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Our take on the Samsung UE55U8072H

The Samsung UE55U8072H is a 55-inch 4K UHD LED television with Samsung's Crystal Processor 4K, HDR support and UHD Dimming. It runs Samsung's Tizen smart platform with built-in streaming apps and a voice-capable remote. It suits families who want a large, bright living-room TV for streaming, sport and casual gaming without stepping up to a premium QLED model. Against rivals at the same level, it offers solid upscaling and a full smart system, but its edge-lit dimming and modest peak brightness trail mini-LED and OLED sets, especially in dark rooms.

Best forFamily living rooms with medium to large seating distanceStreaming and broadcast viewing in a bright roomCasual console gamingBuyers who want a full smart TV platform built in

Pros

Sharp 4K UHD panel with good detail on native content
Crystal Processor 4K upscales HD broadcast and streaming well
HDR support adds contrast and color depth
UHD Dimming improves black levels over basic edge-lit sets
Tizen smart platform with the major streaming apps

What reviewers say

Owners generally rate this class of Samsung 4K set highly for picture sharpness, easy setup and the Tizen app selection. Complaints tend to focus on black-level uniformity and sound quality rather than the panel's core performance.

What people mention

Picture qualityPraisedOwners say 4K content looks sharp and HD channels upscale cleanly.
Black levelsCriticisedDark scenes show some blooming and uneven blacks from the edge-lit dimming.
SoundCriticisedBuilt-in speakers are described as thin, with a soundbar recommended for films.

Questions and answers

Is this a good TV for a bright living room?

Yes for daytime viewing; the panel is bright enough for most rooms. In a very bright room the glossy screen can reflect windows and lamps, so consider placement or curtains.

Does it support HDR?

Yes, it accepts HDR content and uses the Crystal Processor to tone-map it. Peak brightness is limited, so HDR highlights look restrained rather than dramatic.

Is it good for gaming?

It handles casual console gaming fine, with 4K input and a responsive picture mode. Serious players wanting high refresh rates and low latency should look at a gaming-focused set.

What is in the box?

The TV, its stand, a remote and the power cable. A wall mount and HDMI cables are not included.

Do I need a soundbar?

Not for everyday news and series, but the built-in speakers are modest. A soundbar noticeably improves films and sport.

How does it compare with Samsung's QLED models?

QLED sets are brighter with better contrast and wider viewing angles. This model costs less and covers the basics well for family viewing.

Samsung UE55U8072H