From their model number, we can easily guess that Samsung TU8200 and TU8000 are introduced as two closely related TV models. They are both introduced by Samsung as part of their 2020 TV lineup. Samsung TU8200 comes with 5 screen size options : 75-Inch (UN75TU8200FXZA), 65-Inch (UN65TU8200FXZA), 55-Inch (UN55TU8200FXZA), 50-Inch (UN50TU8200FXZA) and 43-Inch (UN43TU8200FXZA) while we can find 6 screen size options for Samsung TU8000 : 85-Inch (UN85TU8000FXZA), 75-Inch (UN75TU8000FXZA), 65-Inch (UN65TU8000FXZA), 55-Inch (UN55TU8000FXZA), 50-Inch (UN50TU8000FXZA) and 43-Inch (UN43TU8000FXZA). What is the key difference between those two 4K LED TV models? It’s a good idea to talk about key difference of Samsung TU8200 and TU8000 before we can decide which of them is the one to choose.
Samsung TU8200 Short Review
Samsung TU8200 comes as 4K LED TV model that positioned below Samsung’s 2020 QLED TV series. It comes with 4K UHD resolution that completed with 4K Upscaling so that we can enjoy excellent picture clarity from both of original 4K content sources and non 4K contents that upscaled into near 4K picture quality. We can also find UHD Dimming integrated with Samsung TU8200 to bring better contrast vibrancy across its LED screen. To deliver rich and accurate color details, Samsung TU8200 is completed with PurColor as its color technology. Samsung TU8200 comes with Crystal Processor 4K that can optimizes the color, clarity and contrast of the picture delivered on the screen of this TV. To deliver enhanced details and expanded contrast from wide range of HDR content sources, Samsung TU8200 already supports HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG. The motion technology that integrated with Samsung TU8200 is quite basic Motion Rate 120 that based on 60Hz refresh rate. Motion Rate 120 of this TV is also completed with Game Enhancer that support ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) to bring more immersive gaming experience. Although it’s quite basic, we can still enjoy smooth motion images from our favorite action movies and sports. The smart TV platform of Samsung TU8200 is Smart Hub that based on TIZEN. It can delivers wide range of premium entertainment from our favorite content providers while also allows us to run wide collection of TIZEN smart apps. 802.11ac wireless is already attached to this TV to bring fast and stable internet connection. Samsung TU8200 already comes with TM2050A remote control that can works as Samsung OneRemote to control this TV and other connected devices. We can also control this TV with Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Bixby since they are already supported. The speaker system integrated with Samsung TU8200 is 2Ch 20W. Although it’s able to deliver good sound quality, I’m sure that it’s a good idea to attach additional soundbar if you are looking for more powerful surround sound from this TV. We can also find that Samsung TU8200 already supports eARC to help you enjoy higher-quality audio file sources.
The key specs and features of Samsung TU8200 can be summarized with the table below.
| Samsung TU8200 | ||||||
| Brand | Samsung | |||||
| Introduced | 2020 | |||||
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| Resolution | 4K UHD | |||||
| Display Technology | LED | |||||
| Upscaling Technology | 4K Upscaling | |||||
| Backlight Technology | Edge LED | |||||
| Color Technology | PurColor | |||||
| Dimming Technology | UHD Dimming | |||||
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| Picture Processor | Crystal Processor 4K | |||||
| Motion Technology | Motion Rate 120 | |||||
| Gaming Technology | Game Enhancer with ALLM | |||||
| Smart TV Platform | Smart Hub powered by TIZEN | |||||
| Remote Control | TM2050A (OneRemote) | |||||
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| Built-in Wifi | 802.11ac | |||||
| Speaker System | 2Ch 20W | |||||
| Audio Return Channel | eARC Support | |||||
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| Offered by | Walmart (Free Vudu Movies & TV credit) | |||||
| Price |
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Samsung TU8000 Short Review
Samsung TU8000 is another model that positioned below Samsung’s 2020 QLED TV series and above Samsung’s basic TU7000. We can find PurColor integrated as the color technology of Samsung TU8000. Although PurColor is quite basic color technology of Samsung LED TV, but we can still enjoy rich and accurate color details on the screen of this TV. We can also enjoy excellent picture clarity not only from original 4K content sources but also from non 4K contents that upscaled into near 4K picture quality since Samsung TU8000 already comes with 4K upscaling on top of its 4K UHD resolution. UHD Dimming is also integrated with Samsung TU8000 to bring vibrant contrast on its LED screen. HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG are already supported by Samsung TU8000 so that we can enjoy enhanced details and expanded contrast from wide range of HDR content sources. To optimize the color, clarity and contrast of the picture delivered on its screen, Samsung TU8000 already comes with Crystal Processor 4K as its picture processor. We can enjoy fluid motion images from our favorite action movies and sports with Motion Rate 120 that installed as the motion technology of this TV. Motion Rate 120 is indeed only quite basic motion technology that based on 60Hz native refresh rate but It still can delivers minimum input lag when we use this TV as our gaming monitor as It already comes with Game Enhancer that support ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode). Smart Hub that powered by TIZEN OS is installed as the smart TV platform of Samsung TU8000. It can delivers wide range of premium entertainment with 802.11ac wireless provides fast internet connection to our favorite content providers while It also can run wide collection of TIZEN smart apps on the screen of this TV. Samsung TU8000 comes with TM2050A remote control that can work as Samsung OneRemote to control this TV and other connected devices conveniently. Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Bixby are already supported by this TV to help you control this TV easily. 2Ch 20W speaker system is integrated as the speaker system of Samsung TU8000. Although It’s quite basic, we can still enjoy good sound quality from the speaker system of this TV. It’s indeed a good idea to attach additional soundbar to this TV if you are looking for more powerful surround sound. We can also setup more advanced AV system with this TV since Samsung TU8000 already supports eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel).
We can summarize the key specs and features of Samsung TU8000 in the table below.
| Samsung TU8000 | |||||||
| Brand | Samsung | ||||||
| Introduced | 2020 | ||||||
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| Resolution | 4K UHD | ||||||
| Display Technology | LED | ||||||
| Upscaling Technology | 4K Upscaling | ||||||
| Backlight Technology | Edge LED | ||||||
| Color Technology | PurColor | ||||||
| Dimming Technology | UHD Dimming | ||||||
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| Picture Processor | Crystal Processor 4K | ||||||
| Motion Technology | Motion Rate 120 | ||||||
| Gaming Technology | Game Enhancer with ALLM | ||||||
| Smart TV Platform | Smart Hub powered by TIZEN | ||||||
| Remote Control | TM2050A (OneRemote) | ||||||
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| Built-in Wifi | 802.11ac | ||||||
| Speaker System | 2Ch 20W | ||||||
| Audio Return Channel | eARC Support | ||||||
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| Offered by | Most Retailers | ||||||
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What is Their Key Difference?
We can find that the specs and features of Samsung TU8200 and TU8000 are basically similar. So, what is their key difference? The difference of Samsung TU8200 and TU8000 comes from the retailers that offered those two TVs and additional bonus that we can find in Samsung TU8200. Samsung TU8200 is the model that exclusively offered by Walmart while Samsung TU8000 is the model that can be found offered by most retailers. As the model that exclusively offered by Walmart, we can find that Samsung TU8200 comes with $20-$75 Vudu Movies & TV credit bonus.
When it comes to price, Samsung TU8200 and TU8000 are usually offered at similar price. But it’s necessary for us to check the price of those two TVs since TV prices are changing from time to time.
Which One to Choose?
Since they are basically similar in specs and features, we can easily choose based on the price of those two TVs. Samsung TU8200 is the model that exclusive offered by Walmart. If you can find it offered at similar price to Samsung TU8000, then Samsung TU8200 is the one to choose since It comes with Vudu Movies & TV credit bonus.
| Samsung TU8200 Prices | |
| 75-Inch (UN75TU8200FXZA) | Check Today’s Price (Walmart.com)… |
| 65-Inch (UN65TU8200FXZA) | Check Today’s Price (Walmart.com)… |
| 55-Inch (UN55TU8200FXZA) | Check Today’s Price (Walmart.com)… |
| 50-Inch (UN50TU8200FXZA) | Check Today’s Price (Walmart.com)… |
| 43-Inch (UN43TU8200FXZA) | Check Today’s Price (Walmart.com)… |
Samsung TU8000 is the model that widely offered by most retailers. Since the specs and features of Samsung TU8000 are basically similar to Samsung TU8200, Samsung TU8000 becomes the model that we should choose if it’s offered at the lower price than Samsung TU8200.
| Samsung TU8000 Prices | |
| 85-Inch (UN85TU8000FXZA) | Check Today’s Price (Samsung.com)… |
| 75-Inch (UN75TU8000FXZA) | Check Today’s Price (Samsung.com)… |
| 65-Inch (UN65TU8000FXZA) | Check Today’s Price (Samsung.com)… |
| 55-Inch (UN55TU8000FXZA) | Check Today’s Price (Samsung.com)… |
| 50-Inch (UN50TU8000FXZA) | Check Today’s Price (Samsung.com)… |
| 43-Inch (UN43TU8000FXZA) | Check Today’s Price (Samsung.com)… |
Does the UN8000 model have internet built in? I see that both the 8200 and 8000 have wifi built in but is it applicable to the internet on the 8000?