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Samsung UN40J5500

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User ratings:
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4.1 out of 5
39 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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3.8 out of 5
3 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Pros

  • The user interface is easy to use
  • The black uniformity is very good
  • Picture Quality 720p Input 720p content also looks good once upscaled

Cons

  • No cherry-picked units sent by brands
  • it does look a little bulkier
  • it lacks more advanced features like motion interpolation or 24p playback
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Key specs

  • Flat
  • 40 in
  • 1920, 1080 px
  • 60 Hz
  • yes
  • yes
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Samsung UN40J5500 - Pros & Cons

Samsung UN40J5500

Pros

  • The user interface is easy to use
  • The black uniformity is very good
  • Picture Quality 720p Input 720p content also looks good once upscaled
  • Great overall picture quality both in dark and bright rooms
  • exceptional image quality and enough high-tech features

Cons

  • No cherry-picked units sent by brands
  • it does look a little bulkier
  • it lacks more advanced features like motion interpolation or 24p playback
  • motion blur could be an issue for gamers or sports enthusiasts

Samsung UN40J5500 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
40 in
Best:
Axen 8682442100917
Screen size: 123 in
IconBrightness
300 cd/m²
Best:
Samsung QE75Q900RAT
Brightness: 4000 cd/m²
IconRefresh rate
60 Hz
Best:
Panasonic TC-P55VT60
Refresh rate: 3000 Hz
IconResolution
1920 x 1080 px
Best:
Samsung QE82Q800TATXXU
Resolution: 7680 x 7320 px

Samsung UN40J5500 - Full Specifications

Units:
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Display
Panel designFlat
Screen size40.0 in
Resolution1920 x 1080 px
LCD BacklightingLED
Aspect ratio16:9
Refresh rate60.0 Hz
Static Contrast Ratio4500:1
Brightness300.0 cd/m²
Number of colors16.7 million
Screen width34.86 in
Screen height19.61 in
Panel TypeVA
Panel Bit Depth8 bits
Pixel Pitch0.02 in
Pixel Density55.0 ppi
Display Area91.58 %
Input Lag40.0 ms
CoatingAnti-glare/Matte
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Features
Operating SystemTizen OS
Smart Tvyes
Video camerano
Micro dimmingyes
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3d technology
3D Supportno
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Network
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Wi-Fi standards
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
DLNAyes
Ethernetyes
Bluetoothyes
Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)yes
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Body with stand
Height23.11 in
Width35.71 in
Weight18.96 lb
Depth11.3 in
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Frame interpolation
TechnologyClear Motion Rate
Interpolation Value60
Measurement UnitCMR
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Image
File formats supported
  • JPEG/JPG
  • GIF
  • PNG
  • BMP
  • MPO
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Tuner
Tuner type
  • ATSC
  • Clear QAM
  • Analog
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Accessories
AccessoriesRemote controller
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Audio properties
Audio decoders
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • DTS Premium Sound 5.1
Speaker System
2-channel
File formats supported
  • AAC
  • FLAC
  • M4A
  • MIDI
  • MP3
  • OGG
  • WMA
  • WAV
  • APE
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Ergonomics
Vesa mountyes
Vesa interface type200x200mm
Removable standyes
Height adjustmentno
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Connectivity
Number of HDMI ports3
USB 2.0 ports2
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inyes
Number of component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inputs1
Composite port inyes
Number of composite Inputs1
Digital Audio Ports1
Analogue 3.5mm portyes
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Body without stand
Height20.91 in
Width35.71 in
Weight16.98 lb
Depth2.6 in
Colour of productBlack
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Energy efficiency
Energy Star Certifiedyes
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Power
Voltage 220Vno
Voltage 110Vyes
Ac Frequency60.0 Hz
Power Consumption Sleep0.3 W
Power Consumption Average85.0 W
Power Consumption Eco45.0 W
Power Consumption Max100.0 W
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Video
File formats supported
  • 3GP/3GPP
  • AVI
  • ASF
  • DivX
  • Flash Video
  • H.263
  • H.264
  • MKV
  • M2TS
  • MP4
  • MPEG4
  • TS
  • VC-1
  • VP7
  • VP8
  • VOB
  • VRO
  • WebM
  • WMV
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Cpu
CPU TypeHawk-MF
CPU Cores4

Samsung UN40J5500 - Q&A (2)

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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What are your thoughts on Samsung televisions?
    euna
    over 1 year ago
    I have owned Samsung televisions for years and have never had any problems with them.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Can I watch Netflix on UN40J5500
    venus_abernathy
    over 1 year ago
    To watch Netflix on your TV, you'll need a few things: a stable internet connection and a subscription to Netflix. Once you have these, you can set up your TV or streaming device and start watching Netflix on your TV.
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Samsung UN40J5500 Samsung - Editorial Reviews (3)

3.8
Based on 3 reviews
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Samsung UN40J5500 Samsung UN40J5500 Review (UN40J5500F, UN40J5500FXZA) | 40-inch 1080p Smart LED TV
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Samsung UN40J5500 Review (UN40J5500F, UN40J5500FXZA) | 40-inch 1080p Smart LED TV
4.3
By Robert Wiley
8 minute read
Samsung UN40J5500 Samsung J5500 Review (UN40J5500, UN48J5500, UN50J5500)
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Samsung J5500 Review (UN40J5500, UN48J5500, UN50J5500)
3.9

Check out the full review, comparison charts and ratings for the Samsung J5500 - one of the best Samsung Full HD LED TV 2015.

By Daniel Jackson
4 minute read
Samsung UN40J5500 Samsung J5500 Review (UN40J5500, UN48J5500, UN50J5500)
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Published: 06.05.2015
Samsung J5500 Review (UN40J5500, UN48J5500, UN50J5500)
3.2

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 ...

By By Cedric Demers
12 minute read

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