Samsung F5500 LED  TV Review

Reviewed Oct 01, 2013 at 12:00am
Tested using Methodology v0.8 

Older Test Bench: This product has been tested using an older TV test methodology, before a major update. Some of the test results below aren't directly comparable with other TVs. Learn more

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Notice: This TVs was replaced by Samsung H5500
The Samsung F5500 LED TV is very good for the price. It has about the same picture quality as the F6300 or FH6030, despite only being a 60Hz TV. If you do not need motion interpolation or 3D and want Smart TV features, you should opt for this TV over those others.

Our Verdict

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If you do not need a wide viewing angle or fancier features, buy this TV. The Samsung F5500 LED TV has very good picture quality both in dark and bright rooms.

Pros
  • Very good picture quality for the price, both in terms of contrast and motion handling.
  • Good semi-matte finish, which reduces the number of reflections in a bright room.
Cons
  • No 24p playback, which could be an issue for people watching a lot of Blu-rays.
  • Very narrow viewing angle. The picture quality fades when you are not in axis.
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  • Changelog

    1.  Updated Oct 01, 2013: Review published.
    2.  Updated Sep 29, 2013: Our testers have started testing this product.
    3.  Updated Apr 16, 2013: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.

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    Test Results

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