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- Factory color reproduction
- Color reproduction after calibration
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- Image scaling and smoothness of tonal transitions
- Blur and motion smoothness
- Console compatibility and gaming features
- Input lag
- Compatibility with PC
- Viewing angles
- TV efficiency during daytime
- TV features
- Apps
- Playing files from USB
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Panel type: LCD IPS Odświeżanie: 60Hz Brand: SAMSUNG Resolution: 3840x2160 System: Tizen Model year: 2025
SAMSUNG U8000F - Our verdict
5.3
Overall rating
The U8000F is a very basic television that may find its buyers among those looking for the cheapest Samsung 4K with Smart TV. And that is exactly its purpose. Thanks to the Tizen system, this model offers quite a bit in terms of smart features – the number of applications and possibilities may catch the attention of those who want a reasonably smart device at the lowest price possible. When it comes to picture quality – it's average, which isn't surprising in this class. Nonetheless, there are a few upsides: quite decent viewing angles will work well for traditional TV viewing from different parts of the room, and the basic features for gamers (like VRR and ALLM) may be enough for typical "Sunday" gamers. The PC mode also deserves a mention – the television handles font display very well, so it can also serve as a cheap monitor. Of course, this is not a model that can be recommended to everyone "sight unseen." But if someone is looking for a cheap Samsung with 4K resolution and a solid Smart system, then the U8000F is just that kind of device.
Advantages
Advanced Smart system: Tizen
Good viewing angles (IPS Matrix)
Great for working with text - excellently displays fonts
Low input lag
Basic features for gamers - VRR and ALLM
Disadvantages
Low brightness
Very poor black level and contrast (IPS panel)
Inferior appearance compared to its predecessor
Infrared remote control
Movies and series in UHD quality4.8
Classic TV, YouTube4.8
Sports broadcasts (TV and apps)5.8
Gaming on console6.3
TV as a computer monitor6.0
Watching in bright light3.4
Utility functions5.6
Apps7.1
Sound quality5.7
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SAMSUNG U8000F - Competing TVs in this price range
SAMSUNG U8000F - TV appearance
HDMI inputs: 3 x HDMI 2.0, 0 x HDMI 2.1 Outputs: eARC (HDMI), ARC (HDMI) Network Interfaces: Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Ethernet (LAN) 100Mbps
Build quality: Average
Stand type: Legs
Kolor ramki: Black
- Regulacja podstawy: stand-Fixed
- Montaż na płasko: Nie
- Akcesoria:
If you thought that the U8000F is a direct successor to the DU8000 model, unfortunately – you'll be disappointed. At least in terms of appearance. The 2025 model has clearly "ballooned" and has regressed a few years in design. What was once a fairly sleek and modern device has turned into quite a cumbersome piece of equipment.
On the bright side – from the front, the television still looks quite modern. It has thin metal bezels a few mm thick and presents itself better than typical, very budget constructions. But overall it is a very basic design. It's a shame, because over the past few years, the 8000 series has been one of the more sleek options. So if someone was simply looking for a "nice television," the new model from 2025 is unlikely to catch their attention.
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SAMSUNG U8000F - Contrast and black detail
1.1/10
Local dimming function: No
Result
900:1
Result
800:1
Result
700:1
Result
700:1
Result
650:1
Visibility of details in the lights:
Samsung U8000F, or more precisely the U8092F model in the 55-inch version, is equipped with an IPS panel. Let’s be honest – this is not the best choice when it comes to properly displaying blacks and contrast. The results in this category are simply poor. The contrast is abysmal, and watching dark scenes with any kind of “cinematic” effect is nearly impossible. Additionally, the fact that the TV lacks local dimming doesn’t help, making it difficult to achieve better results. The only thing that deserves praise is the quite decent uniformity of the panel – but that’s more of a minor consolation. Overall, it’s not good. If you care about deep blacks and reasonable contrast, it’s definitely better to go for a variant with a VA panel, which performs significantly better in this particular series.
SAMSUNG U8000F - HDR effect quality
2.7/10
Supported formats: HDR10, HDR10+, HLG Color gamut coverage: DCI P3: 81.0%, Bt.2020: 59.0%
Luminance measurements in HDR:
Result
191 nit
Result
224 nit
Result
241 nit
Result
79 nit
Result
234 nit
Better doesn't mean good – and that's exactly how you can sum up the capabilities of the U8092F when it comes to displaying bright movie scenes in HDR mode. The brightness of the panel is just under 250 nits, which is definitely too low to enjoy any light effects. An interesting situation was observed during measurements of the fourth scene from the movie Sicario 2 – the television clearly dimmed the entire screen in an attempt to achieve better black levels (which still remain weak). One could even suggest that the device employs some form of "global dimming," but unfortunately – the effects are still very poor. To make matters worse, the television does not support a wide colour gamut – the coverage of the DCI-P3 space is around 80%, so don’t count on truly vibrant colours. The HDR image here looks more like slightly brightened SDR, and that’s the approach we would suggest you stick to when it comes to this television.
Scene from the movie “Pan” (about 2800 nits)
Scene from the movie “Billy Lynn” (about 1100 nits)
We also checked how the U8092F performs not only in synthetic tests but also during a real viewing session – after all, movies are what we watch the most, not test patterns. And here... the TV surprised us positively. After what we saw in the synthetic tests, we didn't expect much, yet the viewing sessions turned out quite decent.
Despite the less saturated colours – and sometimes slight colour inaccuracies – the experience of watching films was quite pleasant. The TV tried to reproduce the brightest elements, sometimes successfully, sometimes less so – for instance, clouds and the sun could merge into one blob, but in other scenes, they maintained clear distinctions. Perhaps this is thanks to the HDR tone mapping feature, which we definitely recommend setting to active. The image seemed less over-saturated then, but it displayed more details – especially in the bright areas like that test scene from the movie "The Meg".
HDR luminance chart:
Luminancja HDR
Luminance of RGB colors
The image quality in HDR10 and HDR10+ modes of the tested U8092F model leaves a lot to be desired. Although the television supports dynamic metadata, the differences between the two versions are minimal – in HDR10+ you can indeed see a bit more detail (although our test photo doesn’t show this), but the overall perception still falls short. This is disappointing, especially since HDR10+ as a format has great potential – by adapting parameters to each scene, it can significantly improve contrast and visibility of details, particularly on screens with limited brightness. Its growing popularity – presence on platforms such as Prime Video, Netflix, and soon Disney+ – is definitely good news for viewers. It’s just a pity that in the case of the U8092F, the implementation of this format does not allow it to fully utilise its capabilities.
Static HDR10
Dynamic: HDR10+
Factory color reproduction
6.5/10
Samsung U8000F has been tested in the best possible built-in picture mode on the television, which is Filmmaker Mode. This mode should – at least in theory – provide a cinematic, reference image without unnecessary enhancements. For SDR content (mainly HD/SD), the television presented itself surprisingly well out of the box. White balance errors hovered around a value of 3, which is roughly on the edge of perceptibility. The only criticism could be directed at brightness management – the gamma chart showed a slight tendency to brighten or darken certain sections, but overall it performs quite well for this price segment.
Unfortunately, it looks much worse in HDR mode. Although the white balance was not terrible, the television had significant colour errors – particularly evident on the Color Checker chart, where almost every sample fell outside the target point. The image in HDR simply looks unnatural, and the colours can be shifted, muted, or too cool. This largely stems from the fact that U8000F does not support a wide colour gamut (DCI-P3). The television is physically unable to display correct colours in the HDR standard – and this is unfortunately felt in every more demanding material.
Color reproduction after calibration
7.5/10
Even though the U8000F already offered a fairly good picture in SDR straight out of the box, we managed to tweak it a bit more. We were able to remove a slight purple tint and adjust the gamma to a more reasonable level. However, the television still tends to over-brighten the smallest and brightest parts of the image – the gamma chart shows a characteristic "dip" that is hard to fully straighten out.
Unfortunately, the situation looks worse in HDR. It's difficult to talk about any significant improvement here – the television simply isn't designed for HDR content. We tried to adjust the picture in the advanced settings, but despite our efforts, the colour errors remained quite noticeable – a delta E above 7 is already significantly visible deviations. It's a bit unfortunate, but that's the charm of a budget build. In SDR, the U8000F performs reasonably, whereas HDR is simply not its league.
SAMSUNG U8000F - Smoothness of tonal transitions
9/10
Another important thing to pay attention to when assessing image quality is the smoothness of tonal transitions – that is, how the television handles blending colours and shades. And here the Samsung U8092F performs... almost perfectly. On the tested images, there are no noticeable banding transitions, no issues with colourful gradients, and the whole picture isn't artificially sharpened, which unfortunately happens with many televisions in this class. The image looks natural and very clear. We noticed minimal problems with the brightest scenes, but that's more of a nitpick that only a very trained eye would catch.
Image scaling and smoothness of tonal transitions
5/10
Smooth transition function
Image without overscan on the SD signal
When it comes to how the Samsung U8000F handles lower quality materials, we must admit that Samsung has made progress compared to its predecessor from last year – the DU7192 model, which theoretically occupies the same place in the offering.
This year's model has been equipped with a function to improve the smoothness of tonal transitions, which has been implemented significantly better than last year. Yes, the TV still uses quite strong algorithms that can distort details or remove film grain, but even so – it can be confidently said that it operates effectively.
However, not everything has gone perfectly. The U8000F has noticeable issues with slight frame stuttering when watching very old content in very low resolution. If someone plans to play their old VHS tape, they must be aware that the picture may appear slightly "choppy".
SAMSUNG U8000F - Blur and motion smoothness
6/10
Maximum refresh rate of the panel: 60Hz
Film motion smoothing option: Yes
Blur reduction option: No
BFI function 60Hz: Yes, 60Hz (image flickers)
Brightness drop with BFI: 48%
Samsung U8000F is equipped with a 60 Hz panel, so right from the start, it's clear that we shouldn't expect miracles. This is simply the standard in this class – sufficient for everyday viewing, but without any fireworks.
The television offers one motion smoothing slider – a feature called “Motion Blur Reduction”, which allows us to adjust the smoothness of the image in movies. Higher settings provide a more “theatrical” and smoothed effect, while lower ones maintain the original character of the film with a slight 24p effect. An interesting feature is “Clear Motion LED”, or BFI mode – which inserts black frames between the image frames to enhance motion clarity. However, in practice, the screen flickers significantly when it's activated, and it's better viewed as an experiment rather than something that truly enhances gaming comfort.
Blur (native resolution, maximum refresh rate):
Posterizing can be described as low to medium. IPS displays are usually associated with average response times and relatively small smudges – and that's exactly how the U8092F performs. It's quite good, although certainly not the best.
SAMSUNG U8000F - Console compatibility and gaming features
4/10
- ALLM:
Yes
- VRR:
Yes
- VRR range:
48 - 60Hz
- Dolby Vision Game Mode:
No
- Correct implementation of HGIG:
No
- 1080p@120Hz:
No
- 1440p@120Hz:
No
- 4K@120Hz:
No
- Game bar:
No
Samsung U8000F offers a basic set of features for gamers, which may still be sufficient for less demanding users. It has an automatic game mode – when a game is launched on the console, the TV automatically switches to low latency mode, which significantly improves response time. It also includes a VRR function, or variable refresh rate, which works within the range of 48 to 60 Hz. This means that both Xbox and PS5 won't produce the "tearing" effect – as long as we stay within this range.
And unfortunately, that's about it for the advantages. Additional features like Game Bar or higher refresh rates are reserved for higher models of Samsung’s 2025 line. In theory, the TV also supports the HGiG function, which should adjust the HDR image to the intentions of game developers. Unfortunately – although this function appears in brochures and store materials – its setup on the Xbox console turned out to be... impossible in practice.
SAMSUNG U8000F - Input lag
10/10
The Samsung U8092F performed phenomenally well in our input lag tests. Regardless of resolution or mode – the results were very low, which is quite impressive for this price segment. Therefore, it’s safe to say that gaming on this TV will not cause frustration due to significant delays between what we do on the controller and what we see on the screen. For most gamers, even the more demanding ones, this result should be more than satisfactory.
| SDR | HDR | Dolby Vision |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p60: 12 ms | 2160p60: 12 ms | |
| 2160p60: 12 ms |
SAMSUNG U8000F - Compatibility with PC
6/10
Chroma 444 (maximum resolution and refresh rate): Yes
Font clarity: Very Good
Readability of dark text and shapes: Very Good
Input lag in PC mode (4K, maximum refresh rate): 12ms
Matrix subpixel arrangement: BGR
Max refresh rate: 60Hz
G-Sync: No
Working on the computer using this television is a real pleasure. The Samsung U8092F supports chroma 4:4:4, and thanks to the arrangement of the sub-pixels in the IPS panel, the readability of fonts – regardless of colour or size – is very, very good. The television is also suitable for occasional gaming on PC, mainly due to the low input lag. However, one must keep in mind that the G-Sync feature does not work on this model, which is strange because VRR worked without any issues when it came to the console.
SAMSUNG U8000F - Viewing angles
7/10
Brightness drop at an angle of 45 degrees: 34%
The viewing angles on the Samsung U8092F are very good – as is typical for an IPS panel. The image doesn’t lose much in terms of brightness or colour saturation, even with a greater deviation from the axis. Of course, it’s not on the level of organic screens – but it’s entirely sufficient for comfortably watching the image at an angle, for example, from the side of the couch.
SAMSUNG U8000F - TV efficiency during daytime
3.4/10
Matrix coating: Satin
Reflection suppression: Average
Black levels during daytime: Good
Thanks to the satin coating of the Samsung U8092F display, it handles reflections quite well. The screen doesn’t act like a mirror, and the colours – for a device of this class – remain fairly saturated, even in somewhat brighter conditions. Unfortunately, the coating alone can’t work miracles. The TV is just too dark to effectively shine through very challenging lighting conditions. If we place it opposite a light source (e.g. a large window or a strong lamp) – unfortunately, we need to accept that not everything will be clearly visible on it.
Matrix brightness
Average luminance SDR
Samsung U8000F (IPS): 218 cd/m2
SAMSUNG U8000F - TV features
5.6/10
System: Tizen
TV reception: DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-S, DVB-S2, DVB-C
- Recording to USB (terrestrial TV):
No
- Recording programming:
No
- Picture in Picture (PiP):
No
- Screen mirroring (Windows Miracast):
Yes
- AirPlay:
Yes
- Voice search in native language:
No
- Ability to connect a keyboard and mouse:
Yes
- Possibility to connect Bluetooth headphones to the TV:
Yes
- Possibility to simultaneously use Bluetooth headphones and the TV speaker:
Yes
- Audio only mode:
Yes
- RF remote control (no need to aim at the screen):
Infrared
- Backlit remote control:
No
- Teletext:
Yes
Samsung U8092F – like all this year's models from this brand – runs on the Tizen operating system. The system itself is really well developed: we have access to many applications (although not all), a well-developed smart home support, and various additions, including exclusive Samsung applications. Features such as AirPlay and Chromecast are also included, allowing us to easily connect our phone to the TV and stream multimedia.
Unfortunately, as this is Samsung's cheapest series in 2025, the manufacturer did not decide to include a solar remote. In the package, we find a classic infrared remote that visually resembles a newer version, but unfortunately lacks voice functions. When it comes to typical "TV" features – it misses recording functionality and the PiP (picture-in-picture) mode. On the positive side, though, the HDMI eARC works well, allowing for easy control of the included remote with devices like a decoder or soundbar – and it really works seamlessly.
SAMSUNG U8000F - Apps
7.1/10
SAMSUNG U8000F - Playing files from USB
8.7/10
| Maximum photo resolution: | Supported photo formats: |
|---|---|
| 4 Mpix | JPEG |
| 6 Mpix | HEIC |
| 8 Mpix | PNG |
| 10 Mpix | GIF |
| 12 Mpix | WebP |
| 16 Mpix | TIFF |
| 20 Mpix | BMP |
| 24 Mpix | SVG |
| 28 Mpix | |
| 32 Mpix |
Samsung U8092F handles playback of files quite smoothly – the television supports most popular audio and video formats. Of course, it doesn’t support Dolby Vision, but you simply won’t find that in any Samsung model.
There are some reservations regarding the support for external text files – the ones that users would like to add as subtitles to a film. During our tests, the television only played TXT files, and other extensions like SRT or SUB unfortunately did not work. This may not be an issue for everyone, but it’s worth knowing. Perhaps this is a problem to be improved in the future with a software update for the television.
SAMSUNG U8000F - Sound
5.7/10
5.7/10
Subjective sound quality
Supported codecs
(TV speakers)
Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
Dolby True HD 7.1
Dolby Atmos in Dolby Digital Plus (JOC)
Dolby Atmos in Dolby True HD
DTS:X in DTS-HD MA
DTS-HD Master Audio
Supported codecs
(external HDMI eARC audio)
Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
Dolby True HD 7.1
Dolby Atmos in Dolby Digital Plus (JOC)
Dolby Atmos in Dolby True HD
DTS:X in DTS-HD MA
DTS-HD Master Audio
U8092F doesn't pretend to have a home theatre on board. We get the standard set of 2 x 10 W, which sounds fine but lacks excitement, albeit with a bit of bass. For everyday viewing, this audio setup is more than adequate. We were pleasantly surprised that it managed to play a movie with the built-in Dolby Atmos (JOC) codec – though of course, we're not talking about true surround sound here.
SAMSUNG U8000F - Details about the matrix
Software version during testing: T-KSU2EFDEUC-0090-1064.4, E2500007, BT-S
Panel uniformity:
Backlight Type: White LED
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