Reviews of the Samsung UN55B8500
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CNET Review
The Good: Deeper black levels than any HDTV available aside from Pioneer Kuro; solid shadow detail; reduced blooming compared with other local dimming LED-based LCDs; accurate, highly saturated color; excellent video processing with adjustable dejudder; numerous picture adjustments; extensive interactive features including Yahoo widgets; beautiful styling with 1.6-inch deep panel; extremely energy efficient.
The Bad: Expensive; poor off-angle viewing; some blooming effects; benefits of 240Hz difficult to discern; glossy screen reflects ambient light.
The Bottom Line: It costs a mint, but Samsung's local dimming, LED-based UNB8500 series delivers the best picture quality of any LCD we've tested.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 87/100 and users 95/100. The amount of rated reviews for this product is too low to calculate a reliable alaScore™.
Manufacturer: Samsung
Part number: UN55B8500
General
- Product type LCD TV
- Diagonal Size 55 in - Widescreen
- Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 52 in x 1.6 in x 31.4 in x 61.7 lbs, Panel with stand - 52 in x 12.1 in x 34 in x 77.6 lbs
Display
- Technology TFT active matrix
- LCD Backlight Technology LED Backlight technology
- Resolution 1920 x 1080
- Display Format 1080p (FullHD)
- Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
- Pixel Response Time 2 ms
- Additional Features Ultra clear panel, Auto Motion Plus frame interpolation technology
TV Tuner
- Multi-channel Preview Picture-in-picture (PIP)
- Stereo Reception System MTS
- Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes
Video Features
- Video Interface HDMI, Component, Composite
- HDTV Ready Yes
Audio System
- Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 15 Watt
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Surround Mode Yes
- Sound Effects SRS TruSurround HD
- Audio Controls Balance, Bass, Treble
- Output Power / Total 30 Watt
Connections
- Connector Type - Rear, 4 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Side, 2 x USB ( 4 pin USB Type A ), 1 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ), 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ), 1 x Network ( RJ-45 ), 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK )
- PC Interface VGA (HD-15)
Network & Internet Multimedia
- Functionality Digital audio playback, Digital video playback
Memory Card Reader
- USB Port Yes
Remote Control
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
Stands & Mounts
- Stand Included Yes
- Stand Design Tabletop
- Stand Features Swivel
- Flat Panel Mount Interface Yes
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Compliant Standards EPA Energy Star 3.0
Miscellaneous
- HDCP Compatible Yes
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)
- Width (Shipping) 57.1 in
- Depth (Shipping) 15.7 in
- Height (Shipping) 39.2 in
- Weight (Shipping) 95 lbs
Sustainability
- CNET Power Saver Yes
- CNET Labs: Operational power consumption 136.16 Watt
- CNET Labs: Calibrated power consumption 123.99 Watt
- CNET Labs: Power Save Mode power consumption 77.66 Watt
- CNET Labs: Power consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.08 Watt
- CNET Labs: Estimated Annual Energy Cost 29.39 US Dollars
- EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
- Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 6.9
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Buying Choices
UN55B8500 55" LED TV from 4 online stores: Lowest Price: $3929.00
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Vanns.com
$4047.99 |
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Crutchfield.com
$4049.99 |
In stock: no
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PowersellerNYC
$3929.00 |
In stock: yes
- Sears.com $4499.99 | In stock: yes
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