TCL A300W NXTVision vs Samsung U8000F (IPS)

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A300W / A300W PRO / NXTVision

Info

U8000F / U8092F

Info

Available screen sizes: 55”65”75”

Available screen sizes: 55”

Panel type: LCD VA

Resolution: 3840x2160

System: Google TV

Model year: 2024

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Panel type: LCD IPS

Resolution: 3840x2160

System: Tizen

Model year: 2025

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Overall rating

6.6

5.4

  • Movies and series in UHD quality

    6.3

    4.9

  • Classic TV, YouTube

    6.0

    4.8

  • Sports broadcasts (TV and apps)

    5.9

    5.8

  • Gaming on console

    8.2

    6.3

  • TV as a computer monitor

    8.2

    6.0

  • Watching in bright light

    4.7

    3.4

  • Utility functions

    7.5

    5.3

  • Apps

    9.6

    8.7

  • Sound quality

    6.0

    5.7

Advantages

  • Frames styled like a painting included

  • Mount included

  • VA matrix with decent contrast

  • Supports all popular HDR formats, including Dolby Vision and HDR10+

  • Great for gamers: VRR, G-Sync, ALLM, low input lag

  • High refresh rate - 144Hz

  • Free "picture mode"

  • Supports DTS:X and Dolby Atmos

  • GoogleTV operating system with the largest app base

  • Advanced Smart system: Tizen

  • Good viewing angles (IPS Matrix)

  • Great for text work - displays fonts excellently

  • Low input lag

  • Basic features for gamers - VRR and ALLM

Disadvantages

No like
  • Low brightness

  • Motion blur issues

  • Missing USB recording feature or PiP

  • Worse image quality in "art mode" than Samsung The Frame

  • Colors and blacks significantly fade under sunlight

  • No VESA standard

  • Software bugs

  • Low brightness

  • Very poor black and contrast (IPS panel)

  • Worse appearance than its predecessor

  • Infrared remote

Our verdict

At first glance, it's clear that the TCL A300 NXTVision wants to be more than just an ordinary television. It offers an image display mode that – unlike its competitors from Korea, Samsung The Frame – is completely free of charge. Additionally, like its rivals, freebies are included. In the package, in addition to the television, we find extra frames imitating light wood as well as a flat wall mount, allowing the television to truly resemble a gallery piece. In terms of everyday use, the Google TV system makes the biggest impression – it's extensive, fast, and offers access to a vast number of applications. And if we feel like stepping out of the digital museum and jumping straight into the gaming world, the A300 can surprise us. Two HDMI 2.1 ports, 144 Hz, VRR, ALLM, and very low input lag mean that even demanding gamers can feel at home here. Well... maybe except for those who are sensitive to ghosting – because that's still one of the model's major issues. There are also downsides. Although the picture mode is free – and that's worth appreciating – the quality of the available graphics clearly falls short of what Samsung offers in its paid ART Store. The images displayed resemble photos rather than realistic reproductions of artworks. Unfortunately, the A300 – like the competing Hisense S7NQ – performs poorly in this regard and additionally has some software issues. The brightness of the television itself also leaves much to be desired – it is the darkest television of the entire “frame trio,” which translates to average experiences during the day and limited HDR effects. Nevertheless, the TCL A300 NXTVision is a quite reasonable alternative to Samsung The Frame or S7NQ – especially if we are looking for a more affordable solution without additional fees for access to the "gallery" mode and with an operating system that doesn't limit us in terms of the number of applications. However, it should be noted that this is a proposition with a lot of compromises. If we want to save a bit and aren’t expecting top-end picture quality, then the A300 could be a picture-perfect choice. Otherwise, it’s worth looking at its competition.

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 really offers quite a lot in terms of smart features – the number of applications and possibilities may attract those who want a reasonably intelligent device at the lowest possible price. In terms of picture quality – it is average, which is not surprising in this class. Nevertheless, a few pluses can be found: fairly good viewing angles will work well for traditional TV watching from different parts of the room, and the basic features for gamers (like VRR and ALLM) may be sufficient for typical "Sunday" gamers. The PC mode also deserves a plus – the television handles displaying fonts 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 an affordable Samsung with a 4K resolution and a solid Smart system, then the U8000F is just that kind of device.

TV appearance

HDMI inputs
2 x HDMI 2.0, 2 x HDMI 2.1 (48Gbps)
3 x HDMI 2.0, 0 x HDMI 2.1
Other inputs
Outputs
Toslink (Optical audio), eARC (HDMI), ARC (HDMI)
eARC (HDMI), ARC (HDMI)
Network Interfaces
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Ethernet (LAN) 100Mbps
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Ethernet (LAN) 100Mbps
Build quality
BuildQuality-Good
Average
Stand type
stand-type-
Legs
Stand type
stand-type-White
stand-type-Black
Stand
stand-Fixed
FlatDesign
Yes
Nie
Accessories
accessories-Stand, accessories-Changeable Frames
accessories-Stand

Contrast and black detail

5.5/10

1.1/10

Local dimming function: No

Local dimming function: No

Contrast:

Review TCL A300W NXTVision Contrast and black detail

Result

5,000:1

Review TCL A300W NXTVision Contrast and black detail

Result

5,450:1

Review TCL A300W NXTVision Contrast and black detail

Result

3,800:1

Review TCL A300W NXTVision Contrast and black detail

Result

4,000:1

Review TCL A300W NXTVision Contrast and black detail

Result

3,950:1

Review Samsung U8000F (IPS) Contrast and black detail

Result

900:1

Review Samsung U8000F (IPS) Contrast and black detail

Result

800:1

Review Samsung U8000F (IPS) Contrast and black detail

Result

700:1

Review Samsung U8000F (IPS) Contrast and black detail

Result

700:1

Review Samsung U8000F (IPS) Contrast and black detail

Result

650:1

Halo effect and black detail visibility:

TCL A300, also known as NXTVision, uses a VA panel, so right from the start, decent contrast could be expected. In our test patterns, the television did indeed show typical results for this type of panel – in the best case, the contrast reached about 5000:1, which is not a bad result for this segment.

However, it should be noted that the model is not equipped with any local dimming technology, which unfortunately shows in practice. Black, although at times quite deep, often shifts to blue or gray – especially in darker scenes. In short: for a television without local dimming, it's not bad, but there’s no point in comparing it to models that already have that feature on board.

The Samsung U8000F, more specifically 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 displaying blacks and contrast correctly. The results in this category are just poor. The contrast is abysmal, and watching dark scenes with any kind of "cinematic" effect is nearly impossible. Additionally, the fact that the television lacks local dimming doesn’t help, making it hard to achieve better results. The only thing that deserves praise is the fairly decent uniformity of the panel – but that's more of a small consolation. Overall, it's not good. If you care about deep blacks and reasonable contrast, it's definitely better to go for the variant with a VA panel, which performs significantly better in this particular series.

HDR effect quality

5/10

3/10

Supported formats
HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Dolby Vision IQ, HLG
HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
Color gamut coverage
DCI P3: 94.2%, Bt.2020: 71.0%
DCI P3: 81.0%, Bt.2020: 59.0%

Luminance measurements in HDR:

Review TCL A300W NXTVision Brightness measurement

Result

357 nit

Review TCL A300W NXTVision Brightness measurement

Result

348 nit

Review TCL A300W NXTVision Brightness measurement

Result

338 nit

Review TCL A300W NXTVision Brightness measurement

Result

350 nit

Review TCL A300W NXTVision Brightness measurement

Result

389 nit

Review Samsung U8000F (IPS) Brightness measurement

Result

191 nit

Review Samsung U8000F (IPS) Brightness measurement

Result

224 nit

Review Samsung U8000F (IPS) Brightness measurement

Result

241 nit

Review Samsung U8000F (IPS) Brightness measurement

Result

79 nit

Review Samsung U8000F (IPS) Brightness measurement

Result

234 nit

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

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

Static HDR10

Dynamic: Dolby Vision

Dynamic: HDR10+

HDR luminance chart:

Samsung U8000F (IPS)

Luminancja HDR

Luminance of RGB colors

TCL A300W NXTVision

Luminancja HDR

Luminance of RGB colors

When it comes to brightness, the TCL A300W is definitely the darkest TV among all frame-style models, such as Samsung The Frame or Hisense CanvasTV – and unfortunately, this is immediately noticeable. In our measurements, the peak luminance reached only about 400 nits, and on test film screens, this value dropped to 350 nits. This is definitely too little to feel the true "magic" of bright HDR effects. As a consolation – the TV is equipped with a PFS LED coating (which is something like QLED), which provides very good coverage of a wide color palette, both DCI-P3 and BT.2020. Additionally, there is full support for all popular HDR formats – HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, and Dolby Vision – which somewhat compensates for the shortcomings in brightness and helps improve the overall perception of materials in this quality.

Better does not mean good – and that perfectly summarizes 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 little to enjoy any lighting effects. An interesting situation was noted during the measurement 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 are still weak). One could even suggest that the device uses some form of "global dimming," but unfortunately, the results are still very poor. To make matters worse, the television does not support a wide color gamut – the coverage of the DCI-P3 space is about 80%, so there’s no hope for truly vibrant colors. HDR images here look rather like lightly brightened SDR, and that's the form we would suggest sticking to when it comes to this television.

Factory color reproduction

5.9/10

6.5/10

Factory Mode

After calibration

Factory Mode

After calibration

TCL A300 offers several picture modes, but without a doubt, the movie mode performs the best. Unfortunately, although it is the best choice among the available options, it is not free from errors. Both in HD and HDR content, the image has a noticeably too warm tint – leaning slightly towards pink, which is particularly noticeable in snowy scenes. Instead of pure white, we get a pinkish hue that spoils the natural perception of colors.

The brightness management doesn't perform well either. For older HD materials, the image often seems too dark – as confirmed by the inflated gamma value. Conversely, with HDR content, the effect is reversed – the image is overly brightened, which we observed in scenes from the movie Pan. This lack of consistency also affects color reproduction accuracy – a test with the ColorChecker showed that many samples deviate significantly from the reference values.

Fortunately, TCL allows manual adjustment of the settings, so we decided to check how the television would perform after our professional calibration. The effects of this correction are described below.

The Samsung U8000F was tested in the best possible picture mode built into the TV, which is Filmmaker Mode. This mode should – at least in theory – offer a cinematic, reference-quality image without unnecessary enhancements. For SDR content (mainly HD/SD), the TV performed surprisingly well straight out of the box. White balance errors hovered around a value of 3, which is roughly at the threshold of perception. The only complaint could be about brightness management – the gamma chart showed a slight tendency to brighten or darken certain areas, but overall it performed quite well for this price segment.

Unfortunately, it looks much worse in HDR mode. Although the white balance wasn't terrible, the TV had significant color errors – particularly noticeable on the Color Checker chart, where almost every sample landed outside the target point. The HDR image simply looks unnatural, and colors can be shifted, dull, or too cool. This largely stems from the fact that the U8000F does not support a wide color gamut (DCI-P3). The TV is physically incapable of displaying accurate colors in HDR standard – and this unfortunately shows in every more demanding material.

Color reproduction after calibration

8/10

7.5/10

After our professional calibration, the TCL A300 literally got a new lease on life. The image is no longer too warm, and the colors finally look the way they should – which was confirmed by the ColorChecker test, where the color samples finally started hitting their marks, at least to some reasonable degree. It was also possible to partially correct the brightness management – the image is now more balanced and less "wobbly" between different types of content. Of course, certain limitations cannot be overcome – a slightly noticeable blooming effect still occurs, but that's a characteristic of the technology, not something that can be eliminated even after professional settings.

Generally: after calibration, the A300 looks significantly better and gains a completely new quality.

Although the U8000F offered quite a decent picture in SDR right out of the box, we were able to adjust it a little more. We managed to eliminate a slightly purplish tint and calibrate the gamma to a more reasonable level. However, the television still tends to overemphasize the smallest and brightest parts of the image – the gamma chart shows a characteristic "dip" that is difficult to completely correct.

Unfortunately, the situation looks worse in HDR. It's hard to talk about any significant improvement here – the television is simply not designed for HDR content. We tried to adjust the picture in the advanced settings, but despite everything, the color errors remained quite large – a delta E above 7 indicates noticeable deviations. It's a bit of a shame, but that's the charm of a budget design. In SDR, the U8000F performs just fine, while HDR is simply not its league.

Smoothness of tonal transitions

8.6/10

9/10

TCL A300 NXTVision is another frame-style television that really handles the smoothness of color transitions well. It's hard to find clear bands or sharp transitions between shades of the same color here – the overall look is natural and smooth.

However, it must be honestly admitted that among the three tested models (The Frame and S7NQ), TCL performs the weakest in this category. In darker and lighter scenes, delicate imperfections can be noticed. Nevertheless, looking at it as a whole, for a TV in this price range – it really presents itself solidly. It may not be the best among all, but it maintains a very good level.

Another important thing to pay attention to when assessing image quality is the smoothness of tonal transitions – that is, how well the television handles blending colors and shades. Here, the Samsung U8092F performs... almost perfectly. On the tested screens, there are no visible banding issues, no problems with color gradients, and the overall image is not artificially sharpened, which unfortunately happens in many televisions of this class. The image looks natural and very clean. We noticed minimal issues with the brightest scenes, but that’s more of nitpicking that only a very discerning eye would catch.

Image scaling and smoothness of tonal transitions

5.5/10

5/10

Image without overscan on the SD signal
OK
No
Smooth transition function
OK
OK

Smooth transition function

Image without overscan on the SD signal

TCL A300 handles tonal transitions in high-quality films very well, but the question arises – how does it perform with weaker materials? The television is equipped with a tonal transition smoothing feature, but its effectiveness can be described in one word: "random." In one scene it may work and improve the gradation, and when turned off… the effect remains the same. There is a lack of consistency and predictability.

Image scaling is also not one of the A300's strong suits. In the test pattern, the main character actually looked better than on the raw signal, but with thin lines – like fonts or background details – there was noticeable jaggedness and aliasing. On the plus side, the television does not cut off the image and has no issues with overscan, but the overall quality of scaling is rather average.

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 function to improve the fluidity 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 even so – it can be confidently said that it works effectively.

However, not everything went perfectly. The U8000F has noticeable issues with slight frame cutting when watching very old content in very low resolution. If someone plans to play their old VHS tape, they should be prepared for the image to appear slightly “cut off.”

Blur and motion smoothness

6.4/10

6/10

Maximum refresh rate of the panel
144Hz
60Hz
Film motion smoothing option
OK
OK
Blur reduction option
OK
No
BFI function 60Hz
Nie
Yes, 60Hz (image flickers)
BFI function 120Hz
Nie
-
Brightness drop with BFI
0%
48%

Blur (native resolution, maximum refresh rate):

The TCL A300 is equipped with a 144 Hz panel, which should immediately satisfy practically everyone – both gamers and sports fans. The motion is smooth, and the picture is clear even in fast scenes. Additionally, the television offers a motion enhancement feature called "Motion," where we can find two sliders on a 10-point scale. These allow for adjusting the effect to personal preferences – from a classic, cinematic look with visible frames to a very smooth (though already unnatural) image reminiscent of a soap opera effect. Thanks to this, everyone can find a setting that suits them.

The Samsung U8000F is equipped with a 60 Hz panel, so right from the start, it’s clear that we shouldn’t expect any miracles. This is simply the standard in this class – sufficient for everyday viewing, but without any fireworks.

The TV 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 settings help retain the original character of the film with a slight 24p effect. Interestingly, there is a feature called "Clear Motion LED", which is a BFI mode – that inserts black frames between the frames of the picture to improve motion clarity. However, in practice, the screen flickers significantly when activated, and it should be regarded more as an experiment than something that realistically enhances gaming comfort.

Console compatibility and gaming features

9.8/10

4/10

  • ALLM
    Yes
    Yes
  • VRR
    Yes
    Yes
  • VRR range
    48 - 144Hz
    48 - 60Hz
  • Dolby Vision Game Mode
    Yes
    No
  • Correct implementation of HGIG
    Yes
    No
  • 1080p@120Hz
    Yes
    No
  • 1440p@120Hz
    Yes
    No
  • 4K@120Hz
    Yes
    No
  • Game bar
    Yes
    No

TCL A300 is a television designed not only to transport us to a digital art museum but also to a full-fledged gaming world. It offers practically everything you would expect from gear for gamers: two HDMI 2.1 ports with full bandwidth, 144 Hz refresh rate, VRR support, and ALLM.

The correct implementation of the HGIG mode is also a plus – something that competing Hisense sometimes struggles with. The television easily handles lower resolutions (e.g., Full HD) while maintaining high refresh rates, which will be appreciated by owners of older consoles or PCs.

In addition, there’s an attractive and clear GameBar that facilitates quick access to settings for gamers. The A300 is truly well-prepared for gaming at the highest level – it's just a shame that issues with motion blur slightly tarnish its overall image as a gaming device.

Samsung U8000F offers a basic set of features for gamers, which nonetheless may be sufficient for less demanding users. We have an automatic game mode here – when a game is launched on the console, the TV automatically switches to low latency mode, which significantly improves response time. We also find the VRR feature, or variable refresh rate, which operates within a range of 48 to 60 Hz. This means that both Xbox and PS5 will not produce the "tearing" effect, as long as we stay within this range.

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

Input lag

9.7/10

10/10

SDR

1080p60
18 ms
12 ms
1080p120
9 ms
2160p60
18 ms
12 ms
2160p120
9 ms

HDR

2160p60
18 ms
12 ms
2160p120
9 ms
4320p60

Dolby Vision

2160p60 DV
23 ms
2160p120 DV
12 ms

In terms of input lag, the TCL A300 performs really well. Values below 10 ms at a 120 Hz refresh rate are something many gamers dream of – such low lag is practically imperceptible, both during everyday gaming and in more demanding esports titles. One could indeed point out the result of 23 ms in Dolby Vision mode at 60 frames, but it is still a low enough value that it's hard to have serious objections. In this category, the A300 truly excels.

The Samsung U8092F performed phenomenally in our input lag tests. Regardless of the resolution or mode, the results were very low, which is truly impressive for this price range. It can be safely said that gaming on this television will not cause irritation due to significant delays between what we do on the controller and what we see on the screen. For most gamers, even those who are more demanding, this result should be more than satisfactory.

Compatibility with PC

8.2/10

6/10

Chroma 444 (maximum resolution and refresh rate)
Yes
Yes
Font clarity
Good
Very Good
Readability of dark text and shapes
Average
Very Good
Input lag in PC mode (4K, maximum refresh rate)
11ms
12ms
Matrix subpixel arrangement
BGR
BGR
Max refresh rate
144Hz
60Hz
G-Sync
Yes
No

If we plan to use the TCL A300 as a monitor for a computer, we may be pleasantly surprised. The television performs really well in this role. It is equipped with a 144 Hz panel, supports G-Sync, and, as we mentioned, offers very low input lag, so gaming on it with a connected PC is pure pleasure.

Working with text is also possible, although with some limitations. The TCL A300 has slight issues displaying dark fonts and thin lines – this stems from the structure of the subpixels, which can be somewhat bothersome in everyday use, even though it looks better in pictures than in reality.

The television supports chroma 4:4:4, but only up to 120 Hz. That's why we noted that this feature is available, but with a limitation – if we care about perfectly legible fonts, it's worth sticking to a refresh rate of 120 Hz. At 144 Hz, the sharpness of the text may suffer slightly.

Working on a computer using this TV is a real pleasure. The Samsung U8092F supports chroma 4:4:4, and thanks to the layout of the sub-pixels in the IPS panel, text readability – regardless of color or size – is very, very good. The TV is also suitable for occasional gaming on PC, mainly due to its 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 comes to the console.

Viewing angles

3.2/10

7/10

Brightness drop at an angle of 45 degrees
79%
34%

The viewing angles on the TCL A300 NXTVision are – let's be honest – average. The television is equipped with a VA panel, which inherently has quite limited angles, and unfortunately, you can clearly see that here. The film below speaks for itself – even a slight deviation from the axis results in a noticeable drop in contrast and color saturation. It’s a pity that this is another frame-style television that hasn’t done anything about it. After all, we don’t always have the option to sit perfectly straight in front – especially if the device is also meant to serve a decorative function in the living room.

The viewing angles on the Samsung U8092F are very good – as is expected from an IPS panel. The picture doesn’t lose much in brightness or color saturation, even at greater angles 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, e.g., from the side of the sofa.

TV efficiency during daytime

4.7/10

3.4/10

Matrix coating
Matte
Satin
Reflection suppression
Good
Average
Black levels during daytime
Poor
Good

Matrix brightness

Average luminance SDR

Samsung U8000F (IPS): 218 cd/m2

TCL A300W NXTVision: 388 cd/m2

The TCL A300 NXTVision is equipped with a matte panel very similar to the one found in one of its Chinese competitors – the Hisense S7NQ model. Such a surface does quite well in suppressing reflections, although it must be admitted that it performs worse than Samsung's The Frame, which offers a definitely higher level in this respect. As is often the case with matte displays, blacks during the day lose depth and appear more gray than black – and this is no different here. Unfortunately, the fact that the A300 is the darkest television among the tested trio does not help either. As a result, it has a real problem standing out in heavily sunlit rooms.

Thanks to the satin coating of the Samsung U8092F matrix, it handles glare quite well. The screen does not act like a mirror, and the colors – considering the capabilities of this class of devices – remain fairly saturated, even in somewhat brighter conditions. Unfortunately, the coating itself cannot perform miracles. The television is simply too dark to effectively penetrate very challenging lighting conditions. If we place it in front of a light source (e.g., a large window or a strong lamp) – unfortunately, one must consider that not everything will be clearly visible on it.

Details about the matrix

Backlight Type
PFS LED
White LED
Software version during testing
TVM6.0.1_549fe6714_240813
T-KSU2EFDEUC-0090-1064.4, E2500007, BT-S
Image processor
mt5896 2,5GB RAM

Subpixel Structure:

Panel uniformity and thermal imaging:

TCL A300W NXTVision

Samsung U8000F (IPS)

TV features

7.5/10

5.3/10

  • HDMI inputs
    2 x HDMI 2.0, 2 x HDMI 2.1 48Gbps
    3 x HDMI 2.0, 0 x HDMI 2.1
  • Outputs
    Toslink (Optical audio), eARC (HDMI), ARC (HDMI)
    eARC (HDMI), ARC (HDMI)
  • Network Interfaces
    Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Ethernet (LAN) 100Mbps
    Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Ethernet (LAN) 100Mbps
  • TV reception
    DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-S, DVB-S2, DVB-C
    DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-S, DVB-S2, DVB-C

Classic features:

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

Smart features:

  • AirPlay
    Yes
    Yes
  • Screen mirroring (Windows Miracast)
    Yes
    Yes
  • Wyszukiwanie głosowe
    Yes
    No
  • Voice search in native language
    Yes
    No
  • Ability to connect a keyboard and mouse
    Yes
    Yes

TCL A300 is a television styled like a painting, which in everyday use can successfully imitate a work of art hanging on the wall. It is equipped with a special image display mode, additional frames in a light wood tone, and a flat wall mount that allows the TV to be hung like a real painting – flush against the wall.

A significant advantage of the picture mode is that it is completely free. We have access to dozens of artworks from which we can choose what should be displayed in standby mode – instead of a black screen, the image selected by us stays on the wall. The quality of the graphic reproduction is decent, but it must be admitted that it clearly falls short compared to that of Samsung's ART Store. Although access to the images there is paid, the quality of the scans is significantly better – you can see the texture of the paint, canvas, and details. In the TCL A300, it resembles high-quality photos more than realistic reproductions of artworks. Additionally, the implementation of the picture mode in the system leaves much to be desired. For example – if we set the brightness in picture mode to 10%, this same value automatically transfers to the regular viewing mode, where we could easily set the brightness to 50% or even 100%. It also works the other way around – when we set the brightness to 100% in regular mode, after switching to gallery mode, the images are displayed with that same maximum brightness, shining too intensely and losing the entire effect of "a picture on the wall." These are minor but annoying errors that can ruin the impression of what was supposed to be visually subtle and elegant.

Moving on to more classic features – the A300 runs on the Google TV system, which currently offers by far the largest selection of applications (full list available below). The well-functioning voice assistant with support for the Polish language is also a significant plus. As is standard – as in most TCL televisions – there is a lack of USB recording functionality or picture-in-picture (PiP) mode.

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 (though not all), a well-developed smart home support, and various add-ons, including exclusive Samsung apps. There are also features like AirPlay or Chromecast, which make it easy to connect a phone to the TV and transfer multimedia.

Unfortunately, since 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, which visually resembles a newer version, but unfortunately lacks voice functions. As for typically "TV" features – it lacks recording functions and PiP (picture-in-picture) mode. On the plus side, however, HDMI eARC works well, allowing you to easily control devices from the set such as a decoder or soundbar – and it really works seamlessly.

Playing files from USB

8.9/10

9.3/10

Supported photo formats:

JPEG
Yes
Yes
HEIC
No
Yes
PNG
Yes
Yes
GIF
Yes
No
WebP
Yes
No
TIFF
No
No
BMP
Yes
Yes
SVG
No
No

Maximum photo resolution:

4 Mpix
Yes
Yes
6 Mpix
Yes
Yes
8 Mpix
Yes
Yes
10 Mpix
Yes
Yes
12 Mpix
Yes
Yes
16 Mpix
Yes
Yes
20 Mpix
Yes
Yes
24 Mpix
Yes
Yes
28 Mpix
Yes
Yes
32 Mpix
Yes
Yes

The built-in player in the TCL A300 works as it should – most popular video and photo files play without any issues. Although it lacks support for the HEIC format from Apple (which is quite common in many TVs), most users still rely on the AirPlay feature, so it shouldn't pose a major problem. If someone is not satisfied with the default player, the Google TV system offers considerable options – it's easy to install an alternative app that better matches our preferences. Nonetheless, it must be admitted that the factory solution is completely sufficient for everyday use.

Samsung U8092F handles playback of files rather smoothly – the television supports most popular audio and video formats. Of course, it does not support Dolby Vision, but we simply will not find that in any Samsung model.

There may be some reservations regarding the support for external text files – those that the user would like to add as subtitles to a movie. 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 this is an issue to be improved in the future with an update to the television's operating system.

Apps

9.6/10

8.7/10

OK
Disney_Plus
OK
Amazon_Prime_Video
OK
Player_TVN
OK
Polsat_Box_Go
OK
Canal_Plus_Online
OK
TVP_VOD
OK
Apple_TV_Plus
OK
SkyShowtime
OK
Rakuten
OK
CDA_Premium_Browser
OK
Spotify
OK
Tidal
OK
Netflix
OK
YouTube
OK
HBO_MAX
OK
Kodi
No
Apple_music
OK
Eleven_sports
No
Xbox Game Pass
OK
GeForce Now!
No
Amazon Luna
OK
Boosteroid
OK
Steam Link
OK
Disney_Plus
OK
Amazon_Prime_Video
OK
Player_TVN
OK
Polsat_Box_Go
OK
Canal_Plus_Online
OK
TVP_VOD
OK
Apple_TV_Plus
OK
SkyShowtime
OK
Rakuten
OK
CDA_Premium_Browser
OK
Spotify
No
Tidal
OK
Netflix
OK
YouTube
OK
HBO_MAX
No
Kodi
OK
Apple_music
No
Eleven_sports
OK
Xbox Game Pass
OK
GeForce Now!
OK
Amazon Luna
OK
Boosteroid
No
Steam Link

Sound

6/10

5.7/10

  • Maximum volume
    -
    -
  • Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
    Yes
    Yes
  • Dolby True HD 7.1
    No
    No
  • Dolby Atmos in Dolby Digital Plus (JOC)
    Yes
    Yes
  • Dolby Atmos in Dolby True HD
    No
    No
  • DTS:X in DTS-HD MA
    Yes
    No
  • DTS-HD Master Audio
    Yes
    No

When it comes to sound, the TCL A300W – like its competitors – sounds quite... flat, after all, we are talking about a super slim TV. For everyday watching of news or series, this level is completely sufficient, but during movie screenings, it may clearly lack depth and space. On the plus side, it’s worth noting that the TV supports both Dolby Atmos and the increasingly rare DTS:X – which provides more options when connecting an external audio system. It’s also worth mentioning that the A300 PRO model is equipped with a dedicated, flat soundbar. And it's no ordinary one – it sounds better than most of the TVs we tested.

U8092F doesn't pretend to have a home theater onboard. We get a standard set of 2 x 10 W, which sounds decent, but without much excitement, though with a slight bass. For everyday viewing, this audio setup is completely sufficient. We were pleasantly surprised that it was able to play a movie with the built-in Dolby Atmos codec (JOC) – although, of course, we're not talking about true surround sound here.