Samsung · Series 8

LED B8000

Released 2009

Samsung's 2009 Series 8 Full HD edge-lit LCD TV, with Internet@TV and 200 Hz Motion Plus processing in UK 40 and 46-inch sizes.

Sizes: 40–46″
Panel: LED LCD
Refresh: –
HDR: None
HDMI 2.1: 0 of 4
Software: Samsung Smart TV

What reviewers say

What Hi-Fi? praises the 46-inch B8000's slim design, smooth motion and detailed pictures from HD and standard-definition sources. AVForums also finds its calibrated colour and standard-definition processing strong, but reports uneven edge lighting, intrusive automatic dimming and high gaming lag. Les Numériques likewise sees distracting brightness changes and finds the sound weak.

From whathifi.com, avforums.com and lesnumeriques.com

Specifications

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Display

Panel: LED LCD
Panel detail: Edge-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.
Resolution: 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
HDR formats: None
Screen finish: Glossy screen on the reviewed 46-inch unit (Les Numériques)
Picture processing: Samsung 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.
Picture modes: Samsung'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.
Motion handling: What 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.

Sizes

Sizes: 40, 46″
Largest size: 46″

Gaming

HDMI ports: 4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rate: None
HDMI detail: Four 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.
Game features: Manual 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.

Smart TV and sound

Smart TV platform: Samsung Smart TV
Speakers: 20 W
Wi-Fi: Optional 802.11a/b/g/n through a separately sold Samsung Wireless LAN USB adapter
Speaker detail: Two 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.
Audio features: Optical digital audio output and SRS TruSurround HD in Samsung's GB/IE manual.
Casting: The GB/IE manual covers DLNA local media sharing, Internet@TV widgets and a Content Library. Original internet service availability can change after launch.
TV tuners: Analogue, 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.
USB: Two 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.
Ethernet: Wired LAN port in the GB/IE manual.
Optical audio out: Optical digital audio output in the GB/IE manual.

Design and power

Size: Without 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.
Stand: Stand 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.
Power use: Samsung'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 box: GB/IE manual lists the stand, remote, batteries, cleaning cloth and component and SCART adaptor cables. The wireless LAN adapter is sold separately.

Sizes

Size	Model
40″	UE40B8000XWXXU
46″	UE46B8000XWXXU

Pros and cons

Pros

Slim edge-lit design and Full HD picture
Four HDMI inputs and two USB ports
Network media playback and Internet@TV

Cons

No 3D, 4K or HDR support
Wireless networking needs a separate USB adapter
Backlight can brighten and dim visibly in dark scenes

Closest rivals

Model	Sizes	Panel	Refresh	HDR	HDMI 2.1	Software	Released
SonyBRAVIA W2000	40–46″	LCD	–	None	0 of 2	None (no smart platform)	2006
SonyBRAVIA W3000	40–52″	LCD	–	None	0 of 3	None (no smart platform)	2007
SonyBRAVIA W4000	32–52″	LCD	–	None	0 of 3	None (no smart platform)	2008

Sources

Photo: Exact UE40B8000XW front product image reproduced by Lupa.cz; UK specifications come from Samsung's GB/IE manual.

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