The UE75NU8000U is one of the latest Samsung developments in 2018. It differs from the previous seventh line of the brand in the quality of color and brightness, extended HDR format, low signal latency, which gamers will appreciate. In the review, I have collected all the characteristics and features of the model, which 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, at 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 converted to 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 original SDR image. 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.
The VA matrix provides excellent black uniformity and contrast. For comparison: TFT IPS matrix in LG 75SK8100 NanoCell loses according to these indicators. The VA display shows black tones of 0.025-0.015 nits, while the 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 darkness, although there are only two positions for this purpose: "On" and "Off". The refresh rate index - 100 Hz - ensures minimal blur when moving quickly on the screen. Picture Quality Index 2500 Hz. This indicator refers to Samsung's own assessment of its models. This is the highest value of the brand's offerings to date.
A significant disadvantage 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 spaced across the entire screen area, which also provides full massive 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 the previous lines of the brand with its frameless design. The usual plastic bezels around the screen are absent, 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 covers 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 and adds aesthetics to the look. With it, the dimensions of the TV increase to 1674 × 1041 × 369 mm, and the weight - up to 39.6 kg. On the back of the stand there is a removable cover where you can put the wires.
Connectors
On the back 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 have one more USB port each.
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, while 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 the manufacturer's own platform Tizen. 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.
Samsung UE75NU8000U uses the latest version of 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 hampered 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 small bugs should be resolved with a 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 the game device and the need to reduce the time delay of the video signal. The presence of these modules makes it possible to recommend a model for gamers.
Additional options Samsung UE75NU8000U:
- Support for 24p True Cinema - 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 a video;
- too simple built-in player with no settings;
- Edge LED backlight;
- Bixby assistant doesn't help much.
conclusions
The price of Samsung UE75NU8000U is 150,000 rubles, which is almost identical LG 75SK8100 NanoCell (149,000 rubles). Sony KD-75XF9005 much more expensive - 279,900 rubles. In comparison with 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 specific segment of users. The TV takes its rightful place in the TOP. If it were not for significant disadvantages (backlighting, display of dynamic scenes), it could outperform its competitors.
