Samsung HU82xx (2014) Series

usability, image quality, durability, remote control

price, tuner

40% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Outstanding picture quality ; Content-rich smart TV system ; Upgradable processing and connections

Curved screen distorts reflections ; Smart interface is a little cumbersome ; Seating positions to get maximum advantage from the curve are limited

Stick with the dynamic contrast system set on its Low level to preserve image stability, shift the colour temperature from Standard to Warm 1 or Warm 2 for watching films and finally, if you’re wanting to use a PC or games console on the UE55HU8200,...

Impressive design ; 4K-ready ; HEVC/Netflix 4K support ; Smart Hub apps

Some motion blur ; Poor voice control ; High price ; Better value alternatives

This is one of the best-looking TVs around. As well as UHD awesomeness, the UE55HU8200 treats Blu-ray and Freeview HD very well with high detail, accurate colour and bags of contrast but struggles with its voice control and motion blur.

HD and UHD picture quality is amazing ; Design accentuates image ; Smart TV features class leading number of apps

SD quality is poor ; Reflections can be distracting

At the end of the day, the curved vs flat screen television debate comes down to personal choice, as both have their positive and negative aspects. The UH8200 television comes in at £2,399.99 in the UK, and for that you get stunning image quality, a...

Great native contrast performance ; Nicely uniform backlight ; Superb colour palette ; Good 3D performance ; Excellent scaling and processing ; A highly effective dimming system ; Decent sound ; Comprehensive smart features ; Gorgeous looks ; 4K Netflix

Very occasional motion artefacts ; Give the football mode a miss

The UE55HU8200 is another great addition to Samsung's growing line-up of Ultra HD 4K TVs and, as with its stablemates, it delivers an impressive combination of performance, design and features. The picture quality is excellent, with accurate images...

Excellent scaling ; Almost perfect colours ; Top-notch processing ; Design is gorgeous ; Tons of Smart TV features ; 4K Netflix ; Super 3D ; Very good contrast

Some patchiness on dark screens ; Sporadic stuttering motion issues ; Does the curve really add anything meaningful

The line-up of curved Ultra HD TVs from Samsung keeps growing, so they must be doing well at retail and we can see why because, as a piece of design, they look stunning. The 65HU8200 is no exception and the aero curve and accompanying base stand are...