Samsung 65" HU8500 Series (UA / UE / UN 65HU8500, 65HU8505, 65HU8550, 65HU8580, 65HU8590)

image quality, usability, design, sound, price

size, remote control, reliability

61% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

image quality, price

usability, energy

84% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

0% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

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)

4K picture performance ; Twin tuner functionality ; Aggressive pricing

Awkward oval remote ; Viewing sweet spot ; Looks silly wall mounted

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

Ratings in depth At the Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas Samsung boldly claimed that the future of TV is curved, and now it's putting its money where its mouth is by building its flagship TV series for 2014, the 4K-resolution HU8500 range, around...

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.

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...

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...

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...

Full-featured. Elegant, utilitarian design. 4K output is stunning.

Mediocre black levels. Colors run slightly cool. Poor input lag. Native 4K content is still rare.

With the limitations of the content in mind, native 4K movies look genuinely impressive on the 65HU8550 through the sheer technical achievement of its higher resolution. I watched Star Trek: Into Darkness and Night at the Museum on the 65HU8550, and...

One of Samsung’s best flat screen 4K TVs from 2014 ; Excellent brightness ; UHD upscaling delivers value even on HD content ; Excellent contrast btw black/bright ; Smart Hub and Smart TV work wonderfully ; Not a bad price ; Broad compatibility with 4K...

Ultra Clear Panel causes reflection at off angles ; Minor edgelight bleeding ; Lacks full array LED backlighting

As one of Samsung’s best and most affordable large-screen 4K TVs, the UN65HU8550 offers a compelling package for homeowners who want 4K resolution, lots of features and excellent quality without spending several thousand dollars on one of the latest...