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Samsung SUHD JS9000 vs Samsung SUHD KS7000

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SamsungSUHD JS9000SamsungSUHD KS7000
Overview
Released20152016
Display
PanelLED LCDLED LCD
Panel detailCurved 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.Flat 10-bit quantum-dot LCD with edge-mounted LED lighting, as identified in the two full UK 55-inch reviews. Samsung's 2100 Picture Quality Index is not a native 2100 Hz refresh rate; native Hz was not established.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
HDR formatsHDR10HDR10
HDR extrasSamsung'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.Samsung HDR 1000 and Ultra HD Premium certification. Samsung's HDR 1000 name is not a measured 1000-nit specification for all sizes; AVForums measured 1500 nits on a 10% window on its 55-inch review unit.
Screen finish–Ultra Black Moth Eye antireflection filter on the reviewed UK 55-inch model.
Colour rangeNano 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.Quantum Dot Colour and 10-bit panel support, as stated on the UK 55-inch maker table and checked by two full UK reviews.
Picture processingSamsung'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.SUHD Remastering Engine, UHD Dimming, Precision Black and Peak Illuminator Pro on the UK 55-inch maker table. Samsung's January 2016 announcement precedes the full UK reviews by several months; an exact first-sale month is not established.
Picture modesMovie 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 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.Auto Motion Plus and LED Clear Motion in AVForums' 55-inch review. Picture Quality Index 2100 is a Samsung processing score, not the native refresh rate.
Viewing angleBoth full 55-inch reviews found the picture faded away from the centre; the curve did not correct this limitation.–
Sizes
Sizes48, 55, 65″49, 55, 60″
Largest size65″60″
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 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.One Connect Mini box with four HDMI 2.0a / HDCP 2.2 inputs on the reviewed UK 55-inch model, suitable for 4K HDR10. ARC on the 55-inch UK maker table; no eARC or HDMI 2.1. Three USB sockets total, plus optical digital audio and Ethernet.
Input lag24 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.21 ms in Game Mode on the 55-inch KS7000, measured by AVForums; 112 ms in Movie mode. Reviewer measurement, not maker claim.
Game featuresManual Game Mode and 4K at 60 Hz on the reviewed 55-inch unit; no maker-confirmed VRR, ALLM or 4K120 support.Manual Game Mode in Samsung's UK 55-inch table; no 4K120, VRR or automatic low latency claim.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformTizenTizen
ProcessorOcta-core smart processorSUHD Remastering Engine; quad-core smart processor
Speakers60 W, 2.2 channels40 W, 2.1 channels
eARCNoNo
Wi-FiBuilt-in Wi-FiBuilt-in Wi-Fi
Speaker detailSamsung's UK quick guide lists 60 W for all three sizes, comprising left and right 20 W speakers plus two 10 W woofers.40 W, 2.1 channels with down-firing woofer in Samsung's separate 49, 55 and 60-inch UK tables.
Audio featuresThe reviewed 55-inch unit has optical digital output, headphone socket and HDMI audio return on its One Connect box (Les Numériques).Dolby Digital Plus, DTS codec, TV SoundConnect and Bluetooth headset support on the UK 55-inch maker table.
Voice assistantsSamsung's 2015 Smart Control supports voice input on the reviewed 55-inch model. Original internet services may change after launch.Samsung's 2016-era voice recognition via Smart Control; service support can change after launch.
CastingTizen Smart Hub, DLNA media playback and Miracast screen sharing on the reviewed 55-inch unit (Les Numériques); original app availability is not guaranteed today.Samsung Smart View, DLNA mobile mirroring and Wi-Fi Direct in the UK 55-inch maker table; app and network service availability can change.
TV tunersDVB-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.DVB-T2/C/S2 and analogue tuner, CI+ 1.3, electronic programme guide and USB recording/time shift on the UK 55-inch table.
USBThree USB ports on the reviewed 55-inch One Connect box, one USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 (Les Numériques).Three USB sockets across the TV and One Connect Mini box.
EthernetEthernet LAN on the reviewed 55-inch One Connect box (Les Numériques).Ethernet LAN built in.
Optical audio outOptical digital audio output on the reviewed 55-inch One Connect box (Les Numériques).One optical digital audio output.
Design and power
SizeWithout 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.Without stand, width × height × depth: 49-inch 1089.1 × 633.6 × 43.4 mm; 55-inch 1225 × 710 × 44.3 mm; 60-inch 1352.4 × 783.6 × 44.2 mm. Configuration weights exclude stand. All figures from separate UK maker tables for each size.
StandFixed 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.Two wide branch feet. With stand, width × height × depth / weight: 49-inch 1089.1 × 699 × 233.2 mm / 14.4 kg; 55-inch 1225 × 775.5 × 233.1 mm / 17.6 kg; 60-inch 1352.4 × 856.9 × 294.6 mm / 22.6 kg.
Power use–UK 55-inch maker table lists 180 W maximum; other sizes are not assigned that figure.
Energy class–UK maker archive assigns A to 49-inch and A+ to 55 and 60-inch under the old energy scale, not today's A–G scale.
Colours–Silver front trim with black screen border in contemporary UK review photographs.
In the boxSamsung'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.UK 55-inch maker table lists TM1680A Smart Control and TM1240A conventional remote, batteries, power cable, One Connect and user/e-manual.

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