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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Samsung AU8000 is generally less expensive and performs slightly better in bright rooms, which could be ideal if you plan to watch TV in a well-lit environment. However, the Vizio M-Series offers superior overall picture quality, better performance in dark rooms, and has more HDMI ports for connecting additional devices. The Vizio also slightly outperforms the Samsung in color accuracy directly out of the box and has a better movie watching experience. If gaming is important, note that the Vizio has a slightly higher gaming score. For sports content, the Samsung has a slight edge. If sound quality is important, both TVs have a similar score, but neither offers exceptional built-in speakers. Both TVs have their own set of supported HDR formats, so you'll want to consider which formats are more important for your viewing preferences. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung AU8000 (LCD)
- Good for upscaling
- Good reflections
Advantages of the Vizio M-Series (LCD)
- Good for dark room
- Good for movies & TV
- Good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
Key differences
Picture Quality
6.6
7.6
6.71/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.9
7.6
6.71/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
6.9/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.7/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is poor.
The Vizio M-Series stands out for movie and cinematic TV watching due to its stronger contrast ratio and effective local dimming feature, which enhance deep black levels, versus the Samsung AU8000 which lacks local dimming and has inferior black uniformity. Additionally, the Vizio has better color performance straight out of the box and a greater color volume, providing richer and more accurate colors, although both TVs have similar gray uniformity and suffer from limited viewing angles due to their VA panels.
Gaming
5.8
6.4
5.9/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.7/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
6.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
60.0/100
5.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) is only fair for gaming, while the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung AU8000 has a poor response time which affects clarity during fast-moving games, but its input lag is among the best, offering less delay between your actions and what appears on-screen. The Vizio M-Series, with a fair response time and very good input lag, offers a better balance for gaming with slightly clearer motion and still responsive control, but neither have high refresh rates which are preferred for smoother gaming visuals.
Cartoons & Animation
6.9
8.3
6.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
7.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
7.2/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is only fair.
The Vizio M-Series is rated higher for cartoons & animation in part because it displays colors more accurately straight out of the box and offers a wider color gamut. Conversely, the Samsung AU8000 is considered less suitable due to its relatively lower capability in these areas, despite being acceptable in other aspects like color volume and gray uniformity.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.7
7.6
7.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is only fair.
The Vizio M-Series offers better upscaling and out-of-the-box colors compared to the Samsung AU8000, making it more suitable for watching news and talk shows where these aspects enhance the viewing experience. Both TVs have similar SDR brightness, but the Vizio's superior color reproduction and upscaling quality will result in a clearer and more vibrant picture for standard-definition content.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.5
6.2
6.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
7.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung AU8000 (LCD) and Vizio M-Series (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Samsung AU8000 and Vizio M-Series both have challenges when watching sports due to their motion processing capabilities and limited viewing angles; the AU8000 also has a lower response time which can affect the smoothness of fast-moving scenes, while the M-Series tends to reflect more glare, potentially reducing visibility in well-lit environments.
Bright Room
6.3
6.6
5.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
7.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
5.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) and Samsung AU8000 (LCD) are both only fair for bright room.
The Samsung AU8000 handles reflections well, making it a viable option for bright rooms, but it has just fair HDR brightness, which may not pop in daylight. On the other hand, the Vizio M-Series also has fair handling of reflections and better color performance, but like the Samsung, it too has just fair HDR brightness, which means HDR content won't stand out as much in a bright room.
Cost
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The Samsung AU8000 (LCD) has a price of $548 and the Vizio M-Series (LCD) costs $550.
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Spec Comparison
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| Samsung AU8000 (LCD) | Vizio M-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$548 | $550 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 3, 2021 | July 2, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | UN55AU8000 | M55Q7-J01 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 55" | 55" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | SmartCast | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 3 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 6.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.4/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.9/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.5/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 27.9" x 48.5" x 1" | 28.1" x 48.3" x 3.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 29.5" x 48.5" | 29.3" x 48.3" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 34.2 lbs | 30.5 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 x 200 | 300 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 6.7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 5.7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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Michael Desjardin | April 2023
"To put it directly: you’d never see a mid-range 4K TV hitting this black levels half a decade ago. AU8000 plays the part of a higher-end TV thanks to its sleek design. If you’re upgrading to a smart TV for the first time, the software is a great way to dip your toes in the streaming water."
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About Samsung
Samsung, a South Korean electronics manufacturer, holds the title of being the largest global TV vendor in terms of units sold. They offer a diverse lineup of TV products that cater to various budget ranges. A notable achievement in recent years is the development of Quantum Dots, a technology that enhances color reproduction, resulting in richer and more vibrant hues. Samsung TVs are well-regarded for their high manufacturing quality and user-friendly software, making them an excellent choice for consumers seeking an intuitive viewing experience.
About Vizio
Vizio is an American company. While they initially gained recognition for offering budget-friendly TVs, they have successfully expanded their product lineup to include high-end options as well. They manufacture TVs primarily in Mexico, China, and Vietnam. Similar to many Korean TV brands, Vizio developed its own smart TV software called SmartCast. In the past, SmartCast was not the best smart TV software, but it has evolved so that it is now good for using your TV and connecting to streaming services.
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