Samsung B5xx (2009) Series

image quality, usability, price, sound, durability

94% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

88% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

96% der Kundenmeinungen auf Amazon.de bewerten dieses Produkt positiv.

83% des avis sur Amazon.fr donnent une note favorable à ce produit.

67% de los comentarios en Amazon.es otorgan a este producto una calificación positiva.

Yes, the main review of the 40B550 finished with a few negatives. However, it's the positive points about this in some ways quite remarkable TV that really dominate, leaving the few flaws to be easily swallowed up by the allure of its astonishingly low...

Build quality ; Wide Colour Enhancer

Colours a bit over the top ; Weak audio

A good set for the kitchen or away in a bedroom but we wouldn't recommend one of these as a main set unless you are very pressed for space

Deep, insightful blacks ; pure whites ; vibrant but natural colours ; brilliant detail and definition ; clean SD images

At this price, nothing

The fact that it significantly undercuts every other comparative TV is impressive enough – the fact that it’s also better than most of them is astounding

Full HD ; superb black levels ; clean tuner ; brilliant all-round picture quality

Poor sound

Delivering top-notch pictures at a rock-bottom price, this set will take some beating for value

Great picture quality ; Good price ; Good blacks

Weak audio ; Processing can be a bit heavy handed

Although it's not a great sounding TV, the 32B550's combination of exceptional pictures and a knock-down price make it hard to resist

Excellent pictures ; Attractive design ; Connectivity

Sound issues ; No 100Hz ; Limited viewing angle

Despite some average audio, the 40B550's pictures are so strong and its price so low that it's still another winner

Delivering top-notch pictures for a rock-bottom price, this 37in set will take some beating for value

The Samsung is a great, simple television. It performed well on almost every test, but was lacking in special features. If you're a gadget geek, lusting after faster processing or high-end multimedia interfaces, you'll want to look elsewhere. Samsung's...

Lower than expected power consumption saves you money ; Default display profiles require little adjustment ; Exceptional picture quality for cable TV and occasional movie watchers

Remote control could be better designed ; 60Hz display may limit future compatibility with moves to 120 and 240Hz technology

In a few weeks we’ll be seeing Samsung's 2010 lineup hit the retail market. That means now is the perfect time to take advantage of sales and clearance markdowns.

Lower than expected power consumption saves you money ; Default display profiles require little adjustment ; Exceptional picture quality for cable TV and occasional movie watchers

Remote control could be better designed ; 60Hz display may limit future compatibility with moves to 120 and 240Hz technology

In a few weeks we’ll be seeing Samsung’s 2010 lineup hit the retail market. That means now is the perfect time to take advantage of sales and clearance markdowns.