Samsung HL S-86 Series LCD TV (50",56",61")

alaTest has collected and analyzed 572 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the value for money and image quality. The remote control and connectivity are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some critical reviews about the tuner. There are some mixed views about the energy efficiency.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other TVs the Samsung HL S-86 Series LCD TV (50",56",61") is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Samsung HL-S5686W RPTV

 

At A Glance: While some of the shine is off 720p displays, this Samsung is a sleeper that can be found at street prices under $2K. The blacks and contrast aren't category leading, but this set can display natural, accurate colors at the touch of a...

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Samsung HL-S5686W RPTV

 

At A Glance: While some of the shine is off 720p displays, this Samsung is a sleeper that can be found at street prices under $2K. The blacks and contrast aren't category leading, but this set can display natural, accurate colors at the touch of a...

At A Glance: While some of the shine is off 720p displays, this Samsung is a sleeper that can be found at street prices under $2K. The blacks and contrast aren't category leading, but this set can display natural, accurate colors at the touch of a...

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Samsung HL-S5686W 56" DLP Rear-Projection 720p HDTV

 

Modern RPTVs are thin, light, and inexpensive compared to the CRT-based monsters of just a few years back. While you can still buy a CRT-based set, they've now been severely compromised in quality to fit into the low-end $1000-$1500 price range. Newer...

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Samsung HL-S5686W 56" DLP Rear-Projection 720p HDTV

 

The rear projection big-screen TV market is hot. Consumers are discovering that the latest RPTVs can often beat plasma in picture quality and offer bigger screen sizes for much less money if hanging it on the wall isn't a priority.

In the world of bargain priced big-screen HDTVs, the Samsung HL-S5086W is a standout with exceptional performance in many aspects of its picture and no truly fatal flaws. It's bright, vivid, and colorful as you'd expect, but it can also be a highly...

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Amazon review summary for the Samsung HL S-86 Series LCD TV (50",56",61")

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 539 user reviews of the Samsung HL S-86 Series LCD TV (50",56",61") from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

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86% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Don't buy this TV!!!!!

 

We bought this tv about 4 years ago! We bought an extended warranty. The lamp went out a month before the warranty was up, them after the warranty was up we started seeing white specs in the tv, and they became more and more until you could barely see...

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Guess I was lucky for once

 

I bought mine in September,2006. I paid about $ 2,100 for it at BB. I also got the extended warranty for about $350.00. I was very hesitant to spend this much on a TV, having bought CARS for less. I fully expected to need the warranties to replace the...

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After 3 Years- BROKEN

 

We purchased this DLP TV for $1200 back in March 2007.

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Great TV

 

Great television, awesome picture. I've heard better sound from a tv, but it wasn't anywhere close to the price range this one is in.

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Before you buy Samsung...

 

Before you buy a samsung TV, make sure that you google "Samsung TV" and "white dots" to see how many people are getting TV's that look great for a year and then they start getting all these white dots on the TV. I have this TV and I was happy with it...

Product Specifications

Featuring a thin bezel design that fits where others won't, Samsung's 61" Widescreen DLP TV delivers the ultimate HDTV experience in true 1280 x 720p resolution. You'll enjoy lifelike, razor-sharp pictures in stunning color, contrast and clarity, thanks to the ultra-fast DLP and Brilliant Color technology and the DLP chip from Texas Instruments. A contrast ratio of up to 2500: 1 captures blacker blacks, crisper whites and images that burst into life. And the unparalleled speed of the DLP chip, with millions of tiny mirrors that switch on and off over 15, 000 times per second, delivers a precise, razor-sharp picture making the HL-S6186W ideal for sports, fast-action video and gaming.

Audio System

Sound Output Mode:Stereo
Speakers Included:2 speakers
Surround Mode: Yes

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:15.6in/16.3in/17.6in
Height:32.3in/35.7in/38.6in
Weight:62.8lbs/69.4lbs/77.2lbs
Width:45.3in/50.9in/55.3in

DVD

Type: None

Header

Manufacturer:Samsung
Model:HL-S5086W/HL-S5686W/HL-S6186W
Product Line:Samsung

Service & Support

Type:1 year warranty

Television

Diagonal Size:50in/56in/61in
Diagonal Size (cm):127cm/142cm/155cm
Digital Television Certification:HDTV
Display Format:720p
HDCP Compatible: Yes
HDMI Ports Qty:2
HDTV Ready: Yes
Image Aspect Ratio:16:9
Image Contrast Ratio:2500:1
Parental Channel Lock: Yes
PC Interface:VGA (HD-15)
Progressive Scan:Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Projection Display Technology:DLP
Resolution:1280 x 720
Technology:Projection
Type:Rear projection TV
Video Interface:Component / Composite / HDMI / S-Video
Widescreen:Widescreen

TV Tuner

Digital TV Tuner:ATSC
HDTV Tuner: Yes
TV Tuner Presence: Yes