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Samsung BD-H6500

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4.3
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User ratings:
42
4.2 out of 5
42 user ratings
5 stars
40 %
4 stars
42 %
3 stars
16 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Editorial reviews:
13
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4.4 out of 5
7 user ratings
5 stars
57 %
4 stars
42 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
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1 stars
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Pros

  • it s succinct
  • easy to use
  • and it looks good

Cons

  • improve picture quality
  • it's not smart apps or 4K upscaling
  • there are no dual HDMI outputs

Key specs

  • no
  • yes
  • yes
  • Full HD
  • 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 2160p (4K Ultra HD)
  • yes
  • yes
  • no
  • no
  • DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD

Samsung BD-H6500 - Pros & Cons

Samsung BD-H6500

Pros

  • it s succinct
  • easy to use
  • and it looks good
  • The system is easy to set up and get on Wi-Fi
  • speedy and intuitive UI
  • loads
  • intuitive
  • most of the options are automatically optimized
  • excellent interface and extensive streaming content
  • The remote is compact
  • backlit and works well enough

Cons

  • improve picture quality
  • it's not smart apps or 4K upscaling
  • there are no dual HDMI outputs
  • built-in Wi-Fi connection
  • new PC cleaner just an Edge ad in disguise
  • H6500 ended up just a hair slower
  • orange backlight looks a little old school
  • niggles with noise on the Samsung
  • occasionally suffers from faint jaggies on straight edges
  • This is only around 10 seconds longer per title
  • HBO Go are also not available from Samsung

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Samsung BD-H6500 - Full Specifications

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General
Device typeBlu-Ray player
Built-in D/A converteryes
D/A audio24 bit / 192 kHz
TV tunerno
Type of disc driveFront loaded with tray
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Image properties
HD typeFull HD
Supported image files
  • JPEG/JPG
  • MPO
Supported video modes
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 2160p
Supported video files
  • AVCHD
  • Matroska
  • MPEG2
  • MPEG4
  • WMV
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Design
Colour of productBlack
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Features
Built-in internet services
  • Browser
  • Facebook
  • Netflix
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
Smart TVyes
Displayno
Display typeLED
Subtitles
  • SMI
  • SRT
  • SUB
Handheld remote controlyes
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Storage
Blu-ray recordingno
Built-in hard driveno
Playable discs (recordable media)
  • CD-R
  • CD-RW
  • DVD+R
  • DVD+RW
  • DVD-R
  • DVD-RW
Memory card readerno
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Connectivity
Analogue RCA (5.1/7.1) outno
Analogue RCA stereo outputno
Balanced output (analogue) XLR number0
Balanced output digital XLR (AES / EBU) number0
Composite output number0
Digital optical output (S/PDIF) number1
DVI out number0
Front/side connectionsUSB
HDMIyes
Number of HDMI inputs1
Number of HDMI outputs1
S-Video output quantity0
SCART outno
USByes
USB 2.0 ports quantity1
Total USB number1
USB recording featureno
Ethernet connectionyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Built-in or included adapterBuilt-in
Wireless networking standard IEEE 802.1
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
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Audio properties
Audio output channels7.1
Audio format
  • DTS Digital Surround
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby TrueHD
  • DTS-HD
Supported audio files
  • AAC
  • LPCM
  • MP3
  • WMA
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Dimensions
Height1.57 in
Width14.0 in
Depth7.0 in
Weight17.64 oz
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Compatibility
3D support (3D-Ready)yes
Can convert 2D to 3Dno
DLNA certifiedyes
HDRno
Region freeno
Streaming standardsMiracast
Ultra HD Blu-rayno
Video upscalingyes
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Power
AC input frequency50.0 Hz
AC input voltage220.0 V
Operational Power Consumption (min-max)< 19
Power consumption (standby)0.3 W
Power consumption (typical)18.5 W
Separate power connector (mains)Integrated cable
Energy Star certifiedno

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Samsung BD-H6500 Samsung - Editorial Reviews (13)

4.4
Based on 13 reviews
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Samsung BD-H6500 Home review
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whathifi
Published: 03.02.2015
Home review
4.0

Not the best in class, but those features make it competitive

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Trusted Reviews
Published: 24.03.2014
Samsung BD-H6500
4.5

Samsung's new flagship Blu-ray deck offers a wonderful range of features, solid performance and quick operation

Samsung BD-H6500 Review : Samsung BD-H6500
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gadgetspeak.com
Review : Samsung BD-H6500

Sad to say the VHS era is now history as digital format takes over with devices such as the product forming the focus of this next review

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Sound & Vision
Published: 06.06.2014
Samsung BD-H6500 Blu-ray Player

Performance Features Ergonomics Value

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TechRadar
Published: 10.06.2014
Samsung BD-H6500 review
4.0

Multi-talented 3D Blu-ray player with dual core processing and 4K upscaling

Samsung BD-H6500 Samsung BD-H6500 Blu-ray Player Review
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hdtvsolutions.com
Samsung BD-H6500 Blu-ray Player Review

Samsung BD-H6500 Blu-ray Player Review

Samsung BD-H6500 Samsung BD-H6500 review: Fastest Blu-ray player we've ever seen
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CNET
Published: 05.11.2014
Samsung BD-H6500 review: Fastest Blu-ray player we've ever seen
4.0

This Samsung is simply the quickest Blu-ray player we've seen, delivering lightning-fast access to your movies on disc as well as on streaming services like Netflix.

Samsung BD-H6500 Samsung BD-H6500 Blu-ray Player Review | HD Guru
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HD Guru
Published: 24.04.2014
Samsung BD-H6500 Blu-ray Player Review | HD Guru

Physical media for video is on the way out. We will probably see an Ultra HD Blu-ray format, but streaming is where everything is going. This is clear in current Blu-ray players as they distinguish…

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Samsung BD-H6500

Samsung BD-H6500 (Blu-Ray Player): 2.9 out of 5 stars from 7 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

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AVForums
Published: 07.05.2014
Samsung BD-H6500
4.5

Samsung's 4K upscaling, 3D capable Smart Blu-ray Player is a great buy.

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AVForums
Published: 07.05.2014
Samsung BD-H6500
4.5

Samsung's 4K upscaling, 3D capable Smart Blu-ray Player is a great buy.

Samsung BD-H6500 Samsung BD-H6500 review
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Expert Reviews
Published: 17.06.2014
Samsung BD-H6500 review
5.0

The BD-H6500 is great-value, with great picture quality and unparalleled online content

Samsung BD-H6500 Samsung BD-H6500 review | Digital Trends
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Digital Trends
Published: 03.05.2014
Samsung BD-H6500 review | Digital Trends

Samsung’s latest Blu-ray player takes on a litany of functions, packing excellent picture performance, and plenty of apps and features, all rolled into an intuitive interface. Check out our full review to see if it’s time for an upgrade.

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