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Samsung UN40ES6500 40-Inch 1080p 120Hz 3D Slim LED HDTV (Black) (2012 Model)

4.2 out of 5 stars 324 ratings

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Screen Size 40 Inches
Brand Samsung Electronics
Display Technology LED
Resolution 1080p
Refresh Rate 120
Connectivity Technology Smart
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Supported Internet Services Netflix, Facebook, YouTube, Hulu Plus and Twitter
Color Black
Item Weight 26.2 Pounds

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  • Smart Content with Signature Services
  • Smart Hub
  • Built-in WiFi
  • Web Browser
  • Full HD 2D or 3D
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40" / 102 cm

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Technical Details

Brand Name ‎Samsung Electronics
Item Weight ‎26.2 pounds
Product Dimensions ‎9.5 x 36.6 x 24.4 inches
Item model number ‎UN40ES6500
Color Name ‎Black
Number of Component Outputs ‎Optical
Specification Met ‎energy_star
Speaker Type ‎Built-In
Item Weight ‎26.2 Pounds
Standing screen display size ‎40 Inches
Aspect Ratio ‎16:9
Wattage ‎20 watts

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ASIN B0077QTSQM
Customer Reviews
4.2 out of 5 stars 324 ratings

4.2 out of 5 stars
Date First Available February 10, 2012

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Product Description

Product Description

40-Inch 3D Slim LED HDTV with 1080p Resolution

From the Manufacturer



[Samsung LED Comparison Chart]

Experience vivid, life-like detail and clarity in both 2D and 3D. View larger Two SSG-4100GB 3D glasses included in the box.

This Samsung Smart TV features Smart Content with Signature Services to add to the enjoyment. Apps built for TV connect you to family and friends, help you maintain a healthy lifestyle, and make learning fun for kids. A full web browser with WiFi built-in lets you search the web and access your wireless network. Use AllShare Play to view content from multiple devices on the big screen. The Clear Motion Rate of 480 renders fast motion scenes in clear detail. Also enjoy full HD 3D with two pairs of glasses included.

Never miss a moment with Samsung Smart TV. Watch your favorite movies while you browse the web or explore the Smart Hub. Find more content you love by searching for shows, movies, and videos across vudu, Hulu Plus, YouTube, and other digital content providers. Movies are handpicked for you through recommendations based on your viewing history and ratings. Access all your apps and download new ones such as Netflix, Facebook, YouTube, Hulu Plus, and Twitter! Browse the web while you watch movies and TV shows, and enjoy TV while you chat with friends and family online, all on one screen.

Signature Services

Family Story

Share your most previous family moments with Family Story on your new Samsung Smart TV. Family Story provides a quick way to upload photos to a gallery, even from your mobile device. You can also chat in real time, post messages, and share important family events so everyone is kept up to date.

Fitness

Now you can maintain a healthy lifestyle with Samsung Smart TV's Fitness. Exercise at home through the video-on-demand service and manager your workout history. You can also track your progress by downloading the Exercise App onto your mobile device.

Kids Story

Kids Story combines home entertainment and education with Samsung's new Smart TV. Through this TV, we can recommend a variety of child-friendly programming so you can watch your child enjoy the pleasures of learning. The fun and exciting games will entertain your child and family for hours.

Family Story View larger Fitness View larger Kids Story View larger

With Wide Color Enhancer Plus, see picture color the way the director originally intended. Samsung AllShare Play lets you and your family seamlessly share your content across DNLA-connected Samsung devices, regardless of where you are, without the need for a network, cables, or a connecting device. Have movies and pictures on a USB drive? With ConnectShare Movie, easily view that content right on the TV by simply plugging the drive into the USB port and enjoy on the big screen.

What's in the Box

UN40ES6500 40-Inch 3D Slim LED HDTV, Stand, Universal Remote, Two Pairs of Active 3D Glasses, Documentation


Select Specifications

Video Resolution: 1080p CMR: 480 Full HD: 2D & 3D
Connections HDMI: 3 USB: 3 Component In:
1 Composite In (AV):
1 Digital Audio Video Out:
1 Ethernet: 1 Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC): 1 Weight and Dimensions VESA Size: 400x400 Dimensions (WxHxD): 36.6 x 24.4 x 9.5 Inches (36.6 x 21.9 x 1.2 Inches Without Stand) Weight: 26.2 lbs. (23.4 lbs. Without Stand)

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Series ES9000 ES8000 ES7500 ES7100 ES6500 ES6100 EH6070 EH6030 ES6003 EH6000 EH5300 EH5003 EH5000 EH4003 EH4000 Sizes (inches)
75 46, 55, 60, 65 46, 55, 60 46, 55, 60 32, 40, 46, 50, 55, 60, 65 40, 46, 50, 55, 60 46, 55 40, 55 46, 55, 60 40, 46, 50, 55, 60, 65 32, 40, 46, 50 39 32, 37, 40, 46, 50 32 26, 32 Resolution 1080p 1080p 1080p 1080p 1080p 1080p 1080p 1080p 1080p 1080p 1080p 1080p 1080p 720p 720p CMR 960 960 840 720 480 240 240 240 240 240 120 120 120 60 60 Wide Color Enhancer Plus HD Full 2D & 3D Full 2D & 3D Full 2D & 3D Full 2D & 3D Full 2D & 3D Full 2D Full 2D & 3D Full 2D & 3D Full 2D Full 2D Full 2D Full 2D Full 2D 2D 2D Micro Dimming Ultimate Ultimate Pro Standard Precision Black Local Dimming SRS HD DNSe Slim LED Design ConnectShare Movie Apps for TV AllShare Play Search All WiFi Built-In Web Browser Smart TV Smart Hub Signature Services Your Video Skype Compatible Dual Core Processor Smart Interaction Built-In Camera Infrared Enabled Wireless Keyboard Compatible 3D Glasses, pairs included 4 4 4 4 2 2 2 3D Blu-ray Player included Smart Touch Remote Remote Standard Standard Standard Standard Universal Universal Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard

Customer reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars
324 global ratings

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Customers praise the TV's flawless HD picture, beautiful color reproduction, and full 1080p capability in both 2D and 3D modes. They find it easy to set up and use, consider it good value for money, and appreciate its professional appearance. The functionality and sound quality receive mixed reviews - while some say the smart TV functions work well and the sound is good, others report issues with apps stopping and poor audio performance. The size aspect also gets mixed feedback, with some finding it great while others say it's not the correct size.

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147 customers mention "Picture quality"133 positive14 negative

Customers praise the TV's picture quality, noting its flawless HD display, beautiful color reproduction, and professional appearance.

"...Note: it is 2/20/2013 and its still beautiful and perfect since day 1......................Keep in mind also that everything works great EVEN THE..." Read more

"...Amazing picture quality. Be sure to use a high speed (10.2gbps) HDMI cable to playback 3D content...." Read more

"...Maybe the next upgrade will fix it. In the meantime, the picture is still very good, but I'm a bit ticked about the picture mode decision being made..." Read more

"...PROS: (1) Good picture quality. (2) Good color quality. (3) Very good detail in High-Definition programming...." Read more

90 customers mention "Television quality"90 positive0 negative

Customers find this LED TV to be excellent, noting its thin design, and one customer mentions it works well for Blu-ray viewing.

"...is connected the the cable box to watch television,on the HD channels is very VERY good,seeing how this is LED its super bright about 3 times more..." Read more

"...Or just use your computer for that like the rest of us. The actual "TV" is top-notch and the 3D is spectacular!..." Read more

"...The UN60ES6500 3D feature DOES COME OUT at you, and with great depth!..." Read more

"...Everything about the TV viewing improved including apparently widening the side viewing angle a bit...." Read more

53 customers mention "Ease of setup"47 positive6 negative

Customers find the TV easy to set up and operate, with simple menu navigation and convenient connections. One customer mentions that the wireless setup takes only a minute.

"...The setup is easy and the picture is great...." Read more

"...The menus are pretty straightforward...." Read more

"...colors - Samsung smartTV - huge fan of how it works and the ease of use Cons..." Read more

"...Amazing picture quality Very cool Smart TV features Easy to use Great universal remote included Cons-..." Read more

43 customers mention "3d quality"40 positive3 negative

Customers are satisfied with the TV's 3D capabilities, noting excellent picture quality and full 1080p resolution in both 2D and 3D modes.

"...(EVEN BRINGS 2 3D GLASSES but are the 2011 model not the new 2012,STILL VERY GOOD ENOUGH IS..." Read more

"...The 3D is simply awesome. Home theater 3D isn't going to be as good as going to an IMAX theater but it's still pretty sweet...." Read more

"...-inch Cinema 3D. This one is the largest one with 3D functionality using active shutter glasses...." Read more

"...but for the rare occasion, its nice to have the feature and the glasses on-hand. CONS:..." Read more

36 customers mention "Value for money"28 positive8 negative

Customers find the TV offers good value for money, with one mentioning it provides the best picture quality for its price point.

"...Regardless, stick with a Samsung because it's always the best picture for the money." Read more

"...struggling with some of the Apps but overall, this is a great flat screen for the money." Read more

"...just buy the Samsung HD and pick up a bluray w the apps ..much cheaper and works MUCH BETTER. in my opinion." Read more

"...you are looking for a 40 Inch LED TV this is the one to buy.... It's pricey because is 3D which I hardly use it but you will not be disappointed..." Read more

63 customers mention "Functionality"42 positive21 negative

Customers have mixed experiences with the TV's functionality, with some reporting that the smart TV features and apps work as advertised, while others mention that the apps stop working.

"...since day 1......................Keep in mind also that everything works great EVEN THE APP STORE AFTER MORE UPDATES MORE RESPONSIVE AND COMFORTABLE..." Read more

"...I'm very amazed Samsung, job well done here! Even the 2D->3D worked impressively well, but again not as good as REAL3D video footage...." Read more

"...2 years 8 months after I bought the new Samsung, it failed due to an electronic malfunction that caused a large area of the screen to turn dark grey..." Read more

"...I also want to point out that streaming Netflix works great. I do have a fast cable connection (15 Mbps) with a great Wifi router...." Read more

57 customers mention "Sound quality"34 positive23 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the TV's sound quality, with some finding it good and appreciating the speakers, while others report poor audio performance.

"...The speakers sound OK, but only use them when watching conventional TV programming...." Read more

"...The user cannot increase the volume level coming out of the ear bud speakers because Samsung has permanently set the volume at a very low volume...." Read more

"...The sound is good enough for TV speakers. The Smart Hub? Ugh. I can see that we'll never use it. (to be fair, I really didn't think we would)...." Read more

"...The sound quality was also much better than I anticipated. I also want to point out that streaming Netflix works great...." Read more

25 customers mention "Size"17 positive8 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the TV's size, with some finding it great while others say it's not the correct size.

"...happy with, I needed a new TV for my bedroom and this model was the perfect size and it had many of the same features...." Read more

"...The report is big and has a self LIGHTING option..." Read more

"...We bought the 55 inch model of this TV. I still think it's a bit too big for the room, but I'm getting used to it...." Read more

"...For the money, it comes with a great screen size and quality as well as smart TV functions and 3D capabilities...." Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2012
    I give 6 starts(IF I CAN) because it does exactly what it says,everything from top to bottom.I read many reviews in many places especially here before buying and this product fits my needs,I cannot pick something else because I cannot pass 32 inch (no space) and dont have a big budget.This TV has TOO MANY FEATURES and the PICTURE QUALITY AND 3D QUALITY IS SUPERB.........(EVEN BRINGS 2 3D GLASSES but are the 2011 model not the new 2012,STILL VERY GOOD ENOUGH IS JUST 3D GLASSES ONLY)........When the tv is connected the the cable box to watch television,on the HD channels is very VERY good,seeing how this is LED its super bright about 3 times more than my 2010 tv model..........its slim which is really neat.I have used the tv for computer (connected via hdmi) and its suburb again.........(IM WRITING THIS REVIEW OF THE TV AS WE SPEAK CONNECT TO THE PC)

    The smart features DO WORK VERY GOOD......i used youtube,some games the tv brings and you can download more apps(games,movies, Netflix,video apps,heatlh apps,many more apps types,ect), AND THE BROWSER IT WORKS JUST LIKE A COMPUTER..........I CHECK MY EMAIL,SAW MANY THINGS.......(I DO NOT KNOW IF IT SUPPORTS FLASH IN THE TV AS I DID NOT WENT THAT FAR.......YET!!!).I used all of these things via WIFI (WHICH WORKS PERFECTLY BY THE WAY BUT IF YOU DONT HAVE WIFI,THAN CONNECT VIA RJ-45 CABLE AND USE THAT........FOR INTERNET PURPOSES.....)

    ALSO I FOLLOWED A USER HERE IN THE REVIEW THAT HAS THE "CALIBRATION SETTINGS FOR BEST TV QUALITY" and i said to myself"let me give it a go" SO I DID AND ITS VERY TRUE IT DOES MAKE IT AN EXTRA 7-10% BETTER IMAGE QUALITY THAT WHAT IT IS....................ALSO IT ONLY TAKES ABOUT 5 MINUTES TOO DO...........NOT BAD.(I WILL REWRITE HIS CALIBRATION SETTING IN THE BOTTOM WITH SPECIAL THANKS AND CREDITS TO HIM,THE AMAZON USER GUYS THAT LISTED THE SETTINGS........)

    I WILL ALSO COMMENTS ON SOME OF THE NEGATIVE COMMENTS THAT ARE GIVING HERE IN AMAZON REVIEWS BY PEOPLE...........(nothing bad to them or anybody im just might be able to offer an advice)

    1-I remember somebody wrote that they bought this tv to use with the browser but its very bad the browser or lags in youtube.................my advice is to continue to UPDATE THE APPS AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE CHECK EVERY 3 DAYS TO SEE IF THERE IS A UPDATE FOR THE APPS AND AN UPDATE FOR THE TV........DO IT AS IT IMPROVES PERFORMANCE TO THE APPS(the tv brings an internal memory of about 700mb hard drive to store download apps and other things.......)

    2- some else here on amazon wrote that youtube is slow and lags......too much..........my advice:remember that when play a video on YouTube. PLEASE WAIT FOR A FULL MINUTE....BEFORE YOU PLAY THEN LAUNCH THE VIDEO AND IT SHOULD WORK PERFECTLY(REMEMBER TO UPDATE THE APPS AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE) THIS IS A TV NOT THE PC OR SOMETHING ELSE KEEP THAT IN MIND......

    3-MY ADVICE...REMEMBER THAT THIS IS A TV NOT A PC,IT WILL NOT BE AS SUPER CHARGE AS YOU WANT IT TO BE LIKE IN A PC,MOBILE PHONE,TABLET,ECT..............BUT THIS TV IS NOT SLOW DURING NORMAL OPERATIONS (WATCHING TV,COMPUTER CONNECTED,GAMING CONSOLES,DVD OR BLUE RAY PLAYER,ECT) BUT IN THE SMART TV SECTION WAIT 10-15 SECONDS BEFORE YOU MOVE THE CURSOR...........WILL WORK PERFECTLY..........

    THAT IS IT OF MY COMMENTS AND REVIEW TOWARDS THIS PRODUCT.WILL I RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT TO OTHER PEOPLE..........101%

    (IVE WAITED 2 AND A HALF WEEKS TO POST THE REVIEW OF THIS TV).....................

    HERE IS THE CALIBRATION SETTINGS FOR THE TV............(THANKS TO THE AMAZON USER THAT POSTED IT IN HIS COMMENTS AND CREDITS GOES TO HIM/HER)

    Picture Mode Movie
    Backlight 17
    Contrast 100
    Brightness 45
    Sharpness 10
    Color 60
    Tint G50/R50

    ADVANCE SETTINGS
    Dynamic Contrast Low
    Black Tone Dark
    Flesh Tone 0
    RGB Only Mode Off
    Color Space Native
    10pt White Balance On
    Gamma -2
    Expert Pattern Off
    xvYCC Off

    PICTURE OPTIONS
    Color Tone Warm1
    Digital Noise Filter Off
    MPEG Noise Filter Off
    HDMI Black Level Low
    Film Mode Film2
    Auto Motion Plus Clear
    LED Motion Plus Off

    10PT WHITE BALANCE
    ON
    Interval Red Green Blue
    1 0 -1 -1
    2 -1 -1 -1
    3 0 0 0
    4 -1 0 +1
    5 -1 -1 +1
    6 -1 -1 -1
    7 -1 -1 -1
    8 0 0 0
    9 +1 0 0
    10 +2 0 0

    WHITE BALANCE
    Setting Value
    R-Offset 25
    G-Offset 25
    B-Offset 25
    R-Gain 18
    G-Gain 23
    B-Gain 25

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    Note: it is 2/20/2013 and its still beautiful and perfect since day 1......................Keep in mind also that everything works great EVEN THE APP STORE AFTER MORE UPDATES MORE RESPONSIVE AND COMFORTABLE................KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK SAMSUNG.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2012
    I got this TV to upgrade from an older Samsung 46" 60htz LCD which I loved. I spent a lot of time comparing TV brands when buying that first TV and didn't have to do much shopping for this one. I knew that I loved Samsung's picture over any other TV except for some of the Sony Bravias but they're overpriced IMO. I wanted a 55" 3D with at least 120htz and this one fit the bill. I bought the last one on Amazon so I came back here for this purchase. They delivered it quickly and it was in perfect condition as expected.

    I was initially aprehensive about this TV after seeing it only got 3 1/2 stars in customer reviews so I read all the reviews. I found that the people who gave the TV a negative review were all upset about the Smart TV internet features. Slow connectivity when using a browser, Netflix, Youtube, etc. I understand their reason for being upset because a TV that includes those features should function properly. Unfortunately these rely heavily on your internet connection speed which may not be fast enough to support them. Oh well, buy a faster internet plan. This TV is on the low end of the Smart TV spectrum so I wouldn't expect those features to perform as well on it considering the other 3 models above it have dual core processors built into them to handle that. Buy one of those models with the dual core if you're main reason for having a TV is to surf the internet or watch youtube. Or just use your computer for that like the rest of us. The actual "TV" is top-notch and the 3D is spectacular!

    I agree with some of the reviewers that the picture needs tweaking to get it right. I was fully prepared for that because I had to tweak my last Samsung for a while before getting the picture just right but once it's set, it's awesome. This TV has even more options to tweak so it can get confusing for the inexperienced but it's capable of producing one of the best pictures out there if you know how to tune it. The Dynamic, Standard, and Native picture modes are actually pretty useless unfortunately. Set it to Movie mode and start tweaking. Yes, it starts out dark so increase the backlighting and brightness, bump up the color and sharpness, high auto contrast, darkest black level, etc... If anyone wants my specific settings I'll list them if you ask.

    The 3D is simply awesome. Home theater 3D isn't going to be as good as going to an IMAX theater but it's still pretty sweet. One thing to keep in mind is that the picture mode settings that you did in TV mode don't carry over to 3D mode nor do they carry over to the other sources, HDMI in, Component In. So, if you have a PS3 hooked up to HDMI you'll have to edit the picture settings for that source to match the main TV settings so you get the same picture in both. Game Mode limits the amount of settings you can tweak so you have to use your judgement with that but if you match everything you can it'll work out fine. Just remember to turn Game Mode OFF before watching movies because it degrades picture quality.

    I'm sure this isn't the best review out there for the TV but it might be of some use to some of you. If you're considering a 3D TV and you're not overly concerned with using it as a web browser and just want a great TV then this is it. Once dialed in, the picture is fantastic and the price is right. If you're interested in the Smart TV features MORE than watching a great and inexpensive 3D TV then pay more money for the next models in the series that have the dual core processor. Regardless, stick with a Samsung because it's always the best picture for the money.
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