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Manufacturer: Samsung Part number: UN55B8500
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- 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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CNET editors' review
Samsung UN55B8500 price range: $2,999.99 - $5,594.07
- Reviewed by: David Katzmaier
- Reviewed on: 10/06/2009
- Released on: 10/01/2009
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.
User reviews
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Awesome picture quality but reliability a concern
by shanku98 on April 14, 2010
Pros: Out-of-this-world picture quality, super-sleek design, numerous custom picture settings
Cons: reliability, no built-in wireless connectivity
Summary: we have had this TV for more than 2 weeks now. soon after we hooked up the TV, we noticed 2 medium sized shadow patches on the screen. So, we ...
Summary: we have had this TV for more than 2 weeks now. soon after we hooked up the TV, we noticed 2 medium sized shadow patches on the screen. So, we called samsung support and they arranged for an in-home visit by a local service company. I was very impressed by how quickly my call was answered (I believe by an american representative); virtually no wait time. The local service technician came over within 2 days and ordered some parts that needed to be replaced. The part replacement was scheduled within the next 5 days. Actually the whole panel needed to be repplaced. After panel replacement, the TV just works great! This is our first HDTV, and we are extremely pleased with the vivid picture quality. The blacks are just superb and colors are very accurate. There are a myriad of picture settings to choose from. So, feel free to play around with the settings to suit your eyes. Definitely hook this TV up with a home theater sound system to truly enjoy it. Other than the picture quality, the TV is extremely thin and looks sleek when put on the wall (of course with a slim wall mount). The only feature I wish for is built-in wireless connectivity. I would have given the TV 5 stars, but for the panel that needed to be replaced. I do feel that manufacturing defects can occur randomly, and I was unfortunate enough to be a recipient of one. I do give credit to Samsung to seamlessly arrange for the repairs
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This TV is off the charts
by Geohvl on April 5, 2010
Pros: Deepest blacks, whitest whites and colors make you think that you're in the picture. Ease of operation you may not even need to manual. Even the sound is not all that bad. When you crank up the 6.1 you will know what I mean. No bloom at all. No blurr
Cons: Most of the bad points in all of the reviews on at least 4 web sites is the sound of the speakers that come with this TV. Look they are not that bad for generic TV speakers. Great for listing to the news.
Summary: I could go on for 5000 words but I don't have too. From the time you turn it on and adjust the settings you will say OMG!
It is ...Summary: I could go on for 5000 words but I don't have too. From the time you turn it on and adjust the settings you will say OMG!
It is a joy to use very simple and straight foward in the menu's and settings. You should have at least 5.1 pushing 1800 watts to really pull this into it's realm. The one thing that might give some trouble is actually finding one, they seem to be scarce I had to travel 150 miles one way to find the one I have, but after I got it running it was well worth the trip. Go for it, don't hesitate do it you'll not regret it... -
I Love this TV
by mikmcmanus on February 23, 2010
Pros: Best Picture quality of any TV I have ever owned. I replaced my fairly new 46inch Samsung LCD with the 55inch LED and there is a huge difference in picture quality. Also, combining it with the Samsung BluRay player and it is an awesome combination.
Cons: Price was higher than other models.
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Great HDTV!
by gstauffer on February 19, 2010
Pros: PQ is amazing in light or dark room to us. Very thin, and great looking even when off.
Cons: Calibration can be a bit intimidating if you are new to highend HDTVs which we are
Summary: The picture just blew us away right out of the box especially for us coming from 9 yr old Sony LCD. We thought the TV was easy to set up ...
Summary: The picture just blew us away right out of the box especially for us coming from 9 yr old Sony LCD. We thought the TV was easy to set up right out of the box. In less than 2 hours we had it hooked up through the receiver, had the Blu Ray player, and Wii all ready to go. The menu is very easy to use and the basic setting are easy to scroll through and change. Now that we have had it for a week I would like to get into really setting the TV up but this where we/I will need some help. The only minor thing I can think of is w/ the Wii and the PQ not being so great but I am sure there is a game mode somewhere to help that out. If you go direct to the TV the Wii PQ is fine but then no surround sound but if I go through the receiver the PQ becomes fuzzy. Other than that I cannot imagine finding a better TV out there right now unless you are just made of money and a complete AV expert.
I will post back after we have had it for a while to see how it does over w/ more use and better calibration -
WOW.Best picture quality of any flat panel HDTV is fact
by foxxmulderr on February 10, 2010
Pros: Crisp, picture. Colors are perfect. The quality of the picture is so good, you actually become part of the scene, you feel like you're there. Sound is awesome as well.
Cons: Need plenty of room for the 55" screen. The size can be overwhelming at times. Cost was too high, could get the 46" for $1000 less...
Summary: Bottom line.....I researched these HDTV's for months and finally decided on the Samsung B8500 LED. I decided that it was worth the extra money, and the 55 inch ...
Summary: Bottom line.....I researched these HDTV's for months and finally decided on the Samsung B8500 LED. I decided that it was worth the extra money, and the 55 inch screen was the best choice. I hooked it up the day before the SUPERBOWL and watched my first football game in super HD. What a treat for a big football fan, who has visited New Orleans many times. Next to my car, this was the best purchase choice I have ever made.
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A 1st. Class Product!
by disneyland1100 on February 8, 2010
Pros: I really love the appearance and the ease of operation!!!
Cons: Nothing at all!
Summary: You will not be dissatisfied with this product!!!
Summary: You will not be dissatisfied with this product!!!
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beautiful pictrue
by 1thom234 on November 30, 2009
Pros: best picture on high def.
Cons: according to the user manual burn in is bad.quote(displaying stationary images on screen can cause uneven aging fo led display or burn in. Stationary images should be limited to 5% of the total viewing per week.) Poor pixture on non HD. I have cable.
Summary: user frendly memu. easy to set up.
Summary: user frendly memu. easy to set up.
1 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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worst product
by kinsp on March 3, 2010
Pros: it works for short time then shuts off - maybe i should start reading instead
Cons: everything - it doesn't work
Summary: samsung has horrible customer service. if you have an issue they give you an address to send your complaint
Summary: samsung has horrible customer service. if you have an issue they give you an address to send your complaint
0 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Samsnug TV is the worst
by caoqu on February 17, 2010
Pros: no service provided
Cons: use less than 100 hours
Summary: no sounds, can not turn off power
Summary: no sounds, can not turn off power
0 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Samsung doesnt stand behind its product
by Scamsung on January 15, 2010
Pros: Nothing, Samsung knows it is selling a defective product yet wont recall it.
Cons: Samsungs customer service and issue resolveing are a joke
Summary: Just be an informed consumer. Read these and make your won decision on this brand of tv.
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/home_electronics/samsung_tv.htmlSummary: Just be an informed consumer. Read these and make your won decision on this brand of tv.
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/home_electronics/samsung_tv.html0 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Samsung
- Part number: UN55B8500
- Description: The 8000 Series of television build upon the success of Samsung's first and second generation LED HDTV models. Each using LEDs as their primary light source, the televisions all feature ultra-high contrast ratios as well as slim depths that allow for more artful designs, plus increased energy savings.
General
- TV type LED-LCD
- Screen size 55 in
Features
- TV features Down-firing Speaker
Video
- Technology LED-LCD
- Backlight technology LED Backlight technology
- LED backlight type Edge Light with local dimming
- Native resolution 1920 x 1080
- Resolution 1080p
- Dynamic contrast ratio 7000000:1
- Refresh rate 240Hz
- Motion Enhancement Technology 240Hz
- Response time (ms) 2 ms
- Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
- Widescreen Widescreen
- HDCP compatible Yes
TV Tuner
- TV tuner presence Yes
- HDTV Tuner Yes
- TV tuner reception system ATSC,
Clear QAM - Secondary audio program (SAP) Yes
Audio
- Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 15 Watt
- Surround mode Yes
- Sound effects SRS TruSurround HD
- Total output power 30 Watt
- Audio controls Balance,
Bass,
Treble Connectivity
- HDMI ports qty 4
- PC interface VGA (HD-15)
- Input/Output connections - 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) - Video interface HDMI,
Component,
Composite Remote Control
- Type Standard remote control
- Second remote control type None
Built-in components
- Component type None
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & support 1 year warranty
- Service & support details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
Stands & Mounts
- Stand included Included
- Stand design Tabletop
- Stand features Swivel
- Flat panel mount interface Yes
Power
- Power device Power supply - Internal
Dimensions & Weight
- Dimensions (WxDxH) 52 in x 12.1 in x 34 in - With stand
- Weight 77.6 lbs
Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)
- Width 57.1 in
- Depth 15.7 in
- Height 39.2 in
- Weight 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 27.24 US Dollars
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Yes
- Greenpeace policy rating (Nov 2011) 4.1
- Greenpeace policy rating (Nov 2012) 4.2
Product series
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Manufacturer: Samsung
Specs: LED-LCD,
55 in,
1080p,
240Hz,
Edge Light with local dimming,
EPA Energy Star
Accessories
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Samsung
- Address:
105 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660 - Phone: 1-800-726-7864
- Fax: 1-973-601-6001
