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Samsung LED D8000 (2011) vs Samsung LED ES8000 (2012)

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SamsungLED D8000 (2011)SamsungLED ES8000 (2012)
Overview
Released20112012
Display
PanelLED LCDLED LCD
Panel detailEdge-lit LCD with active-shutter 3D. The 2011 UK manual confirms Full HD resolution across the three sizes; its 60 Hz PC input timing is not the panel's native refresh rate, which Samsung does not specify there.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 Auto Motion Plus and Micro Dimming are described in contemporary 55-inch reviews. The UK manual gives 1920 × 1080 resolution but no native panel refresh rate or dimming-zone count.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 modesActive 3D playback over HDMI and 2D-to-3D conversion on the reviewed 55-inch unit. Expert Reviews found native 3D more convincing than converted 2D content.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 no motion setting entirely satisfactory on its 55-inch unit. Expert Reviews recommends reducing Auto Motion Plus from its default setting and still notes blur in very fast action.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, 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 inputs, with ARC on HDMI 2, accept up to 1080p video in the UK manual. The same guide lists PC/VGA, component, composite and two SCART inputs, plus optical audio and headphones. 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 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 featuresThe UK manual confirms active 3D over HDMI; neither manufacturer document confirms VRR or automatic low-latency switching.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-FiWi-Fi, built in on the reviewed 55-inch unit (Expert Reviews)Built-in Wi-Fi on the reviewed 55-inch set (AVForums)
Speaker detailUK manual gives 10 W × 2 for 40 and 46 inches and 15 W × 2 for 55 inches. What Hi-Fi? finds its 55-inch unit's sound thin; Expert Reviews considers it adequate for casual viewing.Two 10 W speakers across the three sizes in the UK guide.
Audio featuresDolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus in the UK manual; ARC on HDMI 2 and an optical output. The guide also lists a headphone socket.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.
CastingSamsung AllShare media sharing appears in the UK manual. The 55-inch Expert Reviews unit streamed local media over Ethernet and Wi-Fi.Samsung AllShare media sharing in the UK guide.
TV tunersAnalogue and DVB-T2/C/S2 digital tuners in the UK manual; Freeview HD and Freesat are confirmed on the reviewed UK 55-inch set. Guide and USB recording are also described.Analogue and DVB-T2/C/S2 digital tuners in the UK guide; Freeview HD and Freesat on the reviewed UK 55-inch set.
USBThree USB ports on the reviewed 55-inch set (Expert Reviews); the UK manual confirms USB as an input source.Three USB inputs on AVForums' exact UK 55-inch review unit.
EthernetEthernet LAN shown in the UK manual.Ethernet LAN in the UK guide.
Optical audio outOne optical digital audio output in the UK manual.One optical digital audio output in the UK guide.
Design and power
SizeWithout stand, width × height × depth from the UK guide: 40-inch 908.6 × 524.9 × 29.7 mm; 46-inch 1041.1 × 599.4 × 29.7 mm; 55-inch 1232.6 × 707.2 × 29.7 mm. Configuration weights 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.
StandWith-stand weight from the UK guide: 40-inch 11.3 kg; 46-inch 14.3 kg; 55-inch 18.6 kg. The stand swivels 20° either way. Samsung's guide says the 55-inch model needs its dedicated wall-mount kit rather than the VESA kit listed for other sizes.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 quick guide identifies the conventional remote and stand; What Hi-Fi? and Expert Reviews both report a pair of active 3D glasses with the 55-inch retail unit.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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