch), 1118.3 x 644.5 x 25.7 mm (50-inch), 1232.1 x 708.8 x 25.7 mm (55-inch), 1451.7 x 832.2 x 25.7 mm (65-inch) 1676.7 x 960.3 x 26.6 mm (75-inch) 1900.9 x 1086.1 x 26.9 mm (85-inch)
- Weight: 8.4 kg (43-inch), 11.5 kg (50-inch), 15.5 kg (55-inch), 20.9 kg (65-inch), 32.1 kg (75-inch) 41.5 kg (85-inch)
- Built-in Camera: –
- USB Playback: Yes
Panel
- Display Type: Crystal UHD
- Screen Size: 43-inch , 50-inch, 55-inch, 65-inch, 75-inch, and 85-inch
- Screen Resolution: 4K UHD (3,840 x 2,160)
- More Screen Features: Dynamic Crystal Color, HDR 10+, Motion Xcelerator Turbo
Smart TV Features
- Platform: Smart TV Powered by TIZEN™
- Processor: Crystal Processor 4K
- Multitasking: –
- Built-in PVR: –
- Voice Command: Yes, Bixby Voice, Google Assistant
- Face Recognition: –
- Gesture Control: –
- App Store: Yes
- Social: –
- Web Browser: Yes
- Skype Support: –
- Screen Mirroring: Yes
- Content Sharing: Yes
Inputs/Outputs & Connectivity
- HDMI Port: Yes, 3 ports
- USB 2.0: Yes, 2 ports
- MHL Port: –
- RF in: Yes, 1/1(Common Use for Terrestrial and Satellite)
- AV in: –
- AV Out: Yes
- VGA: No
- Component Video in (Y, Pb, Pr + Audio): –
- Digital Audio Out: Yes, 1 Port
- LAN: Yes
- Built-in Wi-Fi: Yes
- Wi-Fi Direct: Yes
- Miracast: –
- WiDi: –
- Digital Broadcasting: Yes, DVB-T2CS2
- Audio System: 20W Speaker
- Bluetooth: Yes, 5.2 Version
- Scart: –
- HDMI CEC: Yes
- Infrared: –
- Headphone jack: –
Other Features
- TV Camera Support: –
- TV System: –
- 4k Upscaler: Yes, 4K AI Upscaling
- Warranty: –
- Remote: Yes, TM2180A
- DirectTV: –
Rated Power
- Power Supply (Voltage): AC100-240V 50/60Hz
- Power Consumption: 135 W (43-inch), 145W (50-inch), 165W (55-inch), 215W (65-inch) 260 W (75-inch) 320 W (85-inch)
- Standby Power: < 0.5W
- Energy Efficiency Class: A
