Samsung US Customer Reviews Collected from Samsung US
Samsung - 64" Class (64" Diag.) - Plasma - 1080p - Smart - 3D - HDTV
Average Customer Rating:
4.6 out of 5
4.6
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating breakdown 44 reviews
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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95%of customers recommend this product. 
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40 out of 42
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Customer Reviews for Samsung - 64" Class (64" Diag.) - Plasma - 1080p - Smart - 3D - HDTV
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
State of the Art 2013 Samsung PDP F8500 HDTV is excellent !
on June 5, 2013
Posted by: WiseWithDollars
from Lynnwood, WA 98036
Expertise:Expert
Purchased a Samsung PDP F8500 plasma HDTV May 11, 2013. Had waited since seeing it first in-person in mid-March 2013. Only waited that long to have a few direct comparison with tow high-end plasma competitors. It was a simple decision after seeing the competition. This particular Samsung plasma is superior to the competitors plasma's and virtually any LCD-LED or LCD-CCFL. Picture Quality (PQ) is the first and foremost consideration. The dense pixel structure of the Samsung F8500 enhances the picture quality to a life-like image. It is easy viewing. The easy viewing suspends disbelief and allows a person viewing 720p, 1080i or 1080 p presentation to be involved in the subject matter. That is a sincere compliment and fact.
At this size image, the competition allows flaws in transmission to distract the viewer. The Samsung F8500 is again superior in allowing the viewer to be involved in the action whether the transmission is HDTV or internet stream. The product information provided by Samsung website explains the technological benefits in detail.
The advanced control features are greatly appreciated and easy to use. On the Samsung F8500 plasma there are several active and passive preventative safeguards against (mythical) image retention and screen burn-in.
The standard HDMI audio return Channel and optical digital audio output S/PDIF perform well and allow all sourced and internal audio to be optionally off-boarded to a Audio Visual Receiver.
These are the golden days of HDTV. Back in 1996, 2001 or 2006 this type of picture quality was either unavailable or simply un-affordable for a middle-class consumer. The continuing Research and Development efforts of Samsung are greatly appreciated.
For what it is worth, (third-hand information) folks that attended the CES industry trade show in January 2013 report that the (potential) technology of OLED was only a smigen better than the State of the Art Samsung plasma PDP F8500 series. I speculate that OLED is quite some ways away from being affordable for the consumer in such a large sized application: 64 inch diagonal HDTV. Hence my purchase of May 2013 was well researched, thought-ought and shall endure.
Pros: Bright display, Inexpensive, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight, state of the art, extremely advanced, mature technology, trustworthy brand, just right for the eyes, great picture quality, minimal reflections fewest in a plasma
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5 out of 5
5
Performance
5 out of 5
5
Design
5 out of 5
5
Value
5 out of 5
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Excellent Contrast and Brightness (Overall Stunner)
on May 20, 2013
Posted by: Rumonkey
from Oregon
Expertise:Intermediate
From Day one this TV impressed me! The local store had this plasma next to a much higher priced set and it paled in comparison. Samsung has done an excellent job of improving their contrast and brightness levels over the years. Over the years i have owned many of their products, some were frustrating to learn and use. This TV does a much better job off displaying and using the apps as well as many other intuitive features.
Pros: Bright display, Realistic color, excellent black levels
Cons: a bit pricey
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5 out of 5
5
Performance
5 out of 5
5
Design
5 out of 5
5
Value
5 out of 5
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Glad we waited and went with this TV; superb picture and very easy to use for non-techies
on December 14, 2013
Posted by: ILuvPlasma
from NE Ohio
Expertise:Expert
We traded in our 1996 35" CRT for this TV. Not only is the picture fantastic, the Anynet HDMI control makes it very, very easy to use. Turn on the TV and the surround sound system turns itself on, uses the Audio Return Channel feature for sound, turns off the TV internal speakers and sets itself up. The TV remote volume now controls the surround sound system without having to put in any codes or punch any extra buttons; it just works. Put a DVD into my PS3 and the TV automatically switches to the appropriate input and displays the DVD. And the TV remote now controls the PS3 without having to input any codes or punch any extra buttons; it just works. The TV was extremely easy to set up with our cable TV DVR and the TV remote runs it fine. A few things that would make it nicer is that the TV remote turns the cable box off when the TV turns off but will not turn the cable box on when the TV is turned on. There is a button on the TV remote to turn on the cable box but it caused my wife some frustration because she knew she had not turned it off. It would be nice if the STB (set-top box) turned on when the TV turns on, just like it turns off when the TV turns off. Or just leave the STB on as our old TV did. Also, the Guide button on the touch remote always starts at Channel 2 regardless of what channel you're watching. You have to go through several moves on the touch remote to get to the "STB Guide" (set-top box). There should be an option to allow the Guide button on the touch remote to default to the STB Guide. We use Skype with our kids away at college. The camera and microphone work great from a distance of about eighteen feet away. The built-in apps for Netflix and Amazon Instant Video work well. All in all, we are EXTREMELY pleased with this TV, its integration and performance. Job well done, Samsung!
Pros: Bright display, Realistic color, great integration with other hdmi devices
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5 out of 5
5
Performance
5 out of 5
5
Design
5 out of 5
5
Value
4 out of 5
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Oustanding Picture
on November 17, 2013
Posted by: Vik0812
from Cornelius, NC
Expertise:Intermediate
The quality of this the TV is outstanding. The
Picture is crisp and clear with deep blacks even
in our bright living room. So definitely a five star
picture. Sound - a different story, but with a TV
like this I would never use the internal speakers.
Sound system definitely required. I love the design.
I do not use all the features. Internet connection is
nice but why do I need to reconnect mobile devices
- using an iphone/ipad - whenever I want to use them
and the actual mobile app is far away from useful
Pros: Bright display, Realistic color, Lightweight
Cons: mobile app for iphone
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
3 out of 5
3
Performance
5 out of 5
5
Design
5 out of 5
5
Value
4 out of 5
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
stunning picture
on November 24, 2013
Posted by: slushboy
from Arizona
Expertise:Intermediate
I tried a 65in Panasonic plasma TV first but took it back. This completely blew it away.Screen is way brighter.
Pros: Bright display, Realistic color
Cons: access to inputs on back could be easier to reach.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5 out of 5
5
Performance
5 out of 5
5
Design
4 out of 5
4
Value
4 out of 5
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
this product has great features
on October 27, 2013
Posted by: mojy
from los angeles
Expertise:Expert
Rate your product on its features, design, performance and
value. it meet my expectations. I Would recommended it to others for best Samsung TV.
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Inexpensive, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight, excellent tv
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5 out of 5
5
Performance
5 out of 5
5
Design
5 out of 5
5
Value
5 out of 5
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Samsung PN64F8500 Plasma
on March 21, 2014
Posted by: AustinDrifter
from Austin, TX, USA
Expertise:Intermediate
This is my first plasma and by far, it has the best PQ I've ever seen! Even right out of the box the PQ was amazing. As I continue to perform small calibrations, the PQ is still improving. Even though Samsung doesn't require a break in period, I elected to run 200 hours of slides before connecting the plasma to my audio system.
Installation and setup was very easy by just simply following the screen prompts. The SMART features are nice but after 30 days I turned them off. Periodically, they would just turn on requiring a voice command to shut it down.
The camera angle is not adjustable and with my TV wall mounted and centered to my eye level sitting on my sofa 10 feet away, points the camera over the top of my head. I hope I can change the adjustments on my mount to get it at least chest high. Samsung should consider adding a camera tilt adjustment to the large TV models.
I've always observed plasma's had a low light type of screen. Not this Sammy! It's configured for Movie mode and in both a dark and moderately bright room, picture is as bright as my 4 other LED/LCD Sammy's.
PQ is why I purchased this plasma and it certainly delivers.
Pros: Bright display, Realistic color, Lightweight, excellent pq and many calibration options.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5 out of 5
5
Performance
5 out of 5
5
Design
5 out of 5
5
Value
5 out of 5
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
this is amazing product
on June 16, 2013
Posted by: jsousa92
from boston,ma
Expertise:Intermediate
I love everything about this set ....SAMSUNG keep up the great work!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Pros: Bright display, Realistic color, Lightweight
Cons: none
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5 out of 5
5
Performance
5 out of 5
5
Design
5 out of 5
5
Value
3 out of 5
3
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
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