Samsung
ue55ru8000

vs

Toshiba
55x9863db

Samsung ue55ru8000

Toshiba 55x9863db

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Samsung ue55ru8000 alternatives

Toshiba 55x9863db alternatives

specs

Samsung
ue55ru8000

Special Features
compared

Toshiba
55x9863db

Yes
Clean Cable Solution:
not available
Yes
Dynamic Crystal Colour:
not available
Yes
Frame Rate Enhancement Technology:
not available
No
OLED Technology:
Yes
Yes
One-Touch Mirroring:
not available
Yes
Samsung Smart Hub:
not available
Yes
Samsung Smartthings:
not available
Yes
Samsung TV Plus:
not available
Yes
Supreme Motion:
not available
Yes
True 4k Colour Clarity:
not available
Yes
UHD Engine:
not available
Yes
Uhd Processor:
not available
Yes
Universal Guide:
not available

Samsung
ue55ru8000

Packaging Data
compared

Toshiba
55x9863db

Ac
Cables Included:
not available
Yes
Desktop Stand Included:
Yes
Yes
E-Manual:
not available
not available
Electric Adjustable Stand:
No
Yes
Handheld Remote Control:
Yes
2
Interface Adapters Included:
not available
871mm
Package Height:
874mm
Box
Package Type:
Box
23.5kg
Package Weight:
29kg
1,404mm
Package Width:
1,325mm
Yes
Quick Start Guide:
Yes
Yes
Smart Remote Included:
not available
Yes
Manual:
not available

Samsung
ue55ru8000

Technical Details
compared

Toshiba
55x9863db

1,240mm
Dimensions (WxDxH) (Without Base):
123mm
4
HDMI Connection:
2
Sleep Timer
Other Features:
Sleep Timer - Parental Lock
Catch Up TV: BBC IPlayer, ITV Hub, All 4, My5, UKTV Play - Streaming: Netflix 4K, Prime Video 4K, Rakuten 4K, Google Play 4K, NOW TV, CHILI, BT Sport, DisneyLife, BFI Player, BBC News, BBC Sport, Hayu, Milkshake!, MUBI - Music: Spotify, TIDAL, Deezer - App Store: Samsung TV App Store - Custom Homepa
Smart TV & Apps:
Catch Up TV: BBC IPlayer| ITV Hub| All 4| Demand 5| UKTV Play - Streaming: Netflix 4K| YouTube 4K - Full Internet Browser - Social Media: Facebook| Twitter - Gaming Apps
Smart TV
Smart TV Features:
not available
1x Analogue, 1x Digital
TV Tuner:
Freeview HD
not available
VGA (D-Sub) Input Port:
1
Yes
Built-in WiFi:
Yes

Samsung
ue55ru8000

Ports & Interfaces
compared

Toshiba
55x9863db

Yes
Common Interface (CI) Slot:
not available
Yes
Common Interface Plus (CI+):
Yes
1.4
Common Interface Plus (CI+) Version:
not available
1
Component Video (YPbPr/YCbCr) In:
1
not available
Composite Video In:
1
No
DVI Port:
not available
No
Digital Audio Coaxial Out:
No
1
Digital Audio Optical Out:
1
1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) Port:
1
4
HDMI Port:
4
not available
HDMI Version:
2
1
Headphone Outputs:
1
not available
Intel Wireless Display (Intel WiDi):
Yes
No
PC in (D-Sub) Port:
Yes
3
RF Port:
1
2
USB 2.0 Port:
3
not available
VGA (D-Sub) Port:
1
Anynet+
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC):
not available
not available
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL):
Yes
Yes
Audio Return Channel (ARC):
Yes
Yes
HDMI Quick Switch:
not available

Samsung
ue55ru8000

Weight & Dimensions
compared

Toshiba
55x9863db

237.2mm
Depth (With Stand):
not available
58.7mm
Depth (Without Stand):
not available
713.5mm
Height:
705mm
776.9mm
Height (With Stand):
734mm
237.2mm
Stand Depth:
not available
928.8mm
Stand Width:
not available
18.5kg
Weight:
23.5kg
18.9kg
Weight With Stand:
not available
1,237.2mm
Width:
1,230mm
1,237.2mm
Width (With Stand):
1,230mm

Samsung
ue55ru8000

Management Features
compared

Toshiba
55x9863db

Yes
Auto Power Off System:
Yes
Yes
ECO Mode:
not available
not available
Hotel Mode:
Yes
28
Number of OSD Languages:
28
Yes
Voice Control:
No
Yes
Picture-in-Picture:
not available
Yes
On Screen Display (OSD):
Yes
Yes
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG):
Yes

Samsung
ue55ru8000

Network
compared

Toshiba
55x9863db

Yes
Ethernet Port:
Yes
Yes
Web Browser:
Yes
Yes
Browsing:
not available
not available
Miracast:
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth:
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Direct:
not available
Yes
Wi-Fi:
Yes

Samsung
ue55ru8000

Performance
compared

Toshiba
55x9863db

Yes
4K Ultra HD Upscaling:
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Sensor:
not available
Aac, AC4, Adpcm, G.711, He-aac, Lpcm, MP3, Opus, Wma
Audio Formats Supported:
MP3, Wav, Wma
not available
Child Lock:
Yes
No
DVD Player:
not available
UHD Dimming
Dimming Type:
not available
Yes
Extended PVR:
not available
Yes
Game Mode:
Yes
Yes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) 1000:
Yes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) 1500, High Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus), Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
High Dynamic Range (HDR) Technology:
Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
Yes
High Dynamic Range Imaging (HDRI):
Yes
Yes
High Dynamic Range Plus (HDR Plus):
not available
not available
Image Formats Supported:
Bmp, Jpeg, Jpg, Png
Yes
Local Dimming:
not available
Yes
MBR Support:
not available
Yes
Noise Reduction:
not available
not available
Parental Controls:
Yes
Samsung contrast enhancer, Samsung uhd up-scailing
Picture Processing Technology:
not available
4
Processor Cores:
2
Yes
Smartphone Remote App:
Yes
Ass, Smi, Srt, Ssa, Sub, Ttxt, Xml
Subtitle Formats Supported:
not available
Yes
Subtitles:
not available
Yes
Teletext Function:
Yes
not available
USB Cloning Function:
Yes
Yes
USB Recording:
Yes
H.265, Hevc, MPEG1, MPEG2, VP6, VP8, VP9, WMV7
Video Compression Formats:
H.265, Hevc
3GP, Rmvb, Webm, Vro, Vob, Ts, Trp, Tp, Svi, Mts, Asf, Mpg, MP4, Mov, Mkv, M2TS, Flv, Avi, Wmv
Video Formats Supported:
3GP, Avi, Dat, Flv, Mkv, Mov, Mpeg, MPEG4, Mpg, Vob
Yes
ConnectShare (HDD):
not available
Yes
ConnectShare (USB):
not available
Yes
Digital Clean View:
not available

Samsung
ue55ru8000

TV Tuner
compared

Toshiba
55x9863db

not available
Analog Signal Format System:
Ntsc, Pal, Secam
Yes
Auto Channel Search:
Yes
Dvb-c, DVB-S2, DVB-T2
Digital Signal Format System:
DVB-S2, DVB-T2, Isdb-c
2tuners
Tuner:
not available
Freeview
Tuner Type:
Analog & digital

Samsung
ue55ru8000

Certificates
compared

Toshiba
55x9863db

Yes
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) Certified:
Yes
not available
Certification:
Ultra HD Certified

Samsung
ue55ru8000

Power
compared

Toshiba
55x9863db

50/60Hz
AC Input Frequency:
50Hz
220 - 240V
AC Input Voltage:
220 - 240V
153kWh
Annual Energy Consumption:
163kWh
A
Energy Efficiency Class:
A
Yes
Energy Saving Mode:
Yes
155W
Maximum Power Consumption:
not available
46.1W
Power Consumption (PowerSave):
not available
0.5W
Power Consumption (Standby):
0.5W
110W
Power Consumption (Typical):
112W

Samsung
ue55ru8000

Design
compared

Toshiba
55x9863db

Black
Colour:
Black, Silver
Yes
On/off Switch:
Yes
Yes
VESA Mounting:
Yes
200 x 200mm
VESA Mounting Interfaces:
200 x 200mm
not available
Wall Mountable:
Yes
not available
Type:
4K ULTRA HD TV

Samsung
ue55ru8000

Other Features
compared

Toshiba
55x9863db

Yes
Audio Output:
Yes
20 Watt
Audio Power:
24 W
Yes
Auto Digital Tuning:
Yes
Yes
Batteries Included:
Yes
Yes
Built-in Processor:
Yes
Yes
Built-in Speaker:
Yes
Yes
Cable Management:
not available
not available
Channels Quantity (Analog Signal):
200
not available
Channels Quantity (DVB-C):
800
not available
Channels Quantity (DVB-S2):
10,000
not available
Channels Quantity (DVB-T):
800
Yes
Digital TV Tuner:
not available
H:777mm X W:1237mm X D:237mm
Dimensions (WxDxH):
TV: 705 X 1230 X 55 Mm (H X W X D) - TV With Stand: 734 X 1230 X 193 Mm (H X W X D) - Boxed: 874 X 1325 X 165 Mm (H X W X D)
2,500fps
Frame Rate:
not available
Yes
Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG):
Yes
Yes
IFU / User Manual:
not available
Aluminium, Plastic
Material:
Metal, Plastic
2500 Picture Quality Index
Motion Enhancer:
2800 Picture Quality Index
Spotify
Music Apps:
not available
Yes
Network Streaming Services:
Yes
2
Number of Satellite Speakers:
2
not available
On-Screen Instruction Manual:
No
20
Output Power:
not available
Digital Clean View, Mega Contrast, Contrast Enhancer, Dynamic Crystal Color, Game Enhancer, Billion Colors, Dynamic Black EQ
Picture Enhancement:
not available
3840 x 2160 pixels
Resolution:
3840 x 2160 pixels, 4K pixels
Yes
Satellite Antenna Inteface:
not available
Yes
Smart Remote Support:
not available
Dolby Digital Plus
Sound Enhancement Technology:
DTS Trusurround
2 Speakers
Speakers:
2 Speakers
1
Surround Modes:
not available
Yes
Twin Tuner:
not available
2
USB Port:
3
not available
Wall Bracket:
No
18.5kg
Weight (Without Stand):
not available
not available
Stand:
Yes
Yes
Instant On:
not available
not available
Luminance:
72%
Yes
HDMI:
not available
SmartThings
Platform:
not available
Yes
Intelligent Voice Recognition:
not available
not available
Near Field Communication (NFC):
No
No
3D:
No

Samsung
ue55ru8000

Smart TV
compared

Toshiba
55x9863db

2
Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV (HbbTV) Version:
1.5
Yes
Screen Mirroring:
Yes
Game, Movie
Smart Modes:
Cinema, Dynamic, Game, Natural, Sports
Yes
Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV (HbbTV):
Yes
Yes
Timeshift:
not available
Yes
Internet TV:
Yes
Yes
Smart TV:
Yes

Samsung
ue55ru8000

Audio
compared

Toshiba
55x9863db

Dolby digital
Audio Decoders:
Dts
Dolby digital plus
Audio Decoding Technology:
Dts trusurround, Dts-hd
Dolby Digital Plus
Audio System:
DTS TruSurround
not available
Built-in Subwoofer:
Yes
Digital, Digital plus, Dolby digital, Dolby digital plus
Dolby Technology:
Digital, Digital plus, Dolby digital, Dolby digital plus
not available
Equalizer Band:
5
20W
RMS Rated Power:
20W
not available
Sound Modes:
Classic, Custom, Flat, Movie, Music, Speech
2
Speaker:
2
Yes
Multiroom:
not available
not available
Equalizer:
Yes

Samsung
ue55ru8000

Display
compared

Toshiba
55x9863db

High-definition tv (16:9) (16:9)
Aspect Ratio:
High-definition tv (16:9) (16:9)
not available
Clear Motion Rate (CMR):
100 Hz
10
Colour Depth:
not available
not available
Display Brightness:
470 Cd/m²
138cm
Display Diagonal (Metric):
140cm
3840 x 2160 (4K) pixels
Display Resolution:
3840 x 2160 (4K) pixels
Led
Display Technology:
Oled
Mega
Dynamic Contrast Ratio:
Ultra high (1000000:1)
Mega contrast
Dynamic Contrast Ratio Marketing Name:
not available
1,900Hz
High Frequency Rate:
100Hz
Led backlight
LED Backlighting Type:
Led backlight
1,900Hz
Motion Interpolation Frequency:
not available
Pqi (Picture quality Index) 2500
Motion Interpolation Technology:
not available
not available
Native Refresh Rate:
100hz HzHz
2500 PQI
PQI (Picture Quality Index):
not available
80%
Peak Luminance Ratio:
72%
16:9 (16:9), 4:3 (4:3)
Screen Format Adjustments:
not available
Flat
Screen Shape:
Flat
3840 x 2160
Supported Graphics Resolutions:
3840 x 2160
2160p, 1080p, 720p
Supported Video Mode:
not available
not available
Touchscreen Type:
LED
not available
Typical Contrast Ratio:
Ultra high (140000:1)

Samsung
ue55ru8000

Features
compared

Toshiba
55x9863db

No
Built-In Chromecast:
not available
Yes
Pause Live TV Functionality:
not available
Bixby
Smart Assistant Compatibility:
Amazon alexa

Samsung
ue55ru8000

Key Features
compared

Toshiba
55x9863db

55"
Display Diagonal:
55"
4K
HD Type:
4K
58.7mm
Thickness:
55mm