Samsung 50 Inch BU8000 UHD Crystal 4K Smart TV (2022) - Airslim Design With Alexa & Smart TV Streaming Built In, Object Tracking Sound, Contrast Enhancer, Boundless Screen & Adjustable Stand

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One last issue of note is that the BU8000 doesn’t look as sharp with native 4K content as we would normally see with Samsung TVs. Like a symphony orchestra, your Samsung TV can collaborate in synergy with your soundbar to deliver amazing surround sound. Despite no Freeview Play, Samsung offers the free streaming-based TV Plus service as an alternative, and all the UK catch-up apps are present. Grattan plc trading as Kaleidoscope is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (No 311340), in respect of consumer credit activities. The quality doesn't end there however, as 4K UHD resolutions are applied to every image courtesy of cutting-edge 4K Upscaling technology.

Most are side-facing – which helps with routing cables – but an HDMI port and digital optical out are rear-facing, so if you want to connect a third source, you may need one of those right-angled HDMI connectors. It does retain a very trim ‘AirSlim’ rear end despite its budget position, though, making it an unusually good wall mount option. Dynamic Crystal Color uses advanced phosphor technology to deliver an Ultra HD color palette that's as rich and wonderful as nature itself.The clouding can hide shadow details in its extra greyness, too, and it contributes to some small colour uniformity issues as the grey areas slightly adjust the hue of any dark colours that appear behind them. Powerful picture processing, stunning 4K clarity - crystal processor 4K Simply relax and enjoy all the content you love, with a 4K upscaling TV that adapts to give you the best 4K Ultra HD picture. It struggles to deliver impactful HDR, its smart interface is sluggish, and although its gaming skills are fine, PS5 and Xbox Series owners won’t get the most optimal performance from this TV.

Minimalistic at its finest, this Samsung TV boasts an AirSlim design that is 26mm thin with built-in cable management to help keep your space clutter-free. Dive into a huge collection of 4K films, TV shows, and all your favourite catch-up TV apps – including Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV, BBC iPlayer and BT Sport (subscriptions required) - all in one place at the touch of a button. And with no bulky bezels and built-in cable management to help reduce clutter, you can enjoy the action without distraction.

This is something of a mixed blessing this year, since while the revamped interface still plays host to a colossal amount of content including all the world’s favourite streaming services, the new full-screen home menu doesn’t do a great job of highlighting genuinely useful content, and isn’t as customisable or logical in its navigation – especially when it comes to integrating the TV’s set-up options – as the previous interface was. We’d usually expect a Samsung TV, though – even one as affordable as the BU8000 – to be in its element relative to its rivals with HDR. Adjusting the Contrast Enhancer can make a difference with slightly deeper blacks – but that’s a heavy emphasis on “slightly”. When less, is stunningly more - AirSlim Experience minimalistic style with a stunningly thin TV design that blends beautifully with your home.