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Samsung UE55NU8079

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User ratings:
42
3.9 out of 5
42 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
19 %
2 stars
9 %
1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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2 editorial reviews
Samsung's NU8000 series of 4K HDR LED TVs offer a premium design, plenty of connected features, and a wide color range, but disappointing contrast.Read more
Samsung's debut 2013 TV raises the bar in picture quality once againRead more
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Pros

  • superior contrast and similar color performance

Cons

  • backlight inconsistency
  • Mediocre black levels and contrast ratio
  • No legacy analog video inputs can be found
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Key specs

  • Flat
  • 55 in
  • 3840, 2160 px
  • LED
  • yes
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Samsung UE55NU8079 - Pros & Cons

Samsung UE55NU8079

Pros

  • superior contrast and similar color performance

Cons

  • backlight inconsistency
  • Mediocre black levels and contrast ratio
  • No legacy analog video inputs can be found
  • It does not support Dolby Vision HDR
  • Very dark objects simply don't get much definition

Samsung UE55NU8079 - 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 UE55NU8079 - Full Specifications

Units:
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Display
Panel designFlat
Screen size55.0 in
Resolution3840 x 2160 px
Screen TechnologyLED
Aspect ratio16:9
Number of colors1.07 billion
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Features
Smart Tvyes
USB recording featureyes
Local dimmingyes
Picture-in-Pictureyes
Time-shiftyes
HbbTVyes
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3d technology
3D Supportno
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Network
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Ethernetyes
Bluetoothyes
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Body with stand
Height30.99 in
Width48.31 in
Weight41.67 lb
Depth12.68 in
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Energy efficiency
Energy classA
Annual Energy Use137.0 kWH/year
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Tuner
Tuner typeAnalog & Digital
CI+yes
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Audio properties
Built-in speaker(s)yes
Voice controlyes
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Ergonomics
Vesa mountyes
Vesa interface type200x200mm
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Connectivity
Number of HDMI ports4
USB 2.0 ports2
DVI portno
Audio return channel (ARC)yes
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Body without stand
Height27.98 in
Width48.31 in
Weight37.7 lb
Depth2.16 in
Colour of productBlack,Silver
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Shipping
Height33.54 in
Width56.38 in
Weight56.22 lb
Depth6.57 in
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Power
Ac Frequency50.0 Hz
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Cpu
CPU Cores4

Samsung UE55NU8079 - Q&A (1)

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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What’s your experience with Samsung TVs? Are they good? Do you like the price? What do you think about the picture quality?
    maryjane.legros
    over 1 year ago
    Last month I have noticed a growing number of negative reviews about Samsung TVs on Amazon and other shopping sites.
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Samsung UE55NU8079 Samsung - Editorial Reviews (2)

3.5
Based on 2 reviews
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Samsung UE55NU8079 Samsung UN55NU8000FXZA Review
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PCMAG
Published: 10.05.2018
Samsung UN55NU8000FXZA Review
3.5

Samsung's NU8000 series of 4K HDR LED TVs offer a premium design, plenty of connected features, and a wide color range, but disappointing contrast.

By Will Greenwald
16 minute read
Samsung UE55NU8079 Samsung UE55F8000 review
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TechRadar
Published: 18.03.2013
Samsung UE55F8000 review

Samsung's debut 2013 TV raises the bar in picture quality once again

6 minute read

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