Samsung LE-A856 Series LCD TV (40", 46", 52")

Samsung LE-A856 Series LCD TV (40", 46", 52")
alaScore 86

40 reviews

May, 2013

alaTest has collected and analyzed 40 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the color. The image quality is also appreciated, whereas there are some negative views about the sound.

image quality, color

sound

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other TVs the Samsung LE-A856 Series LCD TV (40", 46", 52") is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Review analysis

(Based on 40 reviews)

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Samsung LE46A856 review

 

Samsung's LE46A856 may have the largest screen here, but surprisingly it's also the thinnest.

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Amazon review summary for the Samsung LE-A856 Series LCD TV (40", 46", 52")

 

alaTest has collected and analysed 3 user reviews of the Samsung LE-A856 Series LCD TV (40", 46", 52") from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.5/5 for other TVs on Amazon.co.uk.

image quality

100% of reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Consumer review by:

Samsung LE46A856

 

The overall quality is good. Good picture & sound quality. Sleek modern style

Channel information missing when selecting programs

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Consumer review by:

Samsung LE46A856

 

picture quality is fantastic. Unit is slim and light

sound quality isnt good but I think anyone buying this type of tv will be using a surround sound system

Consumer review by:

Samsung LE46A856

 

Pretty much everything, absolutely no complaints. Picture is awesome in HD

Just the sound could be louder, but due to how thin it is you cant really expect Top notch sound from small speaker

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excellent but flawed

 

excellent but flawed

This tv looks great being ultra slim and is definitely high spec but it has a couple of flaws that buyers should to be aware of. There is some light bleed onto the screen from the edges. This is only a slight problem when viewing dark standard def...

Consumer review by:

Samsung LE46A856

 

design, ease of use

didnt come with mounting brackets or leads

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Very pleased

 

Very pleased

Spent lots of time researcing this TV. Very happy with it. HD picture is stunning, SD picture very good. The set itself looks excellent. The whole package just shouts quality - such as the two remote controls, red edges, touch sensitive buttons etc. ...

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Samsung LE46A856

 

Everything I expected and more, realy glad that I went the distance for the 46 rather than the 40, I think that this model presently represents pure value for money. I was realy surprised with the quality of the on board FreeView

The sound quality is a tad lacking but I had expected this from previously read reviews, and have found the audio out through my home stero amp a bit hard to achive as I dont have a digital optical input on my amp, I find it hard to understand why...

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Great Allrounder

 

Great Allrounder

After many weeks research and visits to stores I felt this TV gave the best mix of picture quality, clean looks while being futureproofed. Delivery was within 4 days and I have to say I've been delighted with the picture quality and the simple...

Product Specifications

Configuration

2D to 3D Conversion: No
Application Store: No
Application Store (IPTV): No
DLNA certified: No
DVB-C: No
DVB-S: No
DVB-T:DVB-T (MPEG4)
DVB-T2: No
DVD Player / Recorder: No
Electronic Program Guide (EPG): Yes
HbbTV: No
HDTV: Yes
Loudspeakers: Yes
Media Player:Audio/Video
PC Streaming:Audio/Video
Picture and Picture (PAP): No
Picture and Text (PAT): No
Picture in Picture (PIP):1 Tuner PIP
USB Recording: No
Web Browser: No
Web Content Access: No

Connectivity

CI Plus: No
DLNA certified: No
DVI Interface: No
Ethernet:No / Yes
Front AV Interface: Yes
HDMI: Yes
Headphone Output: Yes
PC Streaming:Audio/Video
S-Video: Yes
USB: Yes
VGA / D-Sub Interface: Yes
YUV Interface: Yes

Dimensions / Weight

VESA Mount:VESA 600 x 400

Display

Frame Refresh Rate in Hz:100
Frequency:100 Hertz
Full HD: Yes
HD ready: Yes
LED Backlight: No

Energy Information

Energy Saving Trust Feature: No

General Features

3D: No
3D Ready: No
3D Technology:Not Applicable
Product Type:LCD
Screen Format:16:9
Type:LCD
Type of Monitor:LCD
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