Impressive color and motion-handling Efficient scaling Outstanding OS

Harsh sound Woeful remote Some localized picture quality issues

For once with an entry-level TV, the pros far outweigh the cons. Impressive color balance and good contrasts help towards stable, effective images and Samsung's Tizen Smart TV platform is better than the OS on any other small, affordable TV that isn’t...

Good HDR handling ; Excellent smart platform ; Strong detail and scaling ; Competitive price

Unimpressive audio ; Slight colour inconsistency

If the price is right, then this strong budget TV has to be considered

Good colour balance and contrasts ; Brilliant OS ; HDR10+ ; Impressive upscaling

Rotten remote control ; So-so sound ; Unhelpful ‘Eco’ mode

Way better than its place in the Samsung pecking order might suggest, the UE43RU7020 is an unassuming cracker

Great design, excellent remote control and sharp picture quality make the RU8005 a good all-round TV.

Performance is slightly hampered by the edge-LED technology, which puts a damper on the contrast.

The RU8005 series is the top model among Samsung’s Premium UHD TVs. Here you get several of the qualities we associate with Samsung, including great design and well-assorted smart features, as well as excellent image and sound at an attractive price....