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Samsung LED H8000 vs Samsung SUHD JS9000

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SamsungLED H8000SamsungSUHD JS9000
Overview
Released20142015
Display
PanelLED LCDLED LCD
Panel detailCurved edge-lit LCD with 4200R curvature and active-shutter 3D. Samsung's 1000 Clear Motion Rate is a processing label, not the native panel refresh rate; the UK specification does not publish native Hz.Curved edge-lit 10-bit LCD with Nano Crystal quantum-dot colour on the reviewed 55-inch UK model. Samsung's Picture Quality Index is not native refresh; HDTVTest measured a 120 Hz panel on its 55-inch sample only.
Resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)3840 × 2160 (4K)
HDR formatsNoneHDR10
HDR extras–Samsung's 2015 SUHD HDR playback on the reviewed 55-inch set. HDTVTest found bright highlights but the edge-lit screen had less dark-scene control than Samsung's full-array JS9500; no peak-brightness figure is transferred to other sizes.
Colour range–Nano Crystal quantum-dot colour and 10-bit panel on the reviewed 55-inch model (HDTVTest). Samsung's launch announcement positions JS9000 within the SUHD range, but does not establish an identical panel across all three sizes.
Picture processingThe UK 55-inch specification lists Micro Dimming Ultimate, Auto Depth Enhancer and 1000 Clear Motion Rate but says Precision Black local dimming is absent. HDTVTest found that Cinema Black darkens letterbox bars, though some settings shifted the whole picture's brightness.Samsung's global SUHD announcement describes Nano Crystal colour and HDR. HDTVTest identifies Smart LED edge-light control and measured 91% DCI-P3 coverage in Movie mode on its 55-inch review unit; this is a reviewer measurement, not a maker value for the line.
Picture modesMovie mode and ten-point white balance controls allowed very accurate greyscale on the HDTVTest and AVForums 55-inch test sets. Samsung's UK table confirms 2D-to-3D conversion and two included active glasses.Movie mode was the most accurate preset on HDTVTest's 55-inch test set. The UK quick guide confirms active 3D but says glasses must be bought separately.
Motion handlingHDTVTest measured 1080 lines of motion resolution with Motion Plus engaged versus 300 without it on its 55-inch unit; these are reviewer measurements, not panel Hz. It also saw occasional motion hiccups after scene cuts and mild 3D film judder.HDTVTest measured 1080 or more lines of motion resolution with Auto Motion Plus on its 55-inch unit and found LED Clear Motion strobing sharp but possibly flickery. It reported mild judder in 24-frame 3D.
Viewing angleHDTVTest found blacks and colours washed out beyond about 40 degrees off-axis on its 55-inch review unit. The curve did not materially improve its viewing angle.Both full 55-inch reviews found the picture faded away from the centre; the curve did not correct this limitation.
Sizes
Sizes48, 55, 65″48, 55, 65″
Largest size65″65″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateNoneNone
Auto low latency modeNoNo
HDMI detailFour HDMI inputs with HDMI 1.4 3D and ARC according to Samsung's UK 55-inch table. The same table lists one SCART, component and composite inputs, a headphone output and optical audio. No 4K or HDMI 2.1 input is stated.Four HDMI inputs on the external One Connect box; HDTVTest verified 3840 × 2160 at 60 Hz and full 4:4:4 chroma on all four after enabling HDMI UHD Color. Les Numériques identifies them as HDMI 2.0a with HDCP 2.2 and HDR input. The UK quick guide warns that a different model's One Connect box will not work.
Input lag34 ms in Game Mode on the 55-inch HDTVTest unit, measured with a Leo Bodnar tester; AVForums reports the same figure on its sample. This is a reviewer measurement.24 ms in Game Mode on the 55-inch HDTVTest sample, measured with a Leo Bodnar tester; 135 ms in Movie mode. These are reviewer measurements.
Game featuresManual Game Mode in Samsung's UK specification. No maker-confirmed variable refresh or automatic low-latency switching.Manual Game Mode and 4K at 60 Hz on the reviewed 55-inch unit; no maker-confirmed VRR, ALLM or 4K120 support.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformSamsung Smart TVTizen
ProcessorQuad Core+; 3D HyperReal Engine picture processingOcta-core smart processor
Speakers40 W, 2.1 channels60 W, 2.2 channels
eARCNoNo
Wi-FiBuilt-in Wi-FiBuilt-in Wi-Fi
Speaker detailSamsung's UK tables give 40 W total for each size, with two 10 W drivers and a 20 W woofer. AVForums rated sound good for a thin TV, while HDTVTest concentrated on picture performance.Samsung's UK quick guide lists 60 W for all three sizes, comprising left and right 20 W speakers plus two 10 W woofers.
Audio featuresDolby MS11, DTS Premium Sound 5.1, TV SoundConnect, optical output and HDMI ARC on Samsung's 55-inch UK table.The reviewed 55-inch unit has optical digital output, headphone socket and HDMI audio return on its One Connect box (Les Numériques).
Voice assistantsSamsung's 2014 voice control is listed for the UK; an optional camera was needed for gesture and face features. Original online voice services may no longer work.Samsung's 2015 Smart Control supports voice input on the reviewed 55-inch model. Original internet services may change after launch.
CastingSamsung Smart View, Screen Mirroring, Wi-Fi Direct and local content streaming appear in the UK 55-inch table. Current app and service availability is not guaranteed.Tizen Smart Hub, DLNA media playback and Miracast screen sharing on the reviewed 55-inch unit (Les Numériques); original app availability is not guaranteed today.
TV tunersSamsung's UK 55-inch table lists analogue, DVB-T/C/S2 and twin tuners, plus USB recording and time shift. It does not explicitly list DVB-T2 in that table, so Freeview HD support is not inferred from a different regional variant.DVB-T2 and DVB-S2 on the European 55-inch review unit (Les Numériques); exact UK tuner variations beyond the reviewed model are not assigned to other sizes.
USBThree USB ports and USB recording in Samsung's UK 55-inch table.Three USB ports on the reviewed 55-inch One Connect box, one USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 (Les Numériques).
EthernetOne Ethernet connection in Samsung's UK 55-inch table.Ethernet LAN on the reviewed 55-inch One Connect box (Les Numériques).
Optical audio outOne optical digital audio output in Samsung's UK 55-inch table.Optical digital audio output on the reviewed 55-inch One Connect box (Les Numériques).
Design and power
SizeWithout stand, width × height × depth from Samsung's UK size-specific tables: 48-inch 1078.6 × 625.9 × 79.2 mm; 55-inch 1232.8 × 713.3 × 89.8 mm; 65-inch 1451 × 838.4 × 107.3 mm. Configuration weights also exclude the stand.Without stand, width × height × depth from Samsung's exact UK quick guide: 48-inch 1091.8 × 626.7 × 94.4 mm; 55-inch 1248.5 × 713.7 × 90.7 mm; 65-inch 1464.6 × 836.8 × 107.7 mm. Configuration weights also exclude stands.
StandFixed curved stand. With-stand depth / weight from Samsung's UK tables: 48-inch 236.8 mm / 14.7 kg; 55-inch 236.8 mm / 18.9 kg; 65-inch 307.8 mm / 27.2 kg.Fixed curved stand. With-stand depth / weight from Samsung's UK quick guide: 48-inch 297.1 mm / 18.7 kg; 55-inch 322.3 mm / 24.3 kg; 65-inch 366 mm / 33.1 kg.
Power useSamsung's UK 55-inch table lists 78 W typical, 158 W maximum and 0.3 W standby; the figures are not transferred to other sizes.–
Energy classA+ for the UK 55-inch model under the energy-label scale used at launch, not today's A–G scale.–
In the boxSamsung's UK 55-inch table lists two SSG-5100GB active 3D glasses, standard and Smart Control remotes, batteries, IR extender, power lead and manual. The camera is optional.Samsung's UK quick guide lists One Connect and cable, remote, regulatory guide and manual. It explicitly says active 3D glasses must be purchased separately; bundled contents may differ in other countries.

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