Samsung UN55B8000

The LED 8 Series is Samsung's flagship line of high-end LCD HDTVs introduced in 2009 that use an LED edge-lighting solution and feature a native resolution of 1080p and Auto Motion Plus 240Hz technology. For more information refer to the full LED 8 Series report

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Samsung Luxia LN55B8000
MSRP$3,799.00
Release date May, 2009
BrandSamsung
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Pros & Cons

ProSCORE
3 reviews
60
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mixed
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1 positive
1 mixed
1 negative

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Pros:
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Very high contrast amazing video processing.
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thin and lightweight - only 1.5" thick, 60 pounds
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great picture
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VGA computer input
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1080p, 240Hz
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cool 240Hz demo mode - displays full 240Hz refresh on one side of the display, 60Hz on the other
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beautiful bezel and stand
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LED backlighting - high contrast, improved blacks, lower energy consumption and better environmental friendliness
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plays media off of a USB connection - includes MKV support
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no local-dimming LED therefore no higher contrast than regular LCD-TVs
+1agreedisagree

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not as thin as the 6000
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only one non-HD video input
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high price
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cheap stand - not sturdy
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uneven backlighting is evident in the corners
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Details

Specifications

  • native resolution of 1080p
  • Auto Motion Plus 240Hz
  • LED Edge-lighting
  • "Eco-friendly"
    • Energy Star 3.0 compliant
    • Consumes 40% less power than standard LCD backlighting technologies
    • mercury free
    • lead free
  • 1.1" thick cabinet
  • Inputs: 4xHDMI, USB, Ethernet
  • Internet@TV
  • USB Media format support
    • video: 3GPP, MKV, WMV9 and DivX
    • audio: MP3
    • photo: jpeg

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Buy It

Samsung UN55B8000

• Samsung UN55B8000 55-Inch 1080p 240 Hz LED HDTV

• UN55B8000 55" LED TV

UPC: 036725229938

EAN: 036725229938

MPN: UN55B8000XFXZA

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LG 55LH90

LG 55LH90

MSRP  $2,999.95    Released  May, 2009
Pros
  • LED backlighting with local dimming - superior contrast, brightness, blacks, energy consumption and environmentally friendliness
  • 240Hz - no motion blur or frame rate issues
  • stunning picture
Cons
  • poor customer service
  • bright standby power indicator
  • potential audio sync issues
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67
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Panasonic VIERA Z1 Series

MSRP  $5,999.95    Released  August, 2009
Pros
  • It will ship in June at a retail of $5999.95
  • only 1" thick
  • THX certified
  • separate receiver makes it easier to connect your A/V components
Cons
  • only difference between the Z1 series and the V10 series is the thickness of the panel - 1" vs 2"
ProSCORE
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83
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MSRP  $2,300 - $4,000    Released  May, 2009
Pros
  • 96hz refresh for flicker-free 24p film playback
  • Great black levels
  • Styling with "one sheet of glass"
  • THX certified
Cons
  • not the best bang-for-buck value - 96hz playback is the only major (non-aesthetic) improvement over the G10/15 lines
  • no 42" or 46" models available in the USA
ProSCORE
6 reviews
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Sony Bravia KDL-55XBR8

Sony Bravia KDL-55XBR8

MSRP  $6,199.00    Released  September, 2008
Pros
  • extremely large LCD TV
  • top of the line model
  • LED backlighting
  • 1080p, 120Hz
Cons
  • no PC inputs
  • extremely expensive
ProSCORE
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Sony BRAVIA KDL-52Z5100

MSRP  $3,299 - $3,299    Released  March, 2009

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Sony BRAVIA KDL-52XBR9

Sony BRAVIA KDL-52XBR9

MSRP  $3,599.99    Released  March, 2009

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Yale

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November 27, 2009
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ProSCORE
67
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8 pros
4 cons

Pros

  • thin and lightweight - only 1.5" thick, 60 pounds
  • great picture
  • VGA computer input
  • 1080p, 240Hz
  • cool 240Hz demo mode - displays full 240Hz refresh on one side of the display, 60Hz on the other
  • beautiful bezel and stand
  • LED backlighting - high contrast, improved blacks, lower energy consumption and better environmental friendliness
  • plays media off of a USB connection - includes MKV support

Cons

  • only one non-HD video input
  • high price
  • cheap stand - not sturdy
  • uneven backlighting is evident in the corners

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cmccowan

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May 11, 2009
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ProSCORE
50
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1 pro
1 con

Pros

  • Very high contrast amazing video processing.

Cons

  • not as thin as the 6000

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dekikaa

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April 21, 2009
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ProSCORE
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0 pros
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

Did not agree with any pros

Cons

  • no local-dimming LED therefore no higher contrast than regular LCD-TVs

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Captain Kirk

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February 17, 2009
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Pros

Did not agree with any pros

Cons

  • no local-dimming LED therefore no higher contrast than regular LCD-TVs

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