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Samsung BD-J5500

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3.9
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User ratings:
46
3.9 out of 5
46 user ratings
5 stars
34 %
4 stars
39 %
3 stars
13 %
2 stars
8 %
1 stars
4 %
Consumer ratings:
4.4 / 5
Editorial reviews:
6
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6 editorial reviews
Samsung BD-J5500 (Blu-Ray Player): 3 out of 5 stars on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
The Samsung J5500 LED TV is a good basic 60Hz TV. While it does have a good smart TV interface, it lacks more advanced features like motion interpolation or 24p ...Read more
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Pros

  • enables faster streaming
  • quicker loading and smoother playback
  • Picture quality is pleasing with both Blu-rays and DVDs

Cons

  • not 3D
  • that lacks a network connection or smart apps
  • not the curved shape that steals the design limelight

Key specs

  • no
  • yes
  • no
  • Full HD
  • 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
  • yes
  • no
  • no
  • Dolby Digital, DTS

Samsung BD-J5500 - Pros & Cons

Samsung BD-J5500

Pros

  • enables faster streaming
  • quicker loading and smoother playback
  • Picture quality is pleasing with both Blu-rays and DVDs
  • Picture Quality 720p Input 720p content also looks good once upscaled
  • The black uniformity is very good
  • Great overall picture quality both in dark and bright rooms

Cons

  • not 3D
  • that lacks a network connection or smart apps
  • not the curved shape that steals the design limelight
  • is missing Wi-Fi
  • motion blur could be an issue for gamers or sports enthusiasts
  • it lacks more advanced features like motion interpolation or 24p playback
  • No cherry-picked units sent by brands

Samsung BD-J5500 - Full Specifications

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General
Device typeBlu-Ray player
TV tunerno
Type of disc driveFront loaded with tray
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Image properties
Image frequency24p
HD typeFull HD
Supported image files
  • JPEG/JPG
  • MPO
Supported video modes
  • 480p
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
Supported video files
  • AVCHD
  • DivX
  • DivX HD
  • Matroska
  • MPEG2
  • MPEG4
  • MPO
  • WMV
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • White
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Features
Built-in internet services
  • Facebook
  • Netflix
  • YouTube
Subtitles
  • SMI
  • SRT
  • SUB
  • TXT
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Storage
Blu-ray recordingno
Built-in hard driveno
Playable discs (recordable media)
  • CD-R
  • CD-RW
  • DVD+RW
  • 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 coaxial output (S/PDIF) number1
Digital optical output (S/PDIF) number0
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
Bluetoothyes
Ethernet connectionyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
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Audio properties
Audio output channels2.0
Audio format
  • Dolby Digital
  • DTS
Supported audio files
  • AAC
  • LPCM
  • MP3
  • WMA
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Dimensions
Height8.7 in
Width11.42 in
Depth1.54 in
Weight35.27 oz
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Compatibility
3D support (3D-Ready)yes
Can convert 2D to 3Dno
DLNA certifiedyes
HDRno
Region freeno
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)< 10.8
Power consumption (standby)0.4 W
Power consumption (typical)10.8 W
Separate power connector (mains)Integrated cable
Energy Star certifiedno

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Samsung BD-J5500 Samsung - Editorial Reviews (6)

3.6
Based on 6 reviews
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Panasonic DMP-BDT310 Blu Ray PlayerPanasonic

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  • Supported video files: AVCHD, DivX HD, DivX, Matroska (MKV), MPEG2
  • Playable discs (recordable media): BD-R, BD-RE, BD-ROM, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW
  • Audio format: Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD, DTS HD High Resolution Audio, DTS HD Master Audio Essential, DTS HD Master Audio, DTS
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BDP7600

  • Device type: Blu-Ray player
  • Supported video files: AVCHD, DivX, AVC/H.264, Matroska (MKV), MPEG1, MPEG2, RMVB, VC-1, WMV, Xvid
  • Playable discs (recordable media): BD, BD-R, BD-RE, BD-ROM, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
  • Audio format: Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS HD Master Audio
LG HR925 Blu Ray PlayerLG

HR925

  • Device type: Blu-Ray recorder
  • Supported video files: AVCHD, DivX, AVC/H.264, M4V, Matroska (MKV), MPEG2, MPEG4, VC-1, VOB, WMV
  • Playable discs (recordable media): BD, BD-R, BD-RE, BD-ROM, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
  • Audio format: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DSD, DTS HD Master Audio
Panasonic DMR-BST950EG Blu Ray PlayerPanasonic

DMR-BST950EG

  • Device type: Blu-Ray recorder
  • Supported video files: MPEG2, AVCHD, MPO, Xvid, Matroska (MKV), MP4
  • Playable discs (recordable media): BD, CD-RW, DVD-R, BD-R, DVD, DVD-R DL, BD-R DL, CD, DVD+R, DVD-RAM, DVD+R DL, BD-RE, CD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, BD-RE DL
Philips HTB3525 Blu Ray PlayerPhilips

HTB3525

  • Supported video files: AVI, DivX, Matroska (MKV), MP4, MPEG1, MPG, WMV
  • Playable discs (recordable media): BD, BD-R, BD-RE, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
  • Audio format: Dolby TrueHD, DTS Digital Surround