Samsung 65NU8000 VS Samsung 65NU7100
Samsung 65NU8000
  • Brand - Samsung
  • Aspect Ratio - 16:9
  • Display Type - VA
Samsung 65NU7100
  • Brand - Samsung
  • Aspect Ratio - 16:9
  • Display Type - VA

Samsung 65NU7100 vs 65NU8000 – Great for Home Entertainment

Samsung 65NU7100 vs Samsung 65NU8000

The test Samsung 65NU7100 vs 65NU8000 gives an opportunity to compare two mid-level Samsung TVs that have some difference in price (65NU8000 is more expensive). Both models appeared in 2018 and have many similarities in their functionality and building.

Both Samsung 65NU7100 of NU7100 series and 65NU8000 of NU8000 series are 4K UHD units with a Contrast Enhancer that makes the picture deeper across the whole screen. The TVs are based on the Tizen 4.0 software with a quad-core processor to run Tizen Apps smoothly. Besides, they go with Smart Hub to provide premium entertainment.

Picture

Either 65NU7100 or 65NU8000 can deliver any content with a high-quality picture due to their UHD Upscaling feature. However, their picture accuracy is fading at an angle as other VA-display TVs. 65NU8000 can boast a better picture clarity because it comes with Supreme UHD Dimming while 65NU7100 has less advanced tech UHD Dimming. Besides, 65NU8000’s Dynamic Crystal Color provides more color details.

Features & Performance

Both TVs have a great low input lag for gaming. 65NU8000 has good motion handling and response time to avoid motion blur in actions, games, and other fast videos. The test Samsung 65NU8000 vs 65NU7100 revealed some differences in their native contrast ratio. 65NU8000 has a higher contrast ratio than 65NU7100 that’s why it produces deep black and bright light scenes versus 65NU7100’s lower brightness. So, 65NU8000 is great for watching both SDR and HDR content while 65NU7100 is better for SDR only.

65NU7100 and 65NU8000 have a decent sound without rumble to produce clear dialogs and deep bass, but they are not loud for a large room and need external speakers.

Design & Build quality

65NU7100 is noted for its high-end elements in the design. It has a very sturdy stand with the wide footprint to place a soundbar. The TV is rather thin but its borders are average with a simple plastic texture.

65NU8000 has a center stand and its design isn’t typical for Samsung TVs. It looks stylish but makes the TV wobble a little. It has thin borders and the TV is thin itself too.

Both 65NU7100 and 65NU8000 have a well-textured back panel with cable management.

Pros & Cons

Samsung 65NU8000

VS

Pros

    • All the connections are placed towards the side of the device, so I can easily reach them.
    • The TV is great for gamers because of the low input lag.

Cons

    • A small offset from the center contributes to the change of colors and brightness.

Samsung 65NU7100

VS

Pros

    • Smart TV works without problems
    • The wall mount is included in a factory option, and the mounting is fast and easy.
    • The artwork mode turns off in a darkness that is good for watching the TV in the bedroom.
    • Its contrast ratio has been remeasured at a higher value.

Cons

    • The stands aren’t solid enough and they scratch the table.
    • No voice remote.

Specifications

Specification Samsung 65NU8000 Samsung 65NU7100
Panel
Native Refresh Rate, Hz 240 120
Backlight Technology Edge LED Edge LED
Panel Technology Motion Rate Motion Rate
Pixel Density, Ppi 68 68
Pixel Pitch, Cm/in 0.037/0.014 0.037/0.014
Panel Bit Depth, Bits 10 10
Audio
Dolby Atmos
Speakers Power, W 40 20
Speakers stereo stereo
Dts Decoder
Dolby Surround
Audio File Formats
Flac
Ac3
Aac
Wav
Wma
Mp3
Other 3GPP, MKV, TS, M2TS, WebM, ASF 3GPP, MKV, TS, M2TS, WebM, ASF
Ogg
Dimensions, Weight And Color
Width With Stand, Cm/in 144.53/56.9 145.8/57.4
Weight, Kg/lbs 24.2/53.35 25/55.12
Depth, Cm/in 5.59/2.2 6.1/2.4
Height, Cm/in 83.31/32.79 88.82/33
Width, Cm/in 144.53/56.9 145.8/57.4
Colors black black
Weight With Stand, Kg/lbs 26.4/58.2 25.5/56.22
Depth With Stand, Cm/in 35.05/13.79 31.24/12.29
Height With Stand, Cm/in 90.93/35.79 91.69/36.09
Connections
Ethernet (rj45) 1 1
Analog Audio Output (3.5 Mm) - 1
Component Video Input - 1
Optical Digital Audio Output (s/pdif) 1 1
Composite Video Input 1 1
Usb 2 2
Bluetooth
Wi-fi 5ghz
Wi-fi
Display
Display Width, Cm/in 142.85/56.24 142.85/56.24
Screen Design flat flat
Display Type VA VA
High Dynamic Range (hdr) HDR10 HDR10
Resolution, Pixels 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Full Hd
Refresh Rate, Hz 120 60
4k/uhd
Display Colors 1.07 billion 1.07 billion
Screen Size, Inch 65 65
Display Area, % 95.33 93.93
Display Height, Cm/in 80.35/31.63 80.35/31.63
Ergonomics
Removable Stand
Vesa Interface 400 x 400 400 x 400
Vesa Mount
Landscape/portrait Pivot
3d
2d To 3d has not has not
3d
Internet Movie Streaming
Other 3GPP, MKV, TS, M2TS, WebM, ASF 3GPP, MKV, TS, M2TS, WebM, ASF
Hbo
Amazon Video
Hulu
Netflix
Video File Codecs
H.264
H.265
Divx
Other 3GPP, MKV, TS, M2TS, WebM, ASF 3GPP, MKV, TS, M2TS, WebM, ASF
Mpeg-4
H.263
Viewing Angles
Vertical, Degrees 178 178
Horizontal, Degrees 178 178
User Manual
Manual 65nu8000.pdf 65nu7100.pdf
Tv Tuner
Digital
Analog
Video File Formats
Other 3GPP, MKV, TS, M2TS, WebM, ASF 3GPP, MKV, TS, M2TS, WebM, ASF
Mov
Mp4
Wmv
Avi
Recording Features
Watch And Record
Digital Recording
Processor
Model Quad-core Quad-core
Accessories
Microphone
Camera
Mobile Features
Mobile App
Artificial Intelligence
Amazon Alexa Compatible
Google Assistant
General
Smart Tv
Display Type VA VA
Brand Samsung Samsung
Screen Sizes In Series 49, 55, 65, 75, 82 40, 43, 50, 55, 58, 65, 75
Video Features
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Unique Features
Voice Remote
In The Box
Remote Control

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