I bought the 49" last week at SM Appliance. Price is P49K with free Samsung HT and bluray player worth 9k (which I will be selling). The TV gets a score of 9 across the board except for sound in this avforum review and the reviewer seems really impressed.
https://www.avforums.com/review/samsung-ks7000-ue55ks7000-uhd-4k-tv-review.12659I had it tested side by side with KS9000 series and could not tell the difference except in really dark and very contrasty scenes.
Reasons why I went Samsung instead of the Sony X8000D
- Samsung is VA Panel vs IPS panel of Sony (brighter and better contrast for VA panels)
- Native frequency is 120Hz vs 60Hz of Sony
- Although both are really thin, I prefer the Samsung edge bezel.
- Am using a Samsung phone so screen mirroring and other apps is compatible
- HT Freebie
- the AVforum review clinched my decision
Sony though has built-in Google cast but I already have a Chromecast device. Might be a consideration for you if you stream Twitch where I watch DOTA2 tournaments and Iflix which are not native apps for Samsung.
One thing to note is Samsung uses a One Connector box; the box connects to the TV then all your connections goes to that box. Cable length of box to TV is 1.5m I think.
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