Best For
Best for Gaming
LG 50UA73006LA
Better Smart Features
LG 50UA73006LA
Best Movie Experience
Samsung UN50AU8000BXZA
Best HDR Performance
Samsung UN50AU8000BXZA
Best Value
Samsung UN50AU8000BXZA
Samsung UN50AU8000BXZA and LG 50UA73006LA are both 50-inch 4K smart TVs aimed at mid-range buyers, but they take different approaches. Samsung focuses on its Crystal Processor 4K with HDR10+ support and a smooth Tizen OS experience, making it strong for general entertainment and streaming. On the other hand, LG brings a more modern WebOS 25 platform with an AI-powered α7 Gen8 processor, better gaming tools, and broader smart ecosystem support. While both offer 60Hz panels and similar audio output, LG feels more future-ready, whereas Samsung emphasizes refined picture processing and ecosystem stability.
Verdict
LG 50UA73006LA is the better overall TV thanks to its newer AI processor, advanced gaming features like VRR and Game Optimizer, and updated WebOS 25 interface. It is ideal for gamers and users who want a more responsive smart TV experience. Samsung UN50AU8000BXZA still holds value for users who prefer HDR10+ content, a stable Tizen OS, and strong upscaling for movies and TV shows. If gaming and smart features matter most, LG wins. For balanced entertainment and Samsung ecosystem users, the Samsung remains a solid pick.
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| Model No |
50UA73006LA |
UN50AU8000BXZA |
| TV Type |
Smart TV |
Smart TV |
| Screen Size |
50 Inch (126 cm) |
50 Inch (126 cm) |
| Resolution |
4K 3840 x 2160 |
4K 3840 x 2160 |
| Aspect Ratio |
16:9 |
16:9 |
| Motion Rate |
60 Hz |
60 Hz |
| Viewing Angle |
178°/178° |
178°/178° |
| USB |
| USB Version |
: 2.0 |
| Supported Audio Formats |
: MP3, AC4, AC3, EAC3, AAC, MP2, PCM, WMA |
| Supported Video Formats |
: MKV, DivX, MP4, AVI, ASF, MOV, FLV |
| Supported Picture Formats |
: JPEG, PNG, BMP, WebP, JPS, MPO |
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| USB Version |
: 2.0 |
| Supported Audio Formats |
: MP3, FLAC, OGG, WMA, WAV, MIDI, APE, AIFF, ALAC, M4A, MPA, AAC, SVAF, WEBM, RMVB |
| Supported Video Formats |
: AVI, MKV, MP4, ASF, MOV, 3GP, FLV, VRO, VOB, SVI |
| Supported Picture Formats |
: JPG, JPEG, PNG, BMP, MPO |
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| Video |
| BackLight |
: 4K UHD Direct LED |
| HLG |
: Yes |
| HDR10 |
: Yes |
| Auto Calibration |
: Yes |
| Filmmaker Mode™ |
: Yes |
| Dynamic Tone Mapping |
: Yes |
| AI Upscaling |
: 4K Super Upscaling |
| Picture Processor |
: α7 AI Processor 4K Gen8 |
| Picture Mode |
: 10 Modes ( Personalized Picture Wizard, Vivid, Standard, Eco, Cinema, Sports, Game, Filmmaker, ( ISF ) Expert ( Bright Room ), ( ISF )Expert ( Dark Room )) |
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| Backlight |
: LED |
| HDR 10+ |
: Yes |
| HDR |
: Yes |
| HLG |
: Yes |
| Film Mode |
: Yes |
| Auto Motion Plus |
: Yes |
| LED Clear Motion |
: Yes |
| Contrast Enhancer |
: Yes |
| Natural Mode Support |
: Yes |
| Micro Dimming |
: UHD Dimming |
| Contrast |
: Mega Contrast |
| Motion Technology |
: Motion Xcelerator |
| Picture Engine |
: Crystal Processor 4K |
| Color |
: Dynamic Crystal Color |
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| Audio |
| Audio Output ( RMS ) |
: 20 W |
| LG Sound Sync |
: Yes |
| WOW Orchestra |
: Yes |
| Sound Mode Share |
: Yes |
| Simultaneous Audio Output |
: Yes |
| Speaker Direction |
: Down Firing |
| Speaker System |
: 2.0 Channel |
| Bluetooth Surround Ready |
: Yes ( 2 Way Playback ) |
| Clear Voice Pro |
: Yes ( Auto Volume Leveling ) |
| AI Sound |
: α7 AI Sound Pro ( Virtual 9.1.2 Up-Mix ) |
| Audio Codec |
: AC4, AC3 ( Dolby Digital ), EAC3, HE-AAC, AAC, MP2, MP3, PCM, WMA, apt-X ( Refer To Manual ) |
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| Sound Output ( RMS ) |
: 20 W |
| Speaker Type |
: 2 Channel |
| Dolby Digital Plus |
: Yes |
| Blutooth Audio |
: Yes |
| Q-Symphony |
: Yes |
| Multiroom Link |
: Yes |
| Dialog Enhancement |
: Yes |
| Object Tracking Sound OTS Lite |
: Yes |
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| Connectivity Options |
| HDMI ( 2.0 ) |
: 3ea ( Supports eARC, ALLM ) |
| USB ( 2.0 ) |
: 2ea |
| Ethernet / LAN |
: 1ea |
| RF Input ( Antenna, Cable ) |
: 2ea |
| Optical Digital Audio Out ( SPDIF ) |
: 1ea |
| Wi-Fi 5 |
: Yes |
| Bluetooth 5.1 |
: Yes |
| HDMI-CEC ( Simplink ) |
: Yes |
| HDMI Audio Return Channel |
: eARC ( HDMI 2 ) |
| CI Slot |
: 1ea ( Except For UK,Ireland ) |
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| HDMI |
: 3 |
| USB |
: 2 |
| Bluetooth |
: 4.2 |
| Ethernet / LAN |
: Yes |
| WiFi 5 |
: Yes |
| WiFi Direct |
: Yes |
| eARC |
: Yes |
| Composite In ( AV ) |
: Yes |
| Digital Audio Out ( Optical ) |
: Yes |
| Bluetooth Low Energy |
: Yes |
| HDMI A / Return Ch. Support |
: Yes |
| HDMI Quick Switch |
: Yes |
| Anynet + ( HDMI-CEC ) |
: Yes |
| Ex-Link ( RS-232C ) |
: Supports USB to EX-Link Adapter |
| RF In ( Terrestrial / Cable input / Satellite Input ) |
: 1 / 1 ( Common Use for Terrestrial ) / 0 |
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| Smart TV Features |
| Operating System |
: WebOS 25 Smart TV |
| AI Chatbot |
: Yes |
| Home Hub |
: Yes |
| Google Cast |
: Yes |
| LG Channels |
: Yes |
| Full Web Browser |
: Yes |
| Google Home, Hub |
: Yes |
| Works With Apple Home |
: Yes |
| USB Camera Compatible |
: Yes |
| Works With Apple Airplay |
: Yes |
| The Security Update Is Supported Until |
: 31/12/2029 |
| Smartphone Remote App |
: Yes ( LG ThinQ ) |
| Voice ID |
: Ready ( Requires Magic Remote ) |
| Intelligent Voice Recognition |
: Ready ( Requires Magic Remote ) |
| Content Partners |
: Netflix, Max, Disney+, YouTube, Prime Video, ESPN, Apple TV, Sling TV & More............... |
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| Operating System |
: Tizen™ |
| Processor |
: Crystal 4K |
| Works with Google Assistant |
: Yes |
| Google Assistant Built-In |
: Yes |
| Works With Alexa |
: Yes |
| Alexa Built-In |
: Yes |
| Multi Voice Assistant |
: Yes |
| Eco Sensor |
: Yes |
| TV Plus |
: Yes |
| Web Browser |
: Yes |
| Gallery |
: Yes |
| Easy Setup |
: Yes |
| App Casting |
: Yes |
| Mobile to TV - Mirroring, DLNA |
: Yes |
| SmartThings App Support |
: Yes |
| Wireless TV On - Samsung WOW |
: Yes |
| Wired TV On - Samsung WOL |
: Yes |
| Brightness / Color Detection |
: Yes |
| Bluetooth Low Energy |
: Yes |
| TV Sound to Mobile |
: Yes |
| Sound Mirroring |
: Yes |
| Adaptive Sound |
: Yes |
| Digital Clean View |
: Yes |
| Auto Channel Search |
: Yes |
| Auto Power Off |
: Yes |
| Caption ( Subtitle ) |
: Yes |
| ConnectShare™ (HDD) |
: Yes |
| ConnectShare™ (USB 2.0) |
: Yes |
| Filmmaker Mode |
: Yes |
| Embeded POP |
: Yes |
| USB HID Support |
: Yes |
| BT HID Support |
: Yes |
| EPG |
: Yes |
| Instant On |
: Yes |
| IP Control |
: Yes |
| V-Chip |
: Yes |
| Bixby |
: Yes |
| MBR Support |
: Yes |
| IPv6 Support |
: Yes |
| Tap View |
: Yes |
| Auto Game Mode ( ALLM ) |
: Yes |
| Cloud Service Office 365 |
: Yes |
| Wireless Dex |
: Yes |
| Samsung Health |
: Yes |
| PC on TV |
: Basic |
| Accessibility - Learn TV Remote / Learn Menu Screen |
: US English |
| Accessibility - Voice Guide |
: US English |
| OSD Language |
: English, Spanish, French |
| Accessibility - Others |
: Enlarge / High Contrast / Multi-output Audio / Color Inversion / Grayscale / Caption Position / Sign Language Zoom / Separate Closed Caption |
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| Other Features |
| Design |
: Ultra Big Screen TV Design |
| Gray Scale |
: Yes |
| Invert Colors |
: Yes |
| High Contrast |
: Yes |
| Analog TV Reception |
: Yes |
| Digital TV Reception |
: DVB-T2/T ( Terrestrial ), DVB-C ( Cable ), DVB-S2/S ( Satellite ) |
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| Design |
: AirSlim Design |
| Slim Type |
: Slim look |
| Bezel Type |
: 3 Bezel-Less |
| Stand Type |
: Flat Lift |
| Front Color |
: Black |
| Stand Color |
: Black |
| Analog Tuner |
: Yes |
| Digital Broadcasting |
: ATSC / ClearQAM |
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| General Details |
| Power Supply |
: AC 100~240V 50-60Hz |
| Power Consumption |
: 71 - 95 W |
| Power Consumption Standby |
: Under 0.5 W |
| TV Weight Without Stand |
: 8.9 Kg |
| TV Weight With Stand |
: 9.1 Kg |
| Packaging Weight |
: 12.2 Kg |
| VESA Mounting |
: 300 mm X 300 mm |
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| Power Requirements |
: AC 110 - 240 V 50 / 60 Hz |
| Power Consumption |
: 130 W |
| Typical Power Consumption |
: 72 W |
| Power Consumption Standby |
: 0.5 W |
| Weight Without Stand |
: 11.52 Kg |
| Weight With Stand |
: 12.20 Kg |
| Weight Of Package Carton |
: 16.42 Kg |
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| Supplied Accessories |
| Remote Control |
: Standard Remote Control |
| Power Cable |
: Yes ( TV Attached ) |
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| Standard Smart Remote |
: TM2180A |
| Batteries |
: Yes |
| User Manual |
: Yes |
| E-Manual |
: Yes |
| Power Cable |
: Yes |
| Samsung Smart Control ( Included ) |
: Yes |
| Optional Stand Support ( Y20 Studio ) |
: Yes |
| VESA Wall Mount Support |
: Yes |
| Mini Wall Mount Support |
: Yes |
| Universal Guide US Only |
: Yes |
| Slim Fit Wall-Mount |
: Yes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which product is better for gaming?
LG 50UA73006LA is better for gaming due to VRR support, Game Optimizer, and lower input lag features.
Does Product 1 support Dolby Atmos?
No, Samsung UN50AU8000BXZA does not support Dolby Atmos but offers Dolby Digital Plus with Object Tracking Sound Lite.
Which TV has better picture processing?
Samsung uses Crystal Processor 4K for strong upscaling, while LG uses α7 AI Processor Gen8 with AI enhancement for more adaptive picture tuning.
Which TV is better for streaming apps?
LG 50UA73006LA has WebOS 25 with wider app integration and smoother navigation, making it slightly better for streaming.
Does LG support HDMI 2.1 gaming features?
It supports HDMI 2.0 with eARC and VRR up to 60Hz, but not full HDMI 2.1 bandwidth.
Which TV is better for HDR content?
Samsung performs better with HDR10+ content, giving it an edge in supported HDR formats.
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