Samsung U8000F 65-inch
Score: 73/100
Toshiba C350 43-inch
Score: 76/100Rankings
The Toshiba 43" C350 is a budget-friendly 4K TV that shines with Dolby Vision HDR and gaming-oriented features like VRR and ALLM. Its low peak brightness and modest upscaling keep it from competing with higher-end models. Best suited for value-conscious households that prioritize smart features and gaming support over premium picture performance.
The Samsung U8000F is a 65-inch Crystal UHD TV that offers solid 4K upscaling, a premium metal design and integrated SmartThings features. Its VA panel lacks local dimming and is limited to 60 Hz, reducing contrast and high-frame-rate gaming capability. Suited for budget-conscious families and casual viewers who prioritize design and smart-home integration over top-tier picture performance.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
64.5 inchesbest | 43 inches | |
60 Hzbest | 60 Hzbest | |
3best | 3best | |
| ↓ lower better | 14.5 kg | 7.5 kgbest |
— | 2best | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
144.5 cmbest | 96.4 cm | |
88.1 cmbest | 61.8 cm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Display(3) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 64.5 inches | 43 inches |
Resolution | 4K | 3840x2160 |
Panel Type | VA LED | Direct-lit LED |
Software(2) | ||
Smart Platform | Tizen OS | Fire TV |
Operating System | Tizen OS | Fire TV OS |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (kg) | 14.5 kg | 7.5 kg |
Width (cm) | 144.5 cm | 96.4 cm |
Height (cm) | 88.1 cm | 61.8 cm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers acknowledge the U8000F as a solid entry-level option with good upscaling, color accuracy, and a premium metal design, but they criticize its 60 Hz panel, lack of local dimming, and limited connectivity, which keep it from competing with higher-end Samsung models for gaming or dark-room performance.
Everyday users appreciate the TV's vibrant 4K picture for everyday streaming, its sleek look, and seamless SmartThings integration, while repeatedly noting issues with washed-out blacks, motion blur, insufficient HDMI ports, and occasional app hiccups.
Professional reviewers describe the Toshiba C350 as a solid entry-level 4K TV with standout wide viewing angles and decent reflection handling, while noting its limited peak brightness and weak upscaling.
Everyday users appreciate the easy setup, sharp 4K visuals for streaming and sports, and the intuitive Fire TV interface, rating it highly for value. Common complaints focus on low brightness, subpar upscaling of non-4K content, and confusion over the TV's weight and shipping heft.
