Samsung CU8000 Crystal UHD (2023)

The Samsung CU8000 is the brand's 2023 entry-level 4K LED TV — Crystal UHD branding, a 60 Hz panel and a stripped-back I/O that reflects its budget pricing. There are three HDMI 2.0b ports — one of which carries eARC return for a soundbar — capable of 4K at 60 Hz but not the 120 Hz / VRR features that buyers will find on the Neo QLED line. Two USB Type-A 2.0 ports handle storage and firmware updates; an Ethernet jack, Optical TOSLINK output and RF antenna input round out the rear panel. Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth are built in.

Samsung’s 2023 entry-level 4K LED TV: 3× HDMI 2.0b (4K@60Hz, one with eARC), 2× USB-A, Ethernet, Optical and RF antenna.

Device Information

Manufacturer
Samsung
Release Year
2023
Model Number
UN65CU8000FXZA (US 65")
Category
TV

Available Ports

Connector Quantity Label Notes
HDMI 2.0b (Type A – Standard) 2 HDMI 1-2 4K@60Hz, ALLM (no VRR, no 4K@120Hz)
HDMI 2.0b (Type A – Standard) 1 HDMI 3 (eARC) eARC return for soundbar/AVR; 4K@60Hz
USB Type-A (USB 2.0) 2 USB 1-2 Storage, firmware updates and peripherals
RJ-45 (Gigabit Ethernet) 1 LAN Wired networking
Optical TOSLINK (S/PDIF) 1 Digital Audio Out Compressed surround output
RF Antenna Input (Coaxial) 1 ANT IN Terrestrial/cable tuner input

Notes & Compatibility

Three HDMI ports only (not four). All are HDMI 2.0b at 4K@60Hz — no 4K@120Hz or VRR support. HDMI 3 carries eARC return. 60Hz native panel.

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