Samsung Smart TV 50" 4K Crystal UHD TV BU8505 (UE50BU8505KXXC)
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Our take on the Samsung Smart TV 50" 4K Crystal UHD TV BU8505 (UE50BU8505KXXC)
The Samsung BU8505 is a 50-inch 4K LCD TV using Samsung's Crystal UHD panel with the Crystal Processor 4K for upscaling. It runs Tizen Smart TV with built-in voice assistants, a slim AirSlim design and three HDMI ports. It sits in Samsung's mid-range: better processing and smart features than entry Crystal UHD sets, but without the mini-LED backlight or 120Hz panel of the Neo QLED models. Owners rate it highly as a bright, easy-to-use living room TV, though picture purists note it is edge-lit LCD with limited contrast.
- Crystal Processor 4K upscales HD content cleanly
- Tizen Smart TV with all major streaming apps
- Three HDMI ports plus eARC for soundbars
- Slim AirSlim profile sits close to the wall
- Built-in voice assistants and Samsung SmartThings support
What reviewers say
- 5 / 562,469 ratings
With tens of thousands of ratings averaging near the top of the scale, owners mostly describe a sharp, bright 4K picture and a simple setup. Praise centers on the smart interface and value for a Samsung; criticism is aimed at black levels and sound.
- Picture qualityPraisedOwners call the 4K image sharp and bright, especially with upscaled HD content.
- Black levelsCriticised
Questions and answers
- Is the BU8505 good for gaming?
- It handles console gaming at 4K 60Hz with low input lag in Game Mode. It lacks 120Hz, VRR and HDMI 2.1, so it is not aimed at competitive gamers.
- Does it support Dolby Vision?
- No. It supports HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG, but not Dolby Vision.
- How many HDMI ports does it have?
- Three HDMI inputs, one with eARC for a soundbar, plus two USB ports and an Ethernet port.
- Is it better than the entry-level CU series?
- Yes. The BU8505 adds the faster Crystal Processor 4K, a slimmer build and better motion handling than Samsung's entry Crystal UHD sets.
- Can it be wall-mounted?
- Yes, it uses a standard VESA mount; the slim AirSlim body sits close to the wall. The stand is included for tabletop use.
- Does it work with voice assistants?
- Yes. Bixby and Alexa are built in, and it works with SmartThings for smart-home control.
- What do buyers say about the Samsung Smart TV 50" 4K Crystal UHD TV BU8505 (UE50BU8505KXXC)?
- Rated 5 out of 5 from 62,469 ratings.
