Samsung U8000F (VA) Review

U8000F / U8092F

Available screen sizes: 43”50”65”75”85”

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This TV was tested by:

Maciej Koper

Paweł Koper

Last updated::

8/9/2025 11:45:22 AM

We have another installment of the Samsung U8000F TV test for you. Although the manufacturer uses one name for the entire series, the individual variants can differ drastically from each other. In this material, we look at the version equipped with a VA panel. How does it compare to its "brother" with the IPS panel? Does the better black compensate for certain compromises? We find out in practice.

SAMSUNG U8000F - Our verdict

5.7

Overall rating

Samsung U8000F with a VA panel is a television that can pleasantly surprise in its class – of course, if we know what to expect from it. The greatest strength of this variant is definitely the quality of blacks. Compared to the version with an IPS panel, the difference is huge – the image gains depth, contrast looks significantly better, and evening movie sessions no longer resemble watching content through a grey filter. For a device from the budget segment, this is really a nice surprise. Additionally, we have the proven Tizen system, which not only runs smoothly but also offers access to a full range of applications, support for SmartThings, and voice assistant (via an app). The PC mode and console connection work flawlessly – fonts are clear and readable. Plus, there are basic features for gamers, such as VRR and ALLM, which – although they won’t turn this television into an esports machine – are perfectly adequate for occasional gaming.

Of course, like any construction in this budget, the U8000F with a VA panel also has its limitations. Viewing angles are not its strong suit – watching the image from the side reveals a drop in quality. However, it’s hard to regard this as a serious drawback – because you gain some advantages elsewhere. Better blacks always come with a bit less flexibility in setting. When it comes to HDR, we have a rather symbolic approach – the brightness is too low to talk about a true “wow” effect, and the color palette is limited. But let's face it – that’s not the reason you buy such a television. So if you’re planning to purchase the U8000F, we definitely recommend opting for the variant with the VA panel. It’s still a very basic model, but in this version, it offers more than you might expect – especially in terms of black quality. And in this price range, that’s quite a lot.

Advantages

Great blacks and contrast (VA panel version)
Advanced Smart system: Tizen
Excellent for text work - displays fonts beautifully
Basic features for gamers - VRR and ALLM
Low input lag

Disadvantages

Low brightness
Worse viewing angles than the version with an IPS panel (Obvious, isn't it? 😉)
Infrared remote
Inferior appearance compared to its predecessor

Movies and series in UHD quality

5.7
Classic TV, YouTube

5.9
Sports broadcasts (TV and apps)

5.5
Gaming on console

6.5
TV as a computer monitor

6.0
Watching in bright light

3.8
Utility functions

5.5
Apps

8.7
Sound quality

5.7

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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

Review Samsung U8000F (VA) Appearance of the TV

Regulacja podstawy: stand-Fixed
Montaż na płasko: Nie
Akcesoria: accessories-Stand

If someone was hoping that the U8000F would be a direct stylistic successor to the DU8000 model, they might feel disappointed. The new version from 2025 has clearly gained "bulk" and gives the impression of taking a few steps back in terms of design. What was once a modern and fairly slim construction has turned into a television with a more clunky appearance. On the plus side, the front – from this angle, the television still looks decent. Thin, metal bezels a few millimeters thick make it look better from the front than many models from the lowest tier. Nonetheless, the entire casing reveals that we are dealing with a very basic construction. It’s a shame, as over the past few years, the 8000 series has been considered one of the more aesthetically pleasing in its segment. The 2025 version is unlikely to convince those looking for an elegant television for their living room.

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SAMSUNG U8000F - Contrast and black detail

Viewing mode Game mode

5.3/10

Viewing mode Game mode

Local dimming function: No

Review Samsung U8000F (VA) Contrast and black detail

Result

4,600:1

Result

4,150:1

Result

3,900:1

Result

3,750:1

Result

3,400:1

Visibility of details in the lights:

It’s worth noting that the test concerns variants with a VA panel, which perform several times better in the categories of black levels and contrast than the 55-inch version equipped with an IPS panel. Thanks to the higher native contrast (although it’s not the top result among VA panels), the tested scenes looked significantly better – without noticeable greyish hues or the typical washed-out shadow effect found in IPS panels. The black levels in the U8092F model can be considered really good and satisfying, especially in this price range. Of course, this is not a design equipped with local dimming, so it’s hard to expect spectacular results in very challenging scenes. On the other hand, we’re talking about a remarkably budget-friendly television that performs quite solidly in its category.

Halo effect and black detail visibility:

SAMSUNG U8000F - HDR effect quality

Viewing mode Game mode

3.1/10

Viewing mode Game mode

Supported formats: HDR10, HDR10+, HLG Color gamut coverage: DCI P3: 79.1%, Bt.2020: 58.5%

Luminance measurements in HDR:

Review Samsung U8000F (VA) Brightness measurement

Result

212 nit

Result

173 nit

Result

265 nit

Result

90 nit

Result

250 nit

While the U8000F with its VA panel can still be praised for decent blacks, there are no such accolades when it comes to brightness—particularly in HDR scenes. The television only achieves a maximum of just under 250 nits, which is simply too low to talk about any impressive light effects. Bright elements appear washed out, and scenes that should shine look rather flat. An interesting situation occurred during our testing of a scene from the movie Sicario 2— the screen noticeably darkened, as if the television was trying to hide its limitations in displaying blacks. One might get the impression that the device artificially darkens the image to improve contrast, but in practice, the effect doesn't make much difference, apart from the fact that we see less on the screen. Additionally, there’s the issue of colours—the U8000F doesn’t support a wide colour gamut, so one shouldn’t expect vibrant, saturated hues known from better models. The HDR image here resembles a slightly brightened SDR and... maybe that’s not such a bad thing. For this model, it’s not worth expecting a cinematic experience—better to treat HDR as a modest addition.

Scene from the movie “Pan” (about 2800 nits)

Scene from the movie “Billy Lynn” (about 1100 nits)

We checked how the U8092F performs not only in synthetic tests but, above all, during an actual viewing – because let’s be honest, test patterns are one thing, but it’s movies that we watch the most. And we must admit: the TV pleasantly surprised us. Based on the lab results, we didn’t expect miracles, yet everyday use turned out to be quite enjoyable.

The colours are not among the most saturated, and there are moments when slight inaccuracies appear – that’s a fact. But despite this, watching films was surprisingly good. The TV tried to render the bright elements of scenes – sometimes with better results, sometimes with worse. There were instances when the sun and clouds blended into one bright spot, but at other moments, details were clearly visible. The setting of the HDR tone mapping feature had a significant impact here – it is definitely worth keeping it on. The image then gains naturalness and recovers some details that could get lost in highlights in the default setting. This was particularly noticeable in scenes from the film The Meg, where the bright areas had noticeably more visible content.

HDR luminance chart:

Luminancja HDR

Luminance of RGB colors

The image quality in HDR10 and HDR10+ modes on the tested U8092F model leaves a lot to be desired. Although the television supports dynamic metadata, the differences between the two versions are minimal – HDR10+ does reveal slightly more detail (though this is not evident in our test image), but the overall impression remains poor. This is disappointing, especially since HDR10+ as a format has great potential – by adapting parameters to each scene, it can significantly improve contrast and detail visibility, particularly on screens with limited brightness. Its growing popularity – availability on platforms like Prime Video, Netflix, and soon also Disney+ – is definitely good news for viewers. It's a shame, however, that in the case of the U8092F, the implementation of this format does not fully leverage its capabilities.

Static HDR10

Dynamic: HDR10+

SAMSUNG U8000F - Smoothness of tonal transitions

9.5/10

One of the essential elements affecting the perception of the image is the way in which the television handles tonal transitions – that is, blending colours and shades without clear boundaries. In the case of the Samsung U8092F model, this performed really well. On the test screens, we did not observe any visible banding or disturbances in the colour gradients. The image retains a natural character, without excessive digital interference, which unfortunately tends to be the norm in this class of equipment. Minimal imperfections appeared in very bright sections, but they are practically unnoticed and do not affect the daily use of the television.

Review Samsung U8000F (VA) Smoothness of tonal transitions

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 have to admit that Samsung has made progress compared to its predecessor from last year – the DU7192 model, which theoretically occupies the same place in the lineup. This year’s model is equipped with a feature that improves the smoothness of tonal transitions, which has been implemented much better than last year. Yes, the television still uses quite strong algorithms that can distort details or remove film grain, but still – it can be confidently said that it works effectively. However, not everything has gone perfectly. The U8000F has noticeable issues with slight image stuttering when watching very old content in very low resolution. If someone plans to play their old VHS tape, they must be prepared for the image to look slightly “choppy”.

SAMSUNG U8000F - Blur and motion smoothness

5.5/10

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: 47%

Review Samsung U8000F (VA) Blur and motion smoothness

The Samsung U8000F comes with a 60 Hz panel, so right from the start, it's clear that you can't expect miracles. It's simply the standard in this class – sufficient for everyday viewing, but without any fireworks. The TV offers one motion smoothing slider – a function called "Motion Blur Reduction", which allows us to adjust the smoothness of the image in films. Higher settings provide a more "theatrical" and smoothed effect, while lower settings maintain the original character of the film with a slight 24p effect. Interestingly, there is the "LED Clear Motion" feature, or BFI mode – which inserts black frames between the frames of the image to improve motion sharpness. However, in practice, the screen flickers significantly when this is activated, and it's best to treat this as more of an experiment rather than something that genuinely improves the gaming experience.

Blur (native resolution, maximum refresh rate):

Blur (BFI function enabled):

Image flickers in this mode

Smużenie (Upłynniacz ruchu 4K@60Hz):

The motion blur can be described as weak. VA matrices at 60 Hz typically exhibit noticeable blur in dynamic scenes – and that's exactly how the U8092F performs. It's average, though not terrible. For more demanding viewers, this may be noticeable, especially when watching sports or fast-paced shots.

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 can still prove sufficient for less demanding users. Here we have an automatic gaming mode – when a game is launched on the console, the TV switches to low-latency mode by itself, significantly improving response time. We also find the VRR feature, or variable refresh rate, which operates in the range of 48 to 60 Hz. This means that both Xbox and PS5 will not produce the 'tearing' effect on the screen – as long as we stay within this range.

Unfortunately, that's about it when it comes to advantages. Add-ons like Game Bar or higher refresh rates are reserved for higher models of Samsung from the 2025 line. In theory, the TV also supports the HGiG feature, which should adjust the HDR image to the intentions of game developers. Unfortunately – despite this feature appearing in advertising brochures and store materials – its setup on the Xbox console turned out, in practice, to be... impossible.

SAMSUNG U8000F - Input lag

10/10

The Samsung U8092F performed phenomenally in our input lag tests. Regardless of the resolution, the results were very low, which is truly impressive for this price segment. One can confidently 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: 11 ms	2160p60: 11 ms
2160p60: 11 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): 11ms

Matrix subpixel arrangement: BGR

Max refresh rate: 60Hz

G-Sync: No

Review Samsung U8000F (VA) Compatibility with PC

Working on the computer with this television is a true pleasure. The Samsung U8092F supports chroma 4:4:4, and even though it has a VA panel, the readability of text is very, very good. The television is also suitable for occasional PC gaming, mainly due to its low input lag. However, it should be noted that the G-Sync feature does not work on this model, which is strange because VRR worked without issue on the console.

SAMSUNG U8000F - Viewing angles

3.7/10

Brightness drop at an angle of 45 degrees: 67%

SAMSUNG U8000F - TV efficiency during daytime

3.8/10

Matrix coating: Satin

Reflection suppression: Decent

Black levels during daytime: Very Good

Thanks to the satin finish of the Samsung U8092F panel, it handles reflection reduction quite well. The screen doesn't act like a mirror, and the colours – given the capabilities of this class of device – remain fairly saturated, even in somewhat brighter conditions. Unfortunately, the finish alone won't perform miracles. The TV is simply too dark to effectively cut through very challenging lighting conditions. If we place it opposite a light source (e.g. a large window or a strong lamp) – unfortunately, one must reckon with the fact that not everything will be clearly visible on it.

Matrix brightness

Average luminance SDR

Samsung U8000F (VA): 204 cd/m2

SAMSUNG U8000F - TV features

5.5/10

System: Tizen

System performance: Decent

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
TV reception: DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-S, DVB-S2, DVB-C

Classic features:

Recording to USB (terrestrial TV): No
Recording programming: No
Picture in Picture (PiP): No
RF remote control (no need to aim at the screen): Infrared
Backlit remote control: No
Teletext: Yes
Audio only mode: Yes
Possibility to connect Bluetooth headphones to the TV: Yes
Possibility to simultaneously use Bluetooth headphones and the TV speaker: Yes

Smart features:

AirPlay: Yes
Screen mirroring (Windows Miracast): Yes
Wyszukiwanie głosowe: No
Voice search in native language: No
Ability to connect a keyboard and mouse: 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 extras, including exclusive Samsung applications. There are also features like AirPlay and Chromecast, which allow us to easily connect our phone to the television and stream multimedia.

Unfortunately, as this is Samsung's cheapest series in 2025, the manufacturer decided not to include a solar remote. In the package, we find a classic infrared remote, which visually resembles the newer version, but unfortunately lacks voice functions. As for typical “television” extras – the recording function and the PiP (picture in picture) mode are missing. However, a plus is the HDMI eARC, which allows for easy control of the included remote for devices like a decoder or soundbar – and it does indeed work seamlessly.

SAMSUNG U8000F - Apps

8.7/10

SAMSUNG U8000F - Playing files from USB

Video Photos Audio

8.7/10

Video Photos Audio

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 fairly smoothly – the television supports most popular audio and video formats. Of course, it doesn't support Dolby Vision, but we simply won't find that in any Samsung model.

Some reservations can be made about the support for external text files – those that the user would like to add as subtitles to the film. During our tests, the television only played TXT files, and other formats, such as SRT or SUB, unfortunately did not work. This may not be a problem for everyone, but it's worth knowing. Perhaps it is an issue to be improved in the future with a software update for the television.

SAMSUNG U8000F - Sound

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 a standard set of 2 x 10 W, which sounds fine but without much emotion, though with a light bass. For everyday viewing, such an audio setup is more than sufficient. We were pleasantly surprised that it managed to play a film with the built-in Dolby Atmos codec (JOC) – although, of course, we're not talking about true surround sound here.