Testseek.co.uk have collected 56 expert reviews of the Samsung UBD-K8500 and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Samsung UBD-K8500.
April 2016
(79%)
56 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(83%)
109 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
It's fast – pop a disc in the tray and by the time you've sat back on the sofa your film is ready to go. Same goes for the interface in general
Which is speedy
Play a 4K disc in it and it's about as good as anything has ever looked on any telly
Ever
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Speedy loading
Sharp pictures
Most affordable UHD Blu-ray player on the market
Impressive 4K HDR image quality
4K Netflix and Amazon onboard
Two HDMI outputs for AV receiver compatibility
Great 4K image quality
Curved design looks slick
Works great with Samsung setup
Stunning 4K HDR pictures
Generous features
Quick disc loading and slick menu system
Lower price than expected
Fantastic picture quality
Additional HDMI output
4K streaming apps
Best video quality available today
4K
HDR
And wide color gamut
Zippy operation
Reasonable price for a first-gen device
Perfect playback
Excellent 4K upscaling
Twin HDMI outputs
Decent features set
Simple setup
Sleek and stylish curved design
Excellent picture quality that's sharp and clear both on UHD Bluray discs and when upscaling Bluray discs
Userfriendly remote control and interface
Good choice of apps including Netflix
All of the major UK catchup servi
The editors didn't like
Though it's not a failing of the player itself
There isn't a particularly wide selection of 4K discs available yet
And many of those that have been released are little more than touch-ups of existing lower-res sources
The disc tray is a bit clunky
Fol
Sound and picture need refinement
No display
Fiddly remote
Journeyman build quality and noisy
Not a great sounding music player
Coin battery remote control
Doesn't feel premium
DMP-UB900 better all-round
Panasonic rival offers superior pictures
Limited disc releases
Price will be a barrier to some entering this ecosystem
Limited initial title availability
Frustrating remote control
Streaming apps aren't HDR compatible
No Dolby Vision support
The fan is quite noisy
Remote is small and fiddly
Expensive price tag
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology only works with compatible TVs
Sleek and stylish curved design, Excellent picture quality that's sharp and clear both on UHD Bluray discs and when upscaling Bluray discs, Userfriendly remote control and interface, Good choice of apps including Netflix, all of the major UK catchup servi
Expensive price tag, High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology only works with compatible TVs, Only one HDMI port that does video and audio
The Samsung UBD K8500 is a great example of a UHD Blu-ray player. Simple and straightforward to set-up, it offers an impressive picture and audio quality and is a must-have if you've got a 4K TV. We found the interface and remote control were user-friendl...
Published: 2016-07-26, Author: Steve , review by: insideci.co.uk
The K8500 does a fine job setting the tone for 4K UHD Blu-ray. 2160p image quality is high, and its media functionality is good. Having the 4K OTT streaming services in the box also makes perfect sense. The deck, which launched in the UK at an inflated...
While the K8500 doesn't eke out quite as much of Ultra HD Blu-ray's glorious quality as its only current rival, it's the sort of good-value option the new UHD disc format needs...
Abstract: The Chosen One will bring light to shadow and change our perception of reality, generally ushering in an age of clarity and enlightenment. So says the legend anyway.But it's not really a legend. Ultra HD Blu-ray is a real thing. It genuinely can bring y...
To get the best of what the K8500 has to offer, you need to have a lot of pieces in place. You'll want the best 4K Ultra HD discs, and you'll need a next-gen 4K TV with solid HDR processing, and either exceptionally deep blacks (OLED!) or an LED TV with...
Price will be a barrier to some entering this ecosystem, limited initial title availability
If you were in any doubt about the relevance of optical media then rest assured: Ultra HD Blu-ray is stunning, offering a premium experience that surpasses other current options. For those seeking that next-gen visual experience, the Samsung UBD-K8...
Speedy loading, Sharp pictures, Most affordable UHD Blu-ray player on the market,
Sound and picture need refinement, No display, Fiddly remote,
Overall, the Samsung UBD-K8500 is something of a disappointment. We have been very excited about 4K Blu-rays, but we don't feel that this player gets the most out of our discs.We can't imagine a scenario where we'd recommend it over the Panasonic DMP-UB90...
Published: 2016-05-17, Author: Steve , review by: techradar.com
Impressive 4K HDR image quality, 4K Netflix and Amazon onboard, Two HDMI outputs for AV receiver compatibility
Journeyman build quality and noisy, Not a great sounding music player, Coin battery remote control
Samsung's stripped back 4K Blu-ray player is just what your Ultra HD TV needs, but early adopters are expected to pay a high price for better pixels...
