Samsung GU55TU8079

55", LCD, 4K, 2020
Currently out of stock

Product details

Immerse yourself in images that are rich in colour and hue. The Crystal Display gives you detailed colour reproduction and rich hues so you can see all the subtleties in scenes.
High-Dynamic Range (HDR) brightens images on your TV so you can enjoy a wide colour spectrum and huge detail - even in very dark scenes. Enjoy picture quality that wows. The Crystal Processor 4K chip delivers a high contrast ratio and HDR for a stunningly wide colour spectrum.Enjoy a slim and stylish TV with a minimalist and almost bezel-less design that puts the focus entirely on the picture from different angles, making it a true design piece. Show your favourite pictures on the TV screen and see how the TV elegantly blends in with your decor. Create a photo collage from your pictures or add variety to your life with a slideshow.4K Ultra HD is four times the resolution of Full HD. With four times more pixels, 4K UHD gives you crystal clear images so you feel like you're part of the scene.

Key specifications

Display size (inches)
55"
Screen technology
LCD
Display resolution
4K
Native refresh rate
50 Hz
Dynamic range
HDR
HDR10
HDR10+
Video connections
DVB-C (1x)
DVB-S2 (1x)
DVB-T (1x)
DVB-T2 (1x)
HDMI (2x)
Weight
13.90 kg
Documents
Item number
13524203

General information

Manufacturer
Category
Manufacturer no.
GU55TU8079UXZG
Release date
6.8.2020
External links

Colour

Colour group
Black
Exact colour description
Black

TV properties

TV type
LCD TV
LED TV
Smart TV
Model year
2020
Design
Flat

Display properties

Picture quality
2100 PQI
Display size (inches)
55"
Backlight
Edge LED
Screen size (cm)
138 cm
Screen technology
LCD
Display resolution
4K
Image resolution
3840 x 2160 Pixels
Dynamic range
HDR
HDR10
HDR10+
Native refresh rate
50 Hz
Aspect ratio
19:9

Features + Functions

Audio output
20 W
Operating system
Tizen OS
TV tuner
DVB-C
DVB-S
DVB-S2
DVB-T
DVB-T2
HbbTV
Built-in speakers
Built-in loudspeaker
Picture modes
Game
Foot type
Tabletop
Video file formats
HEVC

Mounting

VESA wall mount type
200 x 200 mm

Connections

Video connections
DVB-C (1x)
DVB-S2 (1x)
DVB-T (1x)
DVB-T2 (1x)
HDMI (2x)
Audio Connections
Optical TOSLINK (1x)
USB ports
USB-A
Exact USB ports
USB-A 2.0 (1x)
Wireless transmission
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi
HDMI features
4k upscaling
Number of CI+ slots
1 x

Power supply

Power consumption
103 W
Power consumption (standby)
0.50 W
input voltage
220 - 240 V
Energy consumption per year
141 kWh

Energy declaration

Energy efficiency class
G

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Remote control

Smart home features

Smart home ecosystem
Google Assistant
Smarthome communication standard
Google Assistant

Display dimensions

Height
707.20 mm
Weight
13.90 kg

Product dimensions

Width
1230.50 mm
Height
782 mm
Depth
250.20 mm
Weight including stand
14.20 kg

Package dimensions

Length
140 cm
Width
16 cm
Height
85 cm
Weight
18.80 kg

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «TV» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 3.LG
  • 4.Sharp
  • 5.Samsung
  • 6.Panasonic
  • 6.Sony

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 2.Toshiba
  • 4.Hisense
  • 4.Samsung
  • 6.Panasonic
  • 6.TCL

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «TV» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Sony
  • 2.LG
  • 3.Samsung
  • 4.Sharp
  • 5.Toshiba
Source: Galaxus

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Overall ratingGood79/100
Very good80/100Rank 6 out of 18
Stiftung Warentest18 Fernseher November 2020ReleaseNovember 2020

Top picture quality: OLED TVs deliver the best results In the search for top picture quality, one currently ends up with ?televisions with organic light-emitting diodes (OLED). Their advantages over LCD technology: rich blacks, strong contrasts, wide viewing angles. However, OLED TVs are still quite expensive - but the quality is almost always right...

Good79/100Rank 7 out of 10
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Computer BildDie besten Fernseher zur EMReleaseMay 2021

The picture quality of the Samsung is hard to beat at a price of 550 euros: the TU8079 reproduces colours with almost official accuracy, the contrast is in the green zone beyond 5000:1, and the brightness of a good 300 candela per square metre is appropriate for the price range. Samsung's app selection is top-notch, including Apple TV and Sky Ticket in addition to the usual streaming providers...