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Samsung LED B8000 vs Samsung LED ES8000 (2012)

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SamsungLED B8000SamsungLED ES8000 (2012)
Overview
Released20092012
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. Samsung's UK guide confirms Full HD resolution across 40, 46 and 55 inches; its 60 Hz PC input timing is not a native panel refresh specification.
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 Micro Dimming Ultimate and Auto Motion Plus appear in AVForums' exact 55-inch review. Their marketing motion index is not a native refresh rate; Samsung's UK guide does not give panel Hz.
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.Active 3D playback and 2D-to-3D conversion on the reviewed 55-inch model. Both independent reviews find native 3D noticeably improved over the D8000.
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.AVForums finds motion generally good but occasional processing stutter and some noise reduction that cannot be turned off on its 55-inch unit.
Viewing angle–AVForums finds the 55-inch SPVA panel loses contrast and colour away from the centre.
Sizes
Sizes40, 46″40, 46, 55″
Largest size46″55″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)3 (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.Three HDMI inputs in the UK guide, with ARC on HDMI 2 and MHL on HDMI 3. They accept up to 1080p video. Samsung's older D8000 guide lists four HDMI inputs; contemporary commentary claiming four on the ES8000 conflicts with this exact UK guide and AVForums' three-port count.
Input lag–50 ms in Game Mode on AVForums' UK 55-inch review unit; this is a reviewer measurement, not a claim for every size.
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.No VRR, automatic low-latency switching or 4K 120 Hz input is confirmed by Samsung's UK guide.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformSamsung Smart TVSamsung Smart TV
Speakers20 W20 W
Wi-FiOptional 802.11a/b/g/n through a separately sold Samsung Wireless LAN USB adapterBuilt-in Wi-Fi on the reviewed 55-inch set (AVForums)
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.Two 10 W speakers across the three sizes in the UK guide.
Audio featuresOptical digital audio output and SRS TruSurround HD in Samsung's GB/IE manual.Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus in the UK guide; ARC on HDMI 2 and optical output.
Voice assistants–Built-in camera and microphone enabled voice and gesture control at launch. Both 55-inch reviews found gesture commands inconsistent; current online service support may differ.
CastingThe GB/IE manual covers DLNA local media sharing, Internet@TV widgets and a Content Library. Original internet service availability can change after launch.Samsung AllShare media sharing in the UK guide.
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 and DVB-T2/C/S2 digital tuners in the UK guide; Freeview HD and Freesat on the reviewed UK 55-inch set.
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.Three USB inputs on AVForums' exact UK 55-inch review unit.
EthernetWired LAN port in the GB/IE manual.Ethernet LAN in the UK guide.
Optical audio outOptical digital audio output in the GB/IE manual.One optical digital audio output in the UK guide.
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 × height × depth from Samsung's UK guide: 40-inch 906.3 × 540.1 × 30.8 mm; 46-inch 1038.7 × 614.7 × 30.8 mm; 55-inch 1230.3 × 722.3 × 30.8 mm. Configuration weights 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.Arc Flow stand does not swivel. With-stand weight from the UK guide: 40-inch 11.8 kg; 46-inch 14.6 kg; 55-inch 19.3 kg.
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.Samsung's UK guide shows a standard remote and Smart Touch Control. AVForums reports two pairs of active 3D glasses with its 55-inch unit.

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