Samsung Q60C and CU8000 are both introduced as part of Samsung’s 2023 TV lineup. Samsung Q60C is introduced as the basic QLED 4K TV lineup while Samsung CU8000 is the higher non QLED 4K TV lineup. Samsung Q60C is introduced with 8 screen size options: 85-Inch (QN85Q60CAFXZA), 75-Inch (QN75Q60CAFXZA), 70-Inch (QN70Q60CAFXZA), 65-Inch (QN65Q60CAFXZA), 55-Inch (QN55Q60CAFXZA), 50-Inch (QN50Q60CAFXZA), 43-Inch (QN43Q60CAFXZA) and 32-Inch (QN32Q60CAFXZA) while Samsung CU8000 is offered in 6 screen size options: 85-Inch (UN85CU8000FXZA), 75-Inch (UN75CU8000FXZA), 65-Inch (UN65CU8000FXZA), 55-Inch (UN55CU8000FXZA), 50-Inch (UN50CU8000FXZA) and 43-Inch (UN43CU8000FXZA). As the higher series, why should you choose Samsung Q60C? This article will talk about comparison between Samsung Q60C and CU8000 to find out why Samsung Q60C should be the one to choose.
Similarities & Differences Table
Before we talk more about comparison between Samsung Q60C and CU8000, we need to look at key specs and features of those two TVs. The key specs and features of Samsung Q60C and CU8000 can be found in the table below with similarities and differences format.
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| Introduced | 2023 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||
| Brand | Samsung | Samsung | ||||||||||||||
| Resolution | 4K UHD | 4K UHD | ||||||||||||||
| Display Type | LED | LED | ||||||||||||||
| Upscaling Technology | 4K Upscaling | 4K Upscaling | ||||||||||||||
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| Operating System | TIZEN | TIZEN | ||||||||||||||
| Motion Technology | Motion Xcelerator (60Hz Native) | Motion Xcelerator (60Hz Native) | ||||||||||||||
| Gaming Technology | Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) | Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) | ||||||||||||||
| Remote Control | TM2360E | TM2360E | ||||||||||||||
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| Built-in WiFi | 802.11ac (WiFi5) | 802.11ac (WiFi5) | ||||||||||||||
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| HDMI/USB | 3/2 | 3/2 | ||||||||||||||
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| Display Technology | QLED | Standard LED | ||||||||||||||
| Color Technology | Quantum Dot Color | Dynamic Crystal Color | ||||||||||||||
| Contrast Technology | Dual LED | Mega Contrast | ||||||||||||||
| HDR Technology | Quantum HDR | HDR | ||||||||||||||
| HDR10+ Adaptive | YES | NO | ||||||||||||||
| Picture Processor | Quantum Processor Lite 4K | Crystal Processor 4K | ||||||||||||||
| Price | Higher | Lower | ||||||||||||||
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Comparison between Samsung Q60C and CU8000
The table above tells us about the key specs and features between Samsung Q60C and CU8000. Based on their key specs and features, let’s talk more about comparison between Samsung Q60C and CU8000.
Picture Technology
Although they both come with LED technology, we can find that the LED technology integrated with Samsung Q60C and CU8000 are different. Samsung Q60C comes with QLED display while Samsung CU8000 comes with standard LED display. QLED display brings Quantum Dot Color while Samsung Q60C is completed with Dynamic Crystal Color on top of its LED display. Both Quantum Dot Color and Dynamic Crystal Color are able to deliver Wide Color Gamut, but Quantum Dot Color is the more advanced color technology that can deliver 100% Color Volume.
We can also find that the contrast technology of Samsung Q60C and CU8000 are different. Samsung Q60C comes with Dual LED on top of its QLED display while Samsung CU8000 comes with Mega Contrast on top of its standard LED display. Dual LED of Samsung Q60C is able to deliver more natural contrast than Mega Contrast of Samsung CU8000.
Both Samsung Q60C and CU8000 support HDR10+, HDR10 and HLG. But their HDR technology is actually different. Samsung Q60C comes with Quantum HDR while Samsung CU8000 comes with standard HDR. Quantum HDR of Samsung Q60C is able to deliver better HDR result than standard HDR of Samsung CU8000. We can also find that Quantum HDR of Samsung Q60C already supports HDR10+ Adaptive that still isn’t supported by standard HDR of Samsung CU8000.
4K Upscaling is already integrated with both Samsung Q60C and CU8000 to help enjoy excellent picture clarity from both original 4K content sources and non 4K contents that upscaled into near 4K picture quality. But we can indeed find that the Samsung Q60C and CU8000 are powered by different picture processors. Samsung Q60C is powered by Quantum Processor Lite 4K while Samsung CU8000 is powered by Crystal Processor 4K. Quantum Processor Lite 4K is more advanced picture processor than Crystal Processor 4K that can deliver better optimization for the color, clarity and contrast of the picture delivered on the screen of Samsung Q60C.
Motion and Gaming Technology
The motion technology of Samsung Q60C and CU8000 are similar. They both come with Motion Xcelerator based on 60Hz native refresh rate. It’s indeed quite basic motion technology for Samsung 4K LED TV, but still can deliver smooth motion images for our favorite action movies and sports. But 60Hz native refresh rate is indeed less excellent when it comes to gaming input lag. We can also find that Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) is integrated with Samsung Q60C and CU8000 to bring better gaming experience on the screen of those two TVs.
Operating System and Remote Control
TIZEN 2023 is the operating system integrated with Samsung Q60C and CU8000. It’s able to deliver wide range of premium entertainment from our favorite content providers while also allowing us to run wide collection of TIZEN smart apps. We can also find 802.11ac wireless (Wi-Fi 5) integrated with Samsung Q60C and CU8000 to help us easily connect them to our home network.
The remote control included with Samsung Q60C and CU8000 are similar. They both come with TM2360E SolarCell remote that can help us to control those two TVs conveniently. We can also use Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Bixby to control Samsung Q60C and CU8000 since they are both already supported.
Sound Technology
The speaker system integrated with Samsung Q60C and CU8000 are similar. They both come with 2CH 20W speaker system. Although it’s quite basic speaker system, but we can still enjoy good sound quality with more realistic sound from Object Tracking Sound Lite (OTS Lite) that can track every motion on the TV screen. We can also setup more advanced AV system with eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) to enjoy higher quality audio formats.
Price
It’s easy to guess that Samsung Q60C is normally offered at a higher price than Samsung CU8000 for similar screen size options since Samsung Q60C is the series that positioned higher. What about the price difference between Samsung Q60C and CU8000? It’s recommended to check the price of those two TVs to find their latest price difference as TV prices are changing from time to time.
Why Should You Choose Samsung Q60C?
From our discussion about comparison between Samsung Q60C and CU8000, we can find that Samsung Q60C is the higher series that comes with better picture technology. With its QLED display, Samsung Q60C is able to deliver better color quality while it also comes with more natural contrast with more advanced Dual LED. We can also enjoy better HDR results with more advanced Quantum HDR that already supports HDR10+ Adaptive. Samsung Q60C also comes with a better picture processor that can bring better optimization for the color, clarity and contrast of the picture delivered on its screen. So, it’s surely a good idea to choose Samsung Q60C if you are looking for better color, contrast, HDR results and picture optimization as long as you don’t mind spending more.
| Samsung Q60C Prices | |
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| 43-Inch (QN43Q60CAFXZA) | Check Today’s Price (Samsung.com)… |
| 32-Inch (QN32Q60CAFXZA) | Check Today’s Price (Samsung.com)… |
Samsung CU8000 is a good choice if Samsung QLED 4K TV is still too high for your budget. As the 4K LED TV series positioned below the basic QLED 4K TV, Samsung CU8000 still can deliver Wide Color Gamut with its Dynamic Crystal Color and good contrast with Mega Contrast although it’s surely not as excellent as Samsung Q60C. It also supports HDR10+, HDR10 and HLG that allows us to enjoy enhanced details and expanded contrast from wide range of HDR content sources.
| Samsung CU8000 Prices | |
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