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Samsung UN78KS9800

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Check out the full Samsung KS9800 review, comparison charts, ratings and prices. One of the best Samsung 4K Curved Smart TVs of 2016.Read more
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Pros

  • it was essentially perfect
  • 709 color performance was quite accurate
  • upscaling engine is also improved from other series of televisions

Cons

  • quantum dot color technology
  • SUHD is not a new technology
  • there is no such thing as a bad viewing angle
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Key specs

  • Curved
  • 78 in
  • 3840, 2160 px
  • LCD
  • 120 Hz
  • yes
  • yes
  • yes
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Samsung UN78KS9800 - Pros & Cons

Samsung UN78KS9800

Pros

  • it was essentially perfect
  • 709 color performance was quite accurate
  • upscaling engine is also improved from other series of televisions
  • The viewing experience is truly awesome
  • resolution four times better than Full HD is great
  • switching between online content and live TV is very easy
  • an impressive Smart TV experience
  • simplified volume/channel buttons and smooth tactile feedback are very nice touches

Cons

  • quantum dot color technology
  • SUHD is not a new technology
  • there is no such thing as a bad viewing angle
  • without the need for a console
  • lack of on-screen cursor this year does slow down the web browsing experience
  • vertical viewing angle is equally limited
  • get too bright to simultaneously produce respectably dark
  • inky shadows
  • nothing inherently wrong with curved TVs

Samsung UN78KS9800 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
78 in
Best:
Axen 8682442100917
Screen size: 123 in
IconBrightness
1000 cd/m²
Best:
Samsung QE75Q900RAT
Brightness: 4000 cd/m²
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 UN78KS9800 - Full Specifications

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Display
Panel designCurved
Screen size78.0 in
Resolution3840 x 2160 px
Screen TechnologyLCD
LCD BacklightingLED
Aspect ratio16:9
Refresh rate120.0 Hz
HDRyes
HDR FormatHDR 1000
Brightness1000.0 cd/m²
Number of colors1.07 billion
Screen width67.6 in
Screen height38.02 in
Panel TypeSVA
Panel Bit Depth10 bits
Pixel Pitch0.02 in
Pixel Density57.0 ppi
Display Area94.86 %
Quantum dot displayyes
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Viewing distance
Optimal125.0 in
Minimum94.0 in
Maximum195.0 in
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Ergonomics
Vesa mountyes
Vesa interface type600x400mm
Removable standyes
Height adjustmentno
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Connectivity
HDMI portyes
Number of HDMI ports4
Number of USB ports3
Digital Audio Ports2
Analogue 3.5mm portyes
Digital coaxial portyes
Digital optical portyes
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Body without stand
Height39.5 in
Width68.6 in
Weight94.8 lb
Depth5.7 in
Colour of productBlack
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Energy efficiency
Energy Star Certifiedyes
Annual Energy Use276.0 kWH/year
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Power
Voltage 220Vno
Voltage 110Vyes
Ac Frequency50.0 Hz
Power Consumption Sleep0.3 W
Power Consumption Eco150.0 W
Power Consumption Max460.0 W
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Video
File formats supported
  • 3GP/3GPP
  • AVI
  • ASF
  • DivX
  • Flash Video
  • H.263
  • H.264
  • H.265
  • MKV
  • M2TS
  • MP4
  • MPEG4
  • TS
  • VC-1
  • VP7
  • VP8
  • VP9
  • VOB
  • VRO
  • WebM
  • WMV
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Cpu
CPU TypeJazz-M
CPU Cores4
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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
  • AIFF
  • ALAC
Voice controlyes
Closed caption capabilityyes
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Features
Operating SystemTizen OS
Internet featuresWeb Browser
Ultra HD FeaturesUHD Upscaling
Smart Tvyes
Video camerano
Local dimmingyes
Picture-in-Pictureyes
Parental controlyes
Sleep timeryes
Moth Eyeyes
Multiple languagesyes
Peak Illuminatoryes
Peak Illuminator typePeak Illuminator Ultimate
Precision blackyes
Precision black typePrecision Black Pro
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3d technology
3D Supportno
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Network
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Wi-Fi standards
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
DLNAyes
Ethernetyes
USByes
Bluetoothyes
Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)yes
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Body with stand
Height42.8 in
Width68.6 in
Weight103.18 lb
Depth15.2 in
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Frame interpolation
TechnologySupreme Motion Rate
Interpolation Value240
Measurement UnitSMR
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Image
File formats supported
  • JPEG/JPG
  • GIF
  • PNG
  • MPO
  • BMP
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Tuner
Tuner type
  • Analog
  • Clear QAM
  • ATSC
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Accessories
Accessories
  • One connect Box
  • One connect cable
  • Smart remote controller

Samsung UN78KS9800 - Q&A (2)

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    How good are Samsung TVs?
    rico
    over 1 year ago
    I believe that Samsung’s TVs are overpriced.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Can I watch Netflix on UN78KS9800
    raphael
    over 1 year ago
    This TV has built-in Smart capabilities so you can watch Netflix, YouTube and others.
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Samsung UN78KS9800 Samsung - Editorial Reviews (1)

4.6
Based on 1 reviews
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Samsung UN78KS9800 Samsung KS9800 Review
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Published: 15.08.2017
Samsung KS9800 Review
4.6

Check out the full Samsung KS9800 review, comparison charts, ratings and prices. One of the best Samsung 4K Curved Smart TVs of 2016.

By Daniel Jackson
6 minute read

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