- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How it compares
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
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Samsung 550 Series (2011 LCD)
- 40" 1080p LCD
- 60 Hz
- Internet enabled
#1 in LCD Samsung TVs
Released February, 2011
Rated 62% by by c|net (Nov, 2011)The LND550's selection is still very good however, highlighted by a gamma control and 2-point grayscale.
Conclusion Check out the Samsung 550 Series (2011 LCD)
First reviewed December, 2011
Features Key features of the Samsung 550 Series (2011 LCD)
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40”
LCD
Rated 62% by by c|net (Nov, 2011)The picture quality of the LND550 wasn't up to the high standards of Samsung's LND630 series, but it was still quite good for an entry-level TV.
size
40"
19"
24"
550 Series (2011 LCD) by H.-Birenbaum (Jun, 2011)Well worth the price, although like everything else, prices continue to fall, and you can probably get a 120 Hz and even larger screen size for a comparable price.
550 Series (2011 LCD) by Acontius--Acontius (Apr, 2011)But on a monitor this size, I can really enjoy movies in a browser window about half the size of the screen, and the motion is very smooth.
thickness
550 Series (2011 LCD) by D.-Acree--Casual-Reveiwer (Jul, 2011)TV does have a manual you access through TV - it is more in-depth.
550 Series (2011 LCD) by MaryB (Mar, 2012)Many people have commented on the somewhat tinny sound quality from the rear speaker placement, but I have found that selecting the Movie sound setting adds more bass and depth which evens out the overall tone and makes it more resonant.
Performance Real world tests of Samsung 550 Series (2011 LCD)
power consumption
550 Series (2011 LCD) by c|net (Nov, 2011)We did not test the power consumption of this size in the Samsung LND550 series, but we did test the 40-inch model.
550 Series (2011 LCD) by Alan-Nguyen (Mar, 2011)The TV produced beautiful colors, deep blacks, and most importantly no input lag.
black levels
550 Series (2011 LCD) by c|net (Nov, 2011)Thanks to superior accuracy, the Vizio and the LG looked better than the D550 as well, despite appearing more washed out.
550 Series (2011 LCD) by Tommy-M.Dynamic Contrast, Black Tone, Shadow Detail, Edge Enhancement and the noise filters should probably be turned off.
contrast ratio
550 Series (2011 LCD) by Charles-R.-Wenzler-Jr.--Twin-Agate-Dragons (Mar, 2012)It has an overall score of 72, 'excellent' HD picture quality, 'excellent' SD picture quality, 'very good' sound quality, 'good' remote ease of use, 'excellent' on-screen menu and 'excellent' versatility.
550 Series (2011 LCD) by Sean-Smith--smithy4282 (Mar, 2012)The colors really stand out and there is a lot of crisp clear detail.
Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors
pros
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CCFL -
MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, WMV9 -
MP3 -
JPEG -
2.19 -
access streaming content over the Internet -
easier to share and enjoy your digital photos, music and video -
built-in, 802.11n -
other devices can control the TV; better for home automation -
0.79 -
83 Watts -
0.0044 cd/sq. m. -
4 -
2 -
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1080i content is smoothly rendered at the TV's native resolution -
14,197 g -
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1
cons
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0.149/0.04 -
0.626/0.32 -
40" -
24p content will appear a bit jerky -
250 cd/sq. m. -
you'll have to go to the theater for 3D videos -
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0.2821/0.59 -
300 lines -
60 Hz -
50.8 mm -
74.15% -
50.8 mm -
None
Reviews Word on the street
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 |  Rated by 149 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by EricS (Feb, 2012) Rated 100% by by Tommy-M. Rated 100% by by A.-Bronzini--Alex-B (Jan, 2012) |
Picture quality
Samsung 550 Series (2011 LCD) 40" | Rated 100% by by WestNYEastSCThe HD channels are crystal clear and the inherent sound system is acceptable and better than average.
Samsung 550 Series (2011 LCD) 40" | Rated 100% by by MaryB (Mar, 2012)The picture quality is stunning with rich colors and crisp resolution.
Samsung 550 Series (2011 LCD) 40" | Rated 100% by by Goonk--Goonk (Aug, 2011)All channels are crystal clear and the sound is very good.
Panel
Samsung 550 Series (2011 LCD) 40" | Rated 100% by by Acontius--Acontius (Apr, 2011)The matte effect is very good during daylight hours in my office, while "glossy" photos still look sharp and rich.
Samsung 550 Series (2011 LCD) 40" | Rated 80% by by V.-CHAN (Sep, 2011)G50/R50. At these settings, the resolution is sharp, the colors are deep and not washed out, and the picture is like eye candy to watch.
Samsung 550 Series (2011 LCD) 40" | Rated 100% by by greenturtlehope (Sep, 2012)I am currently using this as my computer monitor, great resolution and sound quality for playing MMOs.
Ports
Samsung 550 Series (2011 LCD) 40" | Rated 80% by by Crompsy (Apr, 2012)We've had it for 4 months now and have been very pleased with the overall quality and flexibility of inputs and outputs.
Samsung 550 Series (2011 LCD) 40" | Rated 100% by by George-K (Apr, 2012)It has a beautiful picture with a good array of input ports.
Samsung 550 Series (2011 LCD) 40" | Rated 100% by by iChip (Nov, 2011)The TV plays MKV files off an USB drive with no problems(I have tried an USB stick,8GB, and a Western Digital portable hard drive).
Type
Samsung 550 Series (2011 LCD) 40" | Rated 100% by by Eric-Berg (Apr, 2011)Bottom line, great picture quality, great black levels (for an LCD), decent motion handling (it IS only 60Hz), lots of options to mess with, plenty of inputs, a sleek design.
Samsung 550 Series (2011 LCD) 40" | Rated 80% by by V.-CHAN (Sep, 2011)In 2009, I purchased a 46 inch Samsung 46B650 LCD for my family room and I loved this TV so naturally I got this 40 inch Samsung LCD for the bedroom in 2011.
Samsung 550 Series (2011 LCD) 40" | Rated 80% by by AJ1245 (Dec, 2011)I'm no expert on LCD televisions, but I followed the old fashioned approach of comparing different 46 inch LCDs at a nearby Best Buy, and I liked the Samsung picture the best.
Video
Samsung 550 Series (2011 LCD) 40" | Rated 100% by by JitenG--Technophile (Sep, 2011)It was able to display the pictures perfectly including a slide show, the video looked great (I only tried).
Samsung 550 Series (2011 LCD) 40" | Rated 100% by by cat-lover (Apr, 2011)The picture clarity is excellent both with HDTV and the 720 and 1080p videos.
Samsung 550 Series (2011 LCD) 40" | Rated 100% by by JitenG--Technophile (Sep, 2011)MOV videos) and the music played beautifully through the speakers.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Vizio E3D Series Brightest screen Vizio E3D Series vs Samsung 550 Series (2011 LCD) |
 | 2 | Toshiba TL515 Most even colors after calibration Toshiba TL515 vs Samsung 550 Series (2011 LCD) |
 | 5 | Toshiba SLV411U 4-way tie: Has CEC Toshiba SLV411U vs Samsung 550 Series (2011 LCD) |
 | 6 | Sony HX750 2-way tie: Supports Skype Sony HX750 vs Samsung 550 Series (2011 LCD) |
 | 7 | Panasonic LZ85 3-way tie: OK component A/V inputs Panasonic LZ85 vs Samsung 550 Series (2011 LCD) |
 | 8 | Samsung 6000 Series Most USB ports 6000 Series 40" (2011) vs 550 Series (2011 LCD) 40" |
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