Samsung BU85xx (2022) Series

Refined, balanced colours ; Good black levels ; Nice design

Rather dull, lifeless image ; Slightly wimpy sound ; Feels expensive versus key rivals

The UE55BU8500 lacks the picture quality sparkle typically associated with Samsung’s value-oriented TVs and you can, ultimately, buy better for less

Adroit 4K picture quality ; Great spec and good looks for the money ; A slender and good-looking object

Makes hard work of upscaling ; Sound can be a little coarse ; No Dolby Vision HDR

It’s not perfect, but the BU8500 is nevertheless another demonstration of Samsung’s ability to hit a price point without compromising all that obviously or in too many areas. It's good quality and good value if you don't want to fork out masses of cash...

Accomplished 4K performer ; Plenty of features ; Elegant design

No Dolby Vision HDR ; Panel limited to 50Hz ; Sound quality could be better

The Samsung BU8500 is an accomplished mid-range 4K HDR TV that manages to balance solid performance with an affordable price. It looks more expensive than it is, offers a host of smart features and is easy to set up and use.