2 Samsung curved TVs - £200 difference why?
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https://www.argos.co.uk/product/9190540 @ £499
https://www.argos.co.uk/product/8134105 @ £699
What is the extra £200 getting you? What am I missing?
https://www.argos.co.uk/product/8134105 @ £699
What is the extra £200 getting you? What am I missing?
If the model numbering aligns with the rest of Samsung's lineup the 'R' denotes a 2019 model and 'T' 2020. If you're still left wondering what the differences are you'd need to delve into the detailed specs and expert reviews. The price differential could however be entirely explained by the release year - all TV manufacturers release their new lineup in the summer hence old stock is then sold off cheap (the new models tend to stay priced high until at least around Black Friday).
https://tvandprojectors.com/samsung-uhd-7-series-v...
You need to note that they have several differences such in the below points:
The refresh rate is different, in 7 Series the refresh rate is only 120 HZ, while the 8 Series will bring you a 240Hz refresh rate. This higher number will manage to interpolate twice the number of frames. This high-speed video manages the better experience of watching TV on the 8 Series, especially when you look at a fast movement picture. This helps to create better picture motion, even though it manages to be much faster for the human eye and difficult to catch by the human eye.
Both also have different contrast level, it manages a different separation degree between the black and white color. You will find a contrast ratio of 3,000,000:1 in 7 Series, but you can get up to 8,000,000:1 in 8 Series. This will make you feel a better image mainly when you put it in dark scenes.
Another difference is than Series 8 have a local dimming LED. This cannot be found in the previous 7 Series. These LEDs help to control the contrast ratio. By dimming or turning off some of the huge numbers of LEDs behind the screen, it makes Series 8 models capable of displaying black colors that are much closer to the black you see when you decide to turn off the screen.
Another difference is the HDMI ports. When you check in the Samsung UHD 7 Series, you will only get 3 HDMI ports. But if you see on the 8 Series, it completed with 4 HDMI ports. Therefore, you get an additional port in the latest series to be used for more needs.
You need to note that they have several differences such in the below points:
The refresh rate is different, in 7 Series the refresh rate is only 120 HZ, while the 8 Series will bring you a 240Hz refresh rate. This higher number will manage to interpolate twice the number of frames. This high-speed video manages the better experience of watching TV on the 8 Series, especially when you look at a fast movement picture. This helps to create better picture motion, even though it manages to be much faster for the human eye and difficult to catch by the human eye.
Both also have different contrast level, it manages a different separation degree between the black and white color. You will find a contrast ratio of 3,000,000:1 in 7 Series, but you can get up to 8,000,000:1 in 8 Series. This will make you feel a better image mainly when you put it in dark scenes.
Another difference is than Series 8 have a local dimming LED. This cannot be found in the previous 7 Series. These LEDs help to control the contrast ratio. By dimming or turning off some of the huge numbers of LEDs behind the screen, it makes Series 8 models capable of displaying black colors that are much closer to the black you see when you decide to turn off the screen.
Another difference is the HDMI ports. When you check in the Samsung UHD 7 Series, you will only get 3 HDMI ports. But if you see on the 8 Series, it completed with 4 HDMI ports. Therefore, you get an additional port in the latest series to be used for more needs.
Edited by eps on Thursday 17th September 11:43
joshleb said:
What's the issue with curved tv's?
Was looking at getting one for our lounge, sofa face on and armchair at an angle.
Personal preference I guess, I don't think it picked up as much as the manufacturers thought it would.Was looking at getting one for our lounge, sofa face on and armchair at an angle.
Me personally prefer the screen flat, if you like it and can see it properly from all angles and seating positions in your room, then go for it.
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