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Our take on the UA55U8520HGXXP SAMSUNG 55" CRYSTAL UHD 4K SMART TV

The Samsung U8520 is a 55-inch 4K LED smart TV in Samsung's Series 8 line. It uses the Crystal Processor 4K with 4K upscaling, Pur Color and UHD Dimming, and adds HDR10+ and HLG support, Motion Xcelerator, Filmmaker Mode and OTS Lite object-tracking audio. The panel runs at 60Hz natively, with DLG reaching 120Hz for compatible content. It suits buyers who want a mainstream Samsung 4K set with the Tizen smart platform, Bixby voice and a slim bezel-less design rather than the brighter, higher-refresh QLED and OLED models above it.

Best forLiving rooms and family TV useStreaming and everyday broadcast viewingBuyers who want Samsung's smart platform on a budgetGamers on consoles at 60Hz

Pros

Crystal Processor 4K with 4K upscaling sharpens lower-resolution content
HDR10+ and HLG support for dynamic and broadcast HDR
Filmmaker Mode preserves director-intended picture settings
OTS Lite tracks sound to on-screen action
Slim three-side bezel-less design
Bixby voice and Vision AI Companion built in

About the UA55U8520HGXXP SAMSUNG 55" CRYSTAL UHD 4K SMART TV

This Samsung 55-inch Crystal UHD TV has a 4K display (3,840 x 2,160) with a 60Hz refresh rate. The Crystal Processor 4K handles the picture, with 4K upscaling, Pur Color, HDR, HDR10+ and HLG support, and UHD Dimming for contrast. Motion Xcelerator, Filmmaker Mode and Film Mode are included.

It has a 3 bezel-less slim design with a Metal Stream finish, a black front and basic feet in Titan Gray. Sound comes from a 2-channel, 20W speaker system with OTS Lite object tracking sound, Adaptive Sound and Q-Symphony.

The TV runs on Tizen Smart TV and includes Bixby, TV Plus and a web browser. It supports Apple AirPlay and Google Cast. For gaming, it offers Auto Game Mode (ALLM), VRR and HGiG.

Model

UA55U8520HGXXP

Screen size

55 inches

Product type

LED, Series 8

Resolution

4K (3,840 x 2,160)

Refresh rate

60Hz (DLG 120 Hz)

Picture engine

Crystal Processor 4K

HDR

HDR, HDR10+, HLG

Picture features

Mega Contrast, Pur Color, UHD Dimming, Contrast Enhancer, Motion Xcelerator, Film Mode, 4K Upscaling, Color Booster, Filmmaker Mode

Audio

2CH speakers, 20W RMS, Dolby MS12 2CH decoder, OTS Lite, Q-Symphony, Adaptive Sound, Bluetooth audio

Operating system

Tizen Smart TV

Smart features

Bixby, TV Plus, web browser, Quick Remote, Mobile to TV, Sound Mirroring, Wireless TV On, Easy Setup, Apple AirPlay, Google Cast, Daily+, Karaoke mic, ConnectShare

Questions and answers

Is the U8520 good for gaming?

It accepts 4K at 60Hz natively, which suits most console games. DLG can reach 120Hz for compatible content, but this is a processing mode, not a true 120Hz panel, so serious competitive players should look at a 120Hz set.

Does it support Dolby Vision?

No. It supports HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG. Dolby Vision content will play in HDR10 instead.

How does it compare with Samsung's QLED models?

QLED sets add quantum-dot color and higher brightness, and many add full-array local dimming and 120Hz panels. The U8520 is edge-lit with UHD Dimming, so it trades some contrast and brightness for a lower tier.

What is OTS Lite?

Object Tracking Sound Lite steers audio to follow movement on screen using the TV's speakers. It adds a sense of direction but is not a surround system.

Does it upscale older content?

Yes. The Crystal Processor 4K upscales HD and SD sources to 4K. Results are best with good-quality HD feeds.

What is in the box?

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

Samsung

UA55U8520HGXXP SAMSUNG 55" CRYSTAL UHD 4K SMART TV