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Release date: 14 Feb 2017
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Samsung Series 8 UE55KS8000TXXC TV review

Samsung Series 8 55” KS8000 8 Series Flat SUHD with Quantum Dot Display TV. Display diagonal: 139.7 cm (55"), Display resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels, HD type: 4K Ultra HD, Display technology: QLED, Screen shape: Flat. Smart TV. Motion interpolation technology: PQI (Picture Quality Index) 2300, Native aspect ratio: 16:9. Digital signal format system: DVB-C,DVB-S2,DVB-T2,DVB-C2. Wi-Fi, Ethernet LAN. Product colour: Black, Silver

A Quantum leap in picture quality

KS8000 delivers a striking bezel-less SUHD Quantum dot display producing an outstanding Ultra HD Premium viewing experience with HDR 1000 which ensures exceptional peak luminance, colour vibrancy, stunning black levels and shadow detail with 2300 PQI. Together with Samsung’s Smart platform you can enjoy the Smartest TVs on the planet.

Quantum dot colour

Welcome to an incredible unrivalled world of lifelike UHD picture quality, with 64 times more colour than UHD TVs. SUHD with Quantum Dot Display doesn't just raise the bar, it changes the game. TVs until now were not able to realistically display the world we see around us. SUHD with Quantum Dot display changes all that by expressing an exceptionally wide range of colours, over 1 billion – breathing life into each and every one of them and giving you perfect picture quality with the most true to life colours. This is in comparison to conventional UHD delivering 17 million colours. See the very best of new generation premium mastered content exactly as the director intended through Samsung's SUHD TV with Quantum Dot display – the reference for Hollywood studios.

HDR 1000

The latest standard for UHD content is High Dynamic Range. All UHD TVs that are HDR compliant can display HDR content but not all HDR TVs are equal. HDR 1000 provides a far superior High Dynamic Range experience for striking brightness, exceptional shadow detail and vividly accurate colour. HDR 1000 delivers an exceptional UHD Premium viewing experience - the new generation of premium mastered content, exactly as the creator intended.

Ultra Black

Enjoy striking levels of contrast even when watching TV in the brightest environments with Ultra Black Technology. Experience all the vibrant colour and detail of next generation Premium UHD without having to close the curtains or turn off the lights. This new screen technology drastically reduces ambient light reflection to ensure maximum picture contrast is delivered as the Hollywood Director intended.

Supreme UHD Dimming

Supreme UHD Dimming technology divides the TV screen into hundreds of small zones, analysing each one independently to adjust colour, brightness and sharpness so you can experience better shadow detail and more accurate colour when watching your favourite video content.

The smartest TV on the planet

Does your TV seamlessly blend a variety of content sources? Introducing the smartest TV on the planet. Quickly access the content you want to watch from a variety of input sources on the Smart Hub home screen. Watch your favourite TV shows using the TV guide, switch to binge on UHD box sets through Netflix, Amazon Instant Video* or catch up with shows you have missed through our variety of Catch Up content partners – all of this is possible without interrupting what you are currently watching and all from the Smart Hub home screen. Just 3 clicks to your favourite content

One Remote Control

You can now access and control your devices through voice recognition with our Premium Smart Remote which recognises the set top box, games console or alternative external device you have connected to your TV.

Gaming

Does your TV open up the world of console-less video gaming? Who needs a games console when you can access a wealth of video games in the cloud straight from your TV. Access a huge array of games without the need to invest in a console, play alongside your favourite stars and race against the best racing drivers directly through your TV.

Smart View

Connect & Share photos and videos and continue watching content from a variety of content partners including Netflix and Amazon Instant Video directly from your phone to your TV, whether this is an iOS or Android device, with a single press of a button.

Auto Detection

Devices connected via HDMI cable will be automatically recognized and displayed as understandable icons and names on the screen. For added convenience Samsung One Remote Control works right away with no extra setup required.

360 Degree Design

Form and function combine to create a stunningly clean minimalist design that will enhance any living space. Neat cable management solutions mean no more messy cables tangled up behind your TV.

360° design

The SUHD TV was designed to impress from all angles because we understand the TV is an integral part of the interior space. We eliminated the unnecessary and refined the details, creating a beautiful design piece that looks good in any living space.

Bezel-less design

Your attention should never drift away from what's on screen. It's with this philosophy in mind that we did away with all distractions to create an optimally bezel-less screen.

Samsung Series 8 UE55KS8000TXXC TV specs

Packaging Data

Package weight: 25.5 kg
Package height: 807 mm
Package depth: 135 mm
Package width: 1400 mm
E-manual: yes
Manual: True
Remote control type: TM1680A
Remote control included: yes
Cables included: AC

Ports & Interfaces

Consumer Electronics Control (CEC): Anynet+
Common interface Plus (CI+) version: 1.3
Common interface Plus (CI+): yes
RF ports quantity: 4
RS-232C ports: 1
Digital audio optical out: 1
USB 2.0 ports quantity: 3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports: 1
DVI port: no
Audio Return Channel (ARC): True
PC in (D-Sub): no
HDMI ports quantity: 4

Weight & Dimensions

Weight (without stand): 17.7 kg
Height (without stand): 71.2 cm
Depth (without stand): 4.08 cm
Width (without stand): 123 cm
Weight (with stand): 19.9 kg
Height (with stand): 799.5 mm
Depth (with stand): 376.2 mm
Width (with stand): 1230 mm

Management Features

Auto power off: yes
ECO mode: yes
Number of OSD languages: 27
On Screen Display (OSD): True
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG): True

Network

Browsing: True
Web browser: yes
Bluetooth: True
Wi-Fi Direct: True
Ethernet LAN: yes
Wi-Fi: True

Performance

USB cloning: yes
USB recording: yes
MBR support: yes
Processor cores: 4
Digital Clean View: True
Local dimming: yes
Subtitles function: yes
Game mode: yes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology: High Dynamic Range (HDR) 1000
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported: yes

TV Tuner

Auto channel search: yes
Digital signal format system: DVB-C,DVB-S2,DVB-T2,DVB-C2
Tuner type: Analog & digital

Power

AC input frequency: 50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltage: 220 - 240 V
Power consumption (max): 210 W
Power consumption (standby): 0.3 W
Power consumption (typical): 85 W

Design

VESA mounting: yes
Product colour: Black, Silver

Other Features

Energy efficiency class (old): A+
Annual energy consumption: 118 kWh
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certified: yes
Twin tuner: yes
Built-in speaker(s): yes
Batteries included: yes
Peak Illuminator Pro: yes
Auto Depth Enhancer: True

Smart TV

Lifestyle apps: Samsung Billing,Samsung Smart View
Smart modes: Cinema, Game
Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV (HbbTV) version: 1.5
Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV (HbbTV): True
Screen mirroring: yes
Timeshift: True
Smart TV: True

Audio

Multiroom audio technology: Samsung Multiroom Link
Audio decoders: DTS,Dolby Digital
Audio decoding technologies: Dolby Digital Plus
Built-in subwoofer: yes
RMS rated power: 60 W

Display

Display diagonal (metric): 138 cm
Dynamic contrast ratio marketing name: Mega Contrast
Motion interpolation technology: PQI (Picture Quality Index) 2300
Supported graphics resolutions: 3840 x 2160
Supported video modes: 2160p
Native aspect ratio: 16:9
Screen shape: Flat
Display technology: QLED
Display technology: QLED
Display resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels
HD type: 4K Ultra HD
Display diagonal: 139.7 cm (55")