Samsung
Series 8 UE50TU8500S

vs

Samsung
Series 6 UE55MU6100W

Samsung Series 8 UE50TU8500S

Samsung Series 6 UE55MU6100W

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Samsung Series 8 UE50TU8500S alternatives

Samsung Series 6 UE55MU6100W alternatives

specs

Samsung
Series 8 UE50TU8500S

Packaging Data
compared

Samsung
Series 6 UE55MU6100W

Box
Package type:
not available
19.8 kg
Package weight:
not available
780 mm
Package height:
not available
168 mm
Package depth:
not available
1282 mm
Package width:
not available
yes
E-manual:
yes
True
Manual:
True
yes
Smart Remote included:
not available
TM2050A
Remote control type:
TM1750A
yes
Remote control included:
yes
AC
Cables included:
AC

Samsung
Series 8 UE50TU8500S

Ports & Interfaces
compared

Samsung
Series 6 UE55MU6100W

Anynet+
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC):
Anynet+
1.4
Common interface Plus (CI+) version:
1.3
yes
Common interface Plus (CI+):
yes
not available
Common interface (CI):
yes
3
RF ports quantity:
1
1
Digital audio optical out:
1
not available
Composite video in:
1
not available
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in:
1
2
USB 2.0 ports quantity:
2
1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports:
1
True
Audio Return Channel (ARC):
True
True
HDMI Quick Switch:
True
3
HDMI ports quantity:
3

Samsung
Series 8 UE50TU8500S

Weight & Dimensions
compared

Samsung
Series 6 UE55MU6100W

32.6 cm
Stand depth:
not available
78.9 cm
Stand width:
not available
12.9 kg
Weight (without stand):
not available
64.3 cm
Height (without stand):
not available
5.71 cm
Depth (without stand):
not available
111.6 cm
Width (without stand):
not available
15.2 kg
Weight (with stand):
not available
728.1 mm
Height (with stand):
not available
326.5 mm
Depth (with stand):
not available
1116.4 mm
Width (with stand):
not available

Samsung
Series 8 UE50TU8500S

Management Features
compared

Samsung
Series 6 UE55MU6100W

yes
Auto power off:
yes
yes
ECO mode:
not available
27
Number of OSD languages:
28
True
On Screen Display (OSD):
True
True
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG):
True
not available
Voice control:
yes

Samsung
Series 8 UE50TU8500S

Network
compared

Samsung
Series 6 UE55MU6100W

True
Browsing:
not available
yes
Web browser:
yes
not available
Miracast:
True
True
Bluetooth:
True
4.2
Bluetooth version:
not available
True
Wi-Fi Direct:
True
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards:
not available
yes
Ethernet LAN:
yes
True
Wi-Fi:
True

Samsung
Series 8 UE50TU8500S

Performance
compared

Samsung
Series 6 UE55MU6100W

True
ConnectShare (HDD):
True
True
ConnectShare (USB):
not available
not available
USB recording:
yes
yes
MBR support:
yes
yes
Multi-screen:
not available
not available
Dimming type:
Micro Dimming, UHD
True
Digital Clean View:
True
Samsung Contrast Enhancer
Picture processing technology:
not available
not available
Local dimming:
yes
yes
Subtitles function:
yes
yes
Teletext function:
yes
yes
Game mode:
yes
High Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus),Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology:
not available
yes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported:
yes

Samsung
Series 8 UE50TU8500S

TV Tuner
compared

Samsung
Series 6 UE55MU6100W

yes
Auto channel search:
yes
DVB-C,DVB-S2,DVB-T,DVB-T2
Digital signal format system:
not available
Analog & digital
Tuner type:
Analog & digital

Samsung
Series 8 UE50TU8500S

Power
compared

Samsung
Series 6 UE55MU6100W

A to G
Energy efficiency scale:
not available
yes
Energy saving mode:
not available
50/60 Hz
AC input frequency:
50 - 60 Hz
220 - 240 V
AC input voltage:
220 - 240 V
130 W
Power consumption (max):
not available
0.5 W
Power consumption (standby):
not available
130 kWh
Energy consumption (HDR) per 1000 hours:
not available
110 W
Power consumption (typical):
not available
110 kWh
Energy consumption (SDR) per 1000 hours:
not available
G
Energy efficiency class (HDR):
not available
G
Energy efficiency class (SDR):
not available

Samsung
Series 8 UE50TU8500S

Design
compared

Samsung
Series 6 UE55MU6100W

yes
Ambient lighting:
not available
yes
VESA mounting:
yes
not available
On/off switch:
yes
Black
Product colour:
Black, Silver

Samsung
Series 8 UE50TU8500S

Other Features
compared

Samsung
Series 6 UE55MU6100W

not available
Energy efficiency class (old):
A
not available
Instant On:
True
not available
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certified:
yes
not available
One Connect port:
yes
yes
Built-in processor:
not available
yes
Built-in speaker(s):
yes
yes
Batteries included:
yes
not available
PurColor:
True
not available
Light sensor:
yes

Samsung
Series 8 UE50TU8500S

Smart TV
compared

Samsung
Series 6 UE55MU6100W

Game, Movie, Natural
Smart modes:
Movie, Natural
not available
Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV (HbbTV) version:
1
True
Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV (HbbTV):
True
yes
Apple AirPlay 2 support:
not available
not available
Screen mirroring:
yes
True
Timeshift:
True
Tizen
Operating system installed:
not available
True
Internet TV:
True
True
Smart TV:
True

Samsung
Series 8 UE50TU8500S

Audio
compared

Samsung
Series 6 UE55MU6100W

yes
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC):
not available
not available
Multiroom audio technology:
Samsung Multiroom Link
Dolby Digital
Audio decoders:
DTS,Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital Plus
Audio decoding technologies:
Dolby Digital Plus
20 W
RMS rated power:
20 W
2
Number of speakers:
not available

Samsung
Series 8 UE50TU8500S

Display
compared

Samsung
Series 6 UE55MU6100W

76%
Peak luminance ratio:
not available
125 cm
Display diagonal (metric):
138 cm
Mega Contrast
Dynamic contrast ratio marketing name:
Mega Contrast
PQI (Picture Quality Index) 2800
Motion interpolation technology:
PQI (Picture Quality Index) 1300
not available
Supported graphics resolutions:
3840 x 2160
16:9
Native aspect ratio:
not available
Flat
Screen shape:
Flat
LED
Display technology:
LED
LED
Display technology:
LED
3840 x 2160 pixels
Display resolution:
3840 x 2160 pixels
4K Ultra HD
HD type:
4K Ultra HD
127 cm (50")
Display diagonal:
139.7 cm (55")