Samsung LN-A550 Series LCD HDTV (32", 37", 40", 46", 52") Reviews (TVs)

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Product Age Average review date: Nov 16, 2008

Rank 806 

alaScore 86

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May, 2012

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Great TV for the prive

By MemnochDevil (cnet.com) Read the full review

Had it for over 2 years and no problem with it yet.

Good Picture. Lots of connections

Sound. You can't do PIP via HDMI

May, 2011 2011-05-29   4.5

Owned for 1.5 years-the mother board needs replacement

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Did not expect to pay $250 to fix this product within 1 1/2 years of purchase. SAmsung does not liveup to its name.

Picture is good

Bought this tv 1.5 years ago and the mother board is shot as are the capacitators. Capacitator seems to be a regular problem with Samsung according to the service tech. Their customer service is worthless. Value for product lacking

Dec, 2010 2010-12-15   1.5

Average COD on PS3 & hockey fanatic.

By 3LC1D (cnet.com) Read the full review

I bought this tele' when it first was released & thought I might have to return it based on the few reviews that I read. After hooking it up & watching "The Matrix" & other loud & colorful flicks in 1080p & just through the tele's speakers, I decided I...

Good picture, okay sound, plenty of connectivity options, many other pros & not enough room to list

60hz refresh rate, no internet connectivity, no 3D, won't mix me a margarita

Dec, 2010 2010-12-07   4

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Manufacturer's Description

Once you experience the amazing picture quality that high definition offers, it'll be almost impossible for you to watch "normal" TV. The SAMSUNG LN37A550 is the perfect way to upgrade your home entertainment. With full 1080p resolution, images are sharper and more realistic. And a 15,000:1 contrast ratio delivers stunning contrast in dark or bright scenes. Full HD (1080p) contains 1.5 times more scanning lines than conventional HD TVs. That means more pixels, more details and a better...

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Review summary for the Samsung LN-A550 Series LCD HDTV (32", 37", 40", 46", 52")

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 3237 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the image quality. The sound also gets good reviews.

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other TVs the Samsung LN-A550 Series LCD HDTV (32", 37", 40", 46", 52") is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

May, 2012 2012-05-16 alaScore 86 4.3

LN37A550

By Lincoln Spector (pcworld.com)

The $935 (as of April 22, 2009) Samsung LN37A550 is a good choice for someone seeking an adequate, not-too-expensive 37-inch HDTV that requires minimal setup. The input connections are easy to get to, the on-screen menus are well designed and helpful,...

Well-designed remote control USB-based multimedia

Poor audio quality

Samsung added picture-in-picture to this television, but the feature is severely limited. The remote lacks a PiP button, so you have to go to the main menu for access. And PiP works only with an outside source (such as a DVD or Blu-ray player) in the...

But this model had wildly variable picture quality, ranging from fair to very good, plus a tendency to make some images too bright, and mediocre sound.

May, 2009 2009-05-01 No rating -0.5

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Samsung LN A550 Series

By David Katzmaier (cnet.com)

Editors' note: The rating on this review has been lowered because of changes in the competitive marketplace.

Accurate color ; reproduces relatively deep black levels ; extensive picture adjustments include fine color temperature controls ; solid connectivity with three HDMI inputs and one PC input ; simple, unassuming external appearance

Minor uniformity issues ; so-so standard-definition processing

The midlevel Samsung LN46A550 LCD HDTV strikes an excellent balance between price and performance.

Aug, 2008 2008-08-08   3.9

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Samsung LN46A550

By David Katzmaier (zdnet.com)

Aug, 2008 2008-08-08   3.9

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Samsung LN32A550

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Aug, 2008 2008-08-11 No rating -0.1

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Samsung LN40A550

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CNET did not review the Samsung LN40A550, but we did review a larger model in the series.

Aug, 2008 2008-08-11 No rating -0.1

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Samsung LN52A550

By Robert Heron (pcmag.com)

Samsung's 2008 HDTV lineup got off to a good start with the impressive picture quality and network media features offered by company's Series 7 LCD TVs. The LN52A750 won our Editors' Choice. But some shoppers might want to forgo the Series 7's glossy...

Excellent contrast and HD video processing. Comprehensive picture controls. Backlit remote and swivel stand

Displays some smearing in fast-motion scenes. Some advanced picture settings lack fine control. Inconsistent color tracking ; Watch the Samsung LN52A550 Video Review

The Samsung LN52A550's matte-finished screen delivers a detailed HD picture, but stumbles in some fast-motion scenes. And color consistency within the darkest picture details is lacking when compared with that of the competition.

Enter Samsung's Series 5. The 52-inch LN52A550 ($2,999.99 list) delivers an exceptionally well-contrasted 1080p picture, as well as effective HD video processing for superb picture detail with a minimum of distracting artifacts, all for $1,000 less...

Jul, 2008 2008-07-25   3.5

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Samsung LN46A550 46-Inch LCD HDTV

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This all-around excellent TV is easy to use and a delight to the eyes.

Fantastic picture ; Menus and remote are easy to use

Badly designed documentation

The result is a well-rounded HDTV that does virtually everything you want it to. At its price, it stands out as a clear winner

May, 2008 2008-05-07   4

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Samsung LN46A550 LCD HDTV

By Lincoln Spector (pcworld.com)

It's hard to find fault with Samsung's LN46A550 ($1700, as of November 4, 2008). This LCD model lacks some of the specs and design of its younger sibling, the Samsung LN46A650, but otherwise it holds its own next to that model.

Fantastic picture Menus and remote are easy to use

Badly designed documentation

The result is a well-rounded HDTV that does virtually everything you want it to. At its price, it stands out as a clear winner

Apr, 2008 2008-04-11   4.2

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Samsung 550EXn Review – 55-inch LED HDTV

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Samsung 550EXn LED TV. Eco-friendly products are on a roll, more and more manufacturers are bent on outwitting the others in their product designs. With CES fever at the past season, we saw some great products unveiled. These products not only boast of...

The EXn models have an added advantage of being a full PC along with incorporating video connectivity. Talking about the interface and default softwares, Samsung 550EXn has MagicInfo which makes content stream a fun activity. You can connect with the...

In the race of eco-friendly television sets, Samsung also brings in a new range of information panels. The Samsung Syncmaster LED LFD 550EXn features the much talked about large format displays (LFD).

Apr, 2010 2010-04-02   4

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Samsung 550EX Review – 55-inch LCD HDTV

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Samsung 550EX LCD TV. With the TV manufacturers vying to provide their customers the best in the market, Samsung tried to introduce something actually new with its latest range of LFD HDTVs. The Samsung 550EX is the 55 inch model of the Large Format...

Although, Samsung releases both EX and EXn model with 55 inch panel, the EXn models are developed with more advanced features. However, the Samsung 550EX is a good enough home entertainment solution.

With full HD 1080p resolution, the model is expected to be a perfect home entertainment solution.

Apr, 2010 2010-04-03   4

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 184 user reviews of the Samsung LN-A550 Series LCD HDTV (32", 37", 40", 46", 52") from cnet.com. The user reviews were collected from Mar, 2008 to May, 2011. The average user rating from cnet.com is 73 out of 100.

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Great TV for the prive

Had it for over 2 years and no problem with it yet. Good Picture. Lots of connections Sound. You can't do PIP via HDMI

Owned for 1.5 years-the mother board needs replacement

Did not expect to pay $250 to fix this product within 1 1/2 years of purchase. SAmsung does not liveup to its name. Picture is good Bought this tv 1.

Average COD on PS3 & hockey fanatic.

I bought this tele' when it first was released & thought I might have to return it based on the few reviews that I read. After hooking it up & watchin

Faulty electronics, Buyer Beware!

Do not buy this TV no matter what it will die in 2 years or less due to bad capacitors. None, electronics will fail in less then 2 years it will be a

  147 Users positive 37 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analyzed 25 user reviews of the Samsung LN-A550 Series LCD HDTV (32", 37", 40", 46", 52") from pcworld.com. The user reviews were collected from Apr, 2005 to Feb, 2010. The average user rating from pcworld.com is 91 out of 100.

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Samsung LN46A550

The picture quality is terrific, but the speakers never sounded that good and are already raspy. In another words "shot". I doubt if I am the only one

Samsung LN46A550

Samsung uses 3 different panels when building this model TV. The only way to tell is by the serial number on the back of the tv."A" Panel - Off make

Samsung LN46A550

I purchased this here for $1069, and I could not have found a better deal. After doing a lot of research (driving my wife crazy in the process), this

Samsung LN46A550 46" LCD TV

I received this TV about a month ago. Picture is amazing when viewing sitcoms and other shows with low movement or narrow camera shots. When I watch f

  23 Users positive 2 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analyzed 194 user reviews of the Samsung LN-A550 Series LCD HDTV (32", 37", 40", 46", 52") from newegg.com. The user reviews were collected from Apr, 2008 to Sep, 2011. The average user rating from newegg.com is 91 out of 100.

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contrast issue, tv barely watchable, don't buy samsung

I have owned the TV for two years. I am now experiencing an issue that I can only explain as the contrast being out of wack. It is as if the contrast

So far so good...

Great picture. Of course your HDTV is only as good as your provider and I have to say COMCAST sucks really bad. Cant wait to see what the picture will

nice picture, lame sound

most importantly, it has a nice picture. good viewing angles, bright colors, quick enough UI. The input switching is really nice, since it senses acti

Great TV

My setup: -Cooler Master ATCS 840 -Asus P6T Deluxe -6GB Dominator -300GB Velociraptor -1TB WD Black -4870X2 -Core i7 940 @ 4GHz -DVD/Blu ray Water Co

  183 Users positive 11 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of the Samsung LN-A550 Series LCD HDTV (32", 37", 40", 46", 52") from vanns.com. The average user rating from vanns.com is 100 out of 100.

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Samsung LN-40A550

After going through another vendor and receiving a damaged and broken television, that arrived in a 16-wheel freight truck, 400 yds from my house in a

Excellent choice! Samsung is truly the BEST!

First of all, I did a ton of research for many months before purchasing this t.v. I have a subscription to consumer reports online. I also checked c-n

  2 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2533 user reviews of the Samsung LN-A550 Series LCD HDTV (32", 37", 40", 46", 52") from amazon.com. The user reviews were collected from Oct, 2001 to May, 2011. The average user rating from amazon.com is 89 out of 100.

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Great picture until it breaks

The Samsung LN46A550 is a decent TV until it breaks. I hope people who left all these glowing ratings will come back and update their reviews when the

Do not buy this TV

There are a ton of complaints about power issues and a handful of other things. It seems that most last for only 12 to 24 months. I have had mine for

Don't expect to get PIP with this tv

I have had this tv for about 2 years or so, with no real problem....good picture and sound, etc, but it does bother me that it said it offered a pitcu

I WILL NOT BUY ANOTHER SAMSUNG

Did my research and read tons of reviews about this model-more good reviews then bad. Bit the bullet and purchased this TV in 2008. Let's say it was

  2358 Users positive 175 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analyzed 112 user reviews of the Samsung LN-A550 Series LCD HDTV (32", 37", 40", 46", 52") from bestbuy.com. The user reviews were collected from Apr, 2008 to Jan, 2009. The average user rating from bestbuy.com is 93 out of 100.

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No complaints

"I've had this one for a while now and have been quite pleased. Samsung's products have greatly improved with time. Out-of-the-box, as others have no

Stay away - worst consumer experience in years

"TV is less than 4 months old and has spent over 2 months broken. Samsung Customer Service and their authorized repair shop cannot seem to figure out

Worst TV I have ever had

"I have had this unit for less than a year. It is now in the shop for the second time. I sent it out the first time because the HDMI ports were not wo

Great picture, Sound is fine after e.q. setup.

"After 4 days of trying out all the features and evaluating the picture and sound from all sources, I've found nothing wrong with this TV. However, y

  107 Users positive 5 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of the Samsung LN-A550 Series LCD HDTV (32", 37", 40", 46", 52") from blu-ray.com. This user review was collected in 2010-07-15, with a rating of 80 out of 100.

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Samsung LN46A550

I've owned this TV for around 2 years now and its been one hell of a nice TV for me. I bought it when I Cheap, great value, nice picture, 1080p not t

  1 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analyzed 31 user reviews of the Samsung LN-A550 Series LCD HDTV (32", 37", 40", 46", 52") from buy.com. The user reviews were collected from Apr, 2008 to Mar, 2009. The average user rating from buy.com is 96 out of 100.

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Amazing television, great value.

Samsung's LCD televisions are currently the best on the market, and even though this is a mid-low level entrant to their 52" LCD screens it's a very g

Great TV

Love it. Sleek design and beautiful picture. The only problem I have is that the glossy frame seems to attract micro fibers n dust VERY easily and i

Excellent TV at a great price point

While there are plenty of LCD TVs of this size, most run twice to three times as much. When seen on a wall full of HDTVs, this looks as good or better

Great TV.

I love this TV. Buying it through buy.com will save you hundreds. This TV is a great size at 46 inches. The contrast is great. I bought a Samsung a fe

  31 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analyzed 71 user reviews of the Samsung LN-A550 Series LCD HDTV (32", 37", 40", 46", 52") from ciao.com. The user reviews were collected from Oct, 2008 to May, 2009. The average user rating from ciao.com is 89 out of 100.

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LCD TV is Not danger for Eye

there are some very interesting things that's kind of tv LCD tv. eye health, especially for us. Already we know that with the tv screen to use the LCD

Sasung LN40A550

The Samsung LN40A550P is an all black, sleek LCD TV. Featured is a large 40 inch LCD screen. Surrounding the screen is a thin glossy black bezel. The

Samsung LCD TV is true

High credibility, good touch feeling, Samsung LCD TV is fast to respond to high-tech products, after-sales service and very good points, ... Read revi

The one that you should buy..

The pictures is very clear and bright, you can configure it as you like. The interface is easy to use too.. Most recommended one if you want to get th

  70 Users positive 1 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analyzed 6 user reviews of the Samsung LN-A550 Series LCD HDTV (32", 37", 40", 46", 52") from epinions.com. The user reviews were collected from Aug, 2008 to Mar, 2009. The average user rating from epinions.com is 93 out of 100.

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Excellent LCD television for a tight budget

Buying a large television, especially one that's 52 inches, isn't easy. After all, it's a decision you've got to live with for a few years and it's no

Samsung LN46A550 HD LCD TV

We treated ourselves by upgrading to a flat screen television with larger viewing capacity. It was something we had been discussing for a couple of ye

Excellent value for money; Great PQ; Atrocious Sound

I bought the Samsung LN46A550 LCD HDTV from Big River on Dec. 1st and it arrived via the White Glove Shipping Service (CEVA) on Dec. 11th, exactly the

Samsung LNA550 46 in. HDTV LCD TV - sweet!

Samsung LN46A550 46 in. HDTV LCD TVI got this TV back in May and haven't really thought about writing a review til I got a little note from the kind f

  6 Users positive

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Samsung LN-A550 Series LCD HDTV (32", 37", 40", 46", 52")

Samsung LN-A550 Series LCD HDTV (32", 37", 40", 46", 52"): product specifications


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Configuration
Adjustable Display
 No
Integrated Camera
 No
Integrated Microphone
 No
Loudspeakers
No / Yes
Type of MPR Radiation
 No
Type of TCO Radiation
 No
Connectivity
DVI Interface
 Yes
HDMI
 Yes
USB
No / USB 2.0
VGA
No / Yes
Display
LED Backlight
Edge LED / No
Screen Format
16:9
Touchscreen
 No
General Features
3D
 No
Product Type
LCD
Type
LCD
Type of Monitor
LCD
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Manufacturer's Description


Once you experience the amazing picture quality that high definition offers, it'll be almost impossible for you to watch "normal" TV. The SAMSUNG LN37A550 is the perfect way to upgrade your home entertainment. With full 1080p resolution, images are sharper and more realistic. And a 15,000:1 contrast ratio delivers stunning contrast in dark or bright scenes. Full HD (1080p) contains 1.5 times more scanning lines than conventional HD TVs. That means more pixels, more details and a better picture. A resolution that is approximately twice as much as conventional HD TVs creates the most perfect picture imaginable. Contrast and brightness levels achieve new heights in this LCD TV. Watch movies and shows come to life with enhanced details in very dark or bright scenes. Enjoy a more realistic, sharper picture quality that's sure to catch your eye with 15,000:1 contrast ratio. One of the most important features for an LCD panel is the pixel response time. Response time refers to the amount of time it takes a pixel to "refresh" itself-to go from being active to being inactive, (ready to be re-activated). The lower the milliseconds, the faster the response time. A very fast 5ms response time virtually eliminates any blurring and gives you smooth-motion action scenes. The newest feature is the Wiselink USB Connection that easily hooks up your MP3 player or digital camera to your TV with the USB 2.0 connection. A simple user interface lets you scroll through and view play lists and pictures. You can zoom, rotate or play photo slide shows and even add music. With the SAMSUNG LN37A550 HDTV you really get the total package. 15,000 - 1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio 5ms Response Time 16 - 9 Aspect Ratio SRS TruSurround XT 10 W + 10 W Audio System Input Ports - 3 x HDMI (1 side, 2 rear), 2 x Component, 2 x A/V (1 side, 1 rear), 1x 15-pin VGA PC, 1 x S-Video (side), Wiselink (USB 2.0), RF antenna inputs, Headphone jack (side) A

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