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Samsung UN40J5200 40 Inch 1080p Smart LED TV Certified Refurbished
Last Updated: March 17, 2019 (Refresh Now)
7.0
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
204
Old Reviews
35
Unverified
7
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Full HD 1080p
RESOLUTION
LED
TYPE
Review Analysis - 162 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Picture Quality
23quality, tv, sound, settings, excellent
+100%
" ... Great picture works great so far. ... "
" ... Great picture color size etc., It's a refurbished product but to me it works BRAND NEW! ... "
" ... The picture quality was perfect for a 720p LED TV. ... "
" ... Great picture, easy to use, & so far so good! ... "
" ... Nice clear picture. ... "
" ... The picture quality is very nice and the Samsung useability is friendly-no directions needed-everything is intuitive. ... "
" ... Spectacular picture considering its only a 24" TV. ... "
" ... Picture is pretty good. ... "
Product Reliability
15months, 6 months, working, refurbished, refurb
+47%
-53%
" ... This product only worked for only 9 months. ... "
" ... Impossible to know when or how the item was damaged. ... "
" ... After 5 months, the TV turned black. ... "
" ... Within 2 weeks, 2 more. ... "
" ... This defect should have been detected if the product were tested as advertised. ... "
" ... Smart tv functions just don't work anymore after only 6 months of use. ... "
" ... We Purchase 1 and it last less that a week. ... "
Device Compatibility
14refurbished, primary, monitor, smart tv, smart
+79%
-21%
" ... Love my new TV. ... "
" ... I love my new TV . ... "
" ... Had a very small number of choices for a 24in TV. ... "
" ... You can use it as a monitor or for TV. ... "
" ... The dish satellite was recognized by the TV. ... This TV system is quite easy to use now. ... "
" ... An amazing tv for a bedroom with plenty connection capabilities. ... "
" ... I am very happy with my purchase and would recommend this TV for someone looking for a TV in addition to a primary TV. ... "
" ... I use this as a monitor for my computer. ... "
Price
13tv, worth, purchase, money, beat
+92%
-8%
" ... The price could not be beat! ... "
" ... Great for its price. ... "
" ... Super happy with this purchase and totally worth the low price!!! ... "
" ... But for the price that I payed (380) I love it. ... "
" ... Works exactly as advertised and you can not beat this price. ... "
" ... Great product at a great price. ... "
" ... This is a great TV for the money. ... "
" ... Good tv and price ... "
Sound Quality
11picture, tv, speakers, tinny, system
+82%
-18%
" ... No more external speakers needed, less clutter on my desk. ... "
" ... Nice looking tv, but sound is a little tinny. ... "
" ... It has a nice display, good sound, and is much better than the 15" laptop screen/sound I was using previously. ... "
" ... Picture is excellent and sound is OK (good considering its low wattage internal speakers, but definitely not like you would get with an attached soundbar or sound system). ... "
" ... Rock and Roll concert dvds sound way too puny. ... Surround system is necessary. ... "
" ... -Sound needed a lot of adjustment as the default settings sounded tinny. ... "
Remote
11tv, samsung, dvd, button, volume
+64%
-36%
" ... Well made remote ... "
" ... What do I need to do to get the remote from you? ... "
" ... The remote is super awesome. ... "
" ... HD picture quality is great and the remote is easy to operate. ... "
" ... A new remote is required for visually impaired. ... Just take the DVD remote a push the on/off button for the Samsung TV, this remote also has the TV audio volume, Then press the on/off button for the DVD and the DVD starts to play. ... "
" ... Everything looks brand new, the remote, manual, and screen. ... "
Resolution
94k, resolution, refurbished, picture quality, 720p
+100%
" ... after receiving a defective HISENSE TV, we ordered this one and it is perfect. ... "
" ... This is for the 4k uhh model. ... "
" ... Not much in 4k or HDR to experience yet, but still nice. ... "
" ... Great price for a high quality, high resolution, Smart TV. ... "
" ... 4K picture as stated, however it only reaches 60Hz at 4K resolution from a PC output on HDMI 2.0. ... The Netflix app on this TV will also allow you to play 4K video, assuming you have the added subscription. ... "
" ... HD picture quality is great and the remote is easy to operate. ... "
" ... -2 HDMI inputs- lots of TVs in this size price range only have 1. ... "
" ... Tv looked brand new, no signs of being refurbished. ... "
Returns
8refurbished, sent, returning, issues, damaged
+50%
-50%
" ... Returned as is. ... "
" ... Had to return it - was damaged on arrival. ... "
" ... When I called about it I was told the parts couldn't be sent, and my only option is to send it back. ... "
" ... Was damaged and need to return. ... "
Marketplace
8seller, return, refurbished, amazon
+88%
-13%
" ... Product exactly as described! ... "
" ... Thank you very much! ... "
" ... It did have nice picture from what little I used it. ... "
" ... Seller responded in less than a hour and I had zero problems getting it replaced. ... "
" ... -Bought refurbished, but could have passed for new. ... "
" ... Great picture works great so far. ... "
" ... The picture is quite bright and easy to see. ... "
Display Clarity
8tv, vertical, sizing, frame, display
+38%
-63%
" ... It will no longer turn off and when plugged in, the screen is black but flashes of light can be seen every few seconds. ... "
" ... On the first power-up after I removed the unit from its packaging, I noticed a defect in the display. ... There is a series of colored vertical streaks in the middle of the screen which impair the otherwise excellent picture. ... I interpret the problem to be defective LCD pixels. ... "
" ... Arrived with many "webs" and was never about to get any kind of screen other than black. ... "
" ... Screen was cracked. ... "
" ... The tv sreen was not flush on the right side of the screen and actually moved on its own. ... "
Ease of Use
6picture, easy, light, buttons
+100%
" ... Great picture, easy to use, & so far so good! ... "
" ... Easy set up, I just went through the menus, didn't have to read the instructions it was so simple. ... "
" ... Works great, great picture, great volume, easy to setup. ... "
" ... Easy to use ... "
" ... Very light, only the buttons you need, and it's rather intuitive. ... "
" ... A TV that is easy to use. ... "
Capacity
6perfect, dorm, bedroom, wall
+100%
" ... Bought for student dorm room and says it works well. ... "
" ... I have three of these in the bedrooms of the house. ... "
" ... Its good and I plan to add it to my bedroom, when I get my old apartment back. ... "
" ... Got this for my boys room since on top of their dresser and allows me sanity and them to watch you tube all day. ... "
" ... Perfect for next to-the-cabinet wall mounting in the kitchen/dining area. ... "
Software Platform
6smart tv, video, netflix, app, use
+50%
-50%
" ... After 5 months, the TV turned black. ... "
" ... Smart tv functions just don't work anymore after only 6 months of use. ... "
" ... Also has some software issues, like smart hub turning itself off for no reason. ... "
Delivery
6fast, described, arrived, packed, one
+100%
" ... Delivery was quick with A-Prime and the television works perfectly right out of the box, as it should. ... "
" ... Was well packed, arrived quickly, and as described. ... "
" ... Arrived fast just as described! ... "
" ... Just what I was looking for and the delivery time was as stated. ... "
Ports
6hdmi, cable, comes, inputs, hook
+67%
-33%
" ... With the HDMI cable, the sound comes through the tv. ... "
" ... Needed a TV that would still fit underneath the counter and wanted 1 with 2 HDMI inputs (one for the digital cable adapter and one for a Roku express). ... -2 HDMI inputs- lots of TVs in this size price range only have 1. ... "
" ... The Samsung DVD player with HDMI connection comes on so easily. ... I had earlier acquired a HDMI 3 way splitter. ... "
Color
4color, clear, vertical, screen, excellent
+75%
-25%
Overall performance
4+50%
-50%
" ... Finally, the processing in the system/menus seem a bit slow. ... "
" ... It's completely outdated, sluggish and slow. ... "
Device Stand
4stand, wall, stands, needed, came
+50%
-50%
" ... The TV came broken ... "
" ... Missing tv stands ... "
Product As Described
4+100%
" ... Product exactly as described! ... "
" ... It did have nice picture from what little I used it. ... "
" ... Great picture works great so far. ... "
" ... The picture is quite bright and easy to see. ... "
Defective Delivery
4tv, received, came
-100%
" ... Impossible to know when or how the item was damaged. ... "
" ... i received a broken one. ... "
" ... Came in damaged ... "
" ... I received a defective TV. ... "
Features
4smart tv, smart
+75%
-25%
" ... It looked and functions like new! ... "
" ... It even has more features than listed. ... "
" ... Smart tv features are pretty cool! ... "
Screen Protection
4box, vertical, return, looks, lines
-100%
" ... Out of the box, and lit up, had seriously damaged screen. ... "
" ... The bezel on the unit I received has some swirl scratches and scuffs that I would not have expected. ... "
" ... Arrived with many "webs" and was never about to get any kind of screen other than black. ... "
" ... Screen was cracked. ... "
Controls
3remote, light, buttons, tv, samsung
+67%
-33%
" ... Very light, only the buttons you need, and it's rather intuitive. ... "
" ... Just take the DVD remote a push the on/off button for the Samsung TV, this remote also has the TV audio volume, Then press the on/off button for the DVD and the DVD starts to play. ... "
Build Quality
3well, plastic, box, used, stand
+33%
-67%
" ... Only real complaint I have is the tape they used to wrap around the plastic. ... Didn't notice any cosmetic damage to the unit. ... "
" ... Box was very thin cardboard that offered little protection. ... "
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Specifications
Display
Resolution: Full HD 1080p
Type: LED