for a number of years, as both a features editor and a digital editor, before embarking on a career in freelance consultancy, content creation, and journalism for some of the biggest brands and publications in the world. It’s the final figure in the Samsung’s 1119 x 645 x 26mm (h x w x d) measurements that’s the most arresting. Sound can sometimes be a bit vague and there are visible difficulties when it comes to upscaling low-resolution content. A narrow bezel and some minimal feet is all anyone really wants from their new TV no matter how much or how little they’re paying, right? The plastics feel nice enough, even on the rear panel, and as is usual with Samsung there’s an impression of quality construction.

Samsung Q-Symphony Lite - Ramp up the surround sound with the combined power of your Samsung TV and soundbar.There are many reasons why a product may be classed as used ranging from missing manuals or software to simply having been opened or having damaged packaging. Like a symphony orchestra, this simple system works in perfect harmony by synchronising TV speakers and soundbar together to play sound simultaneously from both devices. There’s also Samsung’s free content service TV Plus, a web browser, and the SmartThings app, which helps makes the initial setup of the AU9000 a doddle. Multiple product codes can be mapped to one mother product data-sheet if the specifications are identical. Free TV, no strings attached Samsung TV Plus Enjoy free live streaming TV content with our virtual channels, Samsung TV Plus.

The available content is extensive, with all the worthwhile apps (and plenty that aren’t quite so worthwhile, too) on board. There’s a little hesitancy when it comes to edge definition and motion control, but it’s minor enough to be easily ignored. The TV can hit around 300cd/m² on both a 10% window and full-field pattern in Dynamic mode, but in Filmmaker Mode this luminance drops to around 250cd/m² on both a 10% and a full-field pattern. Only in extremis does the AU9000’s Crystal Processor 4K give the slightest hint of how hard it’s working. Super Ultrawide GameView - An ultrawide, game-changing experience with the ultimate gaming TV setup.Skin-tones are always a stern test of a TV’s abilities, and the AU9000 handled the complexities and subtleties of complexions well in my tests across a range of content, and it also does good work describing textures of skin, too. The edge LED backlighting is also quite effective, producing good screen uniformity when viewing a 5IRE full-field pattern. The AU9000 delivers on that promise with good images and gaming features – even if it is now more than a year old. The full-function wand is rather more prosaic in the way it looks and feels, admittedly, and some buttons feel a bit too compact.