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Review on SAMSUNG UN65TU8000 65-inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV (2020 Model) with Deco Gear Soundbar Bundle by Brian Rivenbark

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Great bedroom set!

There was a lot of stuff in this kit so I'll split this review into parts. I think the first place to start is the focus, the TV itself. Samsung UN43TU8000 - Overall this TV is great. Super slim, comes standard like any regular TV and has a 'good' Samsung remote. The remote is small but has a decent amount of control options and is a lot more attractive than the standard rectangular remote. The installation process is very simplified, especially if you use Samsung SmartThings. The operating system slows down a bit, so that's it. I didn't find lag to be harmful, but compared to other smart TVs it's noticeable and annoying. The TV features two cable clamps, keeping your setup cleaner from any angle. A truly amazing hidden gem that isn't advertised is that this TV actually has an HDMI eARC connection, meaning it's future proof for Dolby Atmos enabled soundbars in the future! In general, I'm very satisfied, I just wish the OS was faster, but what can you do. The soundbar is hit or miss. Personally, I have a Sonos surround system in another room and HiFi soundbars for years. I thought it wouldn't be up to par, but it really wasn't for me. I found that the HDMI Arc didn't work when the TV was on, which stank, but oh well. When using Optical, it turns on and off a lot. The Bluetooth functionality was great and the sound was great, but in the end I decided it wasn't for me. HDMI cables are cool. Just good old HDMI cables, nothing special. They look very pretty and it never hurts to have extra accessories. Power supply: This is very advantageous for me. My setup consists of a TV, PS4, Nintendo Switch and an LED strip. My LED adapter is large and blocks a plug, but the SIX was very helpful. pretty good. Came with no damaged packaging. Shipping packaging - the kit is packed very tightly, but everything arrived safely. The box with the soundbar was already open at the top, but everything else arrived intact and undamaged. The delivery was also very fast, I was very surprised to see such a large package delivered from New Jersey to Florida in two days. The general consensus is that I think it was a really amazing package, especially at the $400 price point. If you are looking for something pretty for your bedroom/small living room, this is perfect.

Pros
  • LED and LCD TVs
Cons
  • Only available in white