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Samsung LED B8000 vs Samsung LED C8000

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SamsungLED B8000SamsungLED C8000
Overview
Released20092010
Display
PanelLED LCDLED LCD
Panel detailEdge-lit LCD. Samsung's 200 Hz Motion Plus is a motion-processing label; the UK manual lists 1080p at 60 Hz as optimal PC input timing, not a native panel refresh rate.Edge-lit LCD with active-shutter 3D. The UK manual labels 1080p at 60 Hz as panel native, but does not reconcile that line with 3D panel driving or Samsung's motion processing labels; a comparable native refresh rate is left unlisted.
Resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
HDR formatsNoneNone
Screen finishGlossy screen on the reviewed 46-inch unit (Les Numériques)–
Picture processingSamsung 200 Hz Motion Plus offers separate blur and judder controls on the reviewed 46-inch set (AVForums). Its 3D colour-management menu refers to colour axes, not stereoscopic 3D.Samsung Motion Plus, LED Motion Plus and edge-light dimming are described for the UK 46-inch review unit by HDTVTest. Its measured 1080-line motion resolution with processing enabled is a reviewer result, not a native refresh rate.
Picture modesSamsung's manual lists Dynamic, Standard, Natural and Movie picture modes. AVForums found Movie more accurate than the default Dynamic setting on its 46-inch test set.The UK manual lists Dynamic, Standard, Natural and Movie modes and 2D-to-3D conversion. Active 3D glasses are required and were sold separately.
Motion handlingWhat Hi-Fi? finds film pans stable with Motion Plus, while AVForums says Game Mode disables that processing and can make 24p films judder. Les Numériques measured less visible trailing than the related B7000.HDTVTest found mild 24p judder in some settings and reported that a forthcoming firmware update would address undefeatable noise smoothing; that update is not treated as a launch feature.
Viewing angle–HDTVTest and AVForums saw lighter blacks and more visible clouding away from the centre on their 46-inch units.
Sizes
Sizes40, 46″40, 46, 55″
Largest size46″55″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateNoneNone
HDMI detailFour HDMI inputs in the GB/IE manual, with DVI supported on HDMI 1. The manual also covers VGA, component, composite and SCART through supplied adaptors. HDMI 2.1 and 4K input were not part of this model.Four HDMI 1.4 inputs accept up to 1080p, with ARC on HDMI 2 and 3D formats detailed in Samsung's UK manual. The guide also lists VGA, component, composite and SCART through supplied adaptors. There is no 4K or 120 Hz HDMI input.
Input lag–32 ms at 1080p in Game Mode (HDTVTest, 46-inch test unit); 41 ms with side-by-side 3D. These are reviewer measurements.
Game featuresManual Game Mode on AVForums' 46-inch review unit. It suppresses some video processing but also turns off Motion Plus and film cadence detection; there is no maker-confirmed VRR or automatic low-latency mode.Manual Game Mode on the reviewed 46-inch unit; no maker-confirmed variable refresh or automatic low-latency feature.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformSamsung Smart TVSamsung Smart TV
Speakers20 W–
Wi-FiOptional 802.11a/b/g/n through a separately sold Samsung Wireless LAN USB adapterOptional 802.11a/b/g/n through a separately sold Samsung Wireless LAN USB adapter
Speaker detailTwo 10 W speakers for both sizes according to Samsung's GB/IE manual. What Hi-Fi? considers the sound serviceable; Les Numériques finds it weak.Samsung's UK manual lists two 10 W speakers for 40 inches and two 15 W speakers for 46 and 55 inches. The shared audio power is omitted because it differs by size.
Audio featuresOptical digital audio output and SRS TruSurround HD in Samsung's GB/IE manual.Dolby Digital Plus, optical digital output, headphone output and ARC on HDMI 2 in the UK manual.
CastingThe GB/IE manual covers DLNA local media sharing, Internet@TV widgets and a Content Library. Original internet service availability can change after launch.AllShare local media sharing and Internet@TV appear in Samsung's manual. Availability of its original internet apps can change after launch.
TV tunersAnalogue, DVB-T and DVB-C in the GB/IE manual; the reviewed UK 46-inch set has Freeview standard-definition reception. DVB-T2/Freeview HD is not stated in the manual.Analogue, DVB-T, DVB-C and DVB-T2 tuners in the UK manual; HDTVTest confirms Freeview HD on the UK 46-inch unit. USB recording and time shift are covered in the manual.
USBTwo USB ports in the GB/IE manual, one marked for a USB hard drive; media playback and software updates are supported. The optional wireless adapter uses a USB port.Two USB ports on the reviewed UK 46-inch unit (AVForums); Samsung's manual requires USB storage for recording and uses one USB port for the optional wireless adapter.
EthernetWired LAN port in the GB/IE manual.Wired network connection in Samsung's manual.
Optical audio outOptical digital audio output in the GB/IE manual.Optical digital audio output through the supplied adaptor in Samsung's manual.
Design and power
SizeWithout stand, width × depth × height from Samsung's GB/IE manual: 40-inch 998.2 × 31 × 612.8 mm; 46-inch 1130.9 × 31 × 687.5 mm. The manual lists only with-stand weights, so configuration weights remain empty.Without stand, width × depth × height from Samsung's UK manual: 40-inch 957.4 × 26.5 × 578.7 mm; 46-inch 1092.3 × 26.5 × 653.2 mm; 55-inch 1283.4 × 26.5 × 762.3 mm. Configuration weights also exclude stands.
StandStand swivels 20° either way. With stand, the 40-inch set is 998.2 × 257.2 × 677 mm and 20 kg; the 46-inch is 1130.9 × 277.2 × 757 mm and 24.2 kg, from the GB/IE manual.Samsung's four-foot stand swivels 20° either way. With-stand depth and weight: 40-inch 267.7 mm and 15.4 kg; 46-inch 302.9 mm and 19.1 kg; 55-inch 302.2 mm and 24.5 kg, from the UK manual.
Power useSamsung's GB/IE manual gives under 0.1 W standby for both sizes; it directs readers to each unit's label for operating power.–
In the boxGB/IE manual lists the stand, remote, batteries, cleaning cloth and component and SCART adaptor cables. The wireless LAN adapter is sold separately.UK manual lists the remote, batteries, stand, cleaning cloth and the breakout adaptors for antenna, LAN, optical, SCART, VGA, component and composite inputs. HDTVTest says 3D glasses were sold separately at launch.

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