Samsung UN65RU8000FXZA Flat 65-Inch 4K 8 Series Ultra HD Smart TV with HDR and Alexa Compatibility (2019 Model)

Features

• 4K UHD PROCESSOR: Powerful 4K UHD processor optimizes your TV’s performance by upscaling every show, season, and scene with 4K picture quality
• ENHANCED DETAIL WITH HDR: 4K depth of detail with high dynamic range lets you see shades of color that reveal more detail than HDTV can deliver
• DYNAMIC CRYSTAL COLOR: Millions of shades of color reveal a vibrant, lifelike picture that HDTV can’t create
• SMART TV FEATURES: Simple on-screen universal guide to find streaming content and live TV shows, OneRemote to control all compatible devices, smart speaker expandability with Alexa and Google Assistant compatibility, and more
• SLEEK, SLIM DESIGN: Modern and polished, the sleek design naturally fills the contours of your space with refined design

Description

See all your favorite entertainment as it was meant to be seen with the Samsung UN65RU8000FXZA Flat 65-Inch Premium 4K UHD 8 Series Ultra HD Smart TV. Featuring a powerful 4K UHD processor, this UHD Smart TV offers 4x the resolution (3, 840 x 2, 160) of Full HD 1080p HDTV. The 4K UHD processor instantly upscales content to 4K-level picture quality, even from non-native 4K sources, allowing you to enter the world of 4K with every show, season, and scene. Adding to the level of realism, the TV includes HDR (High Dynamic Range) and Dynamic Crystal Color to reveal millions of shades of color with a vibrant, lifelike picture that HDTV can’t create. The slim design of the Samsung RU8000 naturally fills in the contours of your space with a refined, modern aesthetic that complements your lifestyle. The Samsung 8 Series UHD TV includes smart features such as Real Game Enhancer with FreeSync VRR (variable refresh rate) technology for real-time lower-lag gaming speed, OneRemote, on-screen universal guide, smart speaker expandability with Alexa and Google Assistant compatibility, and more.

Brand Name Samsung

Item Weight 57.5 pounds

Product Dimensions 13.1 x 57.3 x 35.4 inches

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Item model number UN65RU8000FXZA

Color Name Gray

Speaker Type 2CH

ASIN B07NC6M3VR

Customer Reviews 4.5 out of 5 stars 881 ratings 4.5 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank #2,938 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #43 in LED & LCD TVs

Shipping Weight 74.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

Date First Available February 17, 2019

abunda_amazon_reviews First, the positives: I got the 65" model and was, honestly, shocked at the quality of the picture. It is slightly better than the Q60 models for several hundred dollars less. There is very low input lag making this one of the better Samsung TV's for gaming. I was coming from a 65" Samsung Curved MU6900 and this TV is worlds beyond it. The 4 HDMI ports are great. Setting it up was kinda annoying as it lagged a lot when first setting up. It downloaded the update extremely fast (might help that I wired it to my router and I have gig service but that's neither here nor there as you will only receive the update at the speed Samsung gives it to you so anything over 25mbps will be the same as gig when you're updating it). It is light and thin. The legs on it have a small footprint compared to the older models that had the V shaped legs. The options to adjust everything from sound to backlighting to colors was better than I assumed it would be and with a little tweaking the screen was on par with the Q70/Q80 models, with one exception that I will get to in my negatives part of the review. Putting the legs on it was SO MUCH EASIER than other models. With my wife's help we had it out of the box, legs on, and on the tv stand in under 8 minutes. I hand it to them for their packaging. Now on to the negatives: HDR is basically useless (but when you turn off certain settings it really isn't something you notice). The sound is just, not good at all. If you are in a quiet room then it's not an issue really. I average having the sound on lvl 12 when it's quite in the house. On some shows or movies, if there is any noise at all takes the lvl up to around 30+ which just sounds terrible. So a soundbar is in your future if you are into audio. There is no bass out of those speakers so don't expect even a minor thump in movies. But you can expect that more and more from almost any tv because the thinner they get the less speaker power can go in them. And it doesn't help that Samsung wants to sell you a $400 soundbar for some crazy reason (i bet if they started putting the speakers facing forward like they used it would be a huge improvement but that will never happen) Now for the recommended settings to turn off or change: Disable all Eco Solutions Contrast: 45 Brightness: 0 (raising this will turn your deep blacks into more gray making it HARDER for you to see dark scenes. Sharpness: 0 Color: 25 Tint (G/R): 0 Color Tone: Warm 2 (this get's you closest to what the directors wanted you to see) Gamma: 2.2 Backlight: You can set this as high as you want as it because backlight is not a picture adjustment just how bright you can view it meaning your blacks (and this tv has beautiful deep blacks) stay black. Turn off: Digital Clean View, Auto Motion Plus, and Contrast Enhancer. These can give the screen the "soap opera" effect that most people hate but don't know what it's called or what causes it. You don't need your TV changing the way it was filmed. It will take some getting used to but when you do this you are seeing it as the directors wanted you to (movies are not as bright as you would assume for reasons) For gaming set FreeSync to basic. There You could also choose to lower the input lag on it but since it is already so darn low it really isn't needed. This tv is just great for gaming (Xbox One X enhanced games are going to blow your mind on this tv) So overall this is a better tv than the Q60 and not much under the Q70 (except the Q70 does HDR like a champ) I spent months researching what tv I wanted and I can't stress enough that this tv is amazing. It is hundreds cheaper than the Q series and just as good and even better in areas. I will say this, if you are getting a 55" or smaller strictly for, lets say, a bedroom that will be strictly for gaming and that is all, then I would say go with the Q70 55". But if you're going for 65" or bigger and it's used for more than gaming, this is your tv. I'm sorry this is so long but I didn't even get in it all I wanted to. There are so many reviews that don't explain things and just say "my cat loved this tv" or "this tv doesn't help me do dishes" or whatever. I was happy as can be when I was finished setting up this tv and adjusting the settings because I saved SO MUCH over the other tvs. But I will say one thing: I need a tv for the bedroom. One only for gaming. For that I will be getting the Q70 55". But for a family room tv this is beyond what I assumed it would be.;;November 12, 2019;;4.0 out of 5 stars;;90% great 10% argh!;;AlaskanLost;;;I previously had a 1080P 55” Samsung so I was not quite ready for how big the box was or heavy but I was impatient and eager and unboxed it myself, I would definitely recommend 2 people to do it but it does show it’s possible. From there I realized I had to run to the store to buy the needed screws for my wall mount which the information booklet it comes with informed me of exactly which I needed. I was also able to attach the mounting hardware by myself to but did request her help to get the tv up on the wall. Setup of the TV was pretty fast and painless which is always a nice plus once you get it plugged in. I have seen friends 4K TVs but having my first one mounted on the wall I had to naturally load up some 4K footage right away and it just looks amazing, I am not a TV enthusiast but care about quality and look for flaws and I was nothing but blown away by how the picture looked. I have it hooked up to an Apple TV and tend to leave it on because the daily screen savers just look so beautiful on it that I catch myself commonly watching them. The expanse in UHD just looks amazing and watching the show on the TV in none UHD makes it very obvious just how much of a difference it can make. I have this paired with a full Sonos system and feel that just adds so much more depth and life to the TV. Games and shows almost feel like they come alive in the room with how amazing it looks and then how the Sonos compliments it. Some of the things I really like which I am sure has existed on many other models for awhile is how the TV knows what device is plugged in and that it is able to fully control that device. I have a harmony remote but find most of the time I just use the TV remote to control stuff like the Apple TV or PS4 as well as our cable box since all of these were detected and the remote naturally controls them. It might seem silly but I really like the way the TV turns on and off it just feels like a slick animation that I do enjoy. I honestly can’t think of a single complaint I have about the TV but if that changes I will update my review because it has only been 2 weeks with it now. I had actually been attempting to get the previous year model used originally, but after 2 mishaps with UPS I had decided it was best to get it new. I saw this model had Freesync which was a plus for hooking up my pc to it and figured I would spend the extra to get the newest version. The packing for it new did the job in allowing it to arrive undamaged even though they had still managed to put a hole in the box but it was on the back of the TV with no mark or scratch present.;;May 9, 2019;;5.0 out of 5 stars;;I can’t stop staring at it.;;RyGuys Reviews;;;This tv is incredible! The audio, visual and smart features are perfect in my opinion. The set up for the tv was so simple a child could do it because they walk you through the whole thing. The video is crisp and clean and they have about 4/5 options for you to change it up depending on your preference or mood. The remote is sleek, small and simple and I love it. The tv is thinner in person than it looks like in pictures. I was a little skeptical because of the small number of reviews it had but I am definitely glad I went with this tv.;;May 17, 2019;;5.0 out of 5 stars;;10/10;;Michael Arrambide