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  3. Main Differences
  4. Brightness
    1. HDR Brightness
    2. HDR Brightness In Game Mode
    3. SDR Brightness
  5. Black Level
    1. Contrast
    2. Lighting Zone Precision
    3. Lighting Zone Transitions
    4. Contrast And Dark Details In Game Mode
    5. Black Uniformity
  6. Color
    1. SDR Color Volume
    2. HDR Color Volume
    3. SDR Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy
    4. SDR Post-Calibration Color Accuracy
    5. HDR Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy
    6. HDR Post-Calibration Color Accuracy
  7. Processing
    1. PQ EOTF Tracking
    2. Low-Quality Content Smoothing
    3. Upscaling: Sharpness Processing
    4. HDR Native Gradient
  8. Game Mode Responsiveness
    1. Input Lag
    2. Supported Resolutions
    3. Variable Refresh Rate
    4. CAD In Game Mode @ Max Refresh Rate
    5. CAD In Game Mode @ 120Hz
    6. CAD In Game Mode @ 60Hz
    7. PS5 Compatibility
    8. Xbox Series X|S Compatibility
  9. Motion Handling
    1. Stutter
    2. 24p Judder
    3. Response Time
    4. Flicker
    5. Black Frame Insertion (BFI)
    6. Motion Interpolation
  10. Reflections
    1. Direct Reflections
    2. Ambient Black Level Raise
    3. Total Reflected Light
    4. Ambient Color Saturation
  11. Panel
    1. Viewing Angle
    2. Gray Uniformity
    3. Panel Technology
  12. Inputs
    1. Input Lag
    2. Input Specifications
    3. Audio Passthrough
    4. HDR Format Support
    5. Supported Resolutions
    6. Side Inputs
    7. Rear Inputs
    8. Total Inputs
  13. Design
    1. Style
    2. Stand
    3. Back
    4. Borders
    5. Thickness
    6. Build Quality
    7. Temperature
  14. 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
  15. Sound Quality
    1. Frequency Response
    2. Distortion
  16. 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
  17. Motion
    1. Response Time
    2. Flicker-Free
    3. Black Frame Insertion (BFI)
    4. Motion Interpolation
    5. Stutter
    6. 24p Judder
    7. Variable Refresh Rate
  18. Comments

Samsung MU8000 vs Sony BRAVIA 7

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Samsung MU8000
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Samsung MU8000 Picture
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Resolution4k
Native Refresh Rate
120 Hz (except 49")
TypeLED
Sub-Type
VA
Dolby Vision
No
Screen Finish
Semi-gloss
Resolution4k
Native Refresh Rate
120Hz
TypeLED
Sub-Type
VA
Dolby Vision
Yes
Screen Finish
Glossy
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Variants

  • UN49MU8000 (49")
  • UN55MU8000 (55")
  • UN65MU8000 (65")
  • UN75MU8000 (75")
  • UN82MU8000 (82")
  • K-55XR70 (55")
  • K-65XR70 (65")
  • K-75XR70 (75")
  • K-85XR70 (85")

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Main Differences for
Mixed Usage

Threshold 

0.10

Mixed Usage 

7.8
8.2

HDR Peak Brightness 
 

7.0
8.7

Reflections 
 

7.4
5.7

SDR Peak Brightness 
 

8.2
9.2

Viewing Angle 
 

4.2
6.0

Color Volume 
 

6.6
8.7

Full Comparison

Brightness

HDR Brightness 
 

7.0
8.7

HDR Hallway Photo  

Sony BRAVIA 7 HDR Hallway Photo

HDR Cityscape Photo  

Sony BRAVIA 7 HDR Cityscape Photo

HDR Landscape Photo  

Sony BRAVIA 7 HDR Landscape Photo

Hallway Lights (~1950 cd/m²) 
 

874 cd/m²

Yellow Skyscraper (~700 cd/m²) 
 

583 cd/m²

Landscape Pool (~300 cd/m²) 
 

305 cd/m²

Peak 2% Window 
 

527 cd/m²
1,662 cd/m²

Peak 10% Window 
 

583 cd/m²
1,949 cd/m²

Peak 25% Window 
 

574 cd/m²
1,607 cd/m²

Peak 50% Window 
 

429 cd/m²
1,048 cd/m²

Peak 100% Window 
 

411 cd/m²
685 cd/m²

Sustained 2% Window 
 

400 cd/m²
1,657 cd/m²

Sustained 10% Window 
 

500 cd/m²
1,920 cd/m²

Sustained 25% Window 
 

505 cd/m²
1,573 cd/m²

Sustained 50% Window 
 

405 cd/m²
954 cd/m²

Sustained 100% Window 
 

395 cd/m²
684 cd/m²

Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL) 
 

0.018
0.054
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HDR Brightness In Game Mode 
 

8.6

HDR Hallway Photo  

Sony BRAVIA 7 HDR Hallway Photo

HDR Cityscape Photo  

Sony BRAVIA 7 HDR Cityscape Photo

HDR Landscape Photo  

Sony BRAVIA 7 HDR Landscape Photo

Hallway Lights (~1950 cd/m²) 
 

848 cd/m²

Yellow Skyscraper (~700 cd/m²) 
 

576 cd/m²

Landscape Pool (~300 cd/m²) 
 

309 cd/m²

Peak 2% Window 
 

1,914 cd/m²

Peak 10% Window 
 

2,135 cd/m²

Peak 25% Window 
 

1,275 cd/m²

Peak 50% Window 
 

922 cd/m²

Peak 100% Window 
 

708 cd/m²

Sustained 2% Window 
 

1,902 cd/m²

Sustained 10% Window 
 

2,095 cd/m²

Sustained 25% Window 
 

1,269 cd/m²

Sustained 50% Window 
 

919 cd/m²

Sustained 100% Window 
 

706 cd/m²

Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL) 
 

0.058
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SDR Brightness 
 

8.2
9.2

Real Scene Peak Brightness 
 

385 cd/m²
868 cd/m²

Peak 2% Window 
 

459 cd/m²
1,728 cd/m²

Peak 10% Window 
 

870 cd/m²
1,821 cd/m²

Peak 25% Window 
 

484 cd/m²
1,522 cd/m²

Peak 50% Window 
 

408 cd/m²
1,017 cd/m²

Peak 100% Window 
 

393 cd/m²
702 cd/m²

Sustained 2% Window 
 

345 cd/m²
1,707 cd/m²

Sustained 10% Window 
 

395 cd/m²
1,796 cd/m²

Sustained 25% Window 
 

445 cd/m²
1,496 cd/m²

Sustained 50% Window 
 

395 cd/m²
911 cd/m²

Sustained 100% Window 
 

380 cd/m²
701 cd/m²

Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL) 
 

0.013
0.052
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Black Level

Contrast 
 

8.7
8.0

Contrast Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Contrast Picture
Sony BRAVIA 7 Contrast Picture

Contrast 
 

4,727 : 1
120,475 : 1

Native Contrast 
 

4,723 : 1
4,915 : 1
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Lighting Zone Precision 
 

8.0

Lighting Zone Precision Picture  

Sony BRAVIA 7 Lighting Zone Precision Picture
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Lighting Zone Transitions 
 

7.5

Preferred LD Video, Moving Object  

Local Dimming 
 

Yes
Yes

Backlight 
 

Edge
Full-Array

Dimming Zone Count Of The Tested TV 
 

480
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Contrast And Dark Details In Game Mode 
 

8.0

Lighting Zone Precision Photo In Game Mode  

Sony BRAVIA 7 Lighting Zone Precision Photo In Game Mode

Preferred LD Video, Moving Object In Game Mode  

Game Transitions With VRR And Preferred LD  

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Black Uniformity 
 

7.1
8.4

Black Uniformity Picture With Preferred Local Dimming  

Samsung MU8000 Black Uniformity Picture With Preferred Local Dimming
Sony BRAVIA 7 Black Uniformity Picture With Preferred Local Dimming

Std. Dev. 
 

1.315%
0.302%

Native Black Uniformity Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Native Black Uniformity Picture
Sony BRAVIA 7 Native Black Uniformity Picture

Native Std. Dev. 
 

1.271%
0.806%
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Color

SDR Color Volume 
 

8.0

DCI-P3 Gamut Rings  

Sony BRAVIA 7 DCI-P3 Gamut Rings

CIELAB DCI-P3 Coverage 
 

91.82%

BT.2020 Gamut Rings  

Sony BRAVIA 7 BT.2020 Gamut Rings

CIELAB BT.2020 Coverage 
 

71.28%
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HDR Color Volume 
 

6.6
8.7

P3 Color Volume ITP Picture  

Samsung MU8000 P3 Color Volume ITP Picture
Sony BRAVIA 7 P3 Color Volume ITP Picture

1,000 cd/m² DCI P3 Coverage ITP 
 

33.8%
88.5%

2020 Color Volume ITP Picture  

Samsung MU8000 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture
Sony BRAVIA 7 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture

10,000 cd/m² BT.2020 Coverage ITP 
 

27.1%
48.9%

White Luminance 
 

1,681 cd/m²

Red Luminance 
 

356 cd/m²

Green Luminance 
 

834 cd/m²

Blue Luminance 
 

127 cd/m²

Cyan Luminance 
 

1,265 cd/m²

Magenta Luminance 
 

483 cd/m²

Yellow Luminance 
 

1,547 cd/m²
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SDR Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

8.9
8.9

Pre White Balance Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Pre White Balance Picture
Sony BRAVIA 7 Pre White Balance Picture

Pre Gamma Curve Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Sony BRAVIA 7 Pre Gamma Curve Picture

Pre Color Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Pre Color Picture
Sony BRAVIA 7 Pre Color Picture

White Balance dE 2000 
 

1.84
2.17

Color dE 2000 
 

1.40
1.43

Gamma 
 

2.16
2.27

Color Temperature 
 

6,605 K
6,532 K

Picture Mode 
 

Movie
Professional

Color Temp Setting 
 

Expert 1

Gamma Setting 
 

0
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SDR Post-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

9.5
9.6

Post White Balance Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Post White Balance Picture
Sony BRAVIA 7 Post White Balance Picture

Post Gamma Curve Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Post Gamma Curve Picture
Sony BRAVIA 7 Post Gamma Curve Picture

Post Color Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Post Color Picture
Sony BRAVIA 7 Post Color Picture

White Balance dE 2000 
 

0.38
0.31

Color dE 2000 
 

1.20
0.84

Gamma 
 

2.20
2.18

Color Temperature 
 

6,478 K
6,503 K

White Balance Calibration 
 

10 point

Color Calibration 
 

Yes
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HDR Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

7.6

HDR Pre White Balance Picture  

Sony BRAVIA 7 HDR Pre White Balance Picture

HDR Pre Color Picture  

Sony BRAVIA 7 HDR Pre Color Picture

White Balance dE ITP 
 

10.10

Color dE ITP 
 

12.9

Color Temperature 
 

6,546 K

Picture Mode 
 

Professional
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HDR Post-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

8.1

HDR Post White Balance Picture  

Sony BRAVIA 7 HDR Post White Balance Picture

HDR Post Color Picture  

Sony BRAVIA 7 HDR Post Color Picture

White Balance dE ITP 
 

8.15

Color dE ITP 
 

8.80

Color Temperature 
 

6,574 K
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Processing

PQ EOTF Tracking 
 

9.0

PQ EOTF Graph  

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600 Nit Tracking Delta 
 

0.0027

1000 Nit Tracking Delta 
 

0.0027

4000 Nit Tracking Delta 
 

0.0027
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Low-Quality Content Smoothing 
 

8.4

Low-Quality Content Smoothing Picture  

Sony BRAVIA 7 Low-Quality Content Smoothing Picture

Smoothing 
 

8.5

Detail Preservation 
 

8.0
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Upscaling: Sharpness Processing 
 

8.0
9.0

Sharpness Picture - 480p  

Samsung MU8000 Sharpness Picture - 480p
Sony BRAVIA 7 Sharpness Picture - 480p
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HDR Native Gradient 
 

7.2
8.0

HDR Gradient Picture  

Samsung MU8000 HDR Gradient Picture
Sony BRAVIA 7 HDR Gradient Picture

100% Black To 50% Gray  

8.0

50% Gray To 100% White  

8.0

100% Black To 50% Red  

8.0

50% Red To 100% Red  

8.0

100% Black To 50% Green  

8.0

50% Green To 100% Green  

6.0

100% Black To 50% Blue  

10

50% Blue To 100% Blue  

8.0
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Game Mode Responsiveness

Input Lag 
 

8.9
7.4

1080p @ 60Hz 
 

24.2 ms
17.9 ms

1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode 
 

79.1 ms
213.3 ms

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

N/A
9.7 ms

1080p @ Max Refresh Rate 
 

9.7 ms

4k @ 60Hz 
 

24.6 ms
17.9 ms

4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4 
 

19.7 ms
17.9 ms

4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode 
 

75.2 ms
230.0 ms

4k @ 60Hz With Interpolation 
 

75.4 ms
223.0 ms

4k @ 120Hz 
 

N/A
9.6 ms

4k @ Max Refresh Rate 
 

9.6 ms

8k @ 60Hz 
 

N/A
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Supported Resolutions 
 

6.7
9.1

Resolution  

4k
4k

480p @ 59.94Hz (Widescreen) 
 

Yes

720p @ 59.94Hz 
 

Yes

1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4 
 

Yes
Yes

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

No
Yes

1080p Maximum Refresh Rate 
 

120 Hz

4k @ 60Hz 
 

Yes
Yes

4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4 
 

Yes
Yes

4k @ 120Hz 
 

No
Yes

4k @ 120Hz @ 4:4:4 
 

Yes

4k Maximum Refresh Rate 
 

120 Hz

8k @ 30Hz Or 24Hz 
 

No

8k @ 60Hz 
 

No
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Variable Refresh Rate 
 

0.0
7.5

Native Refresh Rate 
 

120 Hz (except 49")
120Hz

Variable Refresh Rate 
 

No
Yes

HDMI Forum VRR 
 

Yes

FreeSync 
 

No

G-SYNC Compatible 
 

Yes

4k VRR Maximum 
 

N/A
120 Hz

4k VRR Minimum 
 

N/A
< 20 Hz

1080p VRR Maximum 
 

N/A
120 Hz

1080p VRR Minimum 
 

N/A
< 20 Hz

VRR + Local Dimming  

Yes
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CAD In Game Mode @ Max Refresh Rate 
 

5.4

Pursuit Photo Max Refresh  

Sony BRAVIA 7 Pursuit Photo Max Refresh

CAD Heatmap Max Refresh 
 

Sony BRAVIA 7 CAD Heatmap Max Refresh

Transition At Max Refresh 
 

transition-game-max-0-31
0 to 31

Avg. CAD 
 

340

Best 10% CAD 
 

154

Worst 10% CAD 
 

506
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CAD In Game Mode @ 120Hz 
 

5.4

Pursuit Photo 120Hz  

Sony BRAVIA 7 Pursuit Photo 120Hz

CAD Heatmap 120Hz  

Sony BRAVIA 7 CAD Heatmap 120Hz

Transition At 120Hz 
 

transition-game-120-0-31
0 to 31

Avg. CAD 
 

340

Best 10% CAD 
 

154

Worst 10% CAD 
 

506
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CAD In Game Mode @ 60Hz 
 

5.5

Pursuit Photo 60Hz  

Sony BRAVIA 7 Pursuit Photo 60Hz

CAD Heatmap 60Hz 
 

Sony BRAVIA 7 CAD Heatmap 60Hz

Transition 60Hz 
 

transition-game-60-0-31
0 to 31

Avg. CAD 
 

336

Best 10% CAD 
 

148

Worst 10% CAD 
 

534
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PS5 Compatibility 
 

PS5 Screenshot  

Sony BRAVIA 7 PS5 Screenshot

Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) 
 

Yes

4k @ 120Hz 
 

Yes

1440p @ 120Hz 
 

No

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

Yes

HDR 
 

Yes

VRR 
 

Yes
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Xbox Series X|S Compatibility 
 

Xbox Series X Screenshot  

Sony BRAVIA 7 Xbox Series X Screenshot

Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) 
 

Yes

4k @ 120Hz 
 

Yes

1440p @ 120Hz 
 

No

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

Yes

HDR 
 

Yes

VRR 
 

Yes
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Motion Handling

Stutter 
 

7.4
6.2

Frame Hold Time @ 24 fps 
 

28.4 ms
35.9 ms

Frame Hold Time @ 60 fps 
 

3.4 ms
10.9 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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Response Time 
 

8.9
8.1

Pursuit Photo 60Hz  

Samsung MU8000 Pursuit Photo 60Hz
Sony BRAVIA 7 Pursuit Photo 60Hz

Response Time Heatmap 60Hz 
 

Sony BRAVIA 7 Response Time Heatmap 60Hz

Transition At 60Hz 
 

transition-60-0-31
0 to 31

First Response Time 
 

5.8 ms

Total Response Time 
 

10.3 ms

Worst 10% Response Time 
 

24.2 ms
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Flicker 
 

Backlight chart 
 

Samsung MU8000 Backlight chart
Sony BRAVIA 7 Backlight chart

Flicker-Free 
 

No
No

PWM Dimming Frequency 
 

120 Hz
720 Hz
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Black Frame Insertion (BFI) 
 

BFI Picture  

Samsung MU8000 BFI Picture
Sony BRAVIA 7 BFI Picture

BFI Frequency Picture  

Samsung MU8000 BFI Frequency Picture
Sony BRAVIA 7 BFI Frequency Picture

Optional BFI 
 

Yes
Yes

Min Flicker For 60 fps 
 

60 Hz
60 Hz

60Hz For 60 fps 
 

Yes
Yes

120Hz For 120 fps 
 

Yes
Yes

Min Flicker For 60 fps In Game Mode 
 

120 Hz
60 Hz
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Motion Interpolation 
 

Motion Interpolation (30 fps) Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Motion Interpolation (30 fps) Picture
Sony BRAVIA 7 Motion Interpolation (30 fps) Picture

Motion Interpolation (30 fps) 
 

Yes
Yes

Motion Interpolation (60 fps) Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Motion Interpolation (60 fps) Picture
Sony BRAVIA 7 Motion Interpolation (60 fps) Picture

Motion Interpolation (60 fps) 
 

Yes
Yes
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Reflections

Direct Reflections 
 

7.4
5.7

Ring Light Picture  

Sony BRAVIA 7 Ring Light Picture

Direct Reflections Graph  

See details on graph tool

Peak Direct Reflection Intensity 
 

59.4%

Screen Finish 
 

Semi-gloss
Glossy
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Ambient Black Level Raise 
 

9.0

Black Level Raise Picture  

Sony BRAVIA 7 Black Level Raise Picture

Bright Room Black Level Raise Graph  

See details on graph tool

Black Luminance @ 0 lx 
 

0.00 cd/m²

Black Luminance @ 1000 lx 
 

0.43 cd/m²
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Total Reflected Light 
 

5.8

Bright Room Off Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Bright Room Off Picture
Sony BRAVIA 7 Bright Room Off Picture

Ring Picture Total Reflection  

Sony BRAVIA 7 Ring Picture Total Reflection

Total Reflected Light Intensity 
 

28,110% ⋅ pixel

Diffraction Artifacts 
 

Yes
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Ambient Color Saturation 
 

8.3

Bright Room Color Volume Graph  

See details on graph tool

Low-Luminance Colors @ 1000 lx 
 

70.39%

Mid-Luminance Colors @ 1000 lx 
 

70.58%

High-Luminance Colors @ 1000 lx 
 

63.53%
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Panel

Viewing Angle 
 

4.2
6.0

Viewing Angle Video  

Chroma Graph  

Sony BRAVIA 7 Chroma Graph

Color Washout 
 

24°

Hue Graph  

Sony BRAVIA 7 Hue Graph

Color Shift 
 

26°

Lightness Graph  

Sony BRAVIA 7 Lightness Graph

Brightness Loss 
 

36°

Black Level Raise 
 

14°

Gamma Shift 
 

17°
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Gray Uniformity 
 

7.8
7.0

50% Uniformity Picture  

Samsung MU8000 50% Uniformity Picture
Sony BRAVIA 7 50% Uniformity Picture

50% Std. Dev. 
 

4.068%
2.108%

50% DSE 
 

0.150%
0.179%

5% Uniformity Picture  

Samsung MU8000 5% Uniformity Picture
Sony BRAVIA 7 5% Uniformity Picture

5% Std. Dev. 
 

0.867%
0.769%

5% DSE 
 

0.080%
0.096%
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Panel Technology 
 

Spectral Power Distribution  

Sony BRAVIA 7 Spectral Power Distribution

Pixels Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Pixels Picture
Sony BRAVIA 7 Pixels Picture

Type  

LED
LED

Sub-Type 
 

VA
VA

Subpixel Layout 
 

BGR
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Inputs

Input Lag 
 

8.9
7.4

1080p @ 60Hz 
 

24.2 ms
17.9 ms

1080p @ 60Hz + HDR 
 

23.5 ms

1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode 
 

79.1 ms
213.3 ms

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

N/A
9.7 ms

4k @ 60Hz 
 

24.6 ms
17.9 ms

4k @ 60Hz + HDR 
 

24.2 ms

4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4 
 

19.7 ms
17.9 ms

4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4 + 8 bit HDR 
 

21.7 ms

4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode 
 

75.2 ms
230.0 ms

4k With Interpolation 
 

75.4 ms
223.0 ms

4k @ 120 Hz 
 

N/A
9.6 ms

4k with Variable Refresh Rate 
 

N/A

1080p with Variable Refresh Rate 
 

N/A
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Input Specifications  

Side Inputs Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Side Inputs Picture
Sony BRAVIA 7 Side Inputs Picture

HDR10 
 

Yes
Yes

Rear Inputs Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Rear Inputs Picture
Sony BRAVIA 7 Rear Inputs Picture

HDMI  

4
4 (2x HDMI 2.0, 2x HDMI 2.1)

HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed 
 

48 Gbps

ATSC Tuner 
 

3.0 (NEXTGEN TV)

USB Ports  

3
2

USB 3.0 
 

No
Yes (1)

Audio Out 3.5mm  

0
0

Wi-Fi  

Yes (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)
Yes (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz)

Ethernet Speed  

1
100 Mbps

Composite In  

0
0

Dolby Vision 
 

No
Yes

Digital Optical Audio Out  

1
1

HLG 
 

Yes
Yes

3D 
 

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)

HDMI 2.1 Full Bandwidth 
 

No

ARC 
 

Yes (HDMI 4)

HDCP 2.2  

Yes (HDMI 1,2,3,4)

CEC  

Yes

MHL  

No

Variable Analog Audio Out  

No
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Audio Passthrough 
 

ARC/eARC Port 
 

eARC

eARC: Dolby Atmos Over Dolby Digital Plus 
 

Yes

eARC: Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 
 

Yes

eARC: LPCM 7.1 Over Dolby MAT 
 

Yes

eARC: Dolby TrueHD 7.1 
 

Yes

eARC: DTS:X Over DTS-HD MA 
 

Yes

eARC: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 
 

Yes

eARC: LPCM Channels (Bitstream) 
 

7.1

ARC: Dolby Digital 5.1 
 

Yes
Yes

ARC: DTS 5.1 
 

Yes
Yes

Optical: Dolby Digital 5.1 
 

Yes
Yes

Optical: DTS 5.1 
 

Yes
Yes
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HDR Format Support  

HDR10 
 

Yes
Yes

HDR10+ 
 

No

Dolby Vision 
 

No
Yes

HLG 
 

Yes
Yes

Supported Resolutions 
 

6.7
9.1

Resolution  

4k
4k

1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4 
 

Yes
Yes

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

No
Yes

1440p @ 60Hz 
 

No

4k @ 30Hz @ 4:4:4 
 

Yes

4k @ 60Hz 
 

Yes
Yes

4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4 
 

Yes
Yes

4k @ 120Hz 
 

No
Yes
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Side Inputs  

Side Inputs Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Side Inputs Picture
Sony BRAVIA 7 Side Inputs Picture

Rear Inputs  

Rear Inputs Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Rear Inputs Picture
Sony BRAVIA 7 Rear Inputs Picture
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Total Inputs  

HDMI  

4
4 (2x HDMI 2.0, 2x HDMI 2.1)

USB  

3
2

Digital Optical Audio Out  

1
1

Analog Audio Out 3.5mm  

0
0

Analog Audio Out RCA  

0

Component In  

0

Composite In  

0
0

Tuner (Cable/Ant)  

1

Ethernet  

1
100 Mbps

DisplayPort  

0

IR In  

0

SD/SDHC  

0
Design

Style  

Design Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Design Picture
Sony BRAVIA 7 Design Picture

Curved  

No
No
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Stand  

Stand Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Stand Picture
Sony BRAVIA 7 Stand Picture
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Back  

Back Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Back Picture
Sony BRAVIA 7 Back Picture

Wall Mount  

VESA 400x400
VESA 300x300
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Borders  

Borders Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Borders Picture
Sony BRAVIA 7 Borders Picture

Borders  

0.31" (0.8 cm)
0.31" (0.8 cm)
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Thickness  

Thickness Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Thickness Picture
Sony BRAVIA 7 Thickness Picture

Max Thickness  

2.09" (5.3 cm)
2.17" (5.5 cm)
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Build Quality 
 

7.0
8.5

Build quality picture  

Samsung MU8000 Build quality picture
Sony BRAVIA 7 Build quality picture
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Temperature  

Temperature picture  

Samsung MU8000 Temperature picture

Maximum Temperature 
 

100 °F (38 °C)

Average Temperature 
 

91 °F (33 °C)
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Smart Features

Interface 
 

Smart TV Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Smart TV Picture
Sony BRAVIA 7 Smart TV Picture

Smart OS  

Tizen
Google TV

Version  

2017
12

Ease of Use 
 

Easy

Smoothness 
 

Average

Time Taken to Select YouTube 
 

5 s

Time Taken to Change Backlight 
 

7 s

Advanced Options 
 

Many
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Ad-Free 
 

0.0
0.0

Ads Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Ads Picture
Sony BRAVIA 7 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

Apps Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Apps Picture

App Selection 
 

Many

App Smoothness 
 

Average

Cast Capable 
 

Yes

USB Drive Playback 
 

Yes

USB Drive HDR Playback 
 

Yes

HDR in Netflix 
 

Yes

HDR in Amazon Video 
 

Yes

HDR in YouTube 
 

Yes
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Remote  

Remote Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Remote Picture
Sony BRAVIA 7 Remote Picture

Size 
 

Small

Voice Control  

Many Features
Yes

CEC Menu Control 
 

Yes

Other Smart Features 
 

Yes
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Remote App 
 

7.0

Remote App Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Remote App Picture

Acts as the Remote 
 

Yes

Directly Launches Apps and Inputs 
 

Apps Only

Inputs Text in YouTube 
 

No

Inputs Text in Netflix 
 

No

Streams Device Files 
 

Yes

Controls TV Settings 
 

No

Voice Control 
 

Yes
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TV Controls  

Controls Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Controls Picture
Sony BRAVIA 7 Controls Picture

Mute Switch 
 

Yes
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In The Box  

In The Box Picture  

Samsung MU8000 In The Box Picture
Sony BRAVIA 7 In The Box Picture
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Misc  

Power Consumption  

51 W
66 W

Power Consumption (Max)  

122 W
223 W

Firmware  

1012
112.627.030.1NAA
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Sound Quality

Frequency Response 
 

6.8
7.2

Frequency Response  

See details on graph tool
See details on graph tool

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

71.27 Hz
84.76 Hz

Std. Dev. @ 70 
 

4.50 dB
1.93 dB

Std. Dev. @ 80 
 

4.55 dB
2.04 dB

Std. Dev. @ Max 
 

7.49 dB
3.72 dB

Max 
 

90.8 dB SPL
86.2 dB SPL

Dynamic Range Compression 
 

3.59 dB
5.02 dB

Digital Room Correction  

Yes
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Distortion 
 

6.2

Total Harmonic Distortion 
 

See details on graph tool

Weighted THD @ 80 
 

0.662

Weighted THD @ Max 
 

2.528

IMD @ 80 
 

2.20%

IMD @ Max 
 

14.91%
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Picture Quality

Contrast 
 

8.7
8.0

Checkerboard Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Checkerboard Picture
Sony BRAVIA 7 Checkerboard Picture

Native Contrast 
 

4,723 : 1
4,915 : 1

Contrast with local dimming 
 

4,727 : 1
120,475 : 1
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Local Dimming 
 

1.8

Local Dimming Video  

Local Dimming 
 

Yes
Yes

Backlight 
 

Edge
Full-Array
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SDR Peak Brightness 
 

8.2
9.2

SDR Real Scene Peak Brightness 
 

385 cd/m²
868 cd/m²

SDR Peak 2% Window 
 

459 cd/m²
1,728 cd/m²

SDR Peak 10% Window 
 

870 cd/m²
1,821 cd/m²

SDR Peak 25% Window 
 

484 cd/m²
1,522 cd/m²

SDR Peak 50% Window 
 

408 cd/m²
1,017 cd/m²

SDR Peak 100% Window 
 

393 cd/m²
702 cd/m²

SDR Sustained 2% Window 
 

345 cd/m²
1,707 cd/m²

SDR Sustained 10% Window 
 

395 cd/m²
1,796 cd/m²

SDR Sustained 25% Window 
 

445 cd/m²
1,496 cd/m²

SDR Sustained 50% Window 
 

395 cd/m²
911 cd/m²

SDR Sustained 100% Window 
 

380 cd/m²
701 cd/m²

SDR ABL 
 

0.013
0.052
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HDR Peak Brightness 
 

7.0
8.7

HDR Real Scene Peak Brightness 
 

417 cd/m²

HDR Peak 2% Window 
 

527 cd/m²
1,662 cd/m²

HDR Peak 10% Window 
 

583 cd/m²
1,949 cd/m²

HDR Peak 25% Window 
 

574 cd/m²
1,607 cd/m²

HDR Peak 50% Window 
 

429 cd/m²
1,048 cd/m²

HDR Peak 100% Window 
 

411 cd/m²
685 cd/m²

HDR Sustained 2% Window 
 

400 cd/m²
1,657 cd/m²

HDR Sustained 10% Window 
 

500 cd/m²
1,920 cd/m²

HDR Sustained 25% Window 
 

505 cd/m²
1,573 cd/m²

HDR Sustained 50% Window 
 

405 cd/m²
954 cd/m²

HDR Sustained 100% Window 
 

395 cd/m²
684 cd/m²

HDR ABL 
 

0.018
0.054
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Gray Uniformity 
 

7.8
7.0

50% Uniformity Picture  

Samsung MU8000 50% Uniformity Picture
Sony BRAVIA 7 50% Uniformity Picture

50% Std. Dev. 
 

4.068%
2.108%

50% DSE 
 

0.150%
0.179%

5% Uniformity Picture  

Samsung MU8000 5% Uniformity Picture
Sony BRAVIA 7 5% Uniformity Picture

5% Std. Dev. 
 

0.867%
0.769%

5% DSE 
 

0.080%
0.096%
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Viewing Angle 
 

4.2
6.0

Viewing Angle Video  

Color Shift Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Color Shift Picture

Color Shift 
 

19°

Brightness Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Brightness Picture

Brightness 
 

30°

Black Level Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Black Level Picture

Black Level 
 

20°
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Black Uniformity 
 

7.1
8.4

Native Black Uniformity Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Native Black Uniformity Picture
Sony BRAVIA 7 Native Black Uniformity Picture

Native Std. Dev. 
 

1.271%
0.806%

Black Uniformity Picture with Local Dimming  

Samsung MU8000 Black Uniformity Picture with Local Dimming
Sony BRAVIA 7 Black Uniformity Picture with Local Dimming

Std. Dev. w/ L.D. 
 

1.315%
0.302%
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Reflections 
 

7.4
5.7

Reflections Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Reflections Picture

Average Room Off Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Average Room Off Picture

Bright Room Off Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Bright Room Off Picture
Sony BRAVIA 7 Bright Room Off Picture

Screen Finish 
 

Semi-gloss
Glossy

Total Reflections 
 

6.0%

Indirect Reflections 
 

0.6%
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Pre Calibration 
 

8.9
8.9

Pre Calibration Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Pre Calibration Picture
Sony BRAVIA 7 Pre Calibration Picture

Pre Gamma Curve Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Sony BRAVIA 7 Pre Gamma Curve Picture

Pre Color Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Pre Color Picture
Sony BRAVIA 7 Pre Color Picture

Picture Mode 
 

Movie
Professional

White Balance dE 
 

1.84
2.17

Color dE 
 

1.40
1.43

Gamma 
 

2.16
2.27

Color Temperature 
 

6,605 K
6,532 K
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Post Calibration 
 

9.5
9.6

Post Calibration Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Post Calibration Picture
Sony BRAVIA 7 Post Calibration Picture

Post Gamma Curve Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Post Gamma Curve Picture
Sony BRAVIA 7 Post Gamma Curve Picture

Post Color Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Post Color Picture
Sony BRAVIA 7 Post Color Picture

Picture Mode 
 

Movie

White Balance dE 
 

0.38
0.31

Color dE 
 

1.20
0.84

Gamma 
 

2.20
2.18

Color Temperature 
 

6,478 K
6,503 K
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480p Input 
 

8.0
9.0

480p Picture  

Samsung MU8000 480p Picture
Sony BRAVIA 7 480p Picture
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720p Input 
 

8.0

720p Picture  

Samsung MU8000 720p Picture
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1080p Input 
 

9.0

1080p Picture  

Samsung MU8000 1080p Picture
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4k Input 
 

10

4k Picture  

Samsung MU8000 4k Picture
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Color Gamut 
 

7.6

Wide Color Gamut 
 

Yes

Color Gamut DCI-P3 Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Color Gamut DCI-P3 Picture

DCI P3 xy 
 

83.48%

DCI P3 uv 
 

90.46%

Color Gamut Rec.2020 Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Color Gamut Rec.2020 Picture

Rec 2020 xy 
 

60.56%

Rec 2020 uv 
 

68.39%

EOTF  

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Color Volume 
 

6.6
8.7

P3 Color Volume ITP Picture  

Samsung MU8000 P3 Color Volume ITP Picture
Sony BRAVIA 7 P3 Color Volume ITP Picture

Normalized DCI P3 Coverage ITP 
 

75.1%

10,000 cd/m² DCI P3 Coverage ITP 
 

33.8%
88.5%

2020 Color Volume ITP Picture  

Samsung MU8000 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture
Sony BRAVIA 7 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture

Normalized Rec 2020 Coverage ITP 
 

57.0%

10,000 cd/m² Rec 2020 Coverage ITP 
 

27.1%
48.9%
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Gradient 
 

7.2
8.0

Gradient Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Gradient Picture
Sony BRAVIA 7 Gradient Picture

Color Depth 
 

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

Image Retention Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Image Retention Picture

IR after 0 min recovery 
 

0.00%

IR after 2 min recovery 
 

0.00%

IR after 4 min recovery 
 

0.00%

IR after 6 min recovery 
 

0.00%

IR after 8 min recovery 
 

0.00%

IR after 10 min recovery 
 

0.00%
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Permanent Burn-In Risk 
 

10

Permanent Burn-In Risk 
 

No
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Pixels  

Pixels Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Pixels Picture
Sony BRAVIA 7 Pixels Picture

Type  

LED
LED

Sub-Type 
 

VA
VA
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Motion

Response Time 
 

8.9
8.1

Motion Blur Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Motion Blur Picture
Sony BRAVIA 7 Motion Blur Picture

Response Time Chart  

Samsung MU8000 Response Time Chart

80% Response Time 
 

4.5 ms

100% Response Time 
 

13.3 ms
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Flicker-Free 
 

4.0
0.0

Backlight chart 
 

Samsung MU8000 Backlight chart
Sony BRAVIA 7 Backlight chart

Flicker-Free 
 

No
No

PWM Dimming Frequency 
 

120 Hz
720 Hz
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Black Frame Insertion (BFI) 
 

8.8
0.0

BFI Picture  

Samsung MU8000 BFI Picture
Sony BRAVIA 7 BFI Picture

BFI Frequency Picture  

Samsung MU8000 BFI Frequency Picture
Sony BRAVIA 7 BFI Frequency Picture

Optional BFI 
 

Yes
Yes

Min Flicker for 60 fps 
 

60 Hz
60 Hz

60 Hz for 60 fps 
 

Yes
Yes

120 Hz for 120 fps 
 

Yes
Yes

Min Flicker for 60 fps in Game Mode 
 

120 Hz
60 Hz
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Motion Interpolation 
 

10
0.0

Motion Interpolation (30 fps) Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Motion Interpolation (30 fps) Picture
Sony BRAVIA 7 Motion Interpolation (30 fps) Picture

Motion Interpolation (30 fps) 
 

Yes
Yes

Motion Interpolation (60 fps) Picture  

Samsung MU8000 Motion Interpolation (60 fps) Picture
Sony BRAVIA 7 Motion Interpolation (60 fps) Picture

Motion Interpolation (60 fps) 
 

Yes
Yes
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Stutter 
 

7.4
6.2

Frame Hold Time @ 24 fps 
 

28.4 ms
35.9 ms

Frame Hold Time @ 60 fps 
 

3.4 ms
10.9 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
7.5

Native Refresh Rate 
 

120 Hz (except 49")
120Hz

Variable Refresh Rate 
 

No
Yes

4k VRR Maximum 
 

N/A
120 Hz

4k VRR Minimum 
 

N/A
< 20 Hz

1080p VRR Maximum 
 

N/A
120 Hz

1080p VRR Minimum 
 

N/A
< 20 Hz

VRR Supported Connectors 
 

N/A
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