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Samsung UN65HU8500FXZA

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5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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The Samsung MU8500 4k smart TV is a better than average television with good picture quality and low input lag. It features a curved design which some might find...Read more
The Samsung NU8500 is a curved 4k UHD TV with good picture quality. It is versatile and performs well for a wide range of usages. It can produce deep and uniform...Read more
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Pros

  • great for fast-paced content
  • parts feel slightly higher quality and fit together a bit better with less give
  • much better local dimming

Cons

  • it lacks some features that other companion apps have
  • its picture quality degrades at an angle
  • The One Connect box only ever gets slightly warm

Key specs

  • Flat
  • 65 in
  • 3840, 2160 px
  • LCD
  • 240 Hz
  • yes
  • yes

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Samsung UN65HU8500FXZA - Pros & Cons

Samsung UN65HU8500FXZA

Pros

  • great for fast-paced content
  • parts feel slightly higher quality and fit together a bit better with less give
  • much better local dimming
  • The image is clear and detailed
  • better local dimming and better native contrast ratio
  • smart interface works well for casual TV watching and upscaling cable 720p content
  • good picture quality and good motion handling
  • get bright to combat glare and supports a wide color gamut which
  • picture quality and great motion handling
  • Black uniformity is decent on the NU8500
  • It is versatile and performs well for a wide range of usages

Cons

  • it lacks some features that other companion apps have
  • its picture quality degrades at an angle
  • The One Connect box only ever gets slightly warm
  • the remote lacks many buttons like inputs and settings
  • No cherry-picked units sent by brands
  • poor local dimming affects its overall performance
  • clouding can be seen close to the corners
  • flicker can be bothersome to some people
  • poor algorithm

Samsung UN65HU8500FXZA - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
65 in
Best:
Axen 8682442100917
Screen size: 123 in
IconRefresh rate
240 Hz
Best:
Panasonic TC-P55VT60
Refresh rate: 3000 Hz
IconResolution
3840 x 2160 px
Best:
Samsung QE82Q800TATXXU
Resolution: 7680 x 7320 px

Samsung UN65HU8500FXZA - Full Specifications

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Display
Panel designFlat
Screen size65.0 in
Resolution3840 x 2160 px
Screen TechnologyLCD
Aspect ratio16:9
Refresh rate240.0 Hz
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Viewing distance
Optimal104.0 in
Minimum78.0 in
Maximum163.0 in
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Ergonomics
Vesa mountyes
Vesa interface type400x400mm
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Connectivity
HDMI portyes
Number of HDMI ports4
HDMI version1.4a
Number of USB ports3
USB 2.0 ports3
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inyes
Number of component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inputs1
Composite port inyes
Number of composite Inputs2
DVI portno
Digital Audio Ports1
Analogue 3.5mm portyes
Analogue RCA stereo inputyes
Audio return channel (ARC)yes
Digital coaxial portyes
Digital optical portyes
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Body without stand
Height32.81 in
Width57.06 in
Weight54.23 lb
Depth1.43 in
Colour of productBlack,Silver
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Shipping
Height37.05 in
Width63.43 in
Weight78.26 lb
Depth8.94 in
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Frame interpolation
Technology
CMR 1200
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Tuner
Tuner typeAnalog & Digital
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Audio properties
Built-in speaker(s)yes
Voice controlyes
Closed caption capabilityyes
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Features
Internet features
  • Amazon Video on Demand
  • Facebook
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Pandora
  • Skype
  • Twitter
  • Vudu
  • Web Browser
  • YouTube
Smart Tvyes
Local dimmingyes
Picture-in-Pictureyes
Parental controlyes
Sleep timeryes
Motion controlyes
Multiple languagesyes
Time-shiftyes
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3d technology
3D Supportyes
3D Technology typeActive 3D
Glasses Includedyes
Number of glasses pairs4
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Network
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
DLNAyes
Ethernetyes
USByes
Bluetoothyes
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Body with stand
Height34.39 in
Width57.06 in
Weight62.61 lb
Depth11.61 in
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Energy efficiency
Energy Star Certifiedyes
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Power
Ac Frequency60.0 Hz
Power Consumption Max249.0 W

Samsung UN65HU8500FXZA - Q&A (2)

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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What's your experience with Samsung televisions?
    norbert
    over 1 year ago
    In recent months, I have noticed that there are more negative reviews of Samsung TVs appearing on Amazon and other online shopping sites.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Can I watch Netflix on UN65HU8500FXZA
    hue
    over 1 year ago
    Yes, this TV is a Smart TV, so you can stream Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime and many other video services.
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