Editors Liked
- Very good picture quality (but only when viewed headon), Wide variety of smart TV apps, including Netflix and Hulu, Ability to download additional apps, Future upgrade capability via the One Connect box, Active shutter 3D glasses with RF sync, Content mir
- 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 picturequality issues. Its styling is at
- Full-featured. Elegant, utilitarian design. 4K output is stunning
- Excellent color, Topclass detail—in both 4K and Full HD, Great blacks and shadow detail
Editors Didn't Like
- Noticeable contrast fading and color washout when viewed from off axis; the gorgeous deep blacks vanish, Nonrechargeable 3D glasses, Touchpad remote control is a little too sensitive, even when set to its lowest sensitivity setting; hard to nail onscreen
- The HU8550 is relatively expensive, and the high resolution is very difficult to discern, especially with non4K content
- Mediocre black levels. Colors run slightly cool. Poor input lag. Native 4K content is still rare
- Typical LCD image fade when viewed offcenter
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