Samsung UE40ES5500

alaTest has collected and analyzed 134 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the usability and design. The value for money and sound are also appreciated, but there are some negative reviews about the build quality.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other TVs the Samsung UE40ES5500 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Samsung ES8000 vs Samsung ES7100 Comparison | LED TV Square Off | 3D LED LCD HDTV REVIEWS

 

After we had the Samsung ES8000 compared against the Samsung ES7500, we have had readers mailing us to have a comparison between the Samsung ES8000 top of the

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Samsung ES8000 VS Samsung ES7500 Comparison | Pros Cons | Compare Contrast | 3D LED LCD HDTV REVIEWS

 

So you're looking for a new HDTV, and the Samsung ES8000 series and Samsung ES7500 Series are in your shortlist, now you don't know which to get, so we're here

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Samsung UE46ES5500 review

 

The UE46ES5300 has some picture flaws, but it still ends up being a quietly impressive all-round package. This is mainly because it manages to combine an affordable price tag with stylish looks, top-notch online features and strong sound quality.

Excellent line-up of smart TV apps ; Stylish design ; Good sound quality ; Bright punchy pictures

Motion blur ; Standard-definition upscaling is poor ; Lacks 3D support ; Skin tones look plasticky

A little extra oomph in the picture department would have made the UE46ES5300 a pretty unbeatable package, but the motion blur and upscaling issues put paid to that. Nevertheless, it's still a brilliant offering from Samsung, thanks to its modern...

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Amazon review summary for the Samsung UE40ES5500

 

alaTest has collected and analysed 37 user reviews of the Samsung UE40ES5500 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.5/5 for other TVs on Amazon.co.uk.

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73% of reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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Really pleased - shame about the webcam

 

Hello! We finally got our living room redecorated so could look for a decent sized telly. The missus had bought a rather lovely Laura Ashley TV Cabinet that limited our TV size and the Samsung was just about able to squeeze into the cavity - other 37"...

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samsung 37

 

Very good picture, good to view from acyte angles. Sound reasonable.Very good refresh rate. Thin surround does not make the TV look large. Easy to set up.

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new samsing led tv

 

i bought this samsung tv.off amazon,it has a great picture, the HD is very good,samsung dont say what the refresh rate is, but i find it is very good, had to watch all my dvds again, to get the full realistic picture.the people i bought it offdelivered...

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samsung led tv

 

well i would'nt give a thank you for this tv.i bought this tv from amazon on the 20/03/2011 last week the tv broke,takeing in mind it's only used 2 to 3 hours most days. both amazon and sumsung not intrested.after paying £750.00 i have to go to...

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samsung ue40es5500 Tv

 

This is my first HD TV as I was using a sony 28in CRT TV previously. THe screen size is just right for my front room, and it looks soo much bigger as the CRT has a 4inch bezzel. Set up is really easy with the on screen instructions, as the tuner is HD...

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SO CRAP

 

Worst TV ever, Dont Buy. it is so rubbish. i hate it. i Burned it. Its the worst EVER. Worst.

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Product Specifications

Configuration

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

Connectivity

CI Plus: Yes
DLNA certified: Yes
DVI Interface: No
Ethernet: Yes
Front AV Interface: No
HDMI: Yes
HDMI PORT: Yes
Headphone Output: Yes
Memory Stick: No
PC Streaming:Audio/Video
S-Video: No
Secure Digital Card: No
USB: Yes
VGA / D-Sub Interface: Yes
WiFi Connectivity:WiFi Ready
YUV Interface: Yes

Dimensions / Weight

VESA Mount:Unknown / VESA 200 x 200

Display

Frame Refresh Rate in Hz:100
Full HD: Yes
HD ready: Yes
LED Backlight:Edge LED

Energy Information

Energy Efficiency Class (EU):A / Unknown
EU Flower: No
Power Switch: No

General Features

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