The screen was free of pooling, clouding or bright corners and edges, which is pleasing to see on a cheaper model. The fact that the JU6400 uses a direct LED backlight meant that we expected to see a decent level of uniformity and so it proved. However the JU6400 has been designed and constructed to meet a certain level of build quality and a specific price point, so based on that rationale it does exactly what it’s supposed to do. The overall build quality is reasonable but the plastic construction doesn’t feel as solid as some of Samsung’s more expensive models. The UE55JU6400 uses a direct LED backlight, meaning it’s a little wider with a depth of around 5 cm but that’s a small price to pay for a more uniform backlight. The panel sits on an attractive stand that uses a combination of black plastic and a silver brushed metal finish but it can’t be swivelled so, given the limited optimal viewing angles that we’ll discuss later, correct placement is important. When stand mounted there is 7cm of clearance under the screen, which might be worth considering if you plan on using a soundbar. Around the screen is a 1cm wide black plastic bezel with a brushed metal effect and the filter in front of the screen appeared very effective at minimising reflections. The JU6400 uses a flat screen, which will doubtless please those consumers who have yet to be convinced by Samsung’s more curvaceous models. After all it’s a TV at the end of the day, so ultimately what you’re really interested in is the picture on the screen. The design of the 55JU6400 won’t win any awards and could even be considered boring coming from a company as innovative as Samsung, but we rather like its minimalist approach. However the most popular screen size will probably be the 55-inch UE55JU6400 that we’re reviewing here and at just £1,299 it’s also got a tempting price tag. At the time of writing (May 2015) you can pick up the UE40JU6400 for £699, the UE65JU6400 for £2,249 and the massive UE75JU6400 for £3,999. However, despite the absence of local dimming and 3D that’s still an impressive set of features and the JU6400 has a wide range of screen sizes and price points to gain the attention of consumers. The JU6400 also uses a direct LED back light but sadly doesn’t include Samsung’s excellent local dimming nor is there any support for 3D, although that probably won’t matter to most consumers. So you get a largely plastic but still attractive design, an Ultra HD 4K flat panel, quad-core processing and Samsung’s latest smart platform powered by Tizen. It was also a Full HD model but with the continuing drive towards Ultra HD 4K, Samsung needed something new to offer this year if they wanted to build on the success of the H6400.Įnter the JU6400 which represents Samsung’s entry level model in this year’s Ultra HD 4K range and seeks to deliver a similar balance of price and performance as the H6400. It’s not hard to see why, that particular model was well designed, had great accuracy, along with comprehensive smart features and all for a very attractive price. When we asked the other TV manufacturers what was the toughest model to compete against last year, they often said the same thing - the Samsung H6400.
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