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Samsung HU85xx (2014) Series

1586 reviews

Dec, 2025

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1586 reviews of Samsung HU85xx (2014) Series. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Opinions about the design and sound are overall positive. The price and usability are also appreciated, but there are some negative views about the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Samsung HU85xx (2014) Series is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 93/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Samsung HU85xx (2014) Series

alaTest has collected and analyzed 96 user reviews of Samsung HU85xx (2014) Series from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the price and sound. The design and usability are also appreciated, whereas the reliability and remote control get critical opinions.

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82% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2025

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Amazon.com review summary for Samsung HU85xx (2014) Series

alaTest has collected and analyzed 680 user reviews of Samsung HU85xx (2014) Series from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the sound and design. The price and usability also get good feedback. There are some mixed views about the energy efficiency. Some have doubts about the reliability.

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83% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2025

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Amazon.ca review summary for Samsung HU85xx (2014) Series

alaTest has collected and analyzed 7 user reviews of Samsung HU85xx (2014) Series from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.ca.

71% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2025

Expert review by : David Katzmaier (cnet.com)

Samsung UNHU8550: Best 4K TV of the year doesn't come cheap (review)

With 4K TVs, great picture quality is still gonna cost ya. Samsung's feature-rich, high-style HU8550 costs less than the very highest-end 4K sets this year, but it's still expensive. On the other hand it's among the best-performing TVs on the market.

The Samsung UNHU8550 4K LED LCD has an excellent picture with deep black levels, accurate color and solid uniformity with little blooming. It costs less than Samsung's curved 4K LED LCD and doesn't have the curve's picture-quality issues. Its styling...

The HU8550 is relatively expensive, and the high resolution is very difficult to discern, especially with non-4K content.

The Samsung HU8550 offers our favorite combination of picture quality and features in a 4K TV this year, making it a good value despite the high price.

Nov, 2014

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Expert review by (cnet.com)

Samsung UN55HU8550

Yes, it still costs hundreds more than non-4K LCD TVs, and the difference in extra detail between 4K and 1080p is still basically invisible at normal screen sizes and viewing distances. But unlike Samsung's flat 1080p TVs, this one incorporates the...

The HU8550 is relatively expensive, and the high resolution is very difficult to discern, especially with non-4K content.

The Samsung HU8550 offers our favorite combination of picture quality and features in a 4K TV this year, making it a good value despite the high price.

Nov, 2014

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Expert review by (pcmag.com)

Samsung UN65HU8550FXZA Review

The Samsung HU8550 series of LED televisions is packed with features and despite some picture issues, it performs the best of the 4K panels we've tested. 1080p is still a better bet right now, but If you're set on a 4K TV, it should be at the top of...

Oct, 2014

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Expert review by : David Katzmaier (cnet.com)

Samsung's mainstream 4K TVs do local dimming

Samsung has a bunch of 4K TVs at CES 2014, and most of them include curvature, wacky easel stands, and/or sizes and prices far beyond the grasp of mortal man. The UNHU8500 series is the mainstream antidote, and it has our favorite picture-enhancing LED...

Jan, 2014

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Expert review by : Stephen (4k.com)

A Review of the Samsung UN65HU8550 65-Inch 4K Ultra HD 120Hz 3D Smart LED TV

If you're looking for one of the best flat screen LCD TVs of 2014 because you're not interested in the gimmicky style of curved screens, then the Samsung UN65HU8550 65 inch 4K TV is your best bet for a happy purchase.

One of Samsung’s best flat screen 4K TVs from 2014 ; Excellent brightness ; UHD upscaling delivers value even on HD content ; Excellent contrast btw black/bright ; Smart Hub and Smart TV work wonderfully ; Not a bad price ; Broad compatibility with 4K...

Ultra Clear Panel causes reflection at off angles ; Minor edgelight bleeding ; Lacks full array LED backlighting

As one of Samsung’s best and most affordable large-screen 4K TVs, the UN65HU8550 offers a compelling package for homeowners who want 4K resolution, lots of features and excellent quality without spending several thousand dollars on one of the latest...

Feb, 2015

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Expert review by (rtings.com)

Samsung HU8550: Lab Tested - RTINGS.com

There is no doubt that the Samsung HU8550 LED TV is a great TV. It is currently the best 4k flat TV you can buy. If it is within your budget, go for it without thinking about it.

May, 2014

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Expert review by : John R. Quain (tomsguide.com)

Samsung UN65HU8550 65-Inch TV Review: Big 4K Picture

Soon, the typical display that most shoppers face in stores will be an Ultra HD/4K set. With the recent — and no doubt continuing — price drops, the time to upgrade is coming for those who want top-notch performance. Samsung's UN65HU8550F TV offers a...

Solid, refined 4K picture with excellent color ; Lots of smart-TV features ; Gesture-based remote ; Plenty of entertainment apps ; Svelte design.

Overzealous video processing can create occasional glitches when upconverting from HD sources.

Samsung's trim, 65-inch 4K TV delivers great image quality and smart TV features in an attractive package and at an approachable price.

Feb, 2015

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Expert review by : Ng Chong Seng (hardwarezone.com)

Samsung HU9000 vs. HU8500 - High-end curved and flatscreen UHD TVs face off!

The Samsung HU9000 is the company's flagship 4K LED LCD TV for 2014. Expectedly, it costs quite a bit; and part of it is because it's also a curved TV. We also take a look at the HU8500, a flatscreen 4K TV that sits a rung below the HU9000, and...

Sep, 2014

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Expert review by : Thomas J. Norton (soundandvision.com)

Samsung UN55HU8550F 3D LCD/LED Ultra HDTV

2D Performance 3D Performance Features

Ultra HD is still meandering toward its Happy Place. Yes, it offers four times as many pixels as Full HD does at 1080p (“Full HD” being the industry’s new go-to term for “standard HD”). But source material at this native resolution is still hard to...

Aug, 2014

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Expert review by : Adrienne Maxwell (hometheaterreview.com)

Samsung UN65HU8550 UHD TV Reviewed

It's been almost one year since we reviewed our first Ultra HD TV, the Sony XBR-55X900A. That 55-inch TV had an MSRP of $5,000, and the only UHD content I had at my disposal was a demo reel that Sony...

Setting aside the issue of price for a moment, the Samsung UN65HU8550 is a compelling new entry in the TV market. It's got a comprehensive list of features in a (thankfully) flat form factor, and it proved to be very good performer, with the...

Jun, 2014

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