Samsung NU80xx (2018) Series

Accurate SDR images ; Effective smart platform ; Very low input lag

Average HDR performance ; No Dolby Vision support

Offers solid performance, a state-of-the-art smart system, very low input lag, and great value – but it's let down by mediocre HDR

Accurate colours ; Good sharpness ; Very low input lag

60Hz panel on 49-inch version ; Ineffective HDR presentation

Despite a sleek design, high-quality video processing and very low input lag, the Samsung UE49NU8000 is handicapped by suboptimal motion and HDR performance.

Bright, beautiful colors Frame-less trim HDR+ Mode

Edge-lit LED Motion issues Bixby hurts more than helps

Samsung’s NU8000 Series offers seriously bright, colorful images – if you don't mind tweaking some settings. That said, while the set encroaches on must-buy territory, the edge-lit LED panel and motion issues keep it from breaking into this year’s best...

Stylish. Lots of smart TV features including Bixby voice assistant. Bright panel.

Mediocre black levels and contrast ratio. Expensive for the performance. No analog video connections.

Samsung's NU8000 TVs pack a stylish design with plenty of connected features and a very bright panel, but lag behind in terms of contrast performance due to mediocre black levels. The 55-inch model we tested is generally a strong TV when considered on...

Excellent SDR (standard dynamic range) picture ; Effective smart platform ; Very low input lag (good for gaming)

HDR (high dynamic range) picture is mediocre due to brightness limitations ; No Dolby Vision (specific HDR type) support

Great SDR peak brightness Great motion handling Low input lag

Colors appear washed out at an angle

Very good TV for mixed usage. Picture quality is good, but image loses accuracy when viewed at an angle. The TV can get bright to counteract glare in a bright room. Motion handling is great for watching sports, gaming or using it as a PC monitor. Dark...

Excellent video processing ; Accurate colours after calibration ; Lowest input lag to date

Motion performance hampered by 60Hz panel ; Sub-par HDR presentation ; Limited viewing angles ; No UK catch-up TV apps

Although its video processing and input lag are superb, the Samsung UE49NU8000’s 60Hz panel is its Achilles’ Heel, as it provides no effective means of reducing motion blur on its UHD screen. Furthermore, while the bottom-lit edge LED configuration may...