Samsung UE40EH5000 review
Review: November 2012 | ||
![]() Last updated June 2013 Rating: In a nutshell: This Samsung Series 5 is a good compromise if you're looking for a cheap 40 inch TV, but be warned that picture quality isn't the best. |
Design & looks
When it comes to looks, the UE40EH5000 is a story of two halves. From the front it looks fantastic, with a narrow glossy black bezel and a convenient round stand. But peer round the side and you'll notice unattractive bulges at the back, making it look dated. This is in fact one of the thickest TVs currently in the shops, measuring 93mm deep.
The reason for the bulges is that this is an LED TV with direct LED backlighting. It makes the TV deeper than others, but unless you go looking for it, you probably won't notice.
Picture quality
This TV uses a PVA LCD panel with poor viewing angles and poor response times. The poor viewing angles mean that you'll get notice colour distortion and milkiness in the picture unless you're sitting right in front of it.
The poor response time manifests itself when there's any fast action on screen, such as in a movie or sport.
These factors are also present in the 32 inch version, but they are more noticeable in the 40 inch model.
Audio quality
The TV has stereo speakers with 2 x 10W power. In common with most other Samsung TVs it features SRS TheatreSound, which helps to avoid volume fluctuations and dynamically adjusts dialogue to ensure it can be clearly understood. This may sound good in theory, but in practice the small size of the speakers mean that bass is absent, making movies sound dull.
Connectivity
For a TV at this price, we'd expect better connectivity, though as it's not a Smart TV, there's no need for an internet connection. With only 2 HDMI ports, there could be problems if you plan to use this TV with satellite, a DVD player and a games console. But there is support for component input, composite input, digital audio out and a headphone.
Freeview HD is present, and also a handy USB port.
Conclusion - good value
To be honest, we preferred the 32 inch version of the EH5000 series. With a smaller screen the picture defects were less apparent, and the keen pricing put us in a forgiving mood. Still, there aren't many 40 inch screens available for under £400, so if that's what you're looking for, you could certainly do worse than the Samsung UE40EH5000.
Samsung UE40EH5000 features include:
- 40 inch LED-backlit screen
- 1920 x 1080 resolution
- Wide Colour Enhancer Plus
- Digital Noise Filter available
- 50 Clear Motion Rate
- Game Mode available
- 1 Tuner PIP available
- Freeview HD tuner
- Audio: Digital Dolby Plus, Dolby Pulse, SRS TheatreSound, Dts 2.0+Digital Out available, 10W x 2 sound output (RMS), down firing + full range stereo speakers
- Connectivity: HDMI x 2, USB x 1, headphone x 1, component in (Y/Pb/Pr) x 1, composite in (AV) x 1, digital audio out (optical) x 1, PC in (via HDMI), Scart x 1, RF In (Terrestrial / Cable input) x 1
- TM1240 remote controller included
- Energy efficiency class: A
- Typical power consumption: 55W
- Size without stand (WxHxD): 927.6 x 551 x 93 mm
- Size with stand (WxHxD): 927.6 x 606.5 x 227.6 mm
User questions
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Weight of this Tv?
Asked by Ollie
from U.K.
on 3rd Jan 2018
Hi there. Any ideas where I can get the total weight of this tv? It's
for postage and packaging purposes
Many thanks
Ollie
How to set up wireless headphones?
Asked by bill
from united kingdom
on 17th Feb 2017
my tv is a Samsung ue40h5000 model
How do i get netflex on my tv?
Asked by Brian hegarty
from England
on 13th Feb 2017
Samsung UE40EH5000 user reviews
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Average rating from 14 reviews:
Reviewed by silver surfer
from UK
on 29th Oct 2016
Not so sure about the picture defects, seems ok but reason i am here
is looking for an answer as to why it has an internet connection ? it
wont upgrade firmware via internet so why does it have the connection
? goes through an on screen menu that tells me i am connected but to
where and why .... lol .
Going to attempt to ask Samsung
that very question .
Also the tv is a pain when connected
via surround sound without using the toslink ,common prob with Samsung
,why should i have to pay for a lead to keep my auld faithful stereo
in the family ?
Connected it via an av scart but the tv
does not sense hdmi inputs and switch sound ,so cable box and tv need
a lot of tlc and expence to keep them and hifi together as a coherent
team ,overall a pain and about to enter the realms of service menu to
shoe sound in to the equation properly but overall not a bad buy
,cheep and cheerful .
Its low on power use and picture is
ok and will prob last 10 years .
just need to know why
they bothered with an internet connection ....!!!!!
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Reviewed by fraggle
from UK
on 14th Jul 2015
I bought this TV because we used about 13 of them in a gallery I
worked at. They got moved around an awful lot, in and out of vans, in
exhibitions, back into storage, etc and we never had one fail (over 3
years).
Hooked up to a £30 raspberry PI2 running
OSMC - makes it better than almost any "smart TV" out there.
The fact that you can power the PI from the USB on the TV makes it
the perfect solution. Control the TV via an app for android, iphone,
etc - full remote control and the ability to watch youtube, movies,
iplayer, etc - indeed way more functionality and scope that TVs five
times the price.
Don't listen to the haters, this is a
*superb* tv for the money.
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Reviewed by Grace
from Greece
on 29th Mar 2015
Very happy with the TV, my only complaint is that I wanted to view
programmes from my Samsung galaxy tablet on it. Have connected them
with cable and adapter, but can't get it to work.
Rating:
Reviewed by Larry
from England
on 15th Dec 2014
Got this TV 2 weeks ago. Got it for £269 from Very. Had it for
my bedroom and I got the Samsung BD-H6500 Blu Ray for £99 which
has made it into a smart TV. I can't fault it. It's for my bedroom and
now I can't wait for bed!!
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Reviewed by TOM
from ENGLAND
on 12th Dec 2014
IHAVE HAD THE SET
2 DAYS AND DEVELOPED 46 HORIZONTAL LINES
ACROSS THE SCREEN HAS ANY BODY ELSE HAD A SIMILAR TV PROBLEM
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Reviewed by Dominic
from England
on 7th Nov 2014
I bought this for my self to play some games mostly but now that I
don't have time for them I settle with watching tv. Motion blur was
not noticeable unless you stood only 1 ft away from the tv. Great
clear graphics on games and even better with movies and tv shows. I
can only fault the screen that suffers from a lot of glare when the
sun shines on it but that's fine with me I just shut the blinds, sound
isn't soo good but let's be honest you won't just have the tv you will
buy a sound system. However I came into a bit of inconvenience when
trying to wall mount it as the power cable was not long enough but
that only set me back £5 to buy a longer one. Now it works a
charm. Great tv honestly
Rating:
Reviewed by Ron
from Wales
on 27th Oct 2014
Bought it in May 2012. It's been great. Perhaps tech. experts point
out limitations but we just wanted a good, narrow TV with a large
screen. I still don't know if it's a SMART TV - we do show Netflix
films but I connect my laptop to the HDMI port - but I am more than
happy with it. Blur? According to one review "if u can't see the
motion blur u need glasses!!!" Well, I do have glasses and I have
never noticed anything that looks like blur. For me it is a great tv
and it was at a good price so I am very happy. So is my wife and
perhaps that's the most important. :)
Rating:
Reviewed by moodie
from uk
on 3rd Sep 2014
motion blur, especially watching football, is poor. i guess 100hz isnt
fast enough??
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Reviewed by John
from England
on 23rd Apr 2014
Outstanding TV. Cannot complain at all. 5*
Rating:
Reviewed by keith9
from cyprus
on 1st Mar 2014
outstanding 5* for the 40inch model in cyprus had a old sony b4 but
thought give samsung a try very pleased
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Reviewed by Freddy from England on 22nd May 2013
Just got this TV for £270 from Hughes. Amazing TV only, can't complain
about anything yet, it has been a week, but still impressed!
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Reviewed by bowatte from sri lanka on 22nd Apr
2013
I bought the 5000r version it says it has 100 motion clarity rate..
besides who wants to watch a 40inch tv closer than 3ft?...in that case
do you think the viewing angle does play a huge role ?
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Reviewed by Yewtreerob from UK on 9th Apr 2013
I bought this model in spite of some negative reviews and am delighted
with it. I find no sign sign of motion blur, one of the biggest criticisms
in reviews. Very good value. As for your reviewer saying the back of
the set looks dated, who sits watching the rear?
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Reply by moodie
from uk
on 3rd Sep 2014
if u cant see the motion blur U NEED GLASSES!!! LOL.
Reply by bob
from cardiff
on 4th Nov 2014
no blur , ignore the trolls !
Reviewed by Asif from England on 16th Jan 2013
Exellent tv worth price
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