SAMSUNG Class Crystal 4K guide for PC

The Samsung 7 Series is an entry-level, budget 4k TV, sitting at the bottom of Samsung's 2020 4k TV lineup. It replaces the Samsung RU7100, and its competitors are the Vizio V Series 2020, the Sony X750H, and the LG UN7300. Like most entry-level Samsung TVs, it's no longer widely available in North America and is mainly sold as one of its many variants, including the Samsung TU700D at Costco and Sam's Club, during big sales like Black Friday. As an entry-level TV, it doesn't support any advanced gaming features, like HDMI 2.1 bandwidth or variable refresh rate technology, but it supports HDR10 and HDR10+.


The Samsung TU7000 is decent for most uses. It doesn't perform well in bright environments, but it has good contrast and superb black uniformity that makes blacks look deep and uniform, so it's better for watching movies in the dark. The narrow viewing angles are not well-suited for watching TV or sports with friends since the image loses accuracy from the side. It has remarkably low input lag for a responsive gaming experience, but sadly it doesn't have extra features like VRR to reduce screen tearing, and its response time is slow.

It may not be QLED, but the Samsung TU8000 Crystal UHD HDR TV promises amazing color, a high contrast ratio, and stellar HDR reproduction at just $500 for a 55-inch set. That’s a lot of promise for not a lot of money, especially since the design of this TV features a very attractive thin bezel.

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Samsung also promises a top-tier upscaling 4K system thanks to its 4K processing and an Auto Game Mode that it claims optimizes the screen and minimizes input lag. For what is clearly a budget-friendly television, Samsung has packed the TU8000 with a lot of expectations. But does it deliver?

Samsung TU7000 TV review
This budget Samsung 4K HDR TV is good — not great — for the price

Cheap TVs come with caveats, and the Samsung TU7000 TV is no exception. On paper you’re promised Crystal UHD performance, which is a just distracting way to say the set is a step down from the company’s branded QLED quality.

The Samsung TU7000 TV also falls short on ports and gaming options, but it’s not all bad. For one, there’s an abundance of size options, all that come at a fair price. Seriously, you can get a 75-inch screen for around $1,000. And that screen offers consistent 4K upscaling, elevating average movie-watching like all the best 4K TVs.
When it comes to TVs, Samsung is best known for its high-end QLED models, so-called because of their use of quantum dot technology. They’re generally sleek, stylish panels that offer impressive color performance, but they’re also quite pricey. Samsung also offers budget-friendly TVs in the form of its Crystal UHD lineup. These models don’t use color-widening quantum dots, but they’re much less expensive, and can be compelling alternatives for budget-minded shoppers. The TU8000 is a solid, economical entry in the Crystal UHD line, with the 55-inch UN55TU8000FXZA model we tested available for just $549.99. It won’t wow you with contrast or color, especially next to comparable Hisense and TCL models, but it’s packed with useful features and offers modest but consistent performance for a reasonable price.

As an entry-level set, you’ll often find the best cheap TV deals bring further discounts, making this assuming Samsung TV an attractive buy. So read this Samsung TU7000 TV review for a full look at the corners Samsung cuts to make it convenient for your wallet, and whether those trade-offs should matter to you.

Samsung TU8000 Crystal UHD HDR TV Review: Good design, good enough performance
The Samsung TU8000 series of TVs offers loads of features and a decent picture for an affordable price, though you can get better color and contrast from competing Hisense and TCL models.