Max light output HDR (high dynamic range) while displaying small white square taking up 10% of the screen (measured in Nits) The Samsung BU8500 is impressively slim, but this does limit what its speakers can do. (Image credit: Future) Samsung BU8500 review: Sound quality

There are two feet to be screwed to the chassis, and they can be made to look like a single pedestal using a plastic cover that feels rather cheap and fits only approximately. Still, it raises the bottom of the screen sufficiently to comfortably fit a soundbar beneath. Samsung BU8500 review: ValueMax light output HDR (high dynamic range) while displaying a live scene and white square taking up 60% of the screen (measured in Nits) Percentage luminance drop at 20 degree vertical angle from the centre of the screen with 100% white output Of course, we don’t all live on a diet of brand-new cutting-edge content - and when it comes to upscaling, the Samsung (mostly) continues its good work. Certainly an HD broadcast of some elite-level tennis suffers hardly at all – colors are confidently described, on-screen movement is stable in almost all circumstances, and detail levels stay high. There’s a little coarsening of skin-tones and a hint of jaggedness to the more difficult edges, but by and large the BU8500 remains eminently watchable. This is a 4K LED screen, powered by Samsung’s ‘Crystal 4K’ processor and with support for HLG and HDR10+ standards of HDR (we’re used to Samsung refusing to offer support for Dolby Vision, but it never stops being galling).

You may use your voice to ask Bixby, Alexa, or Google Assistant to play your favourite music, get answers, and even manage your TV and other compatible connected devices. The Samsung BU8500 is on sale now, though at the time of writing this particular model is available in Europe and some other countries, but hasn't been announced for North America or Australia (though it is available in New Zealand). Discover Samsung’s Crystal UHD display on the UE50BU8000KXXU. With four times more clarity than Full HD TVs, you’ll enjoy image quality so real it will feel like you’re actually there. During setup, the adjustment to color balance is on a bit of a hair-trigger – it’ll tip from ‘just slightly understated’ to ‘rather too lively’ in no time. But play around a bit to find the optimum balance and the color palette is naturalistic, convincing and wide-ranging. Skin-tones, in particular, are detailed and varied.The Samsung BU8500's ports are largely easy to access. (Image credit: Future) Samsung BU8500 review: Features Subtitles and audio description information displayed on electronic programme guide more info panel Subtitles and audio description information displayed on electronic programme guide programme banner Max light output HDR (high dynamic range) while displaying a live scene and white square taking up 10% of the screen (measured in Nits) While some colours look beautifully vivid on the 50AU8000, others, especially ‘nature’ greens, can look a touch subdued, resulting in bright HDR footage sometimes looking uneven and inconsistent.