Samsung LN32B550 32" 1080p LCD HDTV

  • Price: $799.99
  • Discontinued
  • B&H # SALN32B550
  • Mfr# LN32B550K1FXZA

Product Highlights

  • 1080p Resolution
  • 6 ms Response Time
  • 70,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
  • Ultra Slim Touch of Color Design
  • Game Mode
  • Energy Star Compliant

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With a 70,000:1 contrast ratio, the Samsung 32" LN32B550 makes programs come to life with enhanced details in very dark or bright scenes. You'll enjoy a more realistic, sharper picture quality.

The Touch of Color design, a Samsung exclusive, highlights the traditional piano black frame with a subtle hint of color. It makes TV worth looking at even when the set is turned off.

Game mode offers enhanced blacks, a sharper picture and optimum audio. Moreover, it speeds up image processing response to give you an unsurpassed gaming experience whether you're playing a console game or you've hooked up your PC's audio and video for really big screen gaming excitement.

The USB slot enables you to view JPEG photos and MP3 audio files. It also permits upgrades to the TV's own software via download on your pc and transfer to a USB thumbdrive.

1080p Native Resolution
Wide Color Enhancer
Stylish Touch of Color Design
70,000:1 Contrast Ratio
Built-in Digital Tuner
SRS TruSurround HD
Dolby Digital

Note:Dolby Digital

Display
Screen Size (Diagonal) 32"
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Pixel Resolution 1920 x 1080
Brightness Not Specified By Manufacturer
Contrast Ratio 70,000:1
Response Time 6 ms
Viewing Angle 178°
LCD Sync Rate 60 Hz
Video
Video System NTSC
HDTV Compatibility Yes
TV Scan Lines Up to 1080p
TV Tuner ATSC/QAM/NTSC
CableCARD Slot No
Speaker
Sound SRS TruSurround HD, Dolby Digital
Power 10 Watts x 2
Orientation Not Specified By Manufacturer
Input/Output Connectors
Inputs HDMI x 4 (3 rear, 1 side)
DVI x 1 (shares 1 HDMI Jack)
PC Video x 1PC Audio x 1
Coax x 1 (Antenna/Cable/Satellite)
AV x 2
Component x 2
USB x 1 (I/O)
Outputs Audio x 1Digital Audio (Optical) x 1
Control Port Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)
Convenience
Picture in Picture (PIP) No
Digital Media Slot 1 (side)
Menu Language English, Spanish
Remote Control Yes
Tilt/Swivel Range ±20° Swivel
Wall Mountable Yes
Power
Power Requirements 120 V AC @ 60 Hz
Power Consumption Not Specified By Manufacturer
Energy Star Compliant Yes
General
Cabinet Color Piano Black with Amber Touch of ColorTM
Dimensions (WxHxD) Without Stand:
31.3 x 20.6 x 3.0" (793.9 x 524.1 x 77.1 mm)
With Stand:
31.3 x 22.4 x 9.4" (793.9 x 569.7 x 240.0 mm)
Weight Without Stand:
22.5 Ib (10.2 kg)
With Stand:
27.8 Ib (12.6 kg)

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

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Samsung LN32B550 32" 1080p LCD HDTV
 
4.8

(based on 17 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (14)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (3)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (0)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Great picture quality (12)
  • Easy to setup (11)
  • Good remote control (10)
  • Attractive (9)
  • Outstanding picture clarity/resolution (8)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Bedroom (8)
    • Home (7)
    • Attached to computer (4)
    • Gaming (4)
    • Movies (4)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Casual user (7), Enthusiast (4)

    REVIEWS

    Reviewed by 17 customers

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    4.0

    32" LCD HD Sansung

    By Clarkjit

    from Chesapeake, Virginia

    About Me Enthusiast

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • All the connections options I could ever need
    • Energy Efficient
    • Good Remote Control
    • Great Picture Quality
    • Setup is as easy as it gets

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Attached to Computer
      • Business

      Comments about Samsung LN32B550 32" 1080p LCD HDTV:

      Nice PICTURES,Design is also smart design.

      It will be used in office

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      5.0

      Great TV

      By NC Red Baron

      from Asheville, NC

      About Me Power User

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • All the connections options I could ever need
      • Best looking TV out there
      • Good Remote Control
      • Great Picture Quality
      • Outstanding picture clarity/resolution
      • Setup is as easy as it gets

      Cons

      • no cons

      Best Uses

      • Attached to Computer
      • Dorm Room Portability
      • Movies
      • Video Games

      Comments about Samsung LN32B550 32" 1080p LCD HDTV:

      I bought this 32" TV for my son's high school graduation to take to college. We are avid sports watchers and he is a computer gamer. We have a 46" Samsung in the living room and have loved it for over a year. This 32" is just as great, only a little smaller for a dorm.

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      5.0

      I would buy this TV again

      By Barry P

      from Greenville, SC

      About Me Casual User

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Best looking TV out there
      • Energy Efficient
      • Good Remote Control
      • Great Picture Quality
      • Great Sound Quality
      • Outstanding picture clarity/resolution
      • Reduced Glare
      • Setup is as easy as it gets

      Cons

      • None

      Best Uses

      • Bedroom
      • Home
      • Movies
      • Video Games
      • Wall Mounting

      Comments about Samsung LN32B550 32" 1080p LCD HDTV:

      I found this TV as a replacement for my bedroom TV on Consumer Reports. It was the highest rated 32" unit. After installing it 3 weeks ago, my wife and myself love it, I have found no Cons to report at this time. If I needed one for another room I would buy this TV again.

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      5.0

      Love samsung

      By Dr. Lucas

      from MD

      About Me Enthusiast

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • All the connections options I could ever need
      • Best looking TV out there
      • Good Remote Control
      • Great Picture Quality
      • Outstanding picture clarity/resolution
      • Setup is as easy as it gets

      Cons

      • Poor Sound Quality

      Best Uses

      • Attached to Computer
      • Bedroom
      • Home
      • Home Theater
      • Movies
      • Video Games
      • Wall Mounting

      Comments about Samsung LN32B550 32" 1080p LCD HDTV:

      I've only had it for a couple weeks now, but the picture is beautiful and it was easy to set up. I have my ps3 running into it via HDMI and I couldn't ask for better picture. The speakers aren't so great, but what do you expect from TV speakers.

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      5.0

      Fabulous Deal

      By Jim the bummer

      from La Quinta, California

      About Me Casual User

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • All the connections options I could ever need
      • Best looking TV out there
      • Energy Efficient
      • Good Remote Control
      • Great Picture Quality
      • Great Sound Quality
      • Outstanding picture clarity/resolution
      • Reduced Glare
      • Setup is as easy as it gets

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Home

        Comments about Samsung LN32B550 32" 1080p LCD HDTV:

        [...] I am thrilled with the TV. Great color, definition, etc.Buy one right now!.....Make that two!

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        4.0

        GREAT TV

        By USAWorldCupWinner

        from NY NY

        About Me Casual User

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • All the connections options I could ever need
        • Good Remote Control
        • Great Picture Quality
        • Outstanding picture clarity/resolution
        • Reduced Glare

        Cons

        • Poor Sound Quality

        Best Uses

        • Bedroom

        Comments about Samsung LN32B550 32" 1080p LCD HDTV:

        I purchased this tv during a sale online. Great picture quality - sound is not great. Overall I am happy with my purchase and would recommend this to a friend

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        4.0

        Great product!

        By Jenny the perfectionist

        from Manhattan, New York

        About Me Enthusiast

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Best looking TV out there
        • Good Remote Control
        • Great Picture Quality
        • Great Sound Quality
        • Outstanding picture clarity/resolution
        • Setup is as easy as it gets

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Bedroom
          • Home

          Comments about Samsung LN32B550 32" 1080p LCD HDTV:

          The TV is very clear and the sound is good. However, it's a bit expensive for the size.

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          5.0

          Slick product for less

          By eltiorivera

          from Quito, Ecuador

          About Me Enthusiast

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Best looking TV out there
          • Great Picture Quality
          • Great Sound Quality
          • Outstanding picture clarity/resolution
          • Setup is as easy as it gets

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Bedroom

            Comments about Samsung LN32B550 32" 1080p LCD HDTV:

            I have to say that since the moment I received my new 32" LCD Samsung, I been impressed with every aspect of this unit. Very slick product with great features like the swivel base and the touch screen power bottoms.
            I would recommend this product to anyone who wants a stylish LCD for a reasonable price.

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            5.0

            Happy with the TV

            By Brooklyn Bomber

            from Brooklyn, NY

            About Me Casual User

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • All the connections options I could ever need
            • Good Remote Control
            • Great Picture Quality
            • Outstanding picture clarity/resolution
            • Reduced Glare
            • Setup is as easy as it gets

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Bedroom

              Comments about Samsung LN32B550 32" 1080p LCD HDTV:

              I use this TV in my bedroom. The size is more than sufficient. Setup is simple. The only catch is telling the TV the source of the signal. There are numerous jacks and you have to tell the TV which one is connected to the signal. The sound could be a little stronger. But just turn up the sound a bit. There is no earphone jack in case you need to watch while someone else is sleeping. However, if you go to Samsung's website they tell you how to connect ear plugs though a cable and out audio in the back. It is simple to do and works perfectly. This is my first HD tv so I can not compare its picture to others but for me the picture is very clean and sharp. Buy a HDMI cable for setup.

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              5.0

              Nice TV for my small basement

              By Tom

              from Seattle, WA

              About Me Casual User

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Attractive Design
              • Fast Setup
              • Good Connection Options
              • Good Remote Control
              • Good Resolution
              • Great Picture Quality

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Bedroom
                • Home
                • Movies

                Comments about Samsung LN32B550 32" 1080p LCD HDTV:

                This is a perfect size for our smaller basement. I was previoously using the Samsung T240HD, and this is a step up for TV viewing. The T240 is now back at my computer for full-time use. Even old vcr tapes look ok on this monitor. The audio isn't the greatest, but I plan on getting separate speakers eventually. Even my T240HD audio was improved by plugging in cheap computer speakers.

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                5.0

                Awesome TV for the price and size!

                By Julemisea

                from Wisconsin

                About Me Casual User

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Attractive Design
                • Fast Setup
                • Good Remote Control
                • Good Resolution
                • Great Picture Quality
                • Great Sound Quality

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Attached to Computer
                  • Bedroom

                  Comments about Samsung LN32B550 32" 1080p LCD HDTV:

                  Love the physical appearance/design...it's hot. The image quality is not perfect (close-up), but it's still awesome for regular viewing. The colors and brightness are marvelous! No buyer's remorse here at all.

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                  5.0

                  Great TV

                  By HoaiKham

                  from San Jose, CA

                  About Me Casual User

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Attractive Design
                  • Fast Setup
                  • Good Connection Options
                  • Good Resolution
                  • Great Picture Quality
                  • Great Sound Quality

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                      Comments about Samsung LN32B550 32" 1080p LCD HDTV:

                      Great tv and price. [...] Thanks.

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                      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                       
                      5.0

                      Among the Best

                      By LT

                      from Baghdad, Iraq

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • BLACK LEVELS
                      • Clarity

                      Cons

                      • Nothing major

                      Best Uses

                      • Gaming

                      Comments about Samsung LN32B550 32" 1080p LCD HDTV:

                      I had intended to buy a 120Hz model but the price point on this one made me give it a shot. Holy cow am I glad I tried this one! I use it primarily for gaming, watching DVDs and as a supplemental computer monitor and it does all with aplomb. The black levels are unbelievable and the action is very clear. The remote is very functional and the menus are easy to access and adjust. This is my second Samsung and I will remain a loyal fan. I highly recommend this set. The only drawback is the lack of illumination for the controls on the face of the cabinet. Momentary illumination would be a plus.

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                      5.0

                      Excellent!!

                      By Paul in Pahrump

                      from Pahrump NV

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Easy setup
                      • Worked right out of box

                      Cons

                      • I still had to pay for it

                      Best Uses

                      • "Man Cave"
                      • Office
                      • PC monitor

                      Comments about Samsung LN32B550 32" 1080p LCD HDTV:

                      It just works and works great!!Pulled it out of the box, assembled the base and powered it up. Love the picture!!Much better picture than our V**** unit...

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                      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                       
                      5.0

                      Great picture quality

                      By Hot in AZ

                      from Chandler, AZ

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Aesthetically Pleasing
                      • Great Sound quality
                      • QUALITY WORKMANSHIP
                      • Sharp crisp image
                      • Vivid Colors

                      Cons

                      • Haven't found any

                      Best Uses

                      • 36

                      Comments about Samsung LN32B550 32" 1080p LCD HDTV:

                      Shape picture qualtiy.
                      Superior performance.
                      Easy setup.
                      Everything that was advertised on B&H's site.

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                      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                       
                      5.0

                      Excellent LCD

                      By BP

                      from Tampa, FL

                      Verified Reviewer

                      Pros

                      • Excellent PQ
                      • Great looks
                      • Nice remote

                      Cons

                      • Low sound quality
                      • No SVideo port

                      Best Uses

                      • Home

                      Comments about Samsung LN32B550 32" 1080p LCD HDTV:

                      I previously had sony 32S5100 and had to return it because of poor picture quality, though it had good sound quality. this B550 is way better than any other 60Hz 1080P LCD tvs. PQ is great, I can not see any motion lagg even though its 60Hz. In sony the dark scenes were pathetic, you could clearly see black chips like structures, here its a lot less. Its outer cabinet is realy curvy and looks great. Its black shiny structure adds more to it. Remote looks great. You can light up the button at night, this feature is great, you can find buttons even at darkest of night. Matt finish of lcd screen removes most of the glare.Pictures are super sharp. I watched X-Man series and picture quality is great. You can set it up in differnt modes.Sound quality is a bit of low side, you need to increase the volume to a great extent to hear clearly. It lacks at least a S-Video port, I expected at this price at least this feature would be there. Most of other brands do have this feature at this price range.Over all I would rate it at 4.7 out of 5. .3 I am taking out bcoz of missing SVideo port thats all. Over all, B&H is the best seller i have ever had. This is not the first time i have done shopping with them. [...]

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                      5.0

                      Excellent LCD

                      By bp

                      from Tampa, florida

                      Pros

                      • Buttons can glow
                      • Easy to use
                      • Excellent PQ
                      • Great looks
                      • Nice curvy remote

                      Cons

                      • Low sound output

                      Best Uses

                      • Home

                      Comments about Samsung LN32B550 32" 1080p LCD HDTV:

                      I previously had sony 32S5100 and had to return it because of poor picture quality, though it had good sound quality. sony used to be my allways a first choice. This Samsung B550 is way better than any other 60Hz 1080P LCD tvs. PQ is great, I can not see any motion lag even though its 60Hz. In sony the dark scenes were pathetic, you could clearly see black chips like structures, here its a lot less. Its outer cabinet is realy curvy and looks great. Its black shiny structure adds more to it. Remote looks great. You can light up the button at night, this feature is great, you can find buttons even at darkest of night. Matt finish of lcd screen removes most of the glare. Any doubt, see the same scene side by side with Sony, LG and this one, you can clearly see the PQ difference. Samsung has a lot rich colors, which is very important. It has 70,000: 1 dynamic contrast ration where as Sony 32S5100 has 30,000:1. Believe me I can clearly see the difference. Even the non hi-def channels look great in this lcd. Buy it over any other 60Hz lcd, you wont be disappointed.

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                      What's in the Box

                      Samsung LN32B550 32" 1080p LCD HDTV
                      • LN32B550 32" 1080p LCD TV
                      • Remote Control With Batteries (AAA x 2)
                      • Power Cord
                      • TV-Holder and Screws
                      • Cover-Bottom
                      • Owner's Instructions
                      • Cleaning Cloth
                      • Safety Guide Manual
                      • 1-Year Samsung USA Parts and Labor Warranty
                       
                       
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