{"id":131618,"date":"2023-02-26T06:14:50","date_gmt":"2023-02-26T06:14:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=131618"},"modified":"2024-06-04T17:34:17","modified_gmt":"2024-06-04T17:34:17","slug":"samsung-au9000-review-impressive-tv-with-incredible-image-quality","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/tv\/samsung-au9000-review-impressive-tv-with-incredible-image-quality\/","title":{"rendered":"Samsung AU9000: Impressive TV with incredible image quality"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Samsung AU9000 is a line of TVs in which the company tries to attract buyers with an alluring combination of performance and price.\u00a0The AU9010 series works great with 4K native content, upscales 1080p material with confidence, and has one of the best Smart TV interfaces out there.\u00a0In addition, the TVs in this series have become much thinner.\u00a0The variety of diagonals makes them ideal for almost any room.<\/p>\n

Of course, even at such a low price, the AU9000 is not without its drawbacks.\u00a0But don’t miss the crux of what Samsung has done – to provide a TV that looks, both physically and in terms of image quality, significantly more expensive than it actually is.\u00a0In the proposed Samsung UE50AU9000UXRU TV 4K HDR review, we will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the model in detail.<\/p>\n

Samsung AU9000 review<\/h2>\n

Design<\/h3>\n

There are two ways to consider the design of the Samsung 50AU9000U TV.\u00a0You can look at it from the front and from this point of view it is completely faceless, but in a good way.\u00a0After all, very few people want their TV to grab attention, so designer fads are rare.\u00a0The Samsung AU9000 is basically a screen with rather narrow bezels.<\/p>\n

The bezel at the bottom is slightly wider and protrudes slightly in front of the screen.\u00a0But when viewed in profile, the AU9000 looks a little more interesting.\u00a0Somehow Samsung has managed to reduce the depth to an ultra-thin 26mm.\u00a0The model does not have any bulges or bulges to accommodate the electronics.\u00a0Considering that almost all the connectors go out to the side, on the wall the TV will be flush with the back surface.<\/p>\n

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However, if you are not going to mount your Samsung AU9000 on a wall, keep in mind that its simple snap-on plastic feet are quite far apart and have very convenient cable routing.\u00a0Thus, you will definitely need a fairly wide surface on which the TV will stand.\u00a0The width of the stand differs from diagonal to diagonal.<\/p>\n

Smart TV<\/h3>\n

For quite some time now, the\u00a0Samsung Tizen<\/a>\u00a0Smart TV\u00a0interface has\u00a0been clearly and undeniably the best in the world.\u00a0The Tizen interface built into the UE50AU9000 is clean, logical, comprehensive and easy to use.\u00a0There is extensive application content available that is easy to find and run.\u00a0The setup menus are also logical and strike a good balance between conciseness and completeness.<\/p>\n

It shouldn’t be difficult for you to get an image with smooth motion, well-defined contours, decently bright and detailed.\u00a0It may take a little longer to adjust the color balance that suits you.\u00a0Both remote controls are very handy.\u00a0A fully functional “stick” looks more prosaic, and some buttons seem too compact.\u00a0The number of remotes depends on the location.<\/p>\n

The stripped-down alternative to \u201ccore features\u201d is easier to hold and use, and will likely be the default choice for most.\u00a0At least not unless you want to use Samsung’s Smart Things app.\u00a0The interface is clean, stable, but rather curious.<\/p>\n

Voice control is also available.\u00a0It’s no surprise Siri isn’t there, but Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant are there.\u00a0True, not in all countries.\u00a0For the advanced (or Samsung employees), Bixby voice assistance is also available.<\/p>\n

Image quality<\/h3>\n

If you want your Samsung UE50AU9000 TV to perform at its best, you’ll need to provide 4K content with HDR10 + to it.\u00a0While a peak brightness of less than 350 nits isn’t all that promising for displaying HDR content efficiently.\u00a0What is especially annoying for everyone at Samsung is that there is no HDR Dolby Vision standard with dynamic metadata in the specification.<\/p>\n

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The AU9000 TV is based on a VA matrix.\u00a0Unlike\u00a0IPS,<\/a>\u00a0they provide a high contrast ratio.\u00a0The black level is deep enough.\u00a0The AU9000 is perfect for watching movies in dark rooms.\u00a0For shared TV viewing, it is no longer ideal.\u00a0Viewing angles without color distortion in VA panels are not as wide as in IPS.\u00a0Therefore, if you look at the screen from the side, you may lose the correct color rendition.<\/p>\n

The picture is reasonably detailed, but what’s even more impressive is the uniformity and smooth gradation of blacks.\u00a0The backlight control is pretty good in principle.\u00a0Even the darkest scenes resist significant backlight bloom or halos.\u00a0The light colors are also clean and equally detailed.<\/p>\n

The color palette is naturalistic and varied.\u00a0Skin tones are natural, with more than enough fine detail to bring out the subtleties of complexion.\u00a0The QE50AU9000 provides pleasingly smooth edges, while avoiding flickering or ghosting, even on moving objects.<\/p>\n

Thanks to the Crystal Processor 4K chip, Samsung is also very adept at upscaling lower resolution content.\u00a0There are slight difficulties with the clarity of the contours and the processing of motion when upscaling.\u00a0Of course, the poor quality of the original content provides a predictable result – blurry images, hesitant motion, lack of detail.<\/p>\n

Game Mode<\/h3>\n

When it comes to gaming, the situation is at least partly good.\u00a0Each of Samsung’s three HDMI inputs can handle the automatic low latency mode and supports the FreeSync specifications of the next generation console.\u00a0Output latency (input lag) is at worst below 10ms, and at best below 6ms.\u00a0Throw in a simulated 4K \/ 120Hz refresh rate and the ability to use a 32: 9 aspect ratio.\u00a0And let’s see that the Samsung UE50AU9000 TV is not at all a bad gaming companion.<\/p>\n

Sound quality<\/h3>\n

Samsung hasn’t been very public about the size and design of the two speakers at the bottom of the screen.\u00a0But in total, they give out 20 watts of sound power.\u00a0True, the Samsung AU9000 series offers virtual overhead speakers formed by Object Tracking Lite technology.\u00a0They help to create a more immersive experience on the screen.<\/p>\n

Like all budget TVs, the 50AU9000 sounds dull and rather flat.\u00a0The audio component is clearly not up to the picture standard that this Samsung produces.\u00a0So this is not the first time we have promoted the idea of \u200b\u200ba soundbar to enhance your soundscape.\u00a0Considering that the AU9000 is ready to contribute to “Q Symphony” with a matching Samsung soundbar.<\/p>\n

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In this case, the TV speakers are connected to the connected soundbar, rather than disconnected, and the synergy of these components greatly enhances the audio experience.\u00a0But in any case, an inexpensive soundbar is the least that a picture on a TV screen deserves.<\/p>\n

Connections<\/h3>\n

There are three HDMI inputs on the back of the Samsung 9000 TV, one of which supports eARC.\u00a0All three of them support ALLM and FreeSync HDMI 2.0 specifications.\u00a0Additional physical connectivity options are provided in the form of an Ethernet connector, a pair of USB 2.0 inputs, a CI connector, and an antenna jack for a terrestrial TV tuner.<\/p>\n

The number of antenna slots depends on the location.\u00a0There is also a digital optical output for use with legacy soundbars, etc.\u00a0The wireless connection is present in the form of dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.2.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/h3>\n

In almost every respect, the Samsung AU9000 is a decent TV well worth the asking price. Picture quality from 1080p content and beyond is impressive. Its interface remains one of the best in the world and is much thinner than you might expect. Ignore the unassuming sound and lack of Dolby Vision HDR and you won’t be disappointed.<\/p>\n

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