Sheshirdzhija
Novice Member
Hello all
I've read much. Here, reddit, other places..
I am a bit closer to a decision, but some up to date 1st hand experience would be appreciated.
This forum seems like a good place to ask
My situation is such that I have a sloped ceiling. Between the TV cabinet (which for reasons too long to explain I can't exchange) and the ceiling, there is only ~75cm.
This precludes me from getting a 55" TV (was thinking Samsung 55NU8000).
Because with the stand, it does not fit.
With a long (~70cm) horizontal VESA mount on the wall behind the cabinet, it also does not work, because the hooks for VESA on the TV are too high, and the TV would not be over the cabinet, bottom of the TV would be bellow the top of the cabinet.
With a mount on the sloped ceiling, it would fit, if there was a single such mount for a 55" TV. All are up to 43" or so.
So 49-50" it is.
There is no NU8000 to be had in 50" size where I live (Croatia), and I do not want to shop in Germany if I don't have to. I could, possibly, do that, if that was really necessary though.
I could get it for ~640€ (with shipping).
Also, Samsungs currently come with only 2-year warranty. I don't trust modern TV manufacturers in this regard, so I would prefer a 5-year warranty.
So I am thinking Philips 50 PUS7303. Comes out to ~580€.
But, they also throw in a KB of some sort, which I could possiblysell, so it brings it down to ~560€.
Not much of a difference, but, these are my reasons against going with Samsung 49NU8000:
- ~100€ more expensive
- comes only with 2y warranty, compared to 5y for Philips
- does not have Chromecast. Since I already have some google home devices, I would possibly need to get a Chromecast for an additional ~40-50€ more
- 49" Samsung only has a 60Hz screen, same as Philips, which I feel is the biggest draw for NU8000 in larger size. Without it, it does not seem as appealing?
My uses would be:
- some TV program, terrestrial: very few sitcoms, some political shows, some sport, like world cup (in 4 years ), champions league. Total maybe only max 1h a day.
- some yt, mostly music videos
- 1-2 movies a week, all genres, mostly romcom and sci-fi. Some I would rent, some I would get by other means in 4K
- 1 or 2 tv shows that I follow, like GoT and Westworld
- no gaming
With all that said, is there any sense in going with Samsung?
Or even possibly going down a step and get Samsung 49NU7400, for about the same price as the Philips? But this one has even worse brightness (350 vs 200 nits).
I never experienced Ambilight, so can't say it's a plus. Maybe I would not like it.
What I am a little worried about is Android TV performance on the Philips. Some collegues have 2016 models (PUS7600) and say that it's really buggy. To the point where they sometimes can't even turn them off, they have to unplug from outlet. Not sure if newer models (2018), with newer software, are any better?
Also, there is panel lottery. I really want VA screen, this Philips comes in either VA or IPS. If I get IPS, I'd have to exchange (I can do it free of charge within a week).
Also, not sure if I would benefit much from 120Hz on the 55NU8000 anyway? If I managed to get a proper VESA mount, that's an option. I can currently get it for ~750€ (+ 20-50€ mount), but also with only 2y warranty. As said, I don't watch much sports, and movies selection is mixed, not exclusively action movies, and no gaming.
Philips 50PUS7303
pros:
- 5y warranty
- direct led
- chromecast built in (we are a google household)
- at least 100€ cheaper
cons:
- worse brightness, so probably not much use for HDR (350 vs 450 nits)
- possibly buggy software?
- panel lottery. Want VA, possibly would have to exchange if I get IPS
Samsung 49NU8000
pros:
- better remote?
- more stable software?
- better brightness (450 vs 350 nits) so maybe passable HDR
cons:
- only 2y warranty
- Chromecast an additional purchase
I've read much. Here, reddit, other places..
I am a bit closer to a decision, but some up to date 1st hand experience would be appreciated.
This forum seems like a good place to ask
My situation is such that I have a sloped ceiling. Between the TV cabinet (which for reasons too long to explain I can't exchange) and the ceiling, there is only ~75cm.
This precludes me from getting a 55" TV (was thinking Samsung 55NU8000).
Because with the stand, it does not fit.
With a long (~70cm) horizontal VESA mount on the wall behind the cabinet, it also does not work, because the hooks for VESA on the TV are too high, and the TV would not be over the cabinet, bottom of the TV would be bellow the top of the cabinet.
With a mount on the sloped ceiling, it would fit, if there was a single such mount for a 55" TV. All are up to 43" or so.
So 49-50" it is.
There is no NU8000 to be had in 50" size where I live (Croatia), and I do not want to shop in Germany if I don't have to. I could, possibly, do that, if that was really necessary though.
I could get it for ~640€ (with shipping).
Also, Samsungs currently come with only 2-year warranty. I don't trust modern TV manufacturers in this regard, so I would prefer a 5-year warranty.
So I am thinking Philips 50 PUS7303. Comes out to ~580€.
But, they also throw in a KB of some sort, which I could possiblysell, so it brings it down to ~560€.
Not much of a difference, but, these are my reasons against going with Samsung 49NU8000:
- ~100€ more expensive
- comes only with 2y warranty, compared to 5y for Philips
- does not have Chromecast. Since I already have some google home devices, I would possibly need to get a Chromecast for an additional ~40-50€ more
- 49" Samsung only has a 60Hz screen, same as Philips, which I feel is the biggest draw for NU8000 in larger size. Without it, it does not seem as appealing?
My uses would be:
- some TV program, terrestrial: very few sitcoms, some political shows, some sport, like world cup (in 4 years ), champions league. Total maybe only max 1h a day.
- some yt, mostly music videos
- 1-2 movies a week, all genres, mostly romcom and sci-fi. Some I would rent, some I would get by other means in 4K
- 1 or 2 tv shows that I follow, like GoT and Westworld
- no gaming
With all that said, is there any sense in going with Samsung?
Or even possibly going down a step and get Samsung 49NU7400, for about the same price as the Philips? But this one has even worse brightness (350 vs 200 nits).
I never experienced Ambilight, so can't say it's a plus. Maybe I would not like it.
What I am a little worried about is Android TV performance on the Philips. Some collegues have 2016 models (PUS7600) and say that it's really buggy. To the point where they sometimes can't even turn them off, they have to unplug from outlet. Not sure if newer models (2018), with newer software, are any better?
Also, there is panel lottery. I really want VA screen, this Philips comes in either VA or IPS. If I get IPS, I'd have to exchange (I can do it free of charge within a week).
Also, not sure if I would benefit much from 120Hz on the 55NU8000 anyway? If I managed to get a proper VESA mount, that's an option. I can currently get it for ~750€ (+ 20-50€ mount), but also with only 2y warranty. As said, I don't watch much sports, and movies selection is mixed, not exclusively action movies, and no gaming.
Philips 50PUS7303
pros:
- 5y warranty
- direct led
- chromecast built in (we are a google household)
- at least 100€ cheaper
cons:
- worse brightness, so probably not much use for HDR (350 vs 450 nits)
- possibly buggy software?
- panel lottery. Want VA, possibly would have to exchange if I get IPS
Samsung 49NU8000
pros:
- better remote?
- more stable software?
- better brightness (450 vs 350 nits) so maybe passable HDR
cons:
- only 2y warranty
- Chromecast an additional purchase
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