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Samsung UN32D5500 $699.00
By David Kender January 26, 2012
Samsung UN32D5500
Review Highlights

Great color and contrast performance

Attractive design and usability

Expensive for a 32-inch TV

Narrow viewing angle

Score Breakdown
7.6
5.4

Introduction

The Samsung UN32D5500 has a rather high MSRP of $699, considering it’s only a 32-inch TV. There are some “premiums upgrades” you’re paying for, like LED backlighting, dynamic contrast ratio, and a faster refresh rate. Of course, we use the word “premium” with some dubiousness, knowing that these features can be far less valuable than advertised. Nevertheless, at its core the D5500 is a good television that performs well. If you can find it a significantly reduced price it would make a great addition to a home theater.

This review is organized into 17 pages
Page 1
Tour & Design

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Page 2
Blacks & Whites

Great performance in blacks, whites, and contrast

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Page 3
Color Accuracy

Excellent color performance in most regards

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Page 4
Motion

Decent motion performance and perfect resolution scaling

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Page 5
Viewing Effects

A terribly narrow viewing angle

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Page 6
Calibration

Learn about the calibration settings for the Samsung UN32D5500.

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Page 7
Connectivity

Good, not great, connectivity options

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Page 8
Audio & Menus

Mediocre audio performance, but great menus

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Page 9
Multimedia & Internet

Photo, music, and video playback from USB ports or DLNA local networks. No streaming internet content.

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Page 10
Power Consumption

Exceptionally power-efficient

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vs Samsung UN46D6000
Samsung UN46D6000

We compare the UN32D5500 to the UN46D6000.

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vs JVC BlackCrystal JLE47BC3001
JVC BlackCrystal JLE47BC3001

We compare the UN32D5500 to the BlackCrystal JLE47BC3001.

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vs Sony Bravia KDL-32EX520
Sony Bravia KDL-32EX520

We compare the UN32D5500 to the KDL-32EX520.

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Page 14
Conclusion

Read our final conclusion of the Samsung UN32D5500.

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Page 15
Series Comparison

Read about the difference between the models in the UNxxD5500 series

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Page 16
Photo Gallery

See photos of the Samsung UN32D5500

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Part 17
Comments

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