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Main Differences

Accelerated Longevity Test

Picture Quality

Black Frame Insertion (BFI)

Motion Interpolation

Variable Refresh Rate

Supported Resolutions

PS5 Compatibility

Xbox Series X|S Compatibility

Inputs Specifications

Audio Passthrough

Frequency Response

Apps and Features

Products

TCL S555

Samsung CU8000

Tested using Methodology v1.11

Updated Jul 25, 2025 02:55 PM

Tested using Methodology v1.11

Updated Sep 23, 2025 04:46 PM

TCL S555 Picture

Samsung CU8000 Picture

Resolution4k

TypeLED

Sub-Type VA

Resolution4k

TypeLED

Sub-Type VA

Our Verdict

TCL S555

Samsung CU8000

The Samsung CU8000 isn't as good as the TCL S555. The TCL has dramatically better contrast and full-array local dimming. It also gets much brighter than the Samsung TV in both SDR and HDR and has better color accuracy and HDR gradient handling. The TCL has a much better response time than the Samsung, so fast action in games and sports will look better, and it also supports VRR, unlike the Samsung. However, the Samsung TV's speakers sound a bit better, and it upscales a 480p input much better than the TCL, as well as having better low-quality content smoothing.

Variants

50S555 (50")
55S555 (55")

UN43CU8000FXZA (43")
UN50CU8000FXZA (50")

Review

See TCL S555 Review

See Samsung CU8000 Review

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43"

43"

UN43CU8000FXZA

50"

50S555

50"

UN50CU8000FXZA

55"

55S555

55"

UN55CU8000FXZA

65"

65S555

65"

UN65CU8000FXZA

75"

75S555

75"

UN75CU8000FXZA

85"

85"

UN85CU8000FXZA

Main Differences for

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Mixed Usage

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TV Shows

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Sports

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Video Games

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HDR Movies

0.0

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HDR Gaming

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PC Monitor

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Design

Style

Design Picture

TCL S555 Design Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung CU8000 Design Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Curved

Locked

Locked

Show Text

Accelerated Longevity Test

Uniformity Pictures

Join nowfor multiple image controls

Join nowfor multiple image controls

Longevity Graph

TCL S555 Longevity Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung CU8000 Longevity Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

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Stand

Stand Picture

TCL S555 Stand Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung CU8000 Stand Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

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Back

Back Picture

TCL S555 Back Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung CU8000 Back Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Wall Mount

Locked

Locked

Show Text

Borders

Borders Picture

TCL S555 Borders Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung CU8000 Borders Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Borders

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Thickness

Thickness Picture

TCL S555 Thickness Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung CU8000 Thickness Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Max Thickness

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

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Build Quality

N/A

N/A

Build quality picture

TCL S555 Build quality picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung CU8000 Build quality picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

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Picture Quality

Contrast

N/A

N/A

Contrast Picture

TCL S555 Contrast Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung CU8000 Contrast Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Contrast

Lock : 1

Lock : 1

Native Contrast

Lock : 1

Lock : 1

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Blooming

N/A

N/A

Blooming Photo

TCL S555 Blooming Photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung CU8000 Blooming Photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Show Text

Lighting Zone Transitions

N/A

N/A

Preferred LD Video, Moving Object

TCL S555 Preferred LD Video, Moving Object Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Samsung CU8000 Preferred LD Video, Moving Object Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Local Dimming

Locked

Locked

Backlight

Locked

Locked

Dimming Zones Count Of Tested TV

Lock

N/A

Show Text

Contrast And Dark Details In Game Mode

N/A

N/A

Blooming Photo In Game Mode

TCL S555 Blooming Photo In Game Mode Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung CU8000 Blooming Photo In Game Mode Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Preferred LD Video, Moving Object In Game Mode

TCL S555 Preferred LD Video, Moving Object In Game Mode Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Samsung CU8000 Preferred LD Video, Moving Object In Game Mode Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Game Transitions With VRR And Preferred LD

TCL S555 Game Transitions With VRR And Preferred LD Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Samsung CU8000 Game Transitions With VRR And Preferred LD Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Show Text

HDR Brightness

N/A

N/A

HDR Hallway Photo

TCL S555 HDR Hallway Photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung CU8000 HDR Hallway Photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

HDR Cityscape Photo

TCL S555 HDR Cityscape Photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung CU8000 HDR Cityscape Photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

HDR Landscape Photo

TCL S555 HDR Landscape Photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung CU8000 HDR Landscape Photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Hallway Lights (~1950 cd/m²)

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Yellow Skyscraper (~700 cd/m²)

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Landscape Pool (~300 cd/m²)

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 2% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 10% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 25% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 50% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 100% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 2% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 10% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 25% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 50% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 100% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)

Lock

Lock

Show Text

HDR Brightness In Game Mode

N/A

N/A

HDR Hallway Photo

TCL S555 HDR Hallway Photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung CU8000 HDR Hallway Photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

HDR Cityscape Photo

TCL S555 HDR Cityscape Photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung CU8000 HDR Cityscape Photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

HDR Landscape Photo

TCL S555 HDR Landscape Photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung CU8000 HDR Landscape Photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Hallway Lights (~1950 cd/m²)

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Yellow Skyscraper (~700 cd/m²)

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Landscape Pool (~300 cd/m²)

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 2% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 10% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 25% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 50% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 100% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 2% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 10% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 25% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 50% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 100% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)

Lock

Lock

Show Text

PQ EOTF Tracking

N/A

N/A

PQ EOTF Graph

TCL S555 PQ EOTF Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung CU8000 PQ EOTF Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

600 Nit Tracking Delta

Lock

Lock

1000 Nit Tracking Delta

Lock

Lock

4000 Nit Tracking Delta

Lock

Lock

Show Text

SDR Brightness

N/A

N/A

Real Scene Peak Brightness

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 2% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 10% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 25% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 50% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 100% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 2% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 10% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 25% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 50% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 100% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)

Lock

Lock

Show Text

Color Gamut

N/A

N/A

Wide Color Gamut

Locked

Locked

Color Gamut DCI-P3 Picture

TCL S555 Color Gamut DCI-P3 Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung CU8000 Color Gamut DCI-P3 Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

DCI P3 xy

Lock%

Lock%

DCI P3 uv

Lock%

Lock%

Color Gamut Rec.2020 Picture

TCL S555 Color Gamut Rec.2020 Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung CU8000 Color Gamut Rec.2020 Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Rec 2020 xy

Lock%

Lock%

Rec 2020 uv

Lock%

Lock%

Show Text

Color Volume

N/A

N/A

P3 Color Volume ITP Picture

TCL S555 P3 Color Volume ITP Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung CU8000 P3 Color Volume ITP Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

1,000 cd/m² DCI P3 Coverage ITP

Lock%

Lock%

2020 Color Volume ITP Picture

TCL S555 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung CU8000 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

10,000 cd/m² Rec 2020 Coverage ITP

Lock%

Lock%

White Luminance

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Red Luminance

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Green Luminance

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Blue Luminance

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Cyan Luminance

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Magenta Luminance

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Yellow Luminance

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Show Text

Pre Calibration

N/A

N/A

Pre White Balance Picture

TCL S555 Pre White Balance Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung CU8000 Pre White Balance Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Pre Gamma Curve Picture

TCL S555 Pre Gamma Curve Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung CU8000 Pre Gamma Curve Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Pre Color Picture

TCL S555 Pre Color Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung CU8000 Pre Color Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

White Balance dE

Lock

Lock

Color dE

Lock

Lock

Gamma

Lock

Lock

Color Temperature

Lock K

Lock K

Picture Mode

Locked

Locked

Color Temp Setting

Locked

Locked

Gamma Setting

Locked

Locked

Show Text

Post Calibration

N/A

N/A

Post White Balance Picture

TCL S555 Post White Balance Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung CU8000 Post White Balance Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Post Gamma Curve Picture

TCL S555 Post Gamma Curve Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung CU8000 Post Gamma Curve Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Post Color Picture

TCL S555 Post Color Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung CU8000 Post Color Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

White Balance dE

Lock

Lock

Color dE

Lock

Lock

Gamma

Lock

Lock

Color Temperature

Lock K

Lock K

White Balance Calibration

Locked

Locked

Color Calibration

Locked

Locked

Show Text

Gray Uniformity

N/A

N/A

50% Uniformity Picture

TCL S555 50% Uniformity Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung CU8000 50% Uniformity Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

50% Std. Dev.

Lock%

Lock%

50% DSE

Lock%

Lock%

5% Uniformity Picture

TCL S555 5% Uniformity Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung CU8000 5% Uniformity Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

5% Std. Dev.

Lock%

Lock%

5% DSE

Lock%

Lock%

Show Text

Black Uniformity

N/A

N/A

Black Uniformity Picture With Preferred Local Dimming

TCL S555 Black Uniformity Picture With Preferred Local Dimming Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung CU8000 Black Uniformity Picture With Preferred Local Dimming Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Std. Dev.

Lock%

N/A

Native Black Uniformity Picture

TCL S555 Native Black Uniformity Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung CU8000 Native Black Uniformity Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Native Std. Dev.

Lock%

Lock%

Show Text

Viewing Angle

N/A

N/A

Viewing Angle Video

TCL S555 Viewing Angle Video Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Samsung CU8000 Viewing Angle Video Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Chroma Graph

TCL S555 Chroma Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung CU8000 Chroma Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Color Washout

Lock°

Lock°

Hue Graph

TCL S555 Hue Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung CU8000 Hue Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Color Shift

Lock°

Lock°

Lightness Graph

TCL S555 Lightness Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung CU8000 Lightness Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Brightness Loss

Lock°

Lock°

Black Level Raise

Lock°

Lock°

Gamma Shift

Lock°

Lock°

Show Text

Reflections

N/A

N/A

Reflections Picture

TCL S555 Reflections Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung CU8000 Reflections Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Average Room Off Picture

TCL S555 Average Room Off Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung CU8000 Average Room Off Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Bright Room Off Picture

TCL S555 Bright Room Off Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung CU8000 Bright Room Off Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Screen Finish

Locked

Locked

Total Reflections

Lock%

Lock%

Indirect Reflections

Lock%

Lock%

Calculated Direct Reflections

Lock%

Lock%

Show Text

HDR Native Gradient

N/A

N/A

HDR Gradient Picture

TCL S555 HDR Gradient Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung CU8000 HDR Gradient Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

100% Black to 50% Gray

0.0

0.0

50% Gray to 100% White

0.0

0.0

100% Black to 50% Red

0.0

0.0

50% Red to 100% Red

0.0

0.0

100% Black to 50% Green

0.0

0.0

50% Green to 100% Green

0.0

0.0

100% Black to 50% Blue

0.0

0.0

50% Blue to 100% Blue

0.0

0.0

Show Text

Low-Quality Content Smoothing

N/A

N/A

Low-Quality Content Smoothing Picture

TCL S555 Low-Quality Content Smoothing Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung CU8000 Low-Quality Content Smoothing Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Smoothing

0.0

0.0

Detail Preservation

0.0

0.0

Show Text

Upscaling: Sharpness Processing

N/A

N/A

Sharpness Picture - 480p

TCL S555 Sharpness Picture - 480p Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung CU8000 Sharpness Picture - 480p Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Show Text

Pixels

Pixels Picture

TCL S555 Pixels Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung CU8000 Pixels Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Subpixel Layout

Locked

Locked

Type

Locked

Locked

Sub-Type

Locked

Locked

Show Text

Motion

Response Time

N/A

N/A

Motion Blur Picture

TCL S555 Motion Blur Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung CU8000 Motion Blur Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Response Time Chart

TCL S555 Response Time Chart Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung CU8000 Response Time Chart Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

80% Response Time

Lock ms

Lock ms

100% Response Time

Lock ms

Lock ms

Show Text

Flicker-Free

N/A

N/A

Backlight chart

TCL S555 Backlight chart Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung CU8000 Backlight chart Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Flicker-Free

Locked

Locked

PWM Dimming Frequency

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

Show Text

Black Frame Insertion (BFI)

BFI Picture

TCL S555 BFI Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung CU8000 BFI Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BFI Frequency Picture

TCL S555 BFI Frequency Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung CU8000 BFI Frequency Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Optional BFI

Locked

Locked

Min Flicker For 60 fps

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

60Hz For 60 fps

Locked

Locked

120Hz For 120 fps

N/A

N/A

Min Flicker for 60 fps in Game Mode

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

Show Text

Motion Interpolation

Motion Interpolation (30 fps) Picture

TCL S555 Motion Interpolation (30 fps) Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung CU8000 Motion Interpolation (30 fps) Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Motion Interpolation (30 fps)

Locked

Locked

Motion Interpolation (60 fps) Picture

TCL S555 Motion Interpolation (60 fps) Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung CU8000 Motion Interpolation (60 fps) Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Motion Interpolation (60 fps)

Locked

Locked

Show Text

Stutter

N/A

N/A

Frame Hold Time @ 24 fps

Lock ms

Lock ms

Frame Hold Time @ 60 fps

Lock ms

Lock ms

Show Text

24p Judder

N/A

N/A

Judder-Free 24p

Locked

Locked

Judder-Free 24p via 60p

Locked

Locked

Judder-Free 24p via 60i

Locked

Locked

Judder-Free 24p via Native Apps

Locked

Locked

Show Text

Variable Refresh Rate

N/A

N/A

Native Refresh Rate

Locked

Locked

Variable Refresh Rate

Locked

Locked

HDMI Forum VRR

Locked

Locked

FreeSync

Locked

Locked

G-SYNC Compatible

Locked

Locked

4k VRR Maximum

Lock Hz

N/A

4k VRR Minimum

Locked

Locked

1080p VRR Maximum

Lock Hz

N/A

1080p VRR Minimum

Locked

Locked

1440p VRR Maximum

Lock Hz

N/A

1440p VRR Minimum

Locked

Locked

VRR + Local Dimming

Locked

Locked

Show Text

Inputs

Input Lag

N/A

N/A

1080p @ 60Hz

Lock ms

Lock ms

1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode

Lock ms

Lock ms

1080p @ 120Hz

N/A

N/A

1080p @ 144Hz

N/A

N/A

1440p @ 60Hz

Lock ms

N/A

1440p @ 120Hz

N/A

N/A

1440p @ 144Hz

N/A

N/A

4k @ 60Hz

Lock ms

Lock ms

4k @ 60Hz + 10-Bit HDR

Lock ms

Lock ms

4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4

Lock ms

Lock ms

4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode

Lock ms

Lock ms

4k @ 60Hz With Interpolation

Lock ms

Lock ms

4k @ 120Hz

N/A

N/A

4k @ 144Hz

N/A

N/A

8k @ 60Hz

N/A

N/A

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Supported Resolutions

N/A

N/A

Resolution

Locked

Locked

480p @ 59.94Hz (Widescreen)

Locked

Locked

720p @ 59.94Hz

Locked

Locked

1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4

Locked

Locked

1080p @ 120Hz

Locked

Locked

1080p @ 144Hz

Locked

Locked

1440p @ 60Hz

Locked

Locked

1440p @ 120Hz

Locked

Locked

1440p @ 144Hz

Locked

Locked

4k @ 60Hz

Locked

Locked

4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4

Locked

Locked

4k @ 120Hz

Locked

Locked

4k @ 120Hz @ 4:4:4

Locked

Locked

4k @ 144Hz

Locked

Locked

8k @ 30Hz or 24Hz

Locked

Locked

8k @ 60Hz

Locked

Locked

Show Text

PS5 Compatibility

PS5 Screenshot

TCL S555 PS5 Screenshot Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung CU8000 PS5 Screenshot Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)

Locked

Locked

4k @ 120Hz

Locked

Locked

1440p @ 120Hz

Locked

Locked

1080p @ 120Hz

Locked

Locked

HDR

Locked

Locked

VRR

Locked

Locked

Show Text

Xbox Series X|S Compatibility

Xbox Series X Screenshot

TCL S555 Xbox Series X Screenshot Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung CU8000 Xbox Series X Screenshot Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)

Locked

Locked

4k @ 120Hz

Locked

Locked

1440p @ 120Hz

Locked

Locked

1080p @ 120Hz

Locked

Locked

HDR

Locked

Locked

VRR

Locked

Locked

Show Text

Inputs Specifications

HDR10

Locked

Locked

HDR10+

Locked

Locked

Dolby Vision

Locked

Locked

HLG

Locked

Locked

HDMI 2.0 Full Bandwidth

Locked

Locked

HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth

Locked

Locked

CEC

Locked

Locked

HDCP 2.2

Locked

Locked

ATSC Tuner

Locked

Locked

USB 3.0

Locked

Locked

Variable Analog Audio Out

Locked

Locked

Wi-Fi Support

Locked

Locked

Show Text

Input Photos

Side Inputs Picture

TCL S555 Side Inputs Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung CU8000 Side Inputs Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Rear Inputs Picture

TCL S555 Rear Inputs Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung CU8000 Rear Inputs Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Total Inputs

HDMI

Locked

Locked

USB

Locked

Locked

Digital Optical Audio Out

Locked

Locked

Analog Audio Out 3.5mm

Locked

Locked

Analog Audio Out RCA

Locked

Locked

Component In

Locked

Locked

Composite In

Locked

Locked

Tuner (Cable/Ant)

Locked

Locked

Ethernet

Locked

Locked

DisplayPort

Locked

Locked

IR In

Locked

Locked

Audio Passthrough

ARC/eARC Port

Locked

Locked

eARC: Dolby Atmos Over Dolby Digital Plus

Locked

Locked

eARC: Dolby Digital Plus 7.1

Locked

Locked

eARC: LPCM 7.1 Over Dolby MAT

Locked

Locked

eARC: Dolby TrueHD 7.1

Locked

Locked

eARC: DTS:X Over DTS-HD MA

Locked

Locked

eARC: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1

Locked

Locked

eARC: LPCM Channels (Bitstream)

Locked

Locked

ARC: Dolby Digital 5.1

Locked

Locked

ARC: DTS 5.1

Locked

Locked

Optical: Dolby Digital 5.1

Locked

Locked

Optical: DTS 5.1

Locked

Locked

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Sound Quality

Frequency Response

N/A

N/A

Frequency Response

TCL S555 Frequency Response Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung CU8000 Frequency Response Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Low-Frequency Extension

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

Std. Dev. @ 70

Lock dB

Lock dB

Std. Dev. @ 80

Lock dB

Lock dB

Std. Dev. @ Max

Lock dB

Lock dB

Max

Lock dB SPL

Lock dB SPL

Dynamic Range Compression

Lock dB

Lock dB

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Distortion

N/A

N/A

Total Harmonic Distortion

TCL S555 Total Harmonic Distortion Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung CU8000 Total Harmonic Distortion Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Weighted THD @ 80

Lock

Lock

Weighted THD @ Max

Lock

Lock

IMD @ 80

Lock%

Lock%

IMD @ Max

Lock%

Lock%

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Smart Features

Interface

N/A

N/A

Smart TV Picture

TCL S555 Smart TV Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung CU8000 Smart TV Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Smart OS

Locked

Locked

Version

Locked

Locked

Ease of Use

Locked

Locked

Smoothness

Locked

Locked

Time Taken to Select YouTube

Lock s

Lock s

Time Taken to Change Backlight

Lock s

Lock s

Advanced Options

Locked

Locked

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Ad-Free

N/A

N/A

Ads Picture

TCL S555 Ads Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung CU8000 Ads Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Ads

Locked

Locked

Opt-out

Locked

Locked

Suggested Content in Home

Locked

Locked

Opt-out of Suggested Content

Locked

Locked

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Apps and Features

N/A

N/A

Apps Picture

TCL S555 Apps Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung CU8000 Apps Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

App Selection

Locked

Locked

App Smoothness

Locked

Locked

Cast Capable

Locked

Locked

USB Drive Playback

Locked

Locked

USB Drive HDR Playback

Locked

Locked

HDR in Netflix

Locked

Locked

HDR in YouTube

Locked

Locked

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Remote

N/A

N/A

Remote Picture

TCL S555 Remote Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung CU8000 Remote Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Size

Locked

Locked

Voice Control

Locked

Locked

CEC Menu Control

Locked

Locked

Other Smart Features

Locked

Locked

Remote App

Locked

Locked

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TV Controls

Controls Picture

TCL S555 Controls Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung CU8000 Controls Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Show Text

In The Box

In The Box Picture

TCL S555 In The Box Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung CU8000 In The Box Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

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Misc

Power Consumption

Lock W

Lock W

Power Consumption (Max)

Lock W

Lock W

Firmware

Locked

Locked

Check Price

43"

43"

UN43CU8000FXZA

50"

50S555

50"

UN50CU8000FXZA

55"

55S555

55"

UN55CU8000FXZA

65"

65S555

65"

UN65CU8000FXZA

75"

75S555

75"

UN75CU8000FXZA

85"

85"

UN85CU8000FXZA

TCL S555

Samsung CU8000

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