Samsung UN55B8000XF 60 Hz or 240 Hz? I am confused - is it 60Hz or 240 Hz?
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Don't confuse the Electric current frequency (60 Hz, which is the freq of the electricity coming from your wall outlet to the TV) and the motion deblurring frequency (240 Hz). The B8000 series is rated at 1920x1080 resolution and 60 Hz electric current frequency. The TV has the technology to refresh its display at 240 Hz (240 frames per second). You received the right TV with the right price. I got mine from ebay authorized Samsung dealer for $2399 minus $192 bing.com cashback and $48 ebay cash back. The specs are the same 1920x1080@60Hz.
554238
This model supports 110v/60Hz for the power supply. This model has a 240Hz rated panel. Thanks for your interest in Samsung products. --Mr. S
465311
The one at Sam's: Samsung 52" 60hz is for 1598. Great picture. No problems with audio.
1092067
I believe its a 60 refresh rate. I have had this tv for over 2 years now and not one problem. I would recomend it. Itd better picture than a new samsung i recently bought.
195223
Jean, I've got a 65" F8000 and I've looked thru the book and in the emanual on the TV and see nowhere does it list refresh rate. That may be a term that gets complicated when you're dealing with Smart TVs. On the Samsung website, it lists a 1200 clear motion rate and the Amazon site tech details say 240 HZ. I can find neither with the pubs that came with it. I can only say that it's a superior picture for action and movement onscreen from my layman's point of view.
731847
As of today, no 4K TV manufacturer has claimed a 240HZ refresh rate. Surprisingly even cnet has miss spec'd this TV as having 240Hz. Nowhere in the specs of this TV does Samsung claim 240Hz. Samsung advertises this TV as 1200 clear motion, which, to be honest, is a made up number and all TV manufacturers will be using some made up marketing number this year on their TV's. So, for now, there is no 240Hz 4K TV's. That being said, don't let that stop you because technically there is so little difference between the 120Hz and 240Hz effect on liquid crystals that no one can tell the difference even if they say they can. The motion improvements on these TV's all takes place in the video processing, frame creation and strobing back lights.
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it depends on what you use it for. It wont make any difference with gaming because the 240 hz refresh is disabled. you will notice a difference with fast moving scenes and sports displayed in HD. You can get a un46b8000 or un55b8000, both are 240 HZ LED tv's with very good picture quality. They are cheap right now as well because the new 2010 models are out.
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Refresh Rate is 60 HZ. The following is from a CNET review: The main benefit imparted by a 120Hz refresh rate is the ability to introduce smoothing (dejudder) in the image. If you don't care about adding smoothing -- we think it creates a distasteful, artificial look -- then you'll probably be less interested in 120Hz. The EH6000's higher refresh rate also leads to an improvement in motion resolution, but this benefit is quite difficult for most viewers to discern. Note that Samsung's literature uses the term "Clear Motion Rate" instead of panel refresh rate, and assigns higher "CMR" numbers to each TV (240 for the EH6000 and 120 for the EH5300), but that's basically marketing bunk. Refresh Rate is 60 HZ. The following is from a CNET review: The main benefit imparted by a 120Hz refresh rate is the ability to introduce smoothing (dejudder) in the image. If you don't care about adding smoothing -- we think it creates a distasteful, artificial look -- then you'll probably be less interested in 120Hz. The EH6000's higher refresh rate also leads to an improvement in motion resolution, but this benefit is quite difficult for most viewers to discern. Note that Samsung's literature uses the term "Clear Motion Rate" instead of panel refresh rate, and assigns higher... » Read More Refresh Rate is 60 HZ. The following is from a CNET review: The main benefit imparted by a 120Hz refresh rate is the ability to introduce smoothing (dejudder) in the image. If you don't care about adding smoothing -- we think it creates a distasteful, artificial look -- then you'll probably be less interested in 120Hz. The EH6000's higher refresh rate also leads to an improvement in motion resolution, but this benefit is quite difficult for most viewers to discern. Note that Samsung's literature uses the term "Clear Motion Rate" instead of panel refresh rate, and assigns higher "CMR" numbers to each TV (240 for the EH6000 and 120 for the EH5300), but that's basically marketing bunk. « Show Less
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120Hz, based on the independent assessment here: http://www.rtings.com/info/fake-refresh-rates-samsung-clear-motion-rate-vs-sony-motionflow-vs-lg-trumotion
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I would think that it's 60hz because of the super low response time. Most of your new HDTV's have at least a 120 and in some cases 240hz refresh rate which is what makes their response times anywhere from 10-18 ms. Doesn't seem like a lot until you play on a BENQ which has a 1 ms response time.
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Its the refresh rate. I own this TV and the TV I used to have was 120hz. I was weary about getting the 60hz but the price was unbeatable for this one and I see absolutly no difference from 120hz
197083
The EH6000 series is Samsung's 2012 lineup. The TVs are 120Hz, but advertise 240Hz Full Motion Plus (this is one of many options available to select in the picture settings menu). In my opinion, the Full/Auto Motion Plus feature is a gimmick, and I do not use it. FYI - I own the 60EH6000.
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Just to add, 240Hz doesn't mean it will have that weird Soap Opera Effect, that is just the way some big brands process their video with 120Hz and up sets... this one seems very smooth without that lousy effect, I love it!
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You had the ask the guy that owns a custom home theater company.It's true 240HZ. It's one of their higher end models. I installed this exact tv in a master bedroom of a clients house about a month ago. They are very happy with it and report a fabulous video with totally amazing 3D. It's a great TV and amazon has had some of the best prices I've seen for it anywhere.
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TV and movies aren't recorded or displayed in anything higher than 60hz would cover. In my opinion, the 120hz is the way to go. Just google "240hz a gimmick" to see lots of info on the matter.
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It is 60hz. I can certainly understand your confusion. Please, read the rest of the responses for more info. SonyStyle was very disappointly and cleverly not very clear about this feature in this tv, which is unfortunate for a company of its stature.
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Actually, I disagree. I've had this tv for about a year now and every channel/input displays 60Hz. I have yet to see 120 Hz displayed as the frequency. Perhaps its only displaying 60 but utilizing 120? Just my two cents, sir.