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Samsung UN32J5205 32 Inch 1080p Smart LED TV 2015 Model
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.1
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
998
Old Reviews
0
Unverified
95
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Full HD 1080p
RESOLUTION
LED
TYPE
Yes
WIFI
Yes
HDMI
Review Analysis - 903 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Picture Quality
150image, picture and sound, sharp, sound, great quality
+96%
-4%
" ... Very pleased with tv, great picture and smart tv! ... "
" ... Very pleased with tv, great picture and smart tv! ... "
" ... Picture and sound quality are fine. ... "
" ... Have to have a TV in the kitchen, perfect size & excellent picture ... "
" ... Great picture -- nice features too. ... "
" ... Great fidelity & images ... "
" ... Great fidelity & images ... "
" ... It is still a decent picture and I will live with it. ... "
Price
95money, worth, value, waste, smart
+88%
-12%
" ... Did the trick, excellent value. ... "
" ... Did the trick, excellent value. ... "
" ... Would buy again, worth it and more. ... "
" ... Would buy again, worth it and more. ... "
" ... Great for price! ... "
" ... Great for price! ... "
" ... Great buy for the price. ... Wireless is very basic and a little slow but worth it for the price. ... "
" ... Great buy for the price. ... Wireless is very basic and a little slow but worth it for the price. ... "
Marketplace
83amazon, shipping, great quality, advertised, refurbished
+84%
-16%
" ... We bought this during Amazon Prime Week and it was a steal. ... "
" ... Everything works as advertised ... "
" ... The seller did make good on the purchase very quickly. ... "
" ... It was just the right side and I put it on a rolling stand ( which I purchased here at AMAZON,) so, it sits right at the bottom of her bed and rolls under the bed. ... "
" ... It was just the right side and I put it on a rolling stand ( which I purchased here at AMAZON,) so, it sits right at the bottom of her bed and rolls under the bed. ... "
" ... Everything as promised. ... "
" ... Everything as promised. ... "
" ... Nice tv, good picture. ... "
Product Reliability
67year, stopped working, worked fine, 2 years, preparing
+40%
-60%
" ... tv only lasted 14 months ... "
" ... We've had this tv for 1.5 years. ... We only use it a couple of times a month. ... "
" ... Getting refurbished I figured it could die quickly or not be the greatest thing . ... but I didn't realize it was going to be unusable and defective. ... "
" ... Getting refurbished I figured it could die quickly or not be the greatest thing . ... but I didn't realize it was going to be unusable and defective. ... "
" ... Keeps turning off :( ONLY had it just over a year ... "
" ... Keeps turning off :( ONLY had it just over a year ... "
" ... TV is unusable less than a year after purchase. ... "
" ... I've had this TV for a year now. ... I've even tried resetting it, but it always gives me a "preparing your TV" message in the first the first few minutes when I try to access an app. ... The crash will cause my whole TV to restart, meaning not only is my viewing interrupted, but I have to wait a couple minutes again for it to "warm up" before I can restart an app. ... "
Sound Quality
63picture, picture and sound, bar, internal, speakers
+78%
-22%
" ... Picture and sound quality are fine. ... "
" ... Sound better than I expected. ... "
" ... Even the sound quality is impressive compared to what I was expecting. ... "
" ... Even the sound quality is impressive compared to what I was expecting. ... "
" ... Sound is ok. Connects to wifi very quickly. ... "
" ... Sound is ok. Connects to wifi very quickly. ... "
" ... I would have given it a 5 star, sounds great, picture great, but it dims after a while . ... "
" ... I would have given it a 5 star, sounds great, picture great, but it dims after a while . ... "
Product As Described
50great quality, advertised, works as advertised, picture is great, exactly as described
+100%
" ... Everything works as advertised ... "
" ... Everything as promised. ... "
" ... Everything as promised. ... "
" ... Nice tv, good picture. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... This worked as advertised. ... "
" ... This worked as advertised. ... "
" ... The picture is very clear and colorful. ... "
Display Clarity
48vertical, samsung CAT, line of light, lines, burned
+48%
-52%
" ... Yesterday the screen died. ... "
" ... Now its flicking black screen. ... "
" ... Now its flicking black screen. ... "
" ... It was delivered with a huge crack down the middle of the screen ... "
" ... It was delivered with a huge crack down the middle of the screen ... "
" ... There are lines all across the screen. ... "
" ... After a year and half TV screen stopped powering on. ... "
" ... screen shut down just like that with the power button blinking red. ... "
Capacity
44room, living room, perfect size, smart CAT, conference
+95%
-5%
" ... Perfect TV for a small area, like a bedroom or a office. ... "
" ... Just what I needed in my RV. ... "
" ... I love having a smart TV in my living room. ... "
" ... I love having a smart TV in my living room. ... "
" ... It has been in my bedroom ever since. ... "
" ... It has been in my bedroom ever since. ... "
" ... I plan to get a bigger one for my living. ... "
" ... Will end up buying bigger for other locations throughout my home ... "
Ease of Use
41easy to set, easy to install, works great, setup, program
+98%
-2%
" ... Great TV very lite and easy to move about. ... "
" ... easy to setup and very good picture. ... "
" ... easy to setup and very good picture. ... "
" ... It was very easy to put together. ... The size of the TV also made those moves easy. ... "
" ... It was very easy to put together. ... The size of the TV also made those moves easy. ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... The program guide for over the air digital is very nice compared to what I've had before. ... "
Apps
37netflix, smart CAT, smart, youtube, wait
+54%
-46%
" ... I also am a devout Android user and I like the mirroring option that I can use with my Samsung 7 phone. ... "
" ... Once you are connected to internet, Netflix, Amazon, and other apps are easy to navigate. ... "
" ... Once you are connected to internet, Netflix, Amazon, and other apps are easy to navigate. ... "
" ... It a great size for my bedroom your not going to believe how many apps this t.v. ... "
" ... The tv isn't slow, netflix and Hulu and all programs work amazing. ... "
" ... The netflix and Amazon prime apps take a bit of time to load up. ... "
" ... The netflix and Amazon prime apps take a bit of time to load up. ... "
" ... Works great with my xfinity X1 and great on wifi to look up things on explorer app . ... "
Delivery
35shipping, fast shipping, delivery, damaged, timely
+94%
-6%
" ... product arrived on time and as expected. ... "
" ... Everything as promised. ... "
" ... Everything as promised. ... "
" ... New in box. ... "
" ... The price was fair for the TV I received. ... "
" ... I've been in contact with "Good As New Electronics" and so far they have been generous with a pre-paid shipping label and are working with me but we'll see how it goes when I get it back. ... "
" ... I've been in contact with "Good As New Electronics" and so far they have been generous with a pre-paid shipping label and are working with me but we'll see how it goes when I get it back. ... "
" ... It arrived in its original box, and you cannot tell at ALL that it is a refurb. ... "
Setup
32easy, easy to set, easy to install, follow, quick and easy
+84%
-16%
" ... easy to setup and very good picture. ... "
" ... easy to setup and very good picture. ... "
" ... If you don’t want to have to read instructions or put much effort in, you should be good with this product. ... Cable and Wi-Fi setup was also a painless process. ... "
" ... If you don’t want to have to read instructions or put much effort in, you should be good with this product. ... Cable and Wi-Fi setup was also a painless process. ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... Set up was quick and easy. ... "
" ... Set up almost instantly. ... "
Device Compatibility
29internet, computer monitor, chromecast, smart CAT, smart
+90%
-10%
" ... Works easily, and even my kids can figure out how to work the smart TV system ... "
" ... I also am a devout Android user and I like the mirroring option that I can use with my Samsung 7 phone. ... "
" ... WORKS FANTASTIC OVER WIRELESS ... "
" ... I use mine to stream from various devices (chromecast, laptop, game consoles). ... A switch or hub would be a great companion purchase. ... "
" ... I use mine to stream from various devices (chromecast, laptop, game consoles). ... A switch or hub would be a great companion purchase. ... "
" ... I am currently using it as a monitor for a high end computer system and it performs with ease. ... "
" ... The wireless connection worked great. ... "
" ... The wireless connection worked great. ... "
Software Platform
28netflix, wait, smart CAT, roku, smart
+43%
-57%
" ... It takes several minutes for the Smart Hub to start up enough to open any apps. ... Since we mostly use Netflix, this is very irritating. ... Third, it tends to log us out of apps and shut apps down unexpectedly. ... "
" ... The apps also crash occasionally — sometimes more than once in a single sitting, which is MADDENING. ... "
" ... The apps also crash occasionally — sometimes more than once in a single sitting, which is MADDENING. ... "
" ... it always gives me a "preparing tv-try again later" error. ... "
" ... Try a Roku TV instead. ... When you get past that, netflix and amazon are the only apps that loaded (most times) without a glitch. ... "
" ... Try a Roku TV instead. ... When you get past that, netflix and amazon are the only apps that loaded (most times) without a glitch. ... "
" ... It gives you an error message saying "The TV is setting up. ... "
" ... Kinda annoying because I can't just turn on my tv and go straight to Netflix. ... "
As Gift
24christmas, daughter, law, early, walmart
+96%
-4%
" ... A gift from my son. ... "
" ... this was my Christmas gift to myself and it fit just right in my little apartment it makes the room look much better and it go's with everything in my little house ... "
" ... A gift for my daughter's family. ... "
" ... A gift for my daughter's family. ... "
" ... This was a Christmas present and they loved it. ... "
" ... It was a gift to her ... "
" ... It was a gift to her ... "
" ... Bought for daughter for Christmas. ... "
For Kids
22daughter, bought the CAT, granddaughter, college, law
+95%
-5%
" ... This TV has been great for me to take through my third year of college. ... "
" ... This TV has been great for me to take through my third year of college. ... "
" ... Bought if for my 7 year old son for his xbox and it is perfect! ... "
" ... Bought if for my 7 year old son for his xbox and it is perfect! ... "
" ... Bought for daughter for Christmas. ... "
" ... My Daughter loves her new tv ... "
" ... My sister in law just loves her new tv. ... "
" ... She loves it' ... "
Color
22size, screen, vertical, unwatchable, taste
+77%
-23%
" ... I love the size and colors. ... "
" ... I love the size and colors. ... "
" ... The picture is very clear and colorful. ... "
" ... settings needed the usual tweaking to get rid of the overpowered brightness/contrast and intrusive correction filters, but for what you pay this is a nice looking screen. ... "
" ... settings needed the usual tweaking to get rid of the overpowered brightness/contrast and intrusive correction filters, but for what you pay this is a nice looking screen. ... "
" ... Sharp image, easy to use. ... "
" ... Sharp image, easy to use. ... "
" ... OMG, the color, the quality, the smartness of it are all awesome! ... "
Screen Protection
20black, broken, samsung CAT, lines, wet
-100%
" ... Yesterday the screen died. ... "
" ... Now its flicking black screen. ... "
" ... Now its flicking black screen. ... "
" ... It was delivered with a huge crack down the middle of the screen ... "
" ... It was delivered with a huge crack down the middle of the screen ... "
" ... got it and the screen was broken ... "
" ... I received that damage TV with something leaving from inside the screen trying to get out and scratching screen so at the same time I saw it trying to return but that's not easy. ... "
" ... I received that damage TV with something leaving from inside the screen trying to get out and scratching screen so at the same time I saw it trying to return but that's not easy. ... "
Build Quality
20parts, spottiness, satisfied, ribs, injection
+65%
-35%
" ... Samsung is reliable and sturdy. ... "
" ... Very satisfied with case ... "
" ... Very satisfied with case ... "
" ... It was very easy to put together. ... "
" ... It was very easy to put together. ... "
" ... I had no problems with using the product and it seems to be very solidly made. ... "
" ... I had no problems with using the product and it seems to be very solidly made. ... "
" ... My brother is handicapped and his TV broke. ... "
Remote
19buttons, remote control, without a remote, swivel, press
+21%
-79%
" ... Picture is fine, but the remote's UI sucks, and it changes inputs only if it feels like doing so. ... "
" ... This samsung defaults to the grainy screen (see pic) with each click of the remote. ... Next the remote is cramped with buttons making navigation confusing. ... "
" ... This samsung defaults to the grainy screen (see pic) with each click of the remote. ... Next the remote is cramped with buttons making navigation confusing. ... "
" ... The red light is on but nothing happens when I press the button on the remote or television. ... "
" ... The red light is on but nothing happens when I press the button on the remote or television. ... "
" ... It is difficult to use the remote control to access the internet on the TV ... "
" ... It is difficult to use the remote control to access the internet on the TV ... "
" ... That undocumented omission has caused me to need an additional TOS-to-RCA converter and another remote controller to get the audio I want. ... "
Cables
19cable company, connection issue, wi, short, setup
+53%
-47%
" ... Cable and Wi-Fi setup was also a painless process. ... "
" ... Cable and Wi-Fi setup was also a painless process. ... "
" ... It came with a power cable that was a foot too short for our location but that was easily fixed. ... "
" ... It came with a power cable that was a foot too short for our location but that was easily fixed. ... "
" ... Some problems with delivery but had the cable company hook it up and now it works perfectly. ... "
" ... Some problems with delivery but had the cable company hook it up and now it works perfectly. ... "
" ... The main setup requires you to select a tv cable provider . ... "
" ... I haven't plugged in cable or satellite, so I am not sure how well it works for watching shows. ... "
Wifi
18wi fi, network connection, connection, smart CAT, slow
+61%
-39%
" ... Even if you need to log into a browser to access your Wi-Fi, this TV allows you to do that. ... "
" ... Even if you need to log into a browser to access your Wi-Fi, this TV allows you to do that. ... "
" ... My wi-fi works fine with all my other devices, including another version of a samsung tv. ... "
" ... The wireless connection worked great. ... "
" ... The wireless connection worked great. ... "
" ... Would highly recommend purchasing smart TV it is great when you can download apps you have Wi-Fi in the house you don't even need a cable connection sometimes if you can use the app like spectrum Amazon or Netflix ... "
" ... Pretty intuitive menu management and WI-FI set up. ... "
" ... It looks great, works good on Wi-Fi, but even better when wired. ... "
ISP
18works, fine, wireless connection, setup, roku
+72%
-28%
" ... works well and should be allowed ... "
" ... WORKS FANTASTIC OVER WIRELESS ... "
" ... I had no problem setting up the tv. ... "
" ... The wireless connection worked great. ... "
" ... The wireless connection worked great. ... "
" ... The main setup requires you to select a tv cable provider . ... "
" ... Tv works just fine. ... "
" ... Works fine now. ... "
Ports
18hdmi, ports, jacks, cable, wish
+56%
-44%
" ... Then I learned I could eliminate the auto dimming by using this DP to hdmi adapter: ... "
" ... Then I learned I could eliminate the auto dimming by using this DP to hdmi adapter: ... "
" ... Our other tv lets us select if we want it to go to cable, hdmi (3) , or other input. ... "
" ... As far as I know, the HDMI ports work well for Wii U and images for it are pretty clear. ... "
" ... As far as I know, the HDMI ports work well for Wii U and images for it are pretty clear. ... "
" ... Excellent TV, I wish it had a few more HDMI inputs but other than that, can't beat the price or the performance. ... "
" ... Excellent TV, I wish it had a few more HDMI inputs but other than that, can't beat the price or the performance. ... "
" ... Using CAT 7 cable over a 1GB connection. ... "
Returns
17amazon, send, request, phoned, fedex
+12%
-88%
" ... but I didn't realize it was going to be unusable and defective. ... "
" ... but I didn't realize it was going to be unusable and defective. ... "
" ... TV sent did not work. ... Upon discovery, I tried to file for a refund/replacement, which was denied. ... "
" ... The only reason I did not return it was because my sister threw out the box as soon as it was opened. ... "
" ... I wanted to return it or exchange it but I had limited time to return. ... "
" ... I wanted to return it or exchange it but I had limited time to return. ... "
" ... I wish I could return this tv but I waited too long. ... "
" ... If I had a option I would return this but it's past 30 days for my return. ... "
Controls
14press, buttons, seconds, sound, pressing
+29%
-71%
" ... screen shut down just like that with the power button blinking red. ... "
" ... Next the remote is cramped with buttons making navigation confusing. ... "
" ... Next the remote is cramped with buttons making navigation confusing. ... "
" ... The red light is on but nothing happens when I press the button on the remote or television. ... "
" ... The red light is on but nothing happens when I press the button on the remote or television. ... "
" ... Even after the tv has been "prepared" there is a long delay (about 5 seconds) when buttons are pressed. ... "
" ... It will not turn on where you left it, it goes back to TV mode which means nothing but fuzz on the screen as it trys it's hardest to perform the tasks you ask of if. ... The delay from the remote buttons is a real headache. ... I think that's why a lot of reviewers said the remote has to be pressed hard. ... With ours it's not a matter of how hard you press it, it's a matter of waiting a few seconds to see if it registered and not pressing it again because that will undue the first transmission and you will have to start all over. ... "
" ... It will not turn on where you left it, it goes back to TV mode which means nothing but fuzz on the screen as it trys it's hardest to perform the tasks you ask of if. ... The delay from the remote buttons is a real headache. ... I think that's why a lot of reviewers said the remote has to be pressed hard. ... With ours it's not a matter of how hard you press it, it's a matter of waiting a few seconds to see if it registered and not pressing it again because that will undue the first transmission and you will have to start all over. ... "
Volume
13room, turn, speakers, picture, perfect size
+62%
-38%
" ... One in every room. ... "
" ... One in every room. ... "
" ... Perfect size for a small room. ... "
" ... For the price, good TV for a smaller room. ... "
" ... Use it for the conference room. ... "
" ... Use it for the conference room. ... "
" ... Used with our exercise room requires sound to be kept at high volume. ... "
" ... Perfect size for my room. ... "
Resolution
131080p smart, 1080p, un40j5200, teh, sound
+92%
-8%
" ... I love my new TV it's the perfect size (43'), clear HD picture, and great sound. ... "
" ... I love my new TV it's the perfect size (43'), clear HD picture, and great sound. ... "
" ... Samsung UN40J5200 40-Inch 1080p Smart LED TV . ... "
" ... Samsung UN40J5200 40-Inch 1080p Smart LED TV . ... "
" ... Resolution was not as good as I expected, but otherwise very nice. ... "
" ... You can bring the resolution to 1080p ... "
" ... Also, at this size to distance ratio, the image quality is enough and a 4K would have been an overkill. ... "
" ... Also, at this size to distance ratio, the image quality is enough and a 4K would have been an overkill. ... "
Video Playback
13netflix, youtube, video, stream, videos
+69%
-31%
" ... Watching it everyday! ... "
" ... We haven't been anywhere with it yet but we had to stream a movie from NetFlix the first night to check it out. ... "
" ... We haven't been anywhere with it yet but we had to stream a movie from NetFlix the first night to check it out. ... "
" ... Also enjoy that they can transfer videos from phone to tv. ... "
" ... Video games are great on it. ... "
" ... And Netflix plays well on it. ... Good TV for modern video games. ... "
" ... And Netflix plays well on it. ... Good TV for modern video games. ... "
" ... It is a smart TV so you can stream movies,etc. ... "
Lagging
12crash, undue, turn the CAT, smarthub, seconds
-100%
" ... Second, the audio delay is super annoying. ... "
" ... I've even tried resetting it, but it always gives me a "preparing your TV" message in the first the first few minutes when I try to access an app. ... The crash will cause my whole TV to restart, meaning not only is my viewing interrupted, but I have to wait a couple minutes again for it to "warm up" before I can restart an app. ... "
" ... I've even tried resetting it, but it always gives me a "preparing your TV" message in the first the first few minutes when I try to access an app. ... The crash will cause my whole TV to restart, meaning not only is my viewing interrupted, but I have to wait a couple minutes again for it to "warm up" before I can restart an app. ... "
" ... Only problem (more like annoyance) would be that you have to wait somewhere between 2-5 minutes after you turn the TV on to be able to open anything in the SmartHub. ... "
" ... Only problem (more like annoyance) would be that you have to wait somewhere between 2-5 minutes after you turn the TV on to be able to open anything in the SmartHub. ... "
" ... A few seconds later it comes back. ... It happens constantly! ... "
" ... Then it begins to make a horrible shreek and will restart. ... "
" ... it never l loads the first try, and when it does start playing, it'll stop 2 or 3 times in the first 10 seconds of the video. ... "
Design
12stand, smartness, shadowing, satisfied, quality
+75%
-25%
" ... Looks nice and works well ... "
" ... Love it works and looks good ... "
" ... Very satisfied with case ... "
" ... Very satisfied with case ... "
" ... We get lots of comments and compliments about it whenever we have company. ... "
" ... We get lots of comments and compliments about it whenever we have company. ... "
" ... OMG, the color, the quality, the smartness of it are all awesome! ... "
" ... OMG, the color, the quality, the smartness of it are all awesome! ... "
Overall performance
11works, fine, much, loading, faster
+45%
-55%
" ... computer to slow ... "
" ... This TV is VERY slow. ... "
" ... This TV is VERY slow. ... "
" ... along with the super slow loading. ... "
" ... Very very slow. ... "
Device Stand
11mount, stand, super light, stud, sat
+82%
-18%
" ... Purchased to install on a wall mount in a physicians office. ... "
" ... The setup on our new wall mount was simple. ... "
" ... The setup on our new wall mount was simple. ... "
" ... Secure it to the wall. ... "
" ... It is super light and I was easily able to mount it by myself. ... "
" ... It is super light and I was easily able to mount it by myself. ... "
Features
11smart, ask, trys, tasks, hardest
+73%
-27%
" ... Wanted a new tv with smart features. ... "
" ... Smart TV features are a waste of money if you are going to mainly use it with an android TV box. ... "
" ... Looks and works great, but the smart TV online features load very slowly . ... "
" ... It's really light. ... "
" ... We've not yet used all of the computer features ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
WiFi: Yes
HDMI: Yes
Number of USB ports: 1
USB: Yes
Display
Resolution: Full HD 1080p
Type: LED
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