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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Style
    2. Stand
    3. Back
    4. Borders
    5. Thickness
    6. Temperature
    7. Build Quality
  5. Picture Quality
    1. Contrast
    2. Local Dimming
    3. SDR Peak Brightness
    4. HDR Peak Brightness
    5. Gray Uniformity
    6. Viewing Angle
    7. Black Uniformity
    8. Reflections
    9. Pre Calibration
    10. Post Calibration
    11. 480p Input
    12. 720p Input
    13. 1080p Input
    14. 4k Input
    15. Color Gamut
    16. Color Volume
    17. Gradient
    18. Temporary Image Retention
    19. Permanent Burn-In Risk
    20. Pixels
  6. Motion
    1. Response Time
    2. Flicker-Free
    3. Black Frame Insertion (BFI)
    4. Motion Interpolation
    5. Stutter
    6. 24p Judder
    7. Variable Refresh Rate
  7. Inputs
    1. Input Lag
    2. Supported Resolutions
    3. Side Inputs
    4. Rear Inputs
    5. Total Inputs
    6. Inputs Specifications
  8. Sound Quality
    1. Frequency Response
    2. Distortion
  9. Smart Features
    1. Interface
    2. Ad-Free
    3. Apps and Features
    4. Remote
    5. Remote App
    6. TV Controls
    7. In The Box
    8. Misc
  10. Comments

Samsung MU8000 vs LG SJ8500

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Samsung MU8000
LG SJ8500

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Samsung MU8000 Picture
LG SJ8500 Picture

Variants

  • UN49MU8000 (49")
  • UN55MU8000 (55")
  • UN65MU8000 (65")
  • UN75MU8000 (75")
  • UN82MU8000 (82")
  • 55SJ8500 (55")
  • 65SJ8500 (65")

Our Verdict

Samsung MU8000

LG SJ8500

If you've got a room with wide seating and many windows, then the LG SJ8500 is a better choice, but for a dark room with seating directly in front, then the Samsung MU8000 is better. The LG SJ8500 has better reflection handling and better viewing angles, which is good if you watch TV shows. The LG SJ8500 also has a somewhat better input lag that makes it very responsive for video games. The Samsung MU8000 has better contrast and better black uniformity that offers deep blacks when watching HDR movies in a dark room. Also, the Samsung MU8000 has a bit better SDR peak brightness and slightly better gray uniformity.

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49"
 
75"
 
82"
 

Main Differences for

Threshold 

0.10

Mixed Usage 

7.8
7.5

Reflections 
 

7.4
8.6

SDR Peak Brightness 
 

8.2
6.6

Viewing Angle 
 

4.2
6.1

Full Comparison

Design

Style  

9.0
9.5

Design Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Design Picture
LG SJ8500 Design Picture

Curved  

No
No

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Stand  

Stand Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Stand Picture
LG SJ8500 Stand Picture

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Back  

Back Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Back Picture
LG SJ8500 Back Picture

Wall Mount  

VESA 400x400
VESA 300x300

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Borders  

Borders Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Borders Picture
LG SJ8500 Borders Picture

Borders  

0.31" (0.8 cm)
0.39" (1.0 cm)

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Thickness  

Thickness Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Thickness Picture
LG SJ8500 Thickness Picture

Max Thickness  

2.09" (5.3 cm)
2.56" (6.5 cm)

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Temperature  

Temperature picture  

Samsung MU8000 Temperature picture
LG SJ8500 Temperature picture

Maximum Temperature 
 

100 °F (38 °C)
97 °F (36 °C)

Average Temperature 
 

91 °F (33 °C)
88 °F (31 °C)

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Build Quality  

7.0
7.0

Build quality picture  

Samsung MU8000 Build quality picture
LG SJ8500 Build quality picture

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Picture Quality

Contrast 
 

8.7
6.5

Checkerboard Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Checkerboard Picture
LG SJ8500 Checkerboard Picture

Native Contrast 
 

4,723 : 1
1,379 : 1

Contrast with local dimming 
 

4,727 : 1
1,423 : 1

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Local Dimming 
 

1.8
1.5

Local Dimming Video  

Local Dimming 
 

Yes
Yes

Backlight 
 

Edge
Edge

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SDR Peak Brightness 
 

8.2
6.6

SDR Real Scene Peak Brightness 
 

385 cd/m²
215 cd/m²

SDR Peak 2% Window 
 

459 cd/m²
246 cd/m²

SDR Peak 10% Window 
 

870 cd/m²
275 cd/m²

SDR Peak 25% Window 
 

484 cd/m²
277 cd/m²

SDR Peak 50% Window 
 

408 cd/m²
277 cd/m²

SDR Peak 100% Window 
 

393 cd/m²
278 cd/m²

SDR Sustained 2% Window 
 

345 cd/m²
245 cd/m²

SDR Sustained 10% Window 
 

395 cd/m²
274 cd/m²

SDR Sustained 25% Window 
 

445 cd/m²
276 cd/m²

SDR Sustained 50% Window 
 

395 cd/m²
276 cd/m²

SDR Sustained 100% Window 
 

380 cd/m²
276 cd/m²

SDR ABL 
 

0.013
0.008

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HDR Peak Brightness 
 

7.0
6.0

HDR Real Scene Peak Brightness 
 

417 cd/m²
243 cd/m²

HDR Peak 2% Window 
 

527 cd/m²
531 cd/m²

HDR Peak 10% Window 
 

583 cd/m²
609 cd/m²

HDR Peak 25% Window 
 

574 cd/m²
496 cd/m²

HDR Peak 50% Window 
 

429 cd/m²
364 cd/m²

HDR Peak 100% Window 
 

411 cd/m²
295 cd/m²

HDR Sustained 2% Window 
 

400 cd/m²
522 cd/m²

HDR Sustained 10% Window 
 

500 cd/m²
210 cd/m²

HDR Sustained 25% Window 
 

505 cd/m²
278 cd/m²

HDR Sustained 50% Window 
 

405 cd/m²
292 cd/m²

HDR Sustained 100% Window 
 

395 cd/m²
294 cd/m²

HDR ABL 
 

0.018
0.051

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Gray Uniformity 
 

7.8
6.8

50% Uniformity Picture  

Samsung MU8000 50% Uniformity Picture
LG SJ8500 50% Uniformity Picture

50% Std. Dev. 
 

4.068%
5.590%

50% DSE 
 

0.150%
0.202%

5% Uniformity Picture  

Samsung MU8000 5% Uniformity Picture
LG SJ8500 5% Uniformity Picture

5% Std. Dev. 
 

0.867%
0.674%

5% DSE 
 

0.080%
0.110%

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Viewing Angle 
 

4.2
6.1

Viewing Angle Video  

Color Shift Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Color Shift Picture
LG SJ8500 Color Shift Picture

Color Shift 
 

19°
21°

Brightness Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Brightness Picture
LG SJ8500 Brightness Picture

Brightness 
 

30°
27°

Black Level Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Black Level Picture
LG SJ8500 Black Level Picture

Black Level 
 

20°
75°

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Black Uniformity 
 

7.1
3.7

Native Black Uniformity Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Native Black Uniformity Picture
LG SJ8500 Native Black Uniformity Picture

Native Std. Dev. 
 

1.271%
3.075%

Black Uniformity Picture with Local Dimming  

Samsung MU8000 Black Uniformity Picture with Local Dimming
LG SJ8500 Black Uniformity Picture with Local Dimming

Std. Dev. w/ L.D. 
 

1.315%
5.078%

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Reflections 
 

7.4
8.6

Reflections Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Reflections Picture
LG SJ8500 Reflections Picture

Average Room Off Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Average Room Off Picture
LG SJ8500 Average Room Off Picture

Bright Room Off Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Bright Room Off Picture
LG SJ8500 Bright Room Off Picture

Screen Finish 
 

Semi-gloss
Semi-gloss

Total Reflections 
 

6.0%
3.4%

Indirect Reflections 
 

0.6%
0.5%

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Pre Calibration 
 

8.9
6.6

Pre Calibration Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Pre Calibration Picture
LG SJ8500 Pre Calibration Picture

Pre Gamma Curve Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Pre Gamma Curve Picture
LG SJ8500 Pre Gamma Curve Picture

Pre Color Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Pre Color Picture
LG SJ8500 Pre Color Picture

Picture Mode 
 

Movie

White Balance dE 
 

1.84
3.82

Color dE 
 

1.40
3.95

Gamma 
 

2.16
2.35

Color Temperature 
 

6,605 K
6,245 K

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Post Calibration 
 

9.5
9.5

Post Calibration Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Post Calibration Picture
LG SJ8500 Post Calibration Picture

Post Gamma Curve Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Post Gamma Curve Picture
LG SJ8500 Post Gamma Curve Picture

Post Color Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Post Color Picture
LG SJ8500 Post Color Picture

Picture Mode 
 

Movie

White Balance dE 
 

0.38
0.15

Color dE 
 

1.20
1.39

Gamma 
 

2.20
2.20

Color Temperature 
 

6,478 K
6,504 K

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480p Input 
 

8.0
8.0

480p Picture  

Samsung MU8000 480p Picture
LG SJ8500 480p Picture

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720p Input 
 

8.0
8.0

720p Picture  

Samsung MU8000 720p Picture
LG SJ8500 720p Picture

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1080p Input 
 

9.0
9.0

1080p Picture  

Samsung MU8000 1080p Picture
LG SJ8500 1080p Picture

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4k Input 
 

10
10

4k Picture  

Samsung MU8000 4k Picture
LG SJ8500 4k Picture

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Color Gamut 
 

7.6
7.7

Wide Color Gamut 
 

Yes
Yes

Color Gamut DCI-P3 Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Color Gamut DCI-P3 Picture
LG SJ8500 Color Gamut DCI-P3 Picture

DCI P3 xy 
 

83.48%
83.66%

DCI P3 uv 
 

90.46%
90.20%

Color Gamut Rec.2020 Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Color Gamut Rec.2020 Picture
LG SJ8500 Color Gamut Rec.2020 Picture

Rec 2020 xy 
 

60.56%
62.41%

Rec 2020 uv 
 

68.39%
71.02%

EOTF  

LG SJ8500 EOTF

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Color Volume 
 

6.6
7.0

P3 Color Volume ITP Picture  

Samsung MU8000 P3 Color Volume ITP Picture
LG SJ8500 P3 Color Volume ITP Picture

Normalized DCI P3 Coverage ITP 
 

75.1%
78.9%

10,000 cd/m² DCI P3 Coverage ITP 
 

33.8%
39.3%

2020 Color Volume ITP Picture  

Samsung MU8000 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture
LG SJ8500 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture

Normalized Rec 2020 Coverage ITP 
 

57.0%
60.0%

10,000 cd/m² Rec 2020 Coverage ITP 
 

27.1%
29.6%

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Gradient 
 

7.2
0.0

Gradient Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Gradient Picture
LG SJ8500 Gradient Picture

Color Depth 
 

10 Bit
10 Bit

Red (Std. Dev.) 
 

0.126

Green (Std. Dev.) 
 

0.137

Blue (Std. Dev.) 
 

0.116

Gray (Std. Dev.) 
 

0.158

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Temporary Image Retention 
 

10
8.8

Image Retention Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Image Retention Picture
LG SJ8500 Image Retention Picture

IR after 0 min recovery 
 

0.00%
0.43%

IR after 2 min recovery 
 

0.00%
0.00%

IR after 4 min recovery 
 

0.00%
0.00%

IR after 6 min recovery 
 

0.00%
0.00%

IR after 8 min recovery 
 

0.00%
0.00%

IR after 10 min recovery 
 

0.00%
0.00%

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Permanent Burn-In Risk 
 

10
10

Permanent Burn-In Risk 
 

No
No

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Pixels  

Pixels Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Pixels Picture
LG SJ8500 Pixels Picture

Type  

LED
LED

Sub-Type 
 

VA
IPS

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Motion

Response Time 
 

8.9
8.4

Motion Blur Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Motion Blur Picture
LG SJ8500 Motion Blur Picture

Response Time Chart  

Samsung MU8000 Response Time Chart
LG SJ8500 Response Time Chart

80% Response Time 
 

4.5 ms
6.0 ms

100% Response Time 
 

13.3 ms
14.3 ms

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Flicker-Free 
 

4.0
4.0

Backlight chart 
 

Samsung MU8000 Backlight chart
LG SJ8500 Backlight chart

Flicker-Free 
 

No
No

PWM Dimming Frequency 
 

120 Hz
120 Hz

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Black Frame Insertion (BFI) 
 

8.8
6.0

BFI Picture  

Samsung MU8000 BFI Picture
LG SJ8500 BFI Picture

BFI Frequency Picture  

Samsung MU8000 BFI Frequency Picture
LG SJ8500 BFI Frequency Picture

Optional BFI 
 

Yes
No

Min Flicker for 60 fps 
 

60 Hz
120 Hz

60 Hz for 60 fps 
 

Yes
No

120 Hz for 120 fps 
 

Yes
Yes

Min Flicker for 60 fps in Game Mode 
 

120 Hz
120 Hz

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Motion Interpolation 
 

10
10

Motion Interpolation (30 fps) Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Motion Interpolation (30 fps) Picture
LG SJ8500 Motion Interpolation (30 fps) Picture

Motion Interpolation (30 fps) 
 

Yes
Yes

Motion Interpolation (60 fps) Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Motion Interpolation (60 fps) Picture
LG SJ8500 Motion Interpolation (60 fps) Picture

Motion Interpolation (60 fps) 
 

Yes
Yes

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Stutter 
 

7.4
7.6

Frame Hold Time @ 24 fps 
 

28.4 ms
27.4 ms

Frame Hold Time @ 60 fps 
 

3.4 ms
2.4 ms

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24p Judder 
 

10
10

Judder-Free 24p 
 

Yes
Yes

Judder-Free 24p via 60p 
 

Yes
Yes

Judder-Free 24p via 60i 
 

Yes
Yes

Judder-Free 24p via Native Apps 
 

Yes
Yes

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Variable Refresh Rate 
 

0.0
0.0

Native Refresh Rate 
 

120 Hz (except 49")
120 Hz

Variable Refresh Rate 
 

No
No

4k VRR Maximum 
 

N/A
N/A

4k VRR Minimum 
 

N/A
N/A

1080p VRR Maximum 
 

N/A
N/A

1080p VRR Minimum 
 

N/A
N/A

VRR Supported Connectors 
 

N/A
N/A

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Inputs

Input Lag 
 

8.9
9.6

1080p @ 60Hz 
 

24.2 ms
15.0 ms

1080p @ 60Hz + HDR 
 

23.5 ms
14.9 ms

1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode 
 

79.1 ms
40.2 ms

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

N/A

4k @ 60Hz 
 

24.6 ms
15.1 ms

4k @ 60Hz + HDR 
 

24.2 ms
15.0 ms

4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4 
 

19.7 ms
15.1 ms

4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4 + 8 bit HDR 
 

21.7 ms
15.0 ms

4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode 
 

75.2 ms
57.0 ms

4k With Interpolation 
 

75.4 ms
98.6 ms

4k @ 120 Hz 
 

N/A
N/A

4k with Variable Refresh Rate 
 

N/A
N/A

1080p with Variable Refresh Rate 
 

N/A
N/A

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Supported Resolutions 
 

6.7
8.3

Resolution  

4k
4k

1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4 
 

Yes
Yes

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

No
Yes (native support)

1440p @ 60Hz 
 

No
No

4k @ 30Hz @ 4:4:4 
 

Yes
Yes

4k @ 60Hz 
 

Yes
Yes

4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4 
 

Yes
Yes

4k @ 120Hz 
 

No
No

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Side Inputs  

Side Inputs Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Side Inputs Picture
LG SJ8500 Side Inputs Picture

Rear Inputs  

Rear Inputs Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Rear Inputs Picture
LG SJ8500 Rear Inputs Picture

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Total Inputs  

HDMI  

4
4

USB  

3
3

Digital Optical Audio Out  

1
1

Analog Audio Out 3.5mm  

0
0

Analog Audio Out RCA  

0
0

Component In  

0
0

Composite In  

0
1 (incl. adapter)

Tuner (Cable/Ant)  

1
1

Ethernet  

1
1

DisplayPort  

0
0

IR In  

0
0

SD/SDHC  

0
0

Inputs Specifications  

HDR10 
 

Yes
Yes

Dolby Vision 
 

No
Yes

HLG 
 

Yes
Yes

3D 
 

No
No

5.1 Passthrough ARC Dolby Digital 
 

Yes
Yes

5.1 Passthrough ARC DTS 
 

Yes
Yes

5.1 Passthrough Optical Dolby Digital 
 

Yes
Yes

5.1 Passthrough Optical DTS 
 

Yes
Yes

HDMI 2.0 Full Bandwidth 
 

Yes (HDMI 1,2,3,4)
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3,4)

HDMI 2.1 Full Bandwidth 
 

No
No

ARC 
 

Yes (HDMI 4)
Yes (HDMI 2)

USB 3.0 
 

No
Yes (1)

HDCP 2.2  

Yes (HDMI 1,2,3,4)
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3,4)

CEC  

Yes
Yes

MHL  

No
No

Variable Analog Audio Out  

No
No

Wi-Fi Support  

Yes (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)
Yes (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)

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Sound Quality

Frequency Response 
 

6.8
7.3

Frequency Response  

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Low-Frequency Extension 
 

71.27 Hz
71.27 Hz

Std. Dev. @ 70 
 

4.50 dB
3.02 dB

Std. Dev. @ 80 
 

4.55 dB
3.00 dB

Std. Dev. @ Max 
 

7.49 dB
6.29 dB

Max 
 

90.8 dB SPL
93.8 dB SPL

Dynamic Range Compression 
 

3.59 dB
6.26 dB

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Distortion 
 

6.2
7.3

Total Harmonic Distortion 
 

See details on graph tool
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Weighted THD @ 80 
 

0.662
0.034

Weighted THD @ Max 
 

2.528
0.535

IMD @ 80 
 

2.20%
1.05%

IMD @ Max 
 

14.91%
15.25%

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Smart Features

Interface 
 

8.0
8.5

Smart TV Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Smart TV Picture
LG SJ8500 Smart TV Picture

Smart OS  

Tizen
WebOS

Version  

2017
3.5

Ease of Use 
 

Easy
Easy

Smoothness 
 

Average
Average

Time Taken to Select YouTube 
 

5 s
2 s

Time Taken to Change Backlight 
 

7 s
8 s

Advanced Options 
 

Many
Many

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Ad-Free 
 

0.0
0.0

Ads Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Ads Picture
LG SJ8500 Ads Picture

Ads 
 

Yes
Yes

Opt-out 
 

No
No

Suggested Content in Home 
 

Yes
Yes

Opt-out of Suggested Content 
 

No
No

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Apps and Features 
 

8.5
8.0

Apps Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Apps Picture
LG SJ8500 Apps Picture

App Selection 
 

Many
Many

App Smoothness 
 

Average
Average

Cast Capable 
 

Yes
Yes

USB Drive Playback 
 

Yes
Yes

USB Drive HDR Playback 
 

Yes
Yes

HDR in Netflix 
 

Yes
Yes

HDR in Amazon Video 
 

Yes
Yes

HDR in YouTube 
 

Yes
Yes

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Remote 
 

8.5
9.0

Remote Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Remote Picture
LG SJ8500 Remote Picture

Size 
 

Small
Large

Voice Control 
 

Many Features
Content Search Only

CEC Menu Control 
 

Yes
Yes

Other Smart Features 
 

Yes
Yes

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Remote App 
 

7.0
7.0

Remote App Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Remote App Picture
LG SJ8500 Remote App Picture

Acts as the Remote 
 

Yes
Yes

Directly Launches Apps and Inputs 
 

Apps Only
Both

Inputs Text in YouTube 
 

No
No

Inputs Text in Netflix 
 

No
No

Streams Device Files 
 

Yes
Yes

Controls TV Settings 
 

No
No

Voice Control 
 

Yes
No

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TV Controls  

Controls Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Controls Picture
LG SJ8500 Controls Picture

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In The Box  

In The Box Picture  

Samsung MU8000 In The Box Picture
LG SJ8500 In The Box Picture

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Misc  

Power Consumption  

51 W
61 W

Power Consumption (Max)  

122 W
128 W

Firmware  

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49"
 
75"
 
82"
 

Samsung MU8000

LG SJ8500

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