Samsung MU6500 Review

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Strengths

  • Upscaling and conversion of lower HD and standard def to 4K is very good for the price point
  • Contrast Ratio and Color from front and center
  • Great light flow through from LED edge lights
  • Web browser included
  • Smart TV features solid
  • Black Uniformity
  • On-screen menu system is easy
  • Low input lag in game mode
  • Price/Value Model
  • HDR Compatible
  • Good appearance for the price

Weaknesses

  • 60Hz TV, judder can be apparent with Automotion turned off especially with lower end resolutions
  • Automotion Plus “Telenovela” effect
  • Side Angle Viewing, contrast and color saturation degrades at angles. The curved screen is particularly suited to front and center viewing
  • Screen glare is noticeable
  • Aesthetic Appeal not a super high end look
  • Local Dimming feature is really a non-event with this TV
  • Small selection of preset picture modes
  • HDR capability is very limited
"This 4K TV will not look better than a very good 1080p TV with standard and HD signals, but wait!, there are no more very good 1080p TVs."
The MU6500 4K LED TV is one of the best priced 4K offerings from Samsung but still has ample features like Smart TV offerings, UHD Picture Dimming, a quad core processor, HEVC 4K streaming decoding, and a contrast enhancer. Due to all these included features and of course 4K UHD resolution, it's best feature is price. The curved screen adds a dimension of depth from front and center of the screen. Samsung calls their feature for this Auto Depth Enhancer.

Picture Quality Rating: 85/100


As we've mentioned many times before, edge lit LED backlit LCDs are not the ideal picture technology (even in 4K), however Samsung's semi clear coat screen is a big plus. Images are clear and color information is accurate. Over time, some light bleed is likely to occur – noticeable during very dark or black background scenes. Colors pop very well for an LED TV and Samsung has the brightest LEDs (peak Whites) in the industry if you need a very bright screen. The clear panel technology in this screen which helps to absorb ambient light is an excellent feature

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