Customers love the Samsung 55" Class LED NU8000 Series 4K UHD TV for its exceptional picture quality, praising it as "unbelievable" and "great clean." They also appreciate its user-friendly setup and affordable price point. While some users have concerns about the remote control's limitations and a few have experienced issues with motion blur and short lifespan, the overall positive feedback highlights the TV's strong performance and value for money.
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Pros mentioned:
Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great TV, dislike the remotes
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I bought 4 of these 55" TV's to use in a "TV Wall". I hung all the TV's in a 2x2 pattern and then fired them up to configure. The remotes sync Bluetooth with a specific TV and have to be synced initially. Not, one remote works all similar TV's like in the past. So needless the say the pairing mode of all 4 tv's at same time was a mess. So if anyone else is building a TV wall. Fire them up one at a time, sync the remote, and label it. Also all the other tv's have to be unplugged until you have the remotes synced. The remotes communicate via Bluetooth, however power does not. So every time you hit power button on any remote, all TV's fire up or down. Nothing major, just very different and a lot more steps to setup. Also the only plus to the remote is that power is not Bluetooth so the only thing I use the remote for now that they are setup is to turn TV wall on and off. So only one remote is required to do that, not all 4 which I feared would be the case. Other then the remote issue, Picture is great and bezel is super thin which was a requirement for me.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Picture
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Love the picture! Easy to set up! Smart remote easily learns multiple components.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Tv For Gaming
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I bought this tv with a Xbox One X and haven't been able to remove my eyes from this tv! If your a gamer id definitely recommend this tv!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Picture
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Great TV, have an older 7 series that this is replacing as main tv. You can really notice the difference. Great Picture and decent sound. 4K dvd playback is very theater like.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
I love this TV
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It has a better than expected picture and all the apps work perfect I plug-in my DVD Apple TV it recognizes instantly programs remote to work with these components
I would recommend this to a friend
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Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great TV
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This TV has an execellent picture quality, sound is awesome.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect TV
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This tv is really good! Perfect image and sound! Price and quality perfect!!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great TV. Awesome image
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I was looking for a good tv at a reasonable price whe looking for a Black Friday deal. When I saw this one... I said... this is the one! Great Tv, awesome image.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best TV Purchase Made Yet
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Purchased a 55 inch NU 8500 ($899) after I had purchased the last year version of a 65 inch MU8000 ($999) due to the One Connect that came with the 2017 Models (and which really doesn't work for a Wall Mount installation).
The NU8500 is a great TV and I am very impressed by the picture quality, the well above average sound from the speakers and the super ease of use of the One Remote. I also have a LG UJ6300 and a TCL 4 Series in my house but the NU8500 really beats them all and on almost every level.
If you are a cord cutter and look for a great picture using for example SLING; the TV offers a much better picture than my other two TV's. It is super sharp and crisp and I never had a buffer lag streaming a movie or watching SLING. When watching Cable TV connected via 2.2 HDMI the picture is like a dream and I love watching sports due to the 240 Hz refresh rate. The speakers have 3 settings and offer sufficient volume for my need even when turning it up watch Fast&Furious. I have a Samsung Soundbar (MS 650) and the sound is a little better but only when needed for a larger room.
The One Remote is 100% better than the LG remote and also works better than a Roku remote as it can control more external devices which the Roku remote lacks. For TV only, the Roku system is is incredible easy to use.
As far as HDR; I set my TV to Auto HDR and as far as I am concerned it is an amazing picture. The rest of the technical stuff
is all stuff we can play with but makes little difference for most users (like a gaming input lag of 7.5 vs 8.0). HDR 10 and Hybrid Log Gamma are a must have specially when you watch broadcast TV; so it checked all the boxes. I purchased it as I wasn't ready to go over $1200 on a entry level Samsung QF6 Series and at the store; but to me this TV looked and felt better than comparable Vizio and Sony TV's.
The only negative was the wall installation. You will need 45 or 50mm M8 screws or you will not be able to use the proper mounting hardware when wall mounting it.
Overall, we have Samsung, Sony, TCL, LG and Vizio; and between all of them there is something that makes each a little better somewhere. I was looking for a thin profile, an easy to use remote, at a great picture and above average sound. I for sure got that and more. Very happy and will purchase another one to replace the old TCL 4 Series which does have HDR but for every day TV it just doesn't measure up. While my LG has also a good picture; I did have a lot of wifi connection issues which is a well know problem and the remote is horrible. It is also quite bulky with a terrible interface.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Remote control
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome 4K TV
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When I first walked into Best Buy about a week ago this was my intended TV to buy due the Black Friday deals, I told myself I wasn't going to cheap out this year and get a lower model Samsung 4K like a 6000 or 7000 series, but I ended up walking out with the LG SK8000 after some convincing from the LG sales guy. I spent the next days regretting my decision and took that TV back for this Samsung and am now fully satisfied with my Samsung TV, no more buyers remorse. At this price range this is probably the best TV you can get that is native 120hz and performs excellently in any room lighting. Everything looks amazing, my movies and video games are outstanding. Input lag on this TV is remarkably low, it has been improved over the MU model (2017) and actually has less input lag than the Sony X900F (which btw the X900F is probably the only TV I'd consider over this Samsung due to the full array local dimming). The low input lag mixed with the auto gaming mode makes it a great TV for gaming. The auto gaming mode can also distinguish between a game being played on your console vs a movie being played on the console, nice little bonus.
Despite being an edge lit panel I don't see much interference from local dimming, compared to lower quality panels where you will notice a drastic contrast difference in the same scene created by the local dimming, the dimming was so bad in the LG I returned that I had its dimming setting turned off. Samsung did a great job with this TV so that the local dimming doesn't ruin the shot. If edge lit local dimming is a downside for you then I would recommend the Sony X900F since it is full array, however for edge lit dimming I believe Samsung has done it best and I never really notice it unless the room is really dark. And of course since it's a 2018 8000 series you get the latest and greatest HDR 10+, this is great for getting the full intended experience from 4K movies.
Design of the TV is excellent, it doesn't feel cheap and it has a nice modern look to it. I love the back panel design and location of all the ports is easily reachable and don't protrude, this combined with it being a skinny TV thanks to the edge lit panel make it a great candidate for wall mounting. TV stand is a simple design and doesn't leave too large of a footprint. Installation of the stand isn't mentioned in the book so I included some pictures, there is a cover on the stand you have to pop off to put the screws in. Admittedly it took me a few minutes before finally figuring it out, anyway that's what the pictures are for if anyone needs help on that.
The Samsung smart remote is of itself a great addition to the TV allowing you to control practically anything connected to the TV. It is comfortable and simple to use. Simplicity is always a win in my book.
Sound is okay, it's actually better than I expected but I feel sound is a weakness in practically every TV. To be honest whether you have the cheapest 4K available or the most expensive 4K it just isn't gonna produce a strong sound without some kind of soundbar or home theater system. Highly recommend scooping a sound system up while they're on sale regardless of whatever TV you get.
Overall I highly recommend this TV if this is the price range you're shopping in. It is an all-around excellent 4K HDR TV. If you're like me and debating between this or the Black Friday similarly priced LG SK8000 or others, definitely go with the Samsung while it's on sale.
My only regret is not getting a bigger one.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality, Remote control
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing picture quality, lip sync problem solved
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I can only compare this TV to my previous 12yr old Samsung 55" TV but the difference in picture quality is amazing. I used youtube 4K demonstration videos to see what it is capable of and found that it actually looks better at home than in the Best Buy showroom. I really like the new remote and find that the hub for apps works much smoother and faster than on my old Samsung smart tv. The only real problem I had was with a lip sync problem. I spent many, many hours trying to correct it, including buying the latest 4K HDMI cables (I couldn't see any real difference, actually) until I discovered that the lip sync issue was coming from my cable box and not the TV. After having the cable box rebooted at the Spectrum source the audio and video is now in sync and I am very happy. Even though I didn't notice a difference when I upgraded my HDMI cables, I still think it's best to get the latest cables, considering how much cheaper they are than in the past.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great TV!!
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So far this 55" TV has been awesome! Great picture quality, easy set up too. The TV automatically connected to our dish network and synced up our remote without even touching it. Our Xbox One definitely is a visual upgrade over the 720p quality we had for the past decade. The one thing that scared me was the "clicking" noise that a good number of reviewers had to deal with. Thankfully, our TV has not experienced any of those issues. Gaming on this TV is solid despite a few lags on MLB the show 19(not sure why) but all other games I own are fine with no lag. Streaming quality (netflix, youtube, etc) is good for the most part (our internet is 25mb, so 4k quality is meh unless you have high speed). The smart TV interface is pretty good presentation wise. Easy to navigate as well. I know the RU models are out now but the NU models are still a good choice if you are looking for a nice slick looking 4k tv under $1000. Thanks Best Buy!!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Color, Picture quality
Cons mentioned:
Motion blur
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good but not great
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Sound is OK but need a sound bar if you want truly good sound (which is true of most TVs on the market these days); picture is crisp and clear, color is good. I don't watch sports so not sure how it does with fast motion. They only use a demo video on display sets in the stores now so you can't see what actual TV programming will look like until you get it home, which can be misleading. Overall, the TV is good but not exceptional; could probably have gotten similar quality for less but Samsung typically makes a good product and I'd rather pay a little more for a better brand. The thing that truly sucks is the remote; it is so basic, they might as well have left it out--I can do more with the remote that goes with the cable box, but not everything, so currently I am having to use both remotes. I do wish I had gotten the 65" in hindsight--I have a small-ish living room and thought it would be too big but it would have been just right--but it is way too much of a hassle to exchange it and overall, I'm satisfied with it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Color, Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent Value, OLED Quality not the price
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This is an excellent TV, the 8000 series is the first high end series that Samsung produces. While the 6 and 7 series will look decent the 8 series include a true 120 hz panel and true HDR, something that the 6 and 7 series lack. What differentiates this from the competition is the very good blacks and contrast, super fast panel, more vibrant colors and brighter than the LG and Sony counterparts. Other nice additions: includes bluetooth and a subwoofer :)
I am super happy with this, The Operating system is very fast (it takes 3-5 seconds to start watching something on netflix)
I hope this helps
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality, Remote control
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Super Picture and Sound
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This model was more than the sale items that usually draw your attention, but you get value for the added cost. The quality of the blacks, contrast and HDR lead to a sharper more vivid picture. The integrated apps work as you’d expect and the universal remote is a big upgrade over the lower priced option. The sound is much better with the increased power output allowing the tv to stand on its own without a sound bar for normal daily viewing. The extras are worth it and make a difference for every day use. Very happy with the product and recommend paying a little extra to get it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Color, Picture quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good but mixed emotions
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Pros: very good picture once adjusted to your taste.
HDR does seem to add to the experience.
With great source material you really do get outstanding colors..
Handles sports pretty good, depending on quality of source (for me having motion rate set as Auto works best).
Wifi works well (with decent signal).
Price a fairly big step up from the level below it, but for me, worth it.
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Picture seems more dependent on having high quality source than my 3 year old Samsung 1080p set. Unless you have pretty good source material, picture doesn't seem to always "pop" as will as the old set.
Doesn't seem as bright as the old set, although really not a problem.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
What a view!
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My original purchase was going to be the Samsung NU7100, but then I saw it on the wall at BB and was not at all impressed by the picture.
My salesman suggested that I take a look at the NU8000, I did and was blown away. Now if I'm honest, this TV wasn't the best in the store but I wasn't looking to spend a fortune either.
I got it home, and much to my chagrin, find that it doesn't have the mounting screws so I could hang it on my TV stand. So, because I had to see it set up I used the enclosed stand which is nice and minimalistic, however it extends past the front of the TV and took up valuable real estate. By the way the bolt size you'll need is M8 50 1.25 if you choose that route.
I am a cord cutter who uses a terrestrial antenna, the picture which is HD looks like it is UHD! It is crisp and crystal clear, I'm pretty sure it is upscaled. The colors are amazing almost more real than real.
I use the Samsung HW-N950 speakers which deliver the Atmos sound that this TV delivers so well, but I must say the internal speakers won't disappoint. They get loud without being distorted, however it does sound a bit muffled.
The user manual leaves a lot to be desired, however I was able to muddle thru and get the setup pretty near to perfect.
And finally, although I haven't used Bixby or the smart things app I like that I have these options.
All being said and done if you're looking for a very decent tv, this might be the one that will exceed your expectations.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
my smart TV culdnt be better
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great TV. Great quality. easy to use. really smart. amazing price. great value.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great TV at a great price
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I chose the NU8000 55" due to its superior picture compared to the 7100 and the 6100 series TVs. Of course the next step up was the Q series, however in order to get any meaningful improvements over the picture of the NU8000, one would need Full Local Dimming instead of being edge lit. If you look at the model specs, the Q6 and Q7 are edge-lit, You would have to get all the way up to the Q8 to get FLD. For the price, this TV is a STEAL. I highly recommend.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Really smart TV
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Replaced one of the original HD TVs with this model based on reviews read on several sites. WE were looking for something with a better picture, truer colors, etc. We found it with this purchase. Also looking for a smart TV with which we could stream a variety of providers. This TV came loaded with most of them.
The only negative is the remote has only a few buttons and so it took me a while to learn how to use them effectively. And it seems those functions change with the source of the content. And as with you whom are used to streaming, we weren't and so it took us a bit to get used to a lag of a few seconds or at worst a complete loss of the signal -- more a cable or internet provider issue than the TV. Really glad we made the purchase.