Samsung Crystal UN43AU8000FXZA 42.5"
The Crystal Processor 4K with UHD upscaling delivers crisp clarity on a 42.5-inch screen, while the AirSlim design keeps the profile discreet. Dynamic Crystal Color and built-in Alexa with Tap View offer vibrant visuals and seamless smart home control at a budget-friendly price. This TV is best for streamers and smart home users wanting a sleek, voice-controlled 4K display for everyday content.
Screen 42.5"
Resolution 4K
Panel LED
Refresh 60 Hz
HDR HDR
smart platform Tizen
hdmi version 2.0
30 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (74th percentile) 74th
Cons
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)
- Below average display (6th percentile)
- Below average gaming (17th percentile)
- Below average audio (33rd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 42.5" |
| Resolution | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED |
| Backlight | LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
Picture Quality
| Color Gamut | Dynamic Crystal Color |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator |
| Processor | Crystal Processor 4K |
HDR
| HDR Formats | HDR |
| Dolby Vision | No |
| HDR10+ | No |
| HLG | No |
Gaming
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
Smart TV
| Platform | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay 2, Miracast |
Audio
| Speaker Config | 2 |
| Dolby Atmos | No |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 |
Power & Size
| Weight | 8.9 kg / 19.6 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Samsung Crystal UN43AU8000FXZA 42.5" | Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 | Hisense U7 Series 65U75QG | TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K | LG OLED evo OLED55C6PUA | Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 42.5 | 85 | 65 | 75 | 55 | 55 |
| Resolution | 4K | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Panel Type | LED | Mini-LED | Mini-LED | Mini-LED | OLED | Mini-LED |
| Refresh Rate | 60 | 120 | 165 | 144 | 120 | 120 |
| Hdr | HDR | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Smart Platform | Tizen | Google TV | Google TV | Google TV | webOS | Roku TV |
| Dolby Vision | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Dolby Atmos | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Hdmi Version | 2.0 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | HDR | Audio | Smart | Gaming | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability | Picture Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Crystal UN43AU8000FXZA 42.5" | 33.2 | 32.9 | 58.2 | 17.1 | 6 | 42.3 | 74 | 0 | 36 |
| Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 Compare | 86 | 97.4 | 90.6 | 78.6 | 95 | 92.9 | 86.6 | 12.3 | 78 |
| Hisense U7 Series 65U75QG Compare | 90.1 | 95.2 | 95.2 | 95.1 | 83.7 | 96.6 | 86.6 | 51.2 | 97.5 |
| TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K Compare | 90.1 | 95.2 | 98.7 | 93.2 | 89.3 | 92.9 | 86.6 | 33.3 | 99.4 |
| LG OLED evo OLED55C6PUA Compare | 74.4 | 85.7 | 88.8 | 99.2 | 87.8 | 88.9 | 97.9 | 34.5 | 85.7 |
| Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 Compare | 74.4 | 85.7 | 83.9 | 88.1 | 78.1 | 92.9 | 93.5 | 49.9 | 36 |
Usage Scores
- Overall29.6
- Budget29.2
- Gaming18.2
- Movies20.5
- Sports22.6
- Outdoor19.1
- Portable32.9
- Corporate22.4
- Streaming36.4
- Smart Home42.6
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