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Samsung UN40J5500AF

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User ratings:
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5 user ratings
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3.9 out of 5
4 user ratings
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Pros

  • exceptional image quality and enough high-tech features
  • The user interface is easy to use
  • Picture Quality 720p Input 720p content also looks good once upscaled

Cons

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

Key specs

  • Flat
  • 40 in
  • 1920, 1080 px
  • LED
  • 60 Hz
  • yes
  • yes

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Samsung UN40J5500AF - Pros & Cons

Samsung UN40J5500AF

Pros

  • exceptional image quality and enough high-tech features
  • The user interface is easy to use
  • Picture Quality 720p Input 720p content also looks good once upscaled
  • Great overall picture quality both in dark and bright rooms
  • The black uniformity is very good
  • excellent color and white balance accuracy
  • superior build quality and a slightly smoother user experience
  • colors fare very well out of the box
  • excellent colors and strong contrast along
  • very good picture and an impressive array of smart services and features

Cons

  • it lacks more advanced features like motion interpolation or 24p playback
  • No cherry-picked units sent by brands
  • motion blur could be an issue for gamers or sports enthusiasts
  • the materials feel a little fragile
  • occasionally exhibits blurring and color trailing
  • Navigation is sluggish
  • black levels could stand to be a bit darker
  • no full-screen Smart Hub here
  • the screen darkens the picture noticeably
  • have to set it up to control your cable or satellite box
  • Screen mirroring is more tricky

Samsung UN40J5500AF - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
40 in
Best:
Axen 8682442100917
Screen size: 123 in
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 UN40J5500AF - Full Specifications

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Display
Panel designFlat
Screen size40.0 in
Resolution1920 x 1080 px
Screen TechnologyLED
Aspect ratio16:9
Refresh rate60.0 Hz
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Viewing distance
Optimal64.0 in
Minimum48.0 in
Maximum100.0 in
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Ergonomics
Vesa mountyes
Vesa interface type200x200mm
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Connectivity
HDMI portyes
Number of HDMI ports3
Number of USB ports2
USB 2.0 ports2
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inyes
Number of component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inputs1
Composite port inyes
Number of composite Inputs1
DVI portno
Digital Audio Ports1
Audio return channel (ARC)yes
Digital coaxial portyes
Digital optical portyes
MHLyes
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Body without stand
Height20.85 in
Width35.73 in
Weight16.98 lb
Depth2.6 in
Colour of productBlack
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Shipping
Height24.4 in
Width45.3 in
Weight23.81 lb
Depth5.6 in
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Frame interpolation
Technology
CMR 60
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Video
Video quality standards
  • 720i
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
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Cpu
CPU Cores4
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Audio properties
Built-in speaker(s)yes
Audio decodersDTS
Voice controlyes
Closed caption capabilityyes
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Features
Internet features
  • Amazon Video on Demand
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV
  • Web Browser
  • YouTube
Smart Tvyes
USB recording featureyes
Local dimmingyes
Micro dimmingyes
Picture-in-Pictureyes
Parental controlyes
Sleep timeryes
Multiple languagesyes
Time-shiftyes
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3d technology
3D Supportno
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Network
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
DLNAyes
Ethernetyes
USByes
Bluetoothyes
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Body with stand
Height23.1 in
Width35.7 in
Weight19.0 lb
Depth11.3 in
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Energy efficiency
Energy Star Certifiedyes
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Power
Ac Frequency60.0 Hz
Power Consumption Max100.0 W
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Tuner
Tuner typeAnalog & Digital

Samsung UN40J5500AF - Q&A (2)

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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What do you think of Samsung TVs?
    nerissa_oberbrunner
    over 1 year ago
    I've had a Samsung television for years and it has never given me any problems.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What does it mean that UN40J5500AF has a vesa mount?
    lera.walter
    over 1 year ago
    A VESA mount is a standard mounting interface for attaching a display device, such as a TV or monitor, to a wall mount or stand. The term "VESA" stands for "Video Electronics Standards Association," which is a trade organization that sets standards for the display industry.
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