Full Review
Introduction
The Samsung UN5C7000 had many issues with its launch. A lot of its big-name online content providers weren’t available during the TVs’ initial week, and—more egregiously—neither were the glasses necessary to view its 3D content.
Users picking up the model now, however, will have access to those glasses as well as significantly more online features. Many issues still aren’t fixed, even with the most recent barrage of firmware updates. It’s unfortunate the TV was plagued with so many launch issues, because otherwise it’s a decent TV—it’s the first attempt at a new technology, so no one should be expecting perfection.
What the UN55C7000 does well is contrast, color response (despite a slightly wonky color temperature), and motion blur control. Where the TV fails is artifacting and screen uniformity.
Assuming you don’t mind waiting a little while longer for the full suite of online features, the UN55C7000 is on sale now for $3299.99.
Editorial Note: This is a review of the Samsung UN55C7000. Test results are for this model, but should indicate the general performance of other sizes in the UNxxC7000 series. The UNxxC7000 series includes the following models: UN40C7000, UN46C7000 and UN55C7000. Read here for more details on series differences.
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Page 1
Tour & Design
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Page 2
Blacks & Whites
Decent contrast ratio. Screen has some serious uniformity issues. Read More... |
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Color Accuracy
Accurate RGB curves. Color temperature jogs towards warm in darker scenes. Read More... |
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Page 4
Motion
Very little motion blur, great 3:2 pulldown. Artifacting issues. Read More... |
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3D
Came without 3D glasses. Due to the missing glasses, we couldn’t fully test the 3D features of this display. Read More... |
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Viewing Effects
Good for an LCD. Compared to a plasma, it’s a very narrow viewing angle. Read More... |
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Page 7
Calibration
Learn about the calibration settings for the Samsung UN55C7000. Read More... |
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Connectivity
Discreetly placed ports; fewer than you find on boxy TVs of the same price range; lots of proprietary adapters required due to thin frame. Read More... |
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Audio & Menus
Decent menus and audio performance. Lots of image performance tweaks crowd the menus, potentially confusing. Read More... |
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Page 10
Multimedia & Internet
Two USB ports, one of which can read hard drives. Very weak selection of content partners for streaming video and music. Read More... |
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Power Consumption
Pretty inexpensive upkeep. Read More... |
Page 12
Panasonic TC-P50VT20 Comparison
 We compare the UN55C7000 to the TC-P50VT20. Read More... |
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Sony KDL-46EX700 Comparison
 We compare the UN55C7000 to the KDL-46EX700. Read More... |
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Panasonic TC-P50G10 Comparison
 We compare the UN55C7000 to the TC-P50G10. Read More... |
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Conclusion
Read our final conclusion of the Samsung UN55C7000. Read More... |
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Series Comparison
Read about the difference between the models in the UNxxC7000 series Read More... |
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Photo Gallery
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Part 18
Comments
Read what people are saying about the Samsung UN55C7000. Add your comments... |
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