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Samsung Electronics UN55MU6290FXZA Flat 55 Inch 4K UHD Smart LED TV 2017 Model
Last Updated: March 31, 2019 (Refresh Now)
7.8
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Picture Quality
50tv, sound, sharp, picture and sound, great picture
+98%
-2%
" ... Tv's picture is fantastic. ... "
" ... However be advised that gives you room to make an inferior looking picture or make an exceptionally beautiful picture ... "
" ... It brought into the Present, Great Picture Gtrat sound with added sound bar and love steaming the net ... "
" ... She says the picture is sharp and clear. ... "
" ... Picture quality is great and sound is decent. ... "
" ... The picture is very clear. ... "
" ... (See 'The Captain's review) The picture is nice. ... Picture looks much better after turning off the HDR+ mode. ... "
" ... Great picture and sound. ... "
Price
30tv, money, worth, spend, samsung
+87%
-13%
" ... Good purchase for the price! ... "
" ... I have to say I was a little skeptical about the price for this TV, but it was definitely worth it. ... "
" ... And the price? ... "
" ... I wanted the 6300 instead of the 6290 but the price made this one too good to pass up. ... "
" ... Anyways, no big deal, still got a decent "smart" TV for a decent price. ... "
" ... After reading some reviews I didn't think it was a good choice but for the price I bought it. ... "
" ... What a value! ... "
" ... This one was great for the price! ... "
Device Compatibility
21samsung, smart, netflix, smart tv, would
+71%
-29%
" ... But, I was able to find what I needed on Amazon to connect it as I needed. ... "
" ... I purchased the TV to use as a large computer monitor and I have to say it is GREAT. ... "
" ... I would order this TV again. ... "
" ... With our old TV we had Apple TV and ended up not needing it any more with all the smart TV features. ... "
" ... Linking my Netflix account on this TV was a breeze. ... "
" ... It is a great tv. ... "
" ... connects to my samsung home theater and turns it on and off with the tv. ... "
" ... like it a lot, still trying to get used to having smart tv, I know my netflix i upgraded to hdtv and its awesome. ... "
Sound Quality
20tv, picture and sound, picture, great picture, sound bar
+95%
-5%
" ... Great picture and sound. ... "
" ... Almost the same exact TV a little more than I paid for the KU but I like the way the stand is and the sound is not bad. ... "
" ... The sound is decent enough for now I may add some speakers later but not necessary for casual watching. ... "
" ... Great tv sound is not as good as my 55 in can fix with sound bar tried my solo 5 with it , vast improvement all in all great tv sound only complaint but fix easy ... "
" ... For the price, it has great picture and sound and all sorts of capabilities. ... I do wish it had a few more plugs in back for connecting it to alternate sound systems. ... "
" ... Picture and sound are great. ... "
" ... The sound is also surprisingly good, even without the home theatre on. ... "
" ... Great sound and features. ... "
Product Reliability
18working, samsung, months, weeks, tv
+33%
-67%
" ... Had to set it up every time I turned on the TV and then it just stopped working. ... "
" ... I bought it at the end of January and by March it was giving me problems! ... "
" ... I was broke and scratched up piece of junk. ... "
" ... Broken right out of the box ... "
" ... It has been 2 weeks since the replacement stopped working and 2 weeks since I contacted Samsung support for a repair. ... "
" ... Until it stopped working and just flashed on and off continuously. ... It's disappointing it didn't stay working. ... "
" ... I would be quite angry if this problem manifested itself after the warrantee had expired. ... "
" ... It started flickering randomly and then it works. ... "
Display Clarity
18tv, samsung, sound, read, panel
+50%
-50%
" ... however, mine arrived with a cracked display which happens from time to time so I can understand that. ... On the box it had a white strip of tape that stood out and clearly read "DISPLAY CRACKED." ... "
" ... Screen severely damaged ... "
" ... Tried everything I could think of to get it to search for the display again(I work in IT/networking so this ain't my first rodeo with stubborn electronics or network issues), but had no luck. ... "
" ... After 2 day of use, the bottom third of the screen is significantly lighter and flickering! ... "
" ... Tv is great but top heavy and very fragile got bumped and fell 3 feet off the stand and screen smashed only had the tv for 2 weeks and the warranty it pushes you to buys for $27 doesn't cover anything only things the company that built it could have messed up ... "
" ... THE TV SCREEN WAS BROKEN IN SHIPMAN AND I DID NOT INSURACE IT. ... "
" ... As we speak, it is a blank screen because I was going to Amazon Video to stream and it apparently is just not willing to do so. ... Just a blank screen. ... "
" ... The first send services guys to us, but they had replacement TV panel, but it was defective as well!)) ... "
Ease of Use
15set, use, setup, picture, install
+93%
-7%
" ... No problems, easy to navigate, the speakers are actually not bad for a TV ... "
" ... Setup was easy. ... "
" ... It was easy to set up & install. ... "
" ... Easy to install and setup. ... "
" ... Very easy to take out of the box and get set up. ... "
" ... The ions are easy to find ... "
" ... It was a snap to set up . ... "
" ... Easy enough to operate for our elderly to figure out how to use it ... "
Marketplace
14amazon, seller, quality, use, one
+71%
-29%
" ... Nice picture as well ... "
" ... Excellent quality and picture. ... "
" ... Shipping time with FedEx excellent! ... "
" ... The picture is great. ... "
" ... The picture itself was great. ... "
" ... just as described ... "
" ... Picture looks so real. ... "
Software Platform
12tv, app, smart tv, samsung, netflix
+75%
-25%
" ... Amazon prime is available on chrome cast. ... "
" ... The average user can definitely figure out how to use the features and apps in no time. ... There's also a good amount of apps in the app store. ... "
" ... Great Interface and very crisp looking menus. ... Works well with the STEAM Link app. ... "
" ... The smart apps work great and no complaints here! ... "
" ... Still getting used to all the web features. ... "
" ... The interface is easy and intuitive, and everything we need is at our fingertips, entertainment wise that is. ... "
" ... With our old TV we had Apple TV and ended up not needing it any more with all the smart TV features. ... "
" ... There are plenty of posts out there to see what others have done to solve configuration issues. ... "
Setup
11set, install, tv, setup, screws
+100%
" ... Very easy to take out of the box and get set up. ... A few screws to assemble and install the base and that was it. ... "
" ... Installation was a lot easier than the previous Samsung tv I had. ... "
" ... It was easy to set up & install. ... "
" ... Just what I wanted gas and easy to install ... "
" ... Setup was easy. ... "
" ... Easy to install and setup. ... "
Resolution
11tv, refresh rate, netflix, hdmi, 120
+91%
-9%
" ... Went to YouTube for 4K videos, unbelievable. ... "
" ... HDR content on Netflix looks phenomenal. ... "
" ... The best 4K television for the money. ... "
" ... This tv has an amazing experience for 60hz samsung knows how to make a tv ... "
" ... THIS IS AN AMAZING VALUE FOR A 4K SMART TV! ... "
" ... And although the picture is good when viewing an Amazon Prime 4k program, not sure it is in true 4k. ... "
" ... A great 4k TV! ... "
" ... Awesome smart UHD tv. ... "
Product As Described
9quality, use, easy
+100%
" ... Nice picture as well ... "
" ... Excellent quality and picture. ... "
" ... The picture is great. ... "
" ... The picture itself was great. ... "
" ... just as described ... "
" ... Picture looks so real. ... "
Delivery
9delivery, broken, box, arrived
+78%
-22%
" ... I love that delivery was prompt. ... "
" ... Delivery was extraordinarily rapid. ... "
" ... Shipping time with FedEx excellent! ... "
" ... the product was shipped and arrived in great shape. ... "
" ... Delivery and packaging was fine and set up was easy. ... "
" ... Oh, the shipping was super fast too! ... "
Remote
8tv, wish, smart remote, control, universal remote
+63%
-38%
" ... When making adjustments using the remote it would’ve been helpful if the arrow keys included some sort of tactile feel. ... "
" ... good tv, except for simple remote ... "
" ... After owning it, I will say the remote is no big deal. ... "
" ... Remote control is simple and small (only slightly larger than my ROKU remote). ... "
" ... It is the same remote I got 3 years ago with a small tv. ... "
Screen Protection
8read, display, cracked, broken, bottom
+13%
-88%
" ... Just a blank screen. ... "
" ... however, mine arrived with a cracked display which happens from time to time so I can understand that. ... On the box it had a white strip of tape that stood out and clearly read "DISPLAY CRACKED." ... "
" ... It appears the screen is broken. ... "
" ... We bought it in the end of April 2018, after 1 month the shadow about 40% of the screen surface appeared. ... "
" ... Screen severely damaged ... "
" ... After 2 day of use, the bottom third of the screen is significantly lighter and flickering! ... "
" ... THE TV SCREEN WAS BROKEN IN SHIPMAN AND I DID NOT INSURACE IT. ... "
Color
6color, sharp, crashes, colors
+83%
-17%
" ... Great tv everything about it shines as in great colors graphics sound everything. ... "
" ... The color is vibrant and the picture is sharp. ... "
" ... I'm watching a Nature snow on PBS right now and the color + detail is outstanding. ... "
" ... The picture is noticeably clearer and bright. ... I changed the picture to dynamic mode, which seems to brighten up the picture and make it more crisp. ... "
Gaming
5xbox, watching, playing, gaming, games
+100%
" ... Playing games, watching movies, is better then expected. ... "
" ... Love watching all my shows and the kids love playing Xbox. ... "
" ... The refresh rate gives action scenes of movies and high pace video games a smooth as butter feel with no tearing or flickering. ... "
" ... For ps4, xbox, switch ... "
As Gift
5present, bought
+100%
" ... Bought it for my son as a Christmas present. ... "
" ... This was a gift that an employee worked hard to get as part of our rewards program. ... "
" ... It was a Father’s Day gift. ... "
" ... I bought this as a gift for my daughter. ... "
" ... I can't really say how well this one works as it was a birthday present (Jan 18th. ... "
Apps
5app, tv, tvs, smartview app, smart tv
+80%
-20%
" ... The average user can definitely figure out how to use the features and apps in no time. ... There's also a good amount of apps in the app store. ... "
" ... Works well with the STEAM Link app. ... "
" ... The smart apps work great and no complaints here! ... "
" ... Linking my Netflix account on this TV was a breeze. ... "
Returns
5refund, headache, easy, would, seller
-100%
" ... Unsatisfied with this purchase, it was and still is (as I wait on the return for my refund) a absolute and complete headache. ... "
" ... When I try to contact seller - my claim gets closed out! ... "
" ... I would be quite angry if this problem manifested itself after the warrantee had expired. ... "
" ... So sending it back won't proof anything. ... "
" ... This is where my headache began. ... "
Features
5settings, eco, brightness
+100%
" ... options and features all work as described. ... smart functions run smooth. ... "
" ... Still love the tv and all the features ... "
" ... - It's also highly eco-friendly - there are multiple settings to control the brightness automatically based on ambient room lighting or what % you want to reduce the brightness for. ... "
" ... Still getting used to all the web features. ... "
" ... The features are nice overall . ... "
Fit
5perfect, fits, fit, base, tv
+60%
-40%
" ... A few screws to assemble and install the base and that was it. ... "
" ... I bought the 40 inch and fits perfect in my room. ... "
" ... This fits the bill to a T. Didn't want an extra large unit, this fits in to our living area just right. ... "
Video Playback
4movies, watching, video, sports, playing
+100%
" ... Playing games, watching movies, is better then expected. ... "
" ... We love sports and enjoy movies and documentaries and needed a larger screen tv to enjoy them on. ... "
" ... For example, a YouTube video can be playing, you can turn the TV off, and turning it back on will pick up where you left off on the same video! ... "
Overall performance
4+75%
-25%
" ... I wish those that purchase this device the best and I hope it arrives in great condition and runs smoothly. ... "
" ... - Excellent reliability and snappy performance, one of the most responsive TVs I've ever owned. ... "
Defective Delivery
4box
+25%
-75%
" ... Broken right out of the box ... "
" ... The first television I received was broken out of the box. ... "
Ports
3tv, sources, replaced, port, hdmi ports
+100%
" ... Once the cables were replaced with the latest high speed cables (as recommended by Apple) and the TV was configured properly, all is well. ... "
" ... All the USB and HDMI connections you'll need. ... "
" ... So I bought a 4-port HDMI connector switch and that solved the problem. ... Back to the TV, though, it works extremely well with all the HDMI units attached to it. ... "
Cleaning
3tv, get, back
+67%
-33%
" ... I have turned it off and back on so and it came back up clean. ... "
Comfort
3+67%
-33%
" ... The 65” is great, delivery was easy, they go through a third party so I felt comfortable that the shipping didn’t damage anything, I wasn’t home and they went out of there way to notify me when they were there and waited for me to pick up the TV. ... "
" ... After reading some other tips I think I have it figured out for my environment. ... "
Build Quality
3install, broken, broke, base
+33%
-67%
" ... I was broke and scratched up piece of junk. ... "
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Specifications
Display
Resolution: 4K