Samsung UE55AU7500 is a TV from the cheapest seventh series of the Korean manufacturer Samsung in the 4K segment of 2021. This is a series of TVs with a Crystal Processor 4K processor. That being said, the TV shown here is the 2020 TU7500 series receiver .
Above all, the AU7500 wants to convince with its good value for money. Therefore, you will have to abandon some of the functions that are reserved for more expensive models. In the Samsung UE55AU7500U 4K HDR review below, let’s try to figure out what are the disadvantages of the AU75 series compared to its own competitors, such as the AU9000 .
Samsung AU7500 – Review
Design
Despite being made entirely of plastic, the AU7500 looks extremely modern and durable. A slim titanium gray bezel complements the design. Thanks to its shallow depth and slim design, it is also ideal for wall mounting. Moreover, most of the cables are routed to the side.
Consequently, they are easily accessible for wall mounting. The Slim V-Type Center Low is quite stable. However, if you push the screen, the TV may wobble slightly. Cable management is very easy. They can be attached to the center stand. This installation will create an impression of neatness in the living room.
Smart TV Tizen 6.0
Thanks to the Tizen 6.0 operating system, the Samsung UE55AU7500 TV offers many services and media libraries installed from the factory. In particular, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix and Disney + are pre-installed . If you don’t have a preferred app, you can simply download it from the App Store.
There are no voice assistants. Not only are there assistants from Amazon and Google, but also the native Bixby Assistant. Dual tuner is not available and USB recording function is not supported either. The remote control allows you to control multiple devices. However, it is not convenient when working with a browser.
Image quality
When assessing the picture quality of the AU7500, it is of course necessary to consider that the TV is an entry-level device and that the quality rating is based on performance in terms of price. On the other hand, the AU7500 can decode HDR HDR10, HDR10 + and HLG formats, which is definitely good for this price range!
Viewing HDR content
However, due to the color space, which can only be judged as normal, and the very low maximum brightness (no more than 300 nits), HDR content is not displayed as impressively as we would like. As a result, SDR and HDR content does not differ significantly in image quality.
Thus, the dynamic HDR HDR10 + format has only a slight advantage for the AU7500, as it cannot completely exhaust it. Due to the built-in VA panel, the viewing angle is relatively narrow. Therefore, the Samsung UE55AU7500U TV is not suitable for group viewing. A contrast of 4500: 1 is fine, but nothing spectacular.
This means that the TV will reproduce a decent image in the dark. Unfortunately, the 55AU7500 has Edge Lit lighting . There is also no local dimming feature that would give contrast a decent black level. However, built-in local dimming would increase the price.
In very bright rooms, reflections will be visible. This is the result of a low maximum brightness. On the other hand, the AU7500 TV is better at absorbing glare than its predecessor. Overall, the image quality cannot create an immersive experience. However, the user will receive a fairly high-quality image and for little money. The best viewing option is in a straight-line viewing angle and in a dark room.
Good response time
Due to the stable response time of 8ms, the motion control of the 50Hz TV UE55AU7500U can be judged as normal. Disadvantages are only noticeable in the form of motion blur on fast moving objects. Therefore, the 7500 TV is not ideal for watching sports.
Fast response times have other benefits as well. Stuttering almost never occurs when watching content at low frame rates. This means that, for example, the panning of the camera is played back smoothly without jerking. However, 24Hz material transmitted at 60Hz will still be a problem as it will cause jitter.
The backlight blinks fast enough to be perceived as continuous lighting. Therefore, the average consumer should be quite satisfied with the motion processing on the UE55AU7500 TV, especially when you think about the price.
Game Mode
The HDMI ports on the 55AU7500 TV support 4K @ 60Hz but do not support HDMI 2.1 and therefore do not support 4K @ 120Hz. It is also in vain to look for a variable refresh rate function. However, if you can get by without it, then the AU7500 TV is a great option as a gaming monitor.
No ghosting thanks to the low input lag of around 10ms and the low latency automatic mode available. The device automatically detects when game consoles are turned on and immediately switches to game mode. This makes the game smooth and responsive. Continuing the theme of the game mode, it is worth adding that you will have to abandon some of the functions that more expensive models have.
On the other hand, the gamer does not get so little for this money. It should also be borne in mind that most likely, the gamer will have to play alone or online. Since the viewing angle is quite narrow, the multiplayer gameplay will be a little hazy due to the narrow viewing angles.
Sound quality
Sound quality is generally not as impressive as most TVs in this price range. We’ll have to be content with a fairly quiet sound and weak bass. The total power is 20 watts. This is enough to fill most living rooms with sound. Dialogue plays well, but richer content suffers somewhat from the poor sound profile.
As is the case with almost all TVs, a soundbar is recommended, which can compensate for the disadvantages of the built-in speakers. It can be connected via an HDMI eARC connection since uncompressed Dolby Atmos can also be streamed to the panel.
Connections
The Samsung AU7500 series TVs have a very good set of connections. The panel has three HDMI 2.0 connectors, one of which has an eARC channel. There is also a USB 2.0 port, an antenna input, a TosLink digital audio output, a CI + slot for pay channels, and an Ethernet input for connecting to the Internet. Wireless connections include Bluetooth v. 4.2 and Wi-Fi.
Conclusion
To conclude our review of Samsung’s AU7500, it remains to add that it is a robust 4K TV with excellent value for money. This TV is recommended for anyone looking to ditch HDMI 2.1 or VRR. Anyone looking to buy a TV that doesn’t completely empty their wallet while still delivering great visuals will find it in the AU7500.
First of all, it has good picture quality when viewed in dark rooms and perpendicular viewing. On the plus side, the Samsung AU7500 has low input lag, which should be especially appreciated by gamers.
