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Samsung UN65HU8550FXZA

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Pros

  • great 4k TV
  • with excellent picture quality
  • Great overall picture quality

Cons

  • dimming causes a sharp drop in luminance increase between
  • looks shoddy and washed out from the side
  • TVs do have a cable connection for the One Connect box

Key specs

  • Flat
  • 64.5 in
  • 3840, 2160 px
  • LCD
  • 120 Hz
  • yes
  • yes

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Samsung UN65HU8550FXZA - Pros & Cons

Samsung UN65HU8550FXZA

Pros

  • great 4k TV
  • with excellent picture quality
  • Great overall picture quality
  • both in pitch black and very bright rooms
  • internet-ready
  • 3D capable
  • and razor-sharp
  • HU8550's uniformity is much better than standard edge-lit performance
  • the best black levels
  • contrast and shadow detail
  • separate a very good LED TV from a really great one

Cons

  • dimming causes a sharp drop in luminance increase between
  • looks shoddy and washed out from the side
  • TVs do have a cable connection for the One Connect box
  • gradation errors during color transitions
  • majority of the points were slightly skewed
  • only need to replace the box rather than the entire TV
  • Ultra HD is still meandering toward its Happy Place
  • blacks are worse then OLED
  • reflectivity and degraded off-axis viewing
  • the remote feels a little cluttered
  • you can draw the curtains a bit during daytime watching

Samsung UN65HU8550FXZA - Technical Overview

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

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Samsung UN65HU8550FXZA - Full Specifications

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Display
Panel designFlat
Screen size64.5 in
Resolution3840 x 2160 px
Screen TechnologyLCD
LCD BacklightingLED
Aspect ratio16:9
Refresh rate120.0 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
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 Inputs1
DVI portno
Digital Audio Ports1
Analogue 3.5mm portyes
Analogue RCA stereo inputyes
Digital coaxial portyes
Digital optical portyes
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Body without stand
Height32.8 in
Width57.1 in
Weight54.19 lb
Depth1.4 in
Colour of productBlack,Silver
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Shipping
Height37.1 in
Width63.4 in
Weight78.31 lb
Depth7.0 in
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Frame interpolation
Technology
CMR 1200
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Tuner
Tuner typeDigital
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Audio properties
Built-in speaker(s)yes
Audio decoders
  • Dolby Digital
  • DTS
Voice controlyes
Closed caption capabilityyes
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Features
Internet features
  • Facebook
  • HBO GO
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Pandora
  • Skype
  • Web Browser
  • YouTube
Smart Tvyes
Parental controlyes
Sleep timeryes
Motion controlyes
Multiple languagesyes
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3d technology
3D Supportyes
3D Technology typeActive 3D
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
Height33.0 in
Width57.1 in
Weight62.59 lb
Depth11.6 in
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Energy efficiency
Energy Star Certifiedyes
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Power
Ac Frequency60.0 Hz

Samsung UN65HU8550FXZA - Q&A (2)

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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What do you think about Samsung TVs? Would you recommend it? What's your opinion of the market in general?
    dylan
    over 1 year ago
    I'm very happy with my Samsung TV.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Can I watch Netflix on UN65HU8550FXZA
    wanda.heller
    over 1 year ago
    Yes, this television is equipped with features such as Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon Prime so you can watch your favorite shows.
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Samsung UN65HU8550FXZA Samsung - Editorial Reviews (11)

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Samsung UN65HU8550FXZA To get Samsung's finest flat TV, you've gotta go 4K (but you won't regret it)
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Digital Trends
Published: 03.10.2014
To get Samsung's finest flat TV, you've gotta go 4K (but you won't regret it)

If you’re looking for the best LCD TV Samsung has to offer, but you’re not into the curved screen design, then the HU8550 series is the set you should be looking at. As an Ultra HDTV, it comes with almost every premium feature Samsung has in its stronghold, and those that it doesn’t come with have little to no effect on picture quality or general performance.

Samsung UN65HU8550FXZA Superb 4K picture doesn't come cheap
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CNET
Published: 10.11.2014
Superb 4K picture doesn't come cheap

With 4K TVs, great picture quality is still gonna cost ya. Samsung's feature-rich, high-style HU8550 costs less than the very highest-end 4K sets this year, but it's still expensive. On the other hand it's among the best-performing TVs on the market.

Samsung UN65HU8550FXZA Samsung HU8550 4K LED UHDTV Review
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Booredatwork
Published: 02.12.2014
Samsung HU8550 4K LED UHDTV Review

Weather you wile away your free moments watching the zombie takeover of Atlanta, zipping through space in an English...

Samsung UN65HU8550FXZA Samsung UN55HU8550F 3D LCD/LED Ultra HDTV
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Sound & Vision
Published: 08.08.2014
Samsung UN55HU8550F 3D LCD/LED Ultra HDTV

2D Performance 3D Performance Features

Samsung UN65HU8550FXZA Samsung UN65HU8550 65-inch 4K Ultra HD LED TV Review
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BigPictureBigSound
Samsung UN65HU8550 65-inch 4K Ultra HD LED TV Review

We test Samsung's top 4K Ultra HD 65-inch flat panel, and compare it to its curved brother, the U9000.

Samsung UN65HU8550FXZA Samsung UN50HU8550 Review (UN50HU8550F, UN50HU8550FXZA) | 50-inch 4K 120Hz LED TV
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lcdtvbuyingguide.com
Samsung UN50HU8550 Review (UN50HU8550F, UN50HU8550FXZA) | 50-inch 4K 120Hz LED TV
Samsung UN65HU8550FXZA Samsung UN65HU8550 65-Inch TV Review: Big 4K Picture
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Tom's Guide
Published: 12.02.2015
Samsung UN65HU8550 65-Inch TV Review: Big 4K Picture
4.0

Samsung's trim, 65-inch 4K TV delivers great image quality and smart TV features in an attractive package and at an approachable price.

Samsung UN65HU8550FXZA Samsung UN65HU8550 Review (UN65HU8550F, UN65HU8550FXZA) | 65-inch 4K 120Hz LED TV
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lcdtvbuyingguide.com
Samsung UN65HU8550 Review (UN65HU8550F, UN65HU8550FXZA) | 65-inch 4K 120Hz LED TV
4.4
Samsung UN65HU8550FXZA Samsung UN65HU8550FXZA Review
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PCMAG
Published: 10.10.2014
Samsung UN65HU8550FXZA Review
4.0

The Samsung HU8550 series of LED televisions is packed with features and despite some picture issues, it performs the best of the 4K panels we've tested. 1080p is still a better bet right now, but If you're set on a 4K TV, it should be at the top of your list.

Samsung UN65HU8550FXZA Samsung HU8550 Review (UN50HU8550, UN55HU8550, UN60HU8550, UN65HU8550, UN75HU8550)
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RTINGS.com
Published: 30.05.2014
Samsung HU8550 Review (UN50HU8550, UN55HU8550, UN60HU8550, UN65HU8550, UN75HU8550)
4.1

The Samsung HU8550 LED TV is the best 2014 flat screen 4k UHD TV that we tested. It is a great 4k TV, with excellent picture quality. Its only flaw is the loss o...

Samsung UN65HU8550FXZA Samsung UN65HU8550 4K LED TV Review
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Reviewed Cameras
Published: 04.06.2014
Samsung UN65HU8550 4K LED TV Review

A TV doesn't need to be curved to deliver a great picture.

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