Samsung’s UE50U8020HKXXU sits in the brand’s entry level 4K LED line up, competing with sets like LG’s UR series and Hisense’s A range. It’s aimed at people who want a modern smart platform and a sharp 50 inch screen for everyday viewing, without paying for premium Mini LED brightness or OLED contrast.
Who is this TV for?
Go for this model if your main use is streaming, Freeview catch up and general TV in a typical living room. A 4K panel makes Netflix, Prime Video and YouTube look cleaner and more detailed, and Samsung’s smart interface is usually one of the faster, tidier systems for jumping between apps. Being LED, it will suit bright rooms better than many budget sets, but you should not expect the deep blacks you get from OLED for late night cinema viewing.
- 50 inch size, a good fit for medium rooms where 55 inch feels too dominant
- 4K Ultra HD resolution, useful for modern streaming and upscaled HD channels
- Smart TV features, for app based viewing and catch up services