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Samsung UE55HU8500L

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User ratings:
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3.7 out of 5
7 user ratings
5 stars
28 %
4 stars
42 %
3 stars
14 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
14 %
Editorial reviews:
10
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4.5 out of 5
6 user ratings
5 stars
66 %
4 stars
33 %
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Pros

  • it sounds rounded and solid
  • richly-detailed and vibrant picture
  • is loaded and the new Quad Plus processor also ensures a great user experience

Cons

  • not a native 4K picture
  • Chroma vertically softened 1080p/24 capability No
  • 10mm-thin black bezel produces a quite surreal “picture floating

Key specs

  • Curved
  • 55 in
  • 3840, 2160 px
  • yes
  • yes

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Samsung UE55HU8500L - Pros & Cons

Samsung UE55HU8500L

Pros

  • it sounds rounded and solid
  • richly-detailed and vibrant picture
  • is loaded and the new Quad Plus processor also ensures a great user experience
  • The set is swift to respond and navigation is a breeze
  • its style and fashion credentials
  • 3D depth and detail are pronounced
  • creating great stereoscopic imaging
  • quality is undeniably good
  • Nifty picture processing delivers stunning detail with enormous contrast
  • slick
  • speedy connected experience

Cons

  • not a native 4K picture
  • Chroma vertically softened 1080p/24 capability No
  • 10mm-thin black bezel produces a quite surreal “picture floating
  • background noise over normal television volume at sensible viewing distances
  • high input lag and continual presence of motion hiccups
  • Selector Viewing Distance Calculator Input Lag Database
  • The processing power shouldn t only help picture performance
  • no visible line structure in its images
  • Compression artefacts are often quite visible
  • There are no AV connections to the screen itself
  • lack of visible pixel structure

Samsung UE55HU8500L - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
55 in
Best:
Axen 8682442100917
Screen size: 123 in
IconResolution
3840 x 2160 px
Best:
Samsung QE82Q800TATXXU
Resolution: 7680 x 7320 px

Samsung UE55HU8500L - Full Specifications

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Display
Panel designCurved
Screen size55.0 in
Resolution3840 x 2160 px
Aspect ratio16:9
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Features
Smart Tvyes
Video camerayes
Local dimmingyes
Picture-in-Pictureyes
Sleep timeryes
Motion controlyes
Time-shiftyes
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3d technology
3D Supportyes
Glasses Includedyes
Number of glasses pairs2
Can convert 2D to 3Dyes
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Network
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Ethernetyes
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Body with stand
Height30.22 in
Width48.53 in
Weight52.47 lb
Depth12.12 in
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Energy efficiency
Energy classB
Annual Energy Use201.0 kWH/year
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Power
Ac Frequency50.0 Hz
Power Consumption Max267.0 W
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Tuner
Tuner typeAnalog & Digital
CI+yes
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Audio properties
Built-in speaker(s)yes
Audio decodersDTS
Voice controlyes
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Ergonomics
Vesa mountyes
Vesa interface type400x400mm
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Connectivity
Number of HDMI ports4
HDMI version2.0
USB 2.0 ports3
Number of component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inputs1
Number of composite Inputs1
DVI portno
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Body without stand
Height28.46 in
Width48.53 in
Weight44.53 lb
Depth3.66 in
Colour of productBlack
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Shipping
Height33.19 in
Width52.64 in
Weight71.65 lb
Depth8.86 in
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Frame interpolation
Technology
CMR 1200
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Video
Video quality standards2160p

Samsung UE55HU8500L - Q&A (1)

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    over 1 year ago
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Samsung UE55HU8500L Samsung - Editorial Reviews (10)

4.5
Based on 10 reviews
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Samsung UE55HU8500L Samsung UE65HU8500
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Home Cinema Choice
Published: 20.08.2014
Samsung UE65HU8500

‘Ooh, I really want a curved TV!’ said nobody ever. But today I find myself testing one anyway, thanks to Samsung’s conviction that the future of TV isn’t flat. In fact, so sure is the Korean screen king that bent is best that it currently only offers its top-tier TV technology in a curved flagship model: the 65in UE65HU8500.

Samsung UE55HU8500L Samsung UE55HU8500
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AVForums
Published: 15.05.2014
Samsung UE55HU8500
4.5

Samsung's 55-inch 4K HU8500 is excellent in almost every department and it gave us a chance for our first taste of Netflix in 4K - delicious!

Samsung UE55HU8500L Samsung UE55HU8500
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 07.10.2014
Samsung UE55HU8500
4.5

Pretty much as good as a 55-inch TV gets if you don't mind the curve

Samsung UE55HU8500L Samsung UE55HU8500 UHD TV Review
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HDTV Test
Samsung UE55HU8500 UHD TV Review

The Samsung UE55HU8500 Ultra HD TV features a curved screen, but it's Netflix 4K & much-improved motion clarity that steals the show.

Samsung UE55HU8500L Are curved TVs fabulous or fad? We put one to the test
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Dailystar.co.uk
Published: 10.11.2014
Are curved TVs fabulous or fad? We put one to the test

SAMSUNG'S UH8500 is one of a new breed of curved televisions and the makers claim it'll change the way you watch TV

Samsung UE55HU8500L Samsung UE65HU8500 review
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Expert Reviews
Published: 29.04.2014
Samsung UE65HU8500 review
4.0

A striking design and brilliant Smart TV content and features, but it isn't the best when upscaling lower resolutions to 4K

Samsung UE55HU8500L Home review
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whathifi
Published: 15.12.2014
Home review
5.0

A feature-packed 4K screen that dazzles with its richly-detailed and vibrant picture

Samsung UE55HU8500L Samsung UE65HU8500 UHD 4K curved TV review - Inside CI
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insideci.co.uk
Samsung UE65HU8500 UHD 4K curved TV review - Inside CI
Samsung UE55HU8500L Samsung UE55HU8500 review
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TechRadar
Published: 17.07.2014
Samsung UE55HU8500 review
5.0

Samsung's flagship 4K/UHD TV with curved screen and enhanced Smart TV features

Samsung UE55HU8500L Samsung UE65HU8500 curved 4K TV review
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T3
Published: 14.04.2014
Samsung UE65HU8500 curved 4K TV review
4.0

The Samsung 65-inch HU8500 is the world's first 4K curved screen

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