Samsung UA43U8500HGXXP 43" Crystal UHD 4K Smart TV
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Our take on the Samsung UA43U8500HGXXP 43" Crystal UHD 4K Smart TV
The Samsung U8500 is a 43-inch 4K LED smart TV in Samsung's Series 8 line. It pairs a Crystal Processor 4K with Pur Color, HDR10+ and HLG support, UHD Dimming and Motion Xcelerator, plus Object Tracking Sound Lite and Bixby voice control. Its 60Hz panel with DLG 120Hz mode and three bezel-less slim design make it a solid everyday set for a bedroom or small living room. Against budget 4K rivals it stands out on processing and smart features, but it lacks the 120Hz native panel, mini-LED backlight and anti-glare coating of Samsung's step-up models, so serious gamers and bright-room viewers should look higher in the range.
- Crystal Processor 4K with 4K upscaling for lower-resolution content
- HDR10+ and HLG support with UHD Dimming and Contrast Enhancer
- Object Tracking Sound Lite follows action on screen
- Filmmaker Mode and Motion Xcelerator
- Bixby voice assistant and Vision AI Companion built in
About the Samsung UA43U8500HGXXP 43" Crystal UHD 4K Smart TV
This Samsung 43-inch Crystal UHD TV has a 4K (3,840 x 2,160) display and runs on the Tizen Smart TV platform. It uses the Crystal Processor 4K with 4K upscaling, HDR, HDR10+ and HLG support. The design has three bezel-less sides and a slim look, on basic feet in Titan Gray.
Sound comes from a 2-channel, 20W speaker system with OTS Lite object tracking sound, Q-Symphony and Adaptive Sound. Bluetooth audio is supported. For gaming, it offers Auto Game Mode (ALLM), VRR and HGiG.
Smart features include Bixby, TV Plus, a web browser, Apple AirPlay, Google Cast and a karaoke mic function. It has Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3, three HDMI inputs with eARC, a USB-A port and an Ethernet port.
- Screen size
- 43 inches
- Type
- LED, Crystal UHD, Series 8
- Resolution
- 4K (3,840 x 2,160)
- Refresh rate
- 60Hz (DLG 120 Hz)
- Picture engine
- Crystal Processor 4K
- HDR
- HDR, HDR10+, HLG
- Picture features
- Pur Color, Mega Contrast, UHD Dimming, Contrast Enhancer, Color Booster, Motion Xcelerator, Film Mode, 4K Upscaling, Filmmaker Mode, MBR support
- Sound output
- 20W RMS, 2CH speakers
- Audio features
- Dolby MS12 2CH decoder, OTS Lite, Q-Symphony, Adaptive Sound, Bluetooth audio
- Operating system
- Tizen Smart TV
- Smart features
- Bixby, Vision AI Companion, TV Plus, web browser, Daily+, ConnectShare, Easy Setup, Home
Questions and answers
- Is the 43-inch U8500 good for gaming?
- It accepts 4K at 60Hz and has a DLG mode that reaches 120Hz, plus Motion Xcelerator to smooth motion. It has no HDMI 2.1 features like VRR or 120Hz native input, so it suits casual console play rather than competitive gaming.
- Does it support Dolby Vision?
- No. It handles HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG, but not Dolby Vision. Dolby content plays in a standard HDR or SDR format instead.
- What is Object Tracking Sound Lite?
- It is Samsung's entry-level object-tracking audio, using the TV's speakers to follow on-screen action. It is a step below the full Object Tracking Sound found on higher Samsung models.
- Is it wall-mountable?
- Yes, it uses a standard VESA wall mount, and the slim bezel-less design sits close to the wall. The stand is included for tabletop setup.
- How does it compare with Samsung's QLED models?
- The U8500 is edge-lit LED with a 60Hz panel, while QLED sets add quantum-dot color, higher brightness and often 120Hz native panels. The U8500 costs less and covers the basics well.
- What is in the box?
- The TV, its stand, a remote control, power cable and quick setup guide. HDMI and other cables are not included.
