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Samsung Crystal UHD U8000H vs Sony BRAVIA 3

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SamsungCrystal UHD U8000HSonyBRAVIA 3
Overview
ReleasedMay 2026April 2025
Display
PanelLED LCDLED LCD
Panel detailLED LCD with a VA panel (RTINGS); Samsung UK lists the refresh rate as 50 HzDirect LED backlight with frame dimming
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
HDR formatsHDR10, HDR10+Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
Colour range–Triluminos Pro, Live Colour Technology
Screen finishGlossy (RTINGS)–
Picture processing4K Upscaling, Mega Contrast, UHD Dimming, Contrast Enhancer, Color Booster4K X-Reality PRO, Dynamic Contrast Enhancer, light sensor
Picture modesFilmmaker Mode; Football ModeVivid, Standard, Cinema, Game, Professional, Graphics, Photo, Dolby Vision (Vivid, Bright, Dark, Game)
Motion handlingMotion Xcelerator; DLG 120 Hz on 55″ and largerMotionflow XR 200/240 Hz (native 50/60 Hz)
Sizes
Sizes43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85″43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85″
Largest size85″85″
Gaming
HDMI ports3 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateHDMI VRRNone
Auto low latency modeYesYes
HDMI detail3 × HDMI, 4K 60 Hz on HDMI 1/2/3; eARC; Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)HDMI 2.1 features: eARC, ALLM; up to 4K 60 Hz; ALLM and HDCP 2.3 on all four inputs
Game featuresALLM, VRR, HGiGAuto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode with a PS5; Dolby Vision Game mode; PS Remote Play
Cloud gamingSamsung Gaming Hub–
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformTizenGoogle TV
ProcessorCrystal Processor 4K4K HDR Processor X1
Speakers20 W, 2 channels20 W
Dolby Atmos–Yes
DTS:X–Yes
eARCYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.35.3
Speaker detail20 W, 2ch, OTS Lite2 full-range bass reflex speakers (X-Balanced Speaker), 10 W + 10 W
Audio featuresQ-Symphony, Adaptive Sound, Audio Pre-selection Descriptor–
Voice assistantsBixby (voice ready); works with Alexa and Google Assistant speakers; Vision AI CompanionVoice search with a built-in microphone (with an off switch); works with Apple HomeKit
CastingGoogle Cast, Apple AirPlay, screen and sound mirroring from phonesChromecast built-in, Apple AirPlay
Software updatesSecurity updates until at least 31 December 2031–
TV tunersDVB-T2/C and analogue; CI+ 1.4 slot; HbbTV 2.0.4; no satellite tunerDVB-T/T2, DVB-C and DVB-S/S2; 1 terrestrial/cable and 1 satellite tuner; CI+
USB1 × USB-A2 × USB; USB hard disk recording
Ethernet1 × LAN1 × Ethernet
Optical audio out–1 × optical digital audio out
Design and power
SizeWithout stand, 43″ 957.8 × 558.8 × 76.3 mm; 50″ 1110.8 × 643.8 × 76.4 mm; 55″ 1224.6 × 707.8 × 76.6 mm; 65″ 1444.1 × 831.2 × 76.8 mm; 75″ 1668.1 × 957.8 × 77 mm; 85″ 1889.9 × 1083.5 × 77 mmWithout stand, 43″ 964 × 563 × 69 mm; 50″ 1119 × 649 × 70 mm; 55″ 1233 × 713 × 72 mm; 65″ 1452 × 836 × 72 mm; 75″ 1675 × 962 × 73 mm; 85″ 1901 × 1090 × 73 mm
StandFeet, spanning 613 × 157 mm (43″) up to 1411 × 326 mm (85″); 75″ and 85″ feet can also be fitted closer together (793 and 954 mm)43–65″ Slim Wedged Stand, 75″ and 85″ Slim Blade stand; two positions (standard and narrow) on 55″ and larger, one on 43″ and 50″
VESA pattern43″ to 65″ 200 × 200 mm; 75″ and 85″ 400 × 300 mm43″ and 50″ 200 × 200 mm; 55″, 65″ and 75″ 300 × 300 mm; 85″ 400 × 400 mm
Power useTypical/max, 43″ 51/110 W; 50″ 65/120 W; 55″ 77/125 W; 65″ 102/170 W; 75″ 129/220 W; 85″ 155/270 W; 0.5 W standby43″ 46, 50″ 60, 55″ 77, 65″ 93, 75″ 106, 85″ 128 kWh/1000h in SDR; 0.5 W standby
Energy classF55″ F; other sizes E (SDR)
ColoursBlack, with Titan Gray feetBlack
In the boxPower cable, user manualRemote control, table-top stand, power cord, batteries

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