The UE75NU8000U is one of the latest Samsung products of 2018. It differs from the previous seventh line of the brand in terms of color and brightness quality, expanded HDR format, low signal delay, which gamers will appreciate. In the review, I collected all the characteristics and features of the model that will help clarify its differences from the seventh series of Samsung and its main competitors LG 75SK8100 NanoCell and Sony KD-75XF9005.
This model participates in rating of the best TVs, in ranking of the best TVs 75 inches and in Best 4K UHD TVs.
Screen
Samsung UE75NU8000U with a diagonal of 74.5 "(189 cm) has a resolution of 3840 × 2160. Supports 4K UHD and HDR10, allowing you to reproduce related content in excellent quality. For the content to be transformed into 4K, the source must be 1080p. Old movies play automatically, but other TVs have a similar problem. Samsung HDR + function allows you to expand the color gamut, increase the contrast of the image of the original SDR. But at the same time, the tone automatically changes to warm. You can change the color tone for each input, enable or disable anti-aliasing for dynamic scenes, change the level of local dimming.
VA matrix provides excellent black uniformity, contrast. For comparison: TFT IPS matrix in LG 75SK8100 NanoCell according to these indicators loses. The VA display displays black tones of 0.025-0.015 nits, and IPS displays 0.075 and 0.090 nits. The difference can be seen when watching TV in the dark or when watching high contrast footage. The downside of VA is the smaller viewing angle.
Pixel response - 13 m / s (minimum - 5 m / s). When playing dynamic scenes, it is possible to adjust the local contrast by changing the level of dimming, although for this purpose there are only two positions: “On” and “Off”. The refresh rate index - 100 Hz - provides minimal blur when moving quickly on the screen. Picture Quality Index 2500 Hz. This figure refers to Samsung's own assessment of its models. This is the highest value of the brand's offerings to date.
A significant drawback of the Samsung UE75NU8000U is the edge illumination. Because of this, highlights appear on the sides. For comparison: y Sony KD-75XF9005 Direct LED backlighting, when the LEDs are evenly distributed over the entire screen area, which provides full-mass dimming. Samsung Local Dimming is available, but full dimming control is not possible.
Appearance
The dimensions of the TV are 1674 × 964 × 58 mm, weight - 36 kg. The model differs from previous lines of the brand in frameless execution. The usual plastic frame around the screen is missing, giving the TV an incredible look. In order not to damage the sides of the screen during transportation or unpacking, the manufacturer has provided protective linings made of cardboard.
For wall mounting, VESA mount 400 × 400 mm is provided. For desktop installation, a T-shaped stand is used, which distinguishes the model from competitors who prefer installation on legs. The stand looks elegant, adds aesthetics to the appearance. With it, the dimensions of the TV increase to 1674 × 1041 × 369 mm, and the weight - up to 39.6 kg.There is a removable cover on the back of the stand where you can put the wires.
Connectors
On the rear panel there are 4 HDMI outputs, 2 USB, Ethernet, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Miracast, two satellite inputs, a standard antenna connector for receiving analog and digital television, a slot for conditional access cards (CI +). Sony and LG each have one more USB port.
Sound
The total sound power is 40 W. It is provided with two 10 W speakers and a 20 W subwoofer. For comparison: y LG 75SK8100 NanoCell the same power is provided by 2 speakers of 10 W each and two subwoofers of 10 W, and Sony KD-75XF9005 - only 2 speakers of 10 watts.
In Samsung UE75NU8000U, the mid and high tones are somewhat "squeezed" due to the characteristics of the speakers, but the bass is reproduced flawlessly. When testing while increasing the sound, some experts found crackling, extraneous noise.
Leveling the volume when switching channels is automatic. Volumetric sound is provided by Dolby Digital. In this it is inferior to the main competitors, since LG and Sony still have DTS decoders. According to experts, Dolby Digital is not so important without DTS.
Functions
Smart TV from Samsung UE75NU8000U runs on Tizen's own platform. LG also has its own webOS platform, while Sony runs Android. When evaluating the performance of these three models, it is difficult to decide which platform is better. Experts differ here.
The Samsung UE75NU8000U uses the latest version of the Samsung TV OS. The TV is equipped with a quad-core processor. The menu and user interface are quite practical and comfortable. Navigation is somewhat complicated by hidden submenus. App Store and Universal SmartHome Guide available.
Setting up your TV is easy, you can install the Samsung SmartTings application, which provides control of devices in the Smart Home system. The universal remote control helps to control and set parameters. Instrument status data can be displayed on the TV screen. According to customer reviews and the results of independent testing, work in the “Smart Home” is difficult: it does not recognize and control all devices. All minor bugs should be resolved with the software update, which is expected in the near future. The Samsung Bixby Assistant may experience glitches when connecting. The system cannot answer complex questions.
The TV can automatically switch to Game Mode or Game Motion Plus. These features are more advanced than the previous line. When using them, the TV perceives information about the connection of a game device and the need to reduce the time delay of the video signal. The presence of these modules makes it possible to recommend the model for gamers.
Additional options Samsung UE75NU8000U:
- 24p True Cinema support - allows you to watch movies in the mode in which they were shot - at 24 frames per second.
- DLNA - networking with other home devices.
- Picture-in-picture.
- TimeShift - the ability to stop viewing the channel and start from the moment it stopped.
- Recording to USB storage. This feature is not available for LG 75SK8100 NanoCell and Sony KD-75XF9005.
- Plays almost all formats: MP3, WMA, MPEG4, HEVC, DivX, MKV, JPEG.
- Sleep timer.
- Child lock.
Advantages and disadvantages
Benefits:
- thin, beautiful body, lack of a frame makes it look like Samsung mobile products;
- high-quality assembly;
- convenient management interface;
- bright, beautiful colors, high-quality picture without matrix light;
- normal sound of native speakers. In terms of richness of sound, it can lose in comparison with LG and Sony;
- good processor, high-quality video processing;
- good horizontal viewing angles.
Disadvantages:
- jerks are noticeable in dynamic scenes when watching video;
- too simple built-in player with no settings;
- Edge LED backlight;
- Bixby assistant doesn't help much.
conclusions
Samsung UE75NU8000U price - , which is almost identical LG 75SK8100 NanoCell (). Sony KD-75XF9005 much more expensive - ... Compared to its competitors, Samsung does an excellent job of scaling, giving a colorful image. The Tizen platform is one of the best on the market. Works with SmartThings for ease of use. The sound system does an excellent job, although the treble is slightly lacking.Game mode makes the TV attractive to a particular segment of users. The TV takes its rightful place in the TOP. If it were not for the significant disadvantages (highlighting, displaying dynamic scenes), he could outperform the competition.
