If you are looking for more affordable 4K LED TV from Samsung’s 2021 TV lineup, I’m sure that Samsung Q60A and AU8000 are two choices that should be considered. Samsung Q60A is introduced as the basic 4K QLED TV series from Samsung’s 2021 TV lineup while Samsung AU8000 is positioned below Samsung’s 2021 QLED TV lineup that means Samsung Q60A is positioned higher than Samsung AU8000. There are 8 screen size options available for Samsung Q60A : 85-Inch (QN85Q60AAFXZA), 75-Inch (QN75Q60AAFXZA), 70-Inch (QN70Q60AAFXZA), 65-Inch (QN65Q60AAFXZA), 60-Inch (QN60Q60AAFXZA), 55-Inch (QN55Q60AAFXZA), 50-Inch (QN50Q60AAFXZA) and 43-Inch (QN43Q60AAFXZA) while there are only currently 3 screen size options available for Samsung AU8000 : 75-Inch (UN75AU8000FXZA), 65-Inch (UN65AU8000FXZA) and 43-Inch (UN43AU8000FXZA). Let’s talk about similarities and differences of Samsung Q60A and AU8000 so that we can decide whether Samsung Q60A is the higher model to choose.
Samsung Q60A and AU8000 Similarities
It’s easy to guess that there are a number of similarities between Samsung Q60A and AU8000 since they are both positioned as more affordable 4K LED TV series from Samsung’s 2021 TV lineup. Before we talk further about their similarities, let’s take a look at their similar specs and features in the table below.
| Samsung Q60A | Samsung AU8000 | |
| Introduced | 2021 | 2021 |
| Display Technology | LED | LED |
| Display Resolution | 4K UHD | 4K UHD |
| Upscaling Technology | 4K Upscaling | 4K Upscaling |
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| Motion Technology | Motion Xcelerator (60Hz Native) | Motion Xcelerator (60Hz Native) |
| Gaming Technology | Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) | Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) |
| Operating System | TIZEN | TIZEN |
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| Built-in Wi-fi | 802.11ac (WiFi5) | 802.11ac (WiFi5) |
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| HDMI/ USB Inputs | 3/2 | 3/2 |
From the table of similarities above, we can find that there are a number of similarities between Samsung Q60A and AU8000. I’m sure that it’s a good idea for us to talk more about those similarities.
1. 4K UHD Resolution with 4K Upscaling
Both of Samsung Q60A and AU8000 come with 4K UHD Resolution. They are both also completed with 4K Upscaling. 4K Upscaling allows us to enjoy excellent picture clarity both from original 4K content sources and non 4K contents that upscaled into near 4K picture quality.
2. HDR Support
We can find that both of Samsung Q60A and AU8000 already support HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG. With HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG support, we can enjoy enhanced details and expanded contrast from wide range of HDR content sources.
3. Motion and Gaming Technology
The motion technology of Samsung Q60A and AU8000 are similar. They both come with Motion Xcelerator that based on 60Hz native refresh rate. Motion Xcelerator is quite basic motion technology for Samsung 4K LED TV, but it’s still able to delivers smooth motion images for our favorite action movies and sports. It’s also still able to brings good gaming experience on the screen of those two TVs with Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) integrated with it.
4. Operating System and Control Support
We can find similar operating system integrated with Samsung Q60A and AU8000. Both of those two TVs come with TIZEN as their OS. TIZEN allows us to enjoy wide range of premium entertainment from our favorite content providers with fast internet connection provided by 802.11ac wireless. TIZEN OS also allows us to run wide collection of TIZEN smart apps on the screen of those two TVs. 802.11ac wireless is already attached to both of Samsung Q60A and AU8000 to bring fast and stable internet connection. Besides their included remotes that slightly different, both of Samsung Q60A and AU8000 can be controlled conveniently with Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Bixby as they are already supported.
5. Sound Technology
The speaker system that integrated with Samsung Q60A and AU8000 are similar. They both come with 2CH 20W speaker system. Although it’s quite basic speaker system, it’s still able to delivers good sound quality. Object Tracking Sound Lite (OTS Lite) are also integrated with Samsung Q60A and AU8000 to brings more realistic sound as it can tracks every motion on the TV screen. Both of Samsung Q60A and AU8000 already supports eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) that allows us to enjoy higher quality audio formats by attaching additional AV system to those two TVs.
Samsung Q60A and AU8000 Differences
Besides similarities, there are several differences between Samsung Q60A and AU8000 since they are indeed introduced as two different TV series. Before we talk further about their differences, let’s take a look at their different specs and features in the table below.
| Samsung Q60A | Samsung AU8000 | ||||||||||||
| Backlight Technology | Dual LED | Edge Lit | |||||||||||
| Dimming Technology | Supreme UHD Dimming | UHD Dimming | |||||||||||
| Color Technology | Quantum Dot Color | Dynamic Crystal Color | |||||||||||
| HDR Technology | Quantum HDR | HDR | |||||||||||
| Picture Processor | Quantum Processor 4K Lite | Crystal Processor 4K | |||||||||||
| Remote Control | TM2180E (SolarCell Remote) | TM2180A (Standard Smart Remote) | |||||||||||
| Price | More Expensive | Less Expensive | |||||||||||
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We can talk more about the differences of Samsung Q60A and AU8000 based on the table of differences above.
1. Backlight and Dimming Technology
Samsung Q60A and AU8000 come with different backlight and dimming technology. Samsung Q60A comes with Dual LED backlight that completed with Supreme UHD Dimming while Samsung AU8000 comes with Edge-Lit backlight with UHD Dimming. Dual LED backlight is able to delivers more natural contrast while Supreme UHD Dimming can brings better contrast vibrancy and uniformity across the screen of Samsung Q60A.
2. Color Technology
The color technology that integrated with Samsung Q60A and AU8000 are different. Samsung Q60A comes with Quantum Dot Color while Samsung AU8000 comes with Dynamic Crystal Color. Quantum Dot Color is more advanced color technology that can delivers 100% color volume so that we can enjoy richer and more accurate color details on the screen of Samsung Q60A.
3. HDR Technology
While both of Samsung Q60A and AU8000 already support HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG, we can find that the HDR technology integrated with those two TVs are actually different. Samsung Q60A comes with Quantum HDR while Samsung AU8000 comes with standard HDR. Quantum HDR is more advanced HDR technology that allows us to enjoy better HDR result on the screen of Samsung Q60A.
4. Picture Processor
The picture processor integrated with Samsung Q60A and AU8000 are different. Samsung Q60A is powered by Quantum Processor 4K Lite while Samsung AU8000 is powered by Crystal Processor 4K. Quantum Processor 4K Lite is able to deliver better optimization for the color, clarity and contrast of the picture delivered on the screen of Samsung Q60A.
5. Remote Control
We can find that the remote control that included with Samsung Q60A and AU8000 are different. Samsung Q60A comes with TM2180E SolarCell Remote while Samsung AU8000 comes with TM2180A Standard Smart Remote. Although they are similar in functions, Samsung Q60A is more environmentally friendly remote as it’s already completed with Solar Cell.
6. Price
Since it’s positioned as the higher series, Samsung Q60A is normally offered at the higher price than Samsung AU8000. We need to check the price of Samsung Q60A and AU8000 before we can find their latest price difference if you are interested to know their latest price difference as TV prices often change from time to time.
Should You Choose Samsung Q60A?
We have talked about similarities and differences of Samsung Q60A and AU8000. We can find that there are few differences between those two TV series. Should you choose Samsung Q60A? If you have more budget, Samsung Q60A is surely the one that you should choose. From our discussion above, we can find that Samsung Q60A is able to delivers better contrast with Dual LED and Supreme UHD Dimming, richer and more accurate color with Quantum Dot Color, better HDR result with Quantum HDR, better picture optimization with Quantum Processor 4K Lite and more environmentally friendly SolarCell remote.
| Samsung Q60A Prices | |
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Samsung AU8000 is the series positioned below Samsung Q60A. It’s the one that you should consider if Samsung Q60A is still too high in price. Although it doesn’t come with Quantum Dot Color, Dual LED backlight, Quantum HDR and Quantum Processor 4K Lite, we can still find that Samsung AU8000 is still able to delivers good picture quality with its Dynamic Crystal Color powered by Crystal Processor 4K. The standard HDR of Samsung AU8000 also already supports HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG.
| Samsung AU8000 Prices | |
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