Samsung Crystal UHD U8500F vs TCL C8L
Which one should you buy?
Who leads where?
- ConnectivityTCL C8L
- DesignTCL C8L
Wins are counted from the official values in the table below; the BUY / CONSIDER / WAIT call comes from each product's own decision box. We do not predict prices.
 SamsungSamsung Crystal UHD U8500FNo reviews yet |  TCLTCL C8LNo reviews yet | |
|---|---|---|
| Key Differences | ||
| Panel | LED | SQD-Mini LED |
| Screen Size | 58" | 65" |
| Refresh Rate | No data | 144 Hz |
| HDMI 2.1 inputs | No data | 4 |
| Sound output (RMS) | 20 W | No data |
| Display | ||
| Size | 58" | 65" |
| Panel | LED | SQD-Mini LED |
| Resolution | No data | 3840x2160 |
| Refresh Rate | No data | 144 Hz |
| Peak Brightness | No data | 5000 nits |
| Gaming | ||
| HDMI 2.1 inputs | No data | 4 |
| Variable refresh rate (VRR) | Yes | Yes |
| Auto low latency mode (ALLM) | Yes | No data |
| AMD FreeSync | No data | FreeSync |
| HGiG | Yes | No data |
| Audio | ||
| Sound output (RMS) | 20 W | No data |
| Object tracking sound | OTS Lite | No data |
| Smart TV | ||
| Operating System | Tizen | Google TV |
| Voice assistants | No data | Google Assistant |
| Apple AirPlay | Yes | No data |
| Matter | Yes | No data |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI inputs | 3 | 4 |
| HDMI eARC | Yes | Yes |
| USB ports | 1× USB-A | No data |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | No data | 5.4 |
| Design | ||
| Depth | 76.8 mm | 50 mm |
| VESA mount | 200 × 200 mm | No data |
TCL C8L leads on 2 of 2 compared specs.
This table is based on manufacturers official specifications. Winning on paper does not always mean a difference in everyday use.