
Review Summary
2015-01-02T19:00:00
Worked right out of the box. Beautiful pictures and images. Quick Setup instructions easy to follow. Intuitive interface with regular TV and SMART features. Several default choices for picture, sound etc. so didn't have to enter custom control to tweak these features. Chose Movie default for picture and sound. Netflix, Amazon prime, HBO easy to use. Love the SMART Remote Controller. The only thing to watch out for is In connecting to the internet via ethernet, that you RESET (reboot) the TV after entering zip code, and service provider (in my case DIRECTTV) and AGREE other wise you will not be able to connect to the internet. Samsung Support via CHAT was excellent. Sound Quality was expected to be standard for the great price on black friday. Need an external amp for good movie quality.
KEN A.
5 Stars
By KEN A.
Worked right out of the box. Beautiful pictures and images. Quick Setup instructions easy to follow. Intuitive interface with regular TV and SMART features. Several default choices for picture, sound etc. so didn't have to enter custom control to tweak these features. Chose Movie default for picture and sound. Netflix, Amazon prime, HBO easy to use. Love the SMART Remote Controller. The only thing to watch out for is In connecting to the internet via ethernet, that you RESET (reboot) the TV ...
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The Samsung HU8550 Series 50" Class 4K Smart 3D LED TV is designed to deliver an immersive viewing experience. This model has a 50" class display and features a 3840 x 2160 native resolution for viewing high-resolution content. You can even upscale lower resolution material to near-4K picture quality. Clear Motion Rate 1200 technology is onboard for reducing distortion on fast moving images like televised sporting events. This TV also incorporates Wide Color Enhancer Plus for vivid and life-like color reproduction.
As a Smart TV, this model has built-in Wi-Fi for accessing Samsung's app-based Smart Hub. The Smart Hub allows you to explore streaming multimedia content such as Netflix, YouTube, games and more. Built-in S-Recommendation helps you discover additional content based on preferences. This model even allows you to wirelessly share content between your TV and portable devices with integrated Screen Mirroring technology.
With four HDMI and three USB ports, you have multiple options for connecting high-resolution audio and video sources. A component video input is also onboard for connecting additional sources; the component video connection is shared with a composite video input for interfacing lower resolution sources. A Smart Touch remote control with a built-in microphone is included for enhanced navigation. Four pairs of 3D glasses are also included for watching 3D content.
Picture Quality
UHD Upscaling
UHD Upscaling delivers the complete UHD picture experience with a proprietary process including signal analysis, noise reduction and detail enhancement to seamlessly upconvert SD, HD or full HD content to UHD-level picture quality.
UHD Diming
UHD Dimming precisely scans an incredible amount zones across the entire image and adjusts brightness to deliver deeper darks and brighter whites. It virtually eliminates the "halo" effect and image distortion, so you'll enjoy a crystal clear picture.
Precision Black (Local Dimming)
Experience sharper contrast with Precision Black Local Dimming. It dims LeD lighting behind the darkest area of the picture for greater contrast and darker blacks, while the brighter elements remain as bright as they should be.
Smart TV
Quad core Processor
Enjoy a fluid browsing experience with Quad Core Processor. Seamlessly switch between apps, stream content and multi-task faster.
Smart Hub
Enjoy everything you love in one place. The interface of the Smart TV Smart Hub organizes your entertainment and content into five panels. Effortlessly navigate through live TV, movies, streaming content, social networks, apps and more.
Full Web Browser
Browse the web on your Smart TV to find the latest content. Enjoy everything from online shopping, social media browsing, entertainment news and the latest YouTube hits. Catch up on the latest content and then go back to watching TV.
Quad Screen
Enjoy next generation multi-tasking with Quad Screen. Transform your TV into four screens that can access live TV, streaming video and the web all at once. Watch your fantasy football team gain points as the real players gain yards, then check Facebook all on one screen.
Instant On
Tired of waiting for your UHD TV to warm up? Your Samsung UHD TV turns on 4 times faster with Instant On, so you can immediately begin browsing apps or watching your favorite movies, sports or shows
Smart Interaction
Motion Control With Camera Accessory
Attach the Samsung Skype TV Camera for gesture control. VG-STC4000 Skype Camera sold separately. Performance and specifications may vary, subject to hardware limitations. You can also add a camera accessory which recognizes your hand motions to browse the Smart Hub, play games and more.
Voice Interaction
Smart Interaction with Voice Command lets you talk to the TV to search what's on or to perform basic commands such as "last channel", "record" or "turn off"." You can also add a camera accessory that recognizes your hand motions, to browse the SmartHub, play games and more.
Smart Connectivity
Screen Mirroring
The screen mirroring feature allows you to mirror your phone or other compatible mobile devices' screen onto the TVs screen wirelessly. This feature allows you to use your big screen television instead of your devices' smaller screen for showing content, media playback, or other function.
Smart View 2.0
Turn your phone, computer or tablet into a second TV with Smart View 2.0. Whatever is playing on your TV, Netflix, VOD or live TV is streamed to your mobile device as well. This lets you watch your favorite movies, shows and sports all around the house.
S Recommendation
S Recommendation uses your preferences to find the movies and shows you'll enjoy. Just ask your TV things like what action movies are on?" or open the hub to browse suggestions.
UHD 4K Standard Future Proof
Stay current as UHD 4K standards continue to advance. Not only does the One Connect Box update your TV with the newest software and features, it also makes your TV ready for any and all possible 4K formats. With the One Connect Box, the evolution of UHD 4K will never leave you behind.
Connections
HDMI
High quality single-cable digital audio/video interface for connecting the TV to a digital cable box, satellite box, DVD and Blu-ray Disc player, PC computers, PC portable devices, new generation tablets and devices featuring the HDMI output. CeC capability permits the control of the TV and component from one remote control handset.
USB Connections
Get complete access to all your stored audio files from any USB memory drive or external hard drive. This wide range of compatibility allows you to connect and share content via USB.
Wi-Fi Built in
With Wi-Fi built right into your TV, it's easy to connect to your existing wireless network. Browse the web and access Samsung Apps or other Smart TV features. Wi-Fi makes it easy to enjoy all types of content on demand.
1 Component IN
Analog video connection transmits HD RGB video using three RCA connections.
2 Composite IN (AV)
Analog video connection transmits video using one RCA connection.
Audio
Dolby Digital Plus
Optimizes the TV sound quality when viewing and listening to Internet movies, Internet music and other content played back from wired or wireless mobile phones, PCs and tablet devices.
DTS Premium Sound | 5.1 Decoding with DTS Studio Sound
Delivers immersive 5.1 surround sound from any DTS-encoded content and converts any two-channel audio content into a 5.1 DTS surround sound track for discrete surround sound playback.