Samsung UE-55NU8500 55 "

Released in 2018, the 55-inch TV differs from the Samsung UE-55NU8000 model primarily in its curved screen. Otherwise, they are very similar: there is a T-shaped stand, inside which it is easy to hide the connection wires, a thin bezel and a smooth plastic back panel.

Bright and contrast image

The Samsung UN-55NU8500 matrix is characterized not only by a clear (thanks to 4K resolution), but also by a bright, colour-rich image with HDR support. The picture looks convincing in a dark room, where the black colour looks very believable. The playback of content in a well-lit room does not cause any complaints, which is facilitated by both the matte surface of the panel, which suppresses glare, and the high values of brightness and contrast.

The situation worsens somewhat when you change the position in front of the display. Firstly, colours at wide angles do not look as bright, and secondly, the curved screen distorts the picture slightly when not exactly centered in front of the TV. Therefore, the Samsung UN-55NU8500 is not the best choice for watching videos with a large group of people.

Fast, intuitive and smart

The TV is not deprived of multimedia functionality. The Tizen operating system allows you to open it. Simple and convenient navigation in the Smart Hub interface, good performance and an abundance of applications for installation are the features that make this shell one of the best today. For convenient use of Smart TV, a multimedia remote control with voice control and a built-in virtual assistant Bixby are responsible.

In addition to entertainment features, Tizen OS provides support for promising SmartThings technologies. When you install the application of the same name, the TV becomes the control centre of the smart home ecosystem. To communicate with external devices or simply output content from them, the Samsung UN-55NU8500 has various interfaces and Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless modules.

Quality sound

The TV received a 2.1 speaker system. In addition to two speakers, a 20-watt subwoofer is provided, designed to improve bass sound. The total acoustic power is 40 watts.

If we consider traditional LED TVs (not OLED and QLED), then the Samsung UN-55NU8500 offers almost the best picture quality. However the curved shape of the screen imposes certain limitations in terms of visibility.