The 9 Series Curved UHDTV Is Brilliant With A Very Hefty Price Tag [Review]

Samsung recently launched its flagship curved TV’s in India. We got a chance to play with it and test it out. We threw a lot of hard trials at it, but it never came under pressure. The 9 Series Samsung curved TV measures 65-inches diagonally and is built in an arched design. The bezel is very nice and modern. Users get edge to edge screen space with silver trims. One can wall mount it, but we suggest use the table stand. As it adds to the presence of this TV. A connectivity box comes with the TV, where one can find all the usual ports such as composite, HDMI and USB.

Samsung has thrown the chunky remotes out and what the users get with this curved UHDTV is a sleek IR universal remote, which can control the regular Indian DTH set top box as well. One can control the round on-screen pointer with the remote, enabling users to type, access internet apps and STB channels with it. This TV can connect to the internet as well. We got up and running in matter of minutes. Just keep your Wi-Fi password handy and you will be connected in 2 minutes.

Now to the fun part. Samsung Series 9 UHDTV has 4K resolution, which is 4 times better than Full HD 1080P. We ran some ultra HD content on this TV and results were spectacular. This TV is built for large rooms and halls. You need to be at least 5 feet away to enjoy its spectacular colours and pictures. There is no ghosting and we get a smooth image.

HD TV channels experience was great as well. Connecting it with the Tata Sky, we loved how the colours popped out. Sports and high speed movie action sequences was not bad either. This TV set also enhances normal channels to UHD as well so you get a smoother picture. No complaints here too, SD channels did look better on this TV.

Half way through we did find that the curve is a bit gimmicky and one really does not need it. It does add slight depth, but reduces the viewing angles. This means you cannot view the television properly if you are sitting close to the sides of the TV.

Jumping on to the internet features Samsung has given it the works. YouTube videos work well and one can watch them in HD. Remember, you need a high speed internet connection to enjoy them. This Curved TV is good in the sound department as well. We got crisp clear sound and one can do without additional speakers.

In the end it does boil down to the price, doesn’t it? Samsung is asking for Rs 4,49,900 for this TV. This is a lot to ask for just 65-inches. Yes the colours are brilliant, blacks are good and sound is nice. But, there are many HDTV’s from Samsung in the 8 and 7 series that are one fourth the price of this TV and have similar features. But Samsung didn’t build this TV for everyone. They built it for luxury driven customers, who are far and few. So, if you have the money and want the latest, this TV set is just what you need.