Samsung PS51F5500AK Pro Reviews

Fantastic smart TV content, but this plasma TV’s picture quality is only good in the dark

Pretty, it is not but Samsung probably knows that plasma fans value picture quality over aesthetics of design so we'll forgive its rather outdated chunkiness. Despite numerically ranking 3 levels below Samsung's F8500 flagship plasma, the F5500 still comes with two remotes - one standard, one Touch Pad - with voice control - and a couple of pairs of 3D specs in the box. Connectivity options are decent, with 3 HDMI ports and Wi-Fi built-in being the most noteworthy. As you would expect from a Samsung product, Smart features are bountiful with bazillions of apps and more Video-on-Demand services than you could respectably wave your stick at. So does the F5500 deliver when it comes to producing pretty pictures from within its rather plain frame? Why, yes it does, with deep blacks, fabulous motion handling and a very believable colour palette. There is one major caveat to all the above, and that is the PS51F5500 is only really capable when placed in the right room. It has very little built-in protection against ambient light so images will wash away when lighting is high and, added to that, it is also highly reflective. As a TV for daytime watchers, it's not well suited; it's one for the discerning night time crew who like a touch of class, at a price that's right.