Upgrade to 4K with Samsung's 55-inch smart TV on sale for $500

Samsung Ru
Samsung Ru (Image credit: Amazon)

The Samsung 55-inch RU8000 4K Smart LCD TV is down to $499.99 at Costco. The same TV goes for around $600 on Amazon and $700 at other retailers like Best Buy. This does come with free shipping, but it won't be something standard. You will have to find a good delivery date and pick that. If you're worried about the package getting stolen or something while you're out, you can pick Threshold Delivery to have it placed inside your garage or just inside your front door. You can also pay an extra $45 for White Glove Delivery, which will include placing your TV, setting it up, and removing the packing materials.

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The RU8000 TV uses a 4K UHD processor that's powerful enough to upscale all your content. Watch every TV show and movie in 4K. It also has HLG and HDR10+ support so you can watch hDR content with shades of color that deliver more detail than any other basic HDTV. The Auto Depth Enhancer also creates various levels of contast on the screen so the important things really jump out at you and draw you in.

The TV's smart platform gives you access to Bixby, which is a built-in way to control the TV with your voice. You can also stream shows, movies, and games with access to all your favorite streaming platforms using Wi-Fi and some integrated apps. Connect to your existing smart home ecosystem for voice control using Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.

Other specifications include a 240 Motion Rate to help with those high-octane fast action moments and two advanced 10W speakers. You'll also get four HDMI ports for connecting to your home theater or other peripherals. Use the two USB ports, too. The V-chip lets you block content based on program ratings and check ratings for programs you're unfamiliar with, which is great for parents with kids.

John Levite
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