Samsung 65 Inch BU8500 UHD Crystal 4K Smart TV (2022) - Dynamic Crystal Colour Image With Object Tracking Sound & Alexa Built In, Motion Xceletator Technology & Auto Game Mode With Connected Living

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Experience Dynamic Crystal Colour with this stunningly minimalist AirSlim TV from Samsung. There is 4K upscaling from any source, and HDR powered by HDR10+ which allows the picture to adapt to the brightness of your room. There is Adaptive Sound too, and Q-Symphony with selected Samsung soundbars (sold separately) which allows the TV and soundbar to work in harmony for a truly immersive experience. This Smart TV is powered by Tizen so you can discover a huge collection of 4K films, TV shows, and all your catch-up TV apps. Elevate your experience to epic 4K with the captivating Samsung UE65BU86500KXXU. This breathtaking 65” screen delivers rich, lifelike colours and detail like you’ve never seen before. Powered by the Samsung Crystal Processor 4K, this TV delivers powerful 4K upscaling and deep learning algorithms that help adjust the screen settings to the optimal options. So everything you watch is in the best possible quality. The Samsung Crystal Processor 4K also adapts the sound, so you can enjoy a more immersive audio experience that brings you closer to your favourite series, films, and sports.

So not for the first time (and almost certainly not for the last), Samsung has managed to hit a price-point without too many obvious compromises. It's absolutely one of the best Samsung TVs available today for those on a budget. Samsung BU8500 review: Price and release date Percentage luminance drop at 20 degree vertical angle from the centre of the screen with 50% white output Subtitle and audio description information spoken on the electronic programme guide more info panel That’s a positive, though. At a touch over 25mm deep for our 55-inch version, the chassis is enviably slim, and the bezels surrounding the screen are minimal too. It can be wall-mounted, of course. If you don’t fancy that option, though, and would rather stand your new TV on a surface, the Samsung’s feet are usefully close together, so your surface needn’t be as wide as the screen itself.With a 4K upscaling TV that adapts to offer you the greatest 4K Ultra HD picture, you can simply relax and enjoy all of your favourite material. It doesn't end there, though. The sound is tailored to the content you're seeing. Whether it's a TV drama or tennis, you'll be immersed in the action. The BU8500 ships in the Standard mode, which as usual is too bright, has colours that are oversaturated and introduces an excess of blue into the grayscale. Thankfully, switching to the Filmmaker mode immediately produces greater accuracy, with a greyscale that measures an average Delta E (error) of 1.6, which is well below the visible threshold of three.

Slim chassis, great spec and very agreeable picture performance is all well and good – but when it comes to audio performance, the Samsung BU8500 sounds like an affordable flatscreen TV of the old school. And that’s not necessarily a good thing. To test the Samsung BU8500 we used Portrait Displays Calman colour calibration software. Samsung BU8500 review: Sound quality There’s a choice of a standard Samsung controller or a SolarCell remote that recharges using solar energy, and offers a stripped-down set of keys including basic navigation controls, volume and channel up/down, plus direct access buttons for Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and TV Plus. Samsung BU8500 review: Smart TV platform

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The Samsung BU8500 is impressively slim, but this does limit what its speakers can do. (Image credit: Future) Samsung BU8500 review: Sound quality It’s quite distinct through the mid-range and, again, quite decent levels of detail. Voices project forwards well, and they're actually quite nicely balanced – until they start to nudge into the upper frequency range. Once it reaches the higher frequencies, the BU8500 becomes quite hard and edgy, bringing sibilance and even a hint of coarseness to treble sounds. It’s a trait that’s only exacerbated by volume.Lose yourself in a world of entertainment with this Samsung 4K UHD TV. With four times more clarity than Full HD TVs, you’ll enjoy powerful image quality and stunning clarity, so you’ll always feel part of the action. Max light output HDR (high dynamic range) while displaying a live scene and white square taking up 60% of the screen (measured in Nits) This is a 4K LED screen, powered by Samsung’s ‘Crystal 4K’ processor and with support for HLG and HDR10+ standards of HDR (we’re used to Samsung refusing to offer support for Dolby Vision, but it never stops being galling). Because of the extremely minimal input lag, you'll never miss an overtaking move in your favourite racing game. When you switch to Auto Game Mode, your TV recognises that you're ready to play and switches to minimise input lag and optimise visual settings. It's never been easier to get lost in a fantastical world. Max light output HDR (high dynamic range) while displaying a live scene and white square taking up 10% of the screen (measured in Nits)