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Our take on the Samsung LED TV 65 AU9005 4K UHD Smart TV HDR Plana

The Samsung AU9005 is a 65-inch 4K UHD LED smart TV with a flat screen, HDR support and a Picture Quality Index of 2800 for motion smoothing. It runs Samsung's Tizen smart platform with Wi-Fi and Ethernet, and tunes DVB-T2 and DVB-C broadcasts. It sits in Samsung's Crystal UHD range, so it covers the basics well but lacks the local dimming and wide viewing angles of QLED sets. It suits everyday living-room viewing, streaming and sports more than dark-room movie watching.

Best forLiving-room streaming and broadcast TVSports and fast-moving contentBuyers wanting a big 4K screen without QLED extrasSamsung Tizen and SmartThings households

Pros

Sharp 4K UHD resolution on a large 65-inch panel
PQI 2800 motion processing smooths sport and action
Tizen smart platform with the main streaming apps
Wi-Fi and Ethernet for wired or wireless networking
Flat, slim design that mounts easily

Cons

What reviewers say

5 / 566,958 ratings

Ratings are very high across a large number of buyers, who mostly praise the picture, size and ease of setup. Criticism centers on black levels and HDR performance compared with pricier QLED sets.

What people mention

Picture qualityPraisedOwners find the 4K image sharp and detailed for everyday viewing.
Black levelsCriticised

Questions and answers

Is this a good TV for a bright living room?

Yes. The 65-inch 4K panel is bright enough for daytime viewing and handles reflections reasonably. It struggles more in dark rooms, where blacks look grey.

Does it support HDR?

Yes, it accepts HDR content, but brightness is limited compared with Samsung's QLED sets, so the HDR effect is subtle.

What is PQI 2800?

It is Samsung's Picture Quality Index, a motion-smoothing measure. 2800 is a mid-range figure that keeps sport and action smooth.

Can I wall-mount it?

Yes. It is a flat panel with standard VESA mounting points, so most 65-inch wall brackets fit.

Does it have smart apps and Wi-Fi?

Yes. It runs Samsung's Tizen platform with the main streaming apps and connects over Wi-Fi or Ethernet.

How does it compare with a QLED model?

QLED sets add local dimming and higher brightness for better contrast and HDR. The AU9005 is the simpler, value-focused option.

What do buyers say about the Samsung LED TV 65 AU9005 4K UHD Smart TV HDR Plana?

Rated 5 out of 5 from 66,958 ratings.

Samsung LED TV 65 AU9005 4K UHD Smart TV HDR Plana