Samsung 8000 55in Smart 3D LED TV review
It oozes style, but some problems with image quality and poor internet TV functions prevent the 8000 from becoming a showstopper.
Specifications
55in, Freeview HD, Freesat HD, 1,920×1,080 resolution, 3D: yes, 4x HDMI
Beyond media streaming, there’s a whole host of internet TV options; as well as a web browser and social network apps, you can watch YouTube video clips and rent movies from LoveFilm. Picture-in-picture means you don’t have to stop watching a program while browsing the internet, but the interface felt punishingly slow. Opening any content-heavy website would freeze the TV completely until the page had loaded, which made it incredibly frustrating to watch on-demand content from BBC iPlayer.
The remote doesn’t mimic the TV’s stylish design
Based on styling alone, it’s clear to see why the 8000 commands such a high price; there are very few other TVs that look this good. As well as being visually striking, the 5mm screen bezel helps make 3D content look better than on other big-screen TVs. Unfortunately, 2D content isn’t quite so impressive; even after tweaking the picture settings, the display quality simply wasn’t up to scratch considering the price of the set. The internet TV features also left a lot to be desired, making the 8000 below-average value overall.
Basic Specifications | |
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Rating | *** |
Physical | |
Viewable size | 55in |
Native resolution | 1,920×1,080 |
1080p support | Yes |
Aspect ratio | 16:9 |
HD ready | yes |
3D capable | yes |
Contrast ratio | 5,000,000:1 Dynamic |
Brightness | 500cd/m² |
Speakers | 2x 15W |
Connections | |
D-sub inputs | 1 |
HDMI inputs | 4 |
Component inputs | 1 |
SCART | 2 |
S-Video input | 0 |
Composite inputs | 1 |
Audio outputs | optical S/PDIF out, stereo audio output, headphone jack |
Other | Ethernet, WiFi, 3x USB |
Tuner | |
Tuner type | Freeview HD, Freesat HD |
EPG | 7 day |
Environmental | |
Power consumption standby | 0W |
Power consumption on | 47W |
Buying Information | |
Warranty | five years RTB |
Price | £2,599 |
Supplier | http://www.johnlewis.com |
Details | www.samsung.co.uk |