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1586 reviews
Jul, 2025
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. Reviewers really like the design and sound. The price and usability also get good feedback, but some have doubts about the reliability.
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reliability
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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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 are impressed by the price and sound. The design and usability are also mentioned favorably, whereas the reliability and remote control get less positive comments.
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82% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.
Consumer review (amazon.com)
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 really like the sound and design. The price and usability are also mentioned favorably, but there are some critical reviews about the reliability. There are some mixed comments about the energy efficiency.
image quality, usability, price, design, sound
reliability
83% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.
Consumer review (amazon.ca)
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.
Expert review by : John Archer (trustedreviews.com)
Pretty much as good as 55-inch TVs get if you don't mind the curve
Superb contrast-rich picture quality ; Content-rich smart TV platform ; There can be benefits to the curve
There can be issues with the curve ; Slightly high input lag ; It's not cheap
One other thing we highly recommend is that you use the TV’s Cinema Black feature on its low or likely Mid setting. This does a great job of getting rid of any residual light ‘jets’ that might still be sneaking into the black bars you get above and...
Expert review by : John Archer (trustedreviews.com)
The future of TV starts here
Stunning 2D and 3D picture quality ; Extremely sophisticated smart TV system ; Future proof thanks to HDMI 2.0 ; Sets a new bar for TVs ; 1,000 less than last year's model ; Curve really works at this size
Presets for 3D not ideal ; Curve can cause reflection issues ; Input lag a smidgen higher than we'd like
To be honest, it’s kind of handy that the curve doesn’t strike us as an unmitigated disaster, since Samsung is so behind its curved technology that it’s only fitted its curved screens with its top-line panel and processing technology. If you’d rather...
Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)
A feature-packed 4K screen that dazzles with its richly-detailed and vibrant picture
Superb detail definition Pleasing upscaling Exciting picture Vibrant colours Wealth of smarts
Black levels could be stronger A little unresponsive to commands
Impressive, attractive and entertaining, this premium-quality Samsung UE65HU8500 TV makes us excited about 4K’s future.
Expert review by : Adrian Justins (techradar.com)
Samsung's flagship 4K/UHD TV with curved screen and enhanced Smart TV features
Superb pictures from all sources ; Peerless Smart TV selection ; Future-proof spec ; Excellent multi-media integration
Gimmicky football mode ; Viewing angle limitation ; Too many remote control methods ; Looks bad on a wall
With the UE55HU8500 Samsung has established its credentials as a leading light among makers of 4K/UHD screens. The curve won't be for everyone but it makes this a unique proposition in the 55-inch 4K market.
Expert review by : Steve May (t3.com)
The Samsung 65-inch HU8500 is the world's first 4K curved screen
4K picture performance ; Twin tuner functionality ; Aggressive pricing
Awkward oval remote ; Viewing sweet spot ; Looks silly wall mounted
Expert review by : John Archer (techradar.com)
Samsung gets its 4k curved groove on
Sensational native 4K pictures ; Peerless 4K upscaling ; Upgradable connections and 'brains' ; Impressive audio performance
Curve can exaggerate reflections ; Slightly high input lag ; 3D Preset too aggressive ; Viewing angle limit
With the UE65HU8500 Samsung has delivered its annual trick of setting a new TV benchmark for the year ahead, achieving new 4K standards while also persuasively introducing a curved LED screen for the first time.
Expert review by (whathifi.com)
Samsung 78" UHD LED
Expert review by : John Archer (homecinemachoice.com)
‘Ooh, I really want a curved TV!' said nobody ever. But today I find myself testing one anyway, thanks to Samsung's conviction that the future of TV isn't flat. In fact, so sure is the Korean screen king that bent is best that it currently only offers...
Stunning picture quality with all sources; feature- and content-rich smart system; upgradable connections and processing; good audio performance
The curve can cause reflection issues; picture presets overcooked (especially 3D)
Expert review by : Steve May (techadvisor.co.uk)
Interestingly, the HU8500 adopts a modular design. As 4K standards are far from cast in stone, Samsung has coupled the screen to an external Smart Evolution One Connect tuner box. It's here that all sources connect, including aerial and twin satellite...
Overall, the HU8500 can be considered a head-turner of a TV. Although we are not entirely convinced by the value of the curve, we will concede it looks pretty cool. Picture performance is excellent, particularly with native 4K content streamed via...
Expert review by (avforums.com)
Samsung get 2014 off to a strong start with the UE65HU8500 flagship model. It's got the lot including Ultra HD 4K, 3D, Smart TV and a curved screen of...
Great blacks and contrast ratio ; Reference greyscale and colour accuracy ; Genuine future-proofing ; Excellent video processing ; Superb Smart TV System ; Effective motion controller ; Price
Minor backlight clouding ; High input lag
It was never going to be easy coming up with a replacement for last year's F9000, a classy performer that we chose as our Ultra HD TV of the year. However, with the UE65HU8500 Samsung appear to have succeeded and in the process have thrown down the...
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