SAMSUNG UN40J5200 40-INCH 1080P SMART LED TV Review

Costea Lestoc

As with a lot of other types of electronics, Samsung is a good place to start looking for a brand new TV. If you’re particularly in the market for the 40 inch HD variety, our review of Samsung UN40J5200 might be a perfect fit for you. Check out our review to see if it’s what you’re looking for.

“If you’re still not sure, measure it up against some of the top 40″ TVs.”

General specifications of Samsung UN40J5200

• 40 inch screen, 60CMR refresh rate, 1920 x 1080 resolution at a 60Hz motion rate, model year 2015.

Dimensions

• Its dimensions (W x H x D): TV without stand: 36.3″ (92.20 cm) x 20.6″ (52.32 cm) x 2.3″ (5.84 cm), TV with stand: 36.3″ (92.20 cm) x 23.2″ (58.92 cm) x 11.3″ (28.70 cm)
• Product weight 16.3 lbs (7.39 kg) with the stand, shipping weight 20.9 lbs (9.48 kg)

Inputs and outputs

• Inputs; 2 HDMI ports, 1 USB port, 1 Composite/AV port, 1 RF/Cable input port, 1 Ethernet port,
• Outputs; 1 Digital Audio Out port, 1 Audio out/Mini Jack port

Audio

• Dolby MS10, DTS Premium Sound 5.1, DTS Studio Sound, Down Firing and Base Reflex speakers

Features

Now that we’ve gone over the basic specs of the TV, let’s turn our attention to the bigger features that are part of the deal. Here are the things you are most likely to base your decision around.

Smart TV

This unit is a Smart TV which means that it comes with internet connectivity and a slew of apps such as Netflix or YouTube. You can even browse the internet via a browser and use mobile devices to stream content directly to your big, 40-inch screen.

Motion Rate 60

The Motion Rate 60 feature allows great image fidelity thanks to the advantageous refresh rate and backlight technology. Additionally, the TV’s processing capabilities make it fast and efficient.

WCE

Wide Color Enhancer is a feature that makes sure every color appears as the content producers intended. One of the banes of TVs is off colors. This feature adjusts the range of colors you see on screen to match the director’s vision.

Eco Sensor

This feature will adapt the brightness of the screen based on the light levels in the room at any given time. This means that you’ll always have the best viewing experience, tailor-made for the environment you’re watching content in.

It’s pretty obvious that the Samsung UN40J5200 comes with plenty useful features, but what about its flaws? It’s important to note that the TV has one pretty significant flaw, in the fact that it can be quite slow for a Smart TV. Commands from the remote or to the apps might take a little longer than preferred in order to process.

It’s time to take all this data and do a quick overview of the most important benefits that you’re looking at as a Samsung UN40J5200 buyer and also at some of the things that aren’t that great.

Pros

• Good audio
• Bright display
• Color fidelity
• Internet connectivity

Cons

• Glossy frame picks up dust
• Input delay
• Unreliable stand

Is SAMSUNG UN40J5200 The Right TV For You?

Our review uncovers some shortcomings when it comes to quality of life. However, if you’re a patient individual and don’t mind a little input lag, the Samsung UN40J5200 can be a good purchase, especially for its price point. Overall you can get a good experience with this Samsung product, thanks to its great features that let you experience content as it was meant, in the best conditions. Does the Samsung UN40J5200 sound like a TV you can get behind? Let us know in the comments.