Samsung UE55U8090FU
Uses less electricity than 35% of the 3,514 TVs, 55–64″ on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €33 a year, €327 over ten years.
- Power, SDR
- 79.0 W
- Typical 76 W
- Running cost
- €33 / year
- 4 h a day
- Power, HDR
- 118.0 W
- 1.5× SDR
Near the middle of its group: 4 % above the typical 111 kWh. Class G is the most common class in this group (35% of models). In HDR it draws 118.0 W, 1.5 times its SDR power. Samsung has 131 models in this group; this one is number 74 among them. Samsung sells the same label values under other model names: GU55U8079FU, GU55U8099FU, TU55U8005FU and 3 more.
Where it stands
Rank 2,235 of 3,514 TVs, 55–64″ by yearly consumption. 2,234 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Samsung UE55U8070FU 115 kWh same
- Samsung UE55U8072FU 115 kWh same
- Samsung UE55U8090FU 115 kWh
- Samsung UE55U8092FU 115 kWh same
- Samsung GQ55Q7F2AU 115 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | UE55U8090FU | 55UG8026 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €33 | €17 | −€15 |
| 5 years | €163 | €87 | −€76 |
| 10 years | €327 | €174 | −€153 |
| 15 years | €490 | €260 | −€229 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Power in SDR and HDR
Cost by viewing time
| Use | kWh / yr | € / yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2 hours a day | 58 | €16 |
| 4 hours a day | 115 | €33 |
| 8 hours a day | 231 | €65 |
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung UE55U8090FU (this model) | 115 | — |
| 61 | €15 | |
| 61 | €15 | |
| 61 | €15 | |
| 61 | €15 | |
| 73 | €12 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class SDR / HDR
- G / G
- On-mode power SDR
- 79.0 W
- On-mode power HDR
- 118.0 W
- Standby / networked standby
- 0.5 W / 2.0 W
- Screen diagonal
- 55″
- Resolution
- 3840×2160
- Panel
- LED LCD
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
- Software updates (minimum)
- 8 years
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Samsung under one model number.
UE55U8090FU
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Samsung UE55U8090FU cost to run?
At 4 hours a day it uses about 115 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €33 a year, or €327 over ten years.
Does HDR use more electricity?
Yes. In HDR mode this screen draws 118.0 W instead of 79.0 W, 1.5 times as much. The yearly cost on this page uses SDR, as the label does.