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Samsung BD-H8500M

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5 editorial reviews
Released in 2014, and now available at a very good price, the Samsung BD-H8500M is a Smart 3D Blu-ray player with a 500GB Freeview HD recorder built in. This combined player/recorder is fully featured, with support for 3D disks, Smart TV and catch-up TV services, plus built-in Wi-Fi.Read more
Samsung BD-H8500 (Blu-Ray Player): 1.7 out of 5 stars from 28 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
The Samsung BD-D8500M Blu-ray player appears to offer it all -- a 500GB PVR, 3D support and Internet connectivity. But its multitasking issues and unconvincing media-streaming capability rather take the shine off this ambitious package.Read more
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Pros

  • The chase play functionality also works very well
  • Samsung is speedy and confident
  • has fine dynamics

Cons

  • It may not display this or other websites correctly
  • multitasking issues and unconvincing media-streaming capability
  • Slow disc-loading times
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Key specs

  • yes
  • yes
  • yes
  • 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 2160p (4K Ultra HD)
  • yes
  • no
  • yes
  • Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD, DTS HD High Resolution Audio, DTS HD Master Audio, DTS
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Samsung BD-H8500M - Pros & Cons

Samsung BD-H8500M

Pros

  • The chase play functionality also works very well
  • Samsung is speedy and confident
  • has fine dynamics
  • goes loud effortlessly and has a good soundfield
  • Images pop with detail and colours are vibrant and nuanced
  • works well enough
  • The front of the unit is pleasingly clean
  • Connectivity is straightforward enough
  • Navigating through the apps is very easy as is finding recorded TV programs

Cons

  • It may not display this or other websites correctly
  • multitasking issues and unconvincing media-streaming capability
  • Slow disc-loading times
  • Music compatibility is limited to MP3 and WMA files
  • disc-loading times are slow
  • hardly looks or feels like a premium product
  • it does not update to record
  • work via remote or manual operation
  • Samsung is sadly lacking in this area
  • it still can be frustrating
  • not the remote control which is only a 3 month warranty

Samsung BD-H8500M - Full Specifications

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General
TV tuneryes
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Image properties
Supported image filesJPEG/JPG
Supported video modes
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 2160p
Supported video files
  • AVCHD
  • DivX HD
  • DivX
  • 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
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Storage
Blu-ray recordingno
Built-in hard driveyes
Playable discs (recordable media)
  • CD-R
  • CD-RW
  • DVD-R
  • DVD-RW
  • DVD+R
  • DVD+RW
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Connectivity
Analogue RCA (5.1/7.1) outyes
Type of analogue RCA7.1
HDMIyes
Number of HDMI inputs0
Number of HDMI outputs1
SCART outno
USByes
Total USB number2
Ethernet connectionyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Built-in or included adapterBuilt-in
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Audio properties
Audio format
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby TrueHD
  • DTS HD High Resolution Audio
  • DTS HD Master Audio
  • DTS
Supported audio files
  • AAC
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA
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Dimensions
Height2.17 in
Width16.93 in
Depth11.1 in
Weight95.24 oz
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Compatibility
3D support (3D-Ready)yes
DLNA certifiedyes
HDRno
Ultra HD Blu-rayno
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Power
Power consumption (standby)1.0 W

Samsung BD-H8500M - Q&A (1)

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    over 1 year ago
    Is there a fix for Samsung Blu Ray player boot loop?
    dannie
    over 1 year ago
    There is no software fix. "We are aware of the boot loop issue that appeared on certain 2015 Samsung Blu-Ray players and are offering free mail-in repairs to customers who have been impacted," a representative of the mega-manufacturer said in a Samsung forum post.
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Samsung BD-H8500M Samsung - Editorial Reviews (5)

4.0
Based on 5 reviews
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Released in 2014, and now available at a very good price, the Samsung BD-H8500M is a Smart 3D Blu-ray player with a 500GB Freeview HD recorder built in. This combined player/recorder is fully featured, with support for 3D disks, Smart TV and catch-up TV services, plus built-in Wi-Fi.

4 minute read
Samsung BD-H8500M Samsung BD-H8500
ProductReview.com.au logo
ProductReview.com.au
Published: 16.08.2020
Samsung BD-H8500

Samsung BD-H8500 (Blu-Ray Player): 1.7 out of 5 stars from 28 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

By Disappointed
20 minute read
Samsung BD-H8500M Samsung BD-D8500M
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CNET
Published: 27.06.2011
Samsung BD-D8500M

The Samsung BD-D8500M Blu-ray player appears to offer it all -- a 500GB PVR, 3D support and Internet connectivity. But its multitasking issues and unconvincing media-streaming capability rather take the shine off this ambitious package.

By Steve May
5 minute read
Samsung BD-H8500M Samsung BD-H8900
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AVForums
Published: 23.04.2014
Samsung BD-H8900
4.0

Samsung's multi-functional Blu-ray Player/PVR combi proves competent in all categories

By hodg100
14 minute read
Samsung BD-H8500M Home review
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whathifi
Published: 21.08.2012
Home review
4.0

Impressive tech specs although not the best performer we've seen

By What Hi-Fi?
6 minute read

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