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Samsung LED C8000 vs Samsung LED ES8000 (2012)

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SamsungLED C8000SamsungLED ES8000 (2012)
Overview
Released20102012
Display
PanelLED LCDLED LCD
Panel detailEdge-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.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
Picture processingSamsung 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.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 modesThe UK manual lists Dynamic, Standard, Natural and Movie modes and 2D-to-3D conversion. Active 3D glasses are required and were sold separately.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 handlingHDTVTest 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.AVForums finds motion generally good but occasional processing stutter and some noise reduction that cannot be turned off on its 55-inch unit.
Viewing angleHDTVTest and AVForums saw lighter blacks and more visible clouding away from the centre on their 46-inch units.AVForums finds the 55-inch SPVA panel loses contrast and colour away from the centre.
Sizes
Sizes40, 46, 55″40, 46, 55″
Largest size55″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 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.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 lag32 ms at 1080p in Game Mode (HDTVTest, 46-inch test unit); 41 ms with side-by-side 3D. These are reviewer measurements.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 the reviewed 46-inch unit; no maker-confirmed variable refresh or automatic low-latency feature.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
Speakers–20 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 detailSamsung'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.Two 10 W speakers across the three sizes in the UK guide.
Audio featuresDolby Digital Plus, optical digital output, headphone output and ARC on HDMI 2 in the UK 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.
CastingAllShare local media sharing and Internet@TV appear in Samsung's manual. Availability of its original internet apps can change after launch.Samsung AllShare media sharing in the UK guide.
TV tunersAnalogue, 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.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 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.Three USB inputs on AVForums' exact UK 55-inch review unit.
EthernetWired network connection in Samsung's manual.Ethernet LAN in the UK guide.
Optical audio outOptical digital audio output through the supplied adaptor in Samsung's manual.One optical digital audio output in the UK guide.
Design and power
SizeWithout 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.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.
StandSamsung'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.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.
In the boxUK 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.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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