Samsung U8000 Series 43"
The Crystal Processor 4K upscales content and supports HDR10+ for vibrant color, while Motion Xcelerator keeps 60Hz action smooth on the edge-lit VA panel. Q-Symphony syncs the 20W speakers with compatible Samsung soundbars for room-filling audio, and Tizen OS offers Bixby, Alexa, and Google voice control plus Knox security. This 43-inch TV is best for apartment dwellers or small-space users who prioritize smart-home integration and streaming over gaming.
Screen 43"
Resolution 4K
Panel LED
Refresh 60 Hz
HDR HDR10+, HLG
smart platform Tizen
hdmi version 2.0
46 Overall Score
Price $270
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 43" |
| Resolution | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED |
| Backlight | Edge LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Picture Quality
| Color Gamut | over 1 billion vibrant colors |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator |
| Processor | Crystal Processor 4K |
HDR
| HDR Formats | HDR10+, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | No |
| HDR10+ | Yes |
| HLG | Yes |
Gaming
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
Smart TV
| Platform | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Bixby, Alexa, Google |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay 2, Tap View |
| Works With | Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomeKit |
Audio
| Speaker Config | 2 |
| Wattage | 20 |
| Dolby Atmos | No |
| Surround Sound | Object Tracking Sound Lite, Q-Symphony |
| eARC | Yes |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2 |
| USB Ports | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | Yes |
| Optical Audio | No |
Power & Size
| Weight | 6.6 kg / 14.6 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Samsung U8000 Series 43" | TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K | Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 | Hisense U8 55U8QG | LG OLED evo - G5 series OLED77G5WUA | Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 43 | 75 | 65 | 55 | 77 | 55 |
| Resolution | 4K | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Panel Type | LED | Mini-LED | Mini-LED | Mini-LED | OLED | QLED |
| Refresh Rate | 60 | 144 | 120 | 165 | 120 | 60 |
| Hdr | HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Smart Platform | Tizen | Google TV | Google TV | Google TV | webOS | Roku TV |
| Dolby Vision | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Dolby Atmos | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Hdmi Version | 2.0 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | HDR | Audio | Smart | Gaming | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Picture Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung U8000 Series 43" | 85.6 | 59.5 | 76.5 | 18.4 | 13.1 | 19 | 60 | 63.4 | 36.8 |
| TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K Compare | 91.9 | 93.1 | 99.1 | 93.4 | 89.7 | 79.2 | 93.1 | 88.5 | 99.4 |
| Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 Compare | 91.9 | 93.1 | 84.1 | 80.4 | 84.8 | 38.9 | 93.1 | 94.6 | 92.6 |
| Hisense U8 55U8QG Compare | 91.9 | 98.3 | 96.2 | 95.1 | 79.8 | 79.2 | 86.9 | 82.5 | 99.5 |
| LG OLED evo - G5 series OLED77G5WUA Compare | 77.5 | 91.5 | 90.9 | 99.2 | 97 | 65.8 | 98.7 | 94.6 | 36.8 |
| Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 Compare | 77.5 | 83.4 | 99.8 | 58.9 | 77.8 | 91 | 89.6 | 94.6 | 36.8 |
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