The Samsung UE65H8090 is a large 65-inch TV with curved screen. The device has been subjected to a detailed test and shows whether the Curved TV has a good picture quality. 

Equipment

Both the hardware and the software convince Samsung's Curved TV and leaves nothing to be desired. The special equipment of the TV is a dual DVB-Multituner, with which two programs can be used at the same time. A universal remote control function for connected devices allows very good comfort as well as the extensive Smart TV functions. In the test, the connection possibilities such as the four HDMI inputs, as well as the three USB interfaces, and the optical digital audio output and the analog Scart and YUV inputs were particularly positive. At the rear of the Samsung TV is a double CI-Plus slot for TV decoding modules. For the TV to be compatible in the future, it is equipped with the Evolution Kit interface. This can later be upgraded via a corresponding additional module. This security for the future brought the Samsung TV in the test many points. Also the infrared transmitter included in the delivery for the control of feeders could score points. In addition, the Curved Tv from Samsung is equipped with WLAN and cable-bound LAN. A USB camera can be connected as an optional accessory. The extensive equipment makes the Samsung UE65H8090 Curved TV an absolute test winner. Numerous functions such as picture-in-picture, as well as access to the Internet and the home network, as well as the wireless connection to Samsung's multiroom speakers round off the features.  

TV operation and electricity consumption

The operation of the Samsung Tv is uncomplicated and the control with the help of the Smart Control works thanks to the well thought out combination of movement control and keys flawlessly. These colored buttons have a different task depending on whether they are pressed briefly or longer. In addition, the SmartController works with simple voice commands. The power consumption of the Samsung model UE65H8090 TV is about 150 watts. This was very good in the test for a 65-inch LCD TV. In standby mode the consumption was only economical 0.5 watts.  

The picture quality

The picture quality of the Samsung TV proved to be excellent in the test. The light sensor in the standard mode has a very positive influence on the color representation. The film mode gives the viewer an excellent movie experience with the typical home cinema environment. Already with the factory setting "film" were the colors in the test very realistic and also normgerecht. The existing LED backlights combined with the control of the liquid crystals in the pixels make fine gradations and details in the dark easily visible. Particularly many points in the test received the moving picture presentation. For Blu-ray discs the picture format "picture adjustment" is the best choice. Very impressive are the DVD images, which have an SD resolution. In the test, 3D movies were also viewed on Samsung TV and through the included 3D glasses, the image resolution was very fine and there was only a minimal flicker, barely noticeable. The image dotted with a great spatial depth. The curved shape of the Curved TV screen had a very positive effect on the picture quality.