Testseek.com 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.
World's first UHD Blu-ray player, Outstanding overall performance, Reasonable price (for a “first”)
No auto picture adjustments for HDR, non-HDR, and 1080p discs with current UHDTVs, Small, frustrating remote
As the first Ultra HD Blu-ray player, the Samsung UBD-K8500 provides exceptional performance with the right display and disc. But as with any new format, there are growing pains to be sorted out before we can toast to its complete success...
Published: 2016-04-21, Author: Stephen , review by: 4k.com
Truly stunning HDR 4K performance in Blu-ray, Extremely versatile with other media formats, Great Smart Hub interface, Easy to set up and use, Great overall performance
Expensive, Not a great value if you don't have an HDR 4K TV, Remote control has some problems with its design
If you own a 4K HDR TV and want to really enjoy ultra HD content like never before possible in home entertainment, the UBD-K8500 is one excellent choice and also more affordable than its Panasonic rival. For those of you without HDR 4K TVs, this media de...
Although many people both inside and outside the content production industry have expressed doubts about the longevity of a new disc-based format in an era when streaming media is enjoying runaway popularity, all that's required is a few sessions with a n...
The Samsung UBD-K8500 has a reasonable price for being the first of its kind. It can play back 4K Blu-ray discs with HDR, delivering the best video quality available today. The player offers quick loading times and has plenty of streaming apps available a
Unless you have an HDR-capable TV, the improvement in video quality over standard Blu-ray and streaming is minimal. Only a handful of 4K titles are available today, and some showed minor video quality issues themselves. The remote control can sometimes be
The Samsung UBD-K8500 4K Blu-ray player delivers the best in-home video quality ever, but only owners of the latest, most expensive TVs need apply...
Abstract: For all the changes in technology, when it comes to consumer electronics, a device had better be easily understood, easily used and obviously beneficial if it's to succeed in a densely competitive market. Samsung's 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Player (UBD-K8500) d...
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...
