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Samsung UN65HU8700FXZA

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11 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Although it does help reduce reflections somewhat, the curved shape of Samsung's UNHU9000 4K TV does nothing else to improve image quality, and in some ways actually impairs it. And it costs a whole lot more than a flat TV.Read more
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Pros

  • reflection-reducing curve and very good screen
  • remained light and comfortable for long periods of time
  • 4K demo content looked exceedingly good

Cons

  • unfortunately lacks an easy-access USB port on the TV itself
  • The plasma looked significantly worse than any of the other active sets
  • The high resolution is very difficult to discern
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Key specs

  • Curved
  • 65 in
  • 3840, 2160 px
  • LED
  • 120 Hz
  • yes
  • yes
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Samsung UN65HU8700FXZA - Pros & Cons

Samsung UN65HU8700FXZA

Pros

  • reflection-reducing curve and very good screen
  • remained light and comfortable for long periods of time
  • 4K demo content looked exceedingly good
  • deep black levels
  • accurate color and great bright-room viewing qualities
  • excellent contrast and black levels
  • easy-to-use and well polished
  • uniformity
  • bright-room and 3D performance

Cons

  • unfortunately lacks an easy-access USB port on the TV itself
  • The plasma looked significantly worse than any of the other active sets
  • The high resolution is very difficult to discern
  • not nearly as much proprietary 4K content as Sony offers
  • didn't have nearly as much depth of black to lose in the first place

Samsung UN65HU8700FXZA - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
65 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

Samsung UN65HU8700FXZA - Full Specifications

Units:
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Display
Panel designCurved
Screen size65.0 in
Resolution3840 x 2160 px
Screen TechnologyLED
LCD BacklightingLED
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 ports2
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
Height33.11 in
Width57.09 in
Weight58.2 lb
Depth4.41 in
Colour of productBlack,Silver
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Energy efficiency
Energy Star Certifiedyes
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Power
Ac Frequency60.0 Hz
Power Consumption Max255.0 W
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Cpu
CPU Cores4
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Audio properties
Built-in speaker(s)yes
Audio decoders
  • DTS
  • Dolby Digital
Voice controlyes
Closed caption capabilityyes
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Features
Internet features
  • AccuWeather
  • CinemaNow
  • Facebook
  • Fandango
  • HBO GO
  • Hulu
  • M-GO
  • MLB.TV
  • Netflix
  • Pandora
  • Skype
  • Twitter
  • Vudu
  • Web Browser
  • YouTube
Smart Tvyes
Local dimmingyes
Parental controlyes
Sleep timeryes
Motion controlyes
Multiple languagesyes
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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
Height35.0 in
Width57.09 in
Weight66.36 lb
Depth12.01 in
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Frame interpolation
Technology
CMR 240
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Tuner
Tuner typeAnalog & Digital

Samsung UN65HU8700FXZA - Q&A (2)

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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What do you think of Samsung TVs?
    terrance
    over 1 year ago
    I’ve had Samsung TVs for years and am always happy with their quality.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Can I watch Netflix on UN65HU8700FXZA
    cleopatra.morissette
    over 1 year ago
    This TV can connect to online video services like Netflix, Amazon Prime and others.
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Samsung UN65HU8700FXZA Samsung - Editorial Reviews (1)

Samsung UN65HU8700FXZA Great picture quality, but the curved screen is a flat-out gimmick
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Published: 03.07.2014
Great picture quality, but the curved screen is a flat-out gimmick

Although it does help reduce reflections somewhat, the curved shape of Samsung's UNHU9000 4K TV does nothing else to improve image quality, and in some ways actually impairs it. And it costs a whole lot more than a flat TV.

By David Katzmaier
36 minute read

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