Last week, I bought 40” Samsung ES5600 Smart Slim LED TV to replace my 32” model. Over the course of previous 4-5 weeks, I did quite a bit of research before finalizing to buy this one.
For me, there were 2 most important aspects which I was looking at – First, was the obviously the color reproduction and picture quality. Second – How well it was integrated with Internet and the apps it had.
For the first point, I found Samsung Smart TV to be equal to Sony TVs in same price range, but was ahead due to its 100 hz refresh rate which made fast moving action scenes really great to watch. On the second point, there was really no challenge – Samsung’s Smart Hub won by a mile. It has everything I wanted on an internet ready television.
While doing my research I found that there were not too many people talking about this TV. Neither did I see any good videos online – I had to visit the showrooms to check out different models.
For benefit of others, who are also looking to buy new LED TV or Smart TV, I have created 3 Videos that talk about various aspects of Samsung ES5600 Smart TV in detail.
Unfortunately, in videos that I have created, the colors have not come out properly, but the viewers will get a fair idea about the TV.
Samsung 40″ ES5600 Slim LED SMART TV Review [Panel, Sides, Size, Thickness]
Samsung 40″ ES5600 Slim LED SMART TV Review [Ports & More]
Samsung SMART ES5600 Slim LED TV Review [Colors, Picture, Smart Hub, Internet, Tools, Menu]
If you do have any questions, do let me know in comments and I will be more than happy to answer them.
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22 Comments
Raj
Hi Arun,
Thanks! for sharing the videos. Quite helpful in making a decision.
Just had a query regarding keyboard. Can one connect an external wireless keyboard like Logiteck k400 to this Samsung ES5600 model?
If you could demo the browsing / typing experience that would be great.
Thanks! a lot
Raj
timelife
Dear Raj,
Yes, you can connect wireless keyboard and most of them are compatible as long as they work on bluetooth, they should be fine… I will try and give an update on browsing experience in a video… But one thing is for sure, you will need a keyboard and mouse, without which it is difficult to browse…and if you have those…it is a breeze…
Raj
Dear Arun,
Thanks! a lot for your response.
Looking forward to your browsing experience video. If you could also demo PIP feature then that would be great!!
Regards
Raj
Arun Prabhudesai
@raj, Browsing experience has been great. I use a small remote bluetooth keyboard which does the job well for me… If you have a good internet connection – you can definitely watch multimedia content beautifully..
Raj
Hi Arun,
Could you please let me know the model name/no. of your emote bluetooth keyboard?
Thanks! a lot
Raj
timelife
I ordered it from dx.com.. it is mini-keyboard not the full keyboard.I guess this is the one.. http://dx.com/p/rii-mini-i6-2-in-1-72-key-bluetoo…
Velan
Dear Arun,
Had a query regarding the exact model you have shown in this review, since quite a few of the same(es5600 series) is available worldwide.
Are you referring to model http://www.samsung.com/in/consumer/tv-audio-video… and did you purchase it in India or elewhere?
Please clarify.
Thanks! in advance.
Regards
Velan
Arun Prabhudesai
Dear Velan,
Yes it is the same model that you have linked to – UA40ES5600R. However, there is no difference between the global model ES5600 and this one….
Arun Prabhudesai
Sure Raj – I will post his video and let you know..
Arun
Dhanesh
Dear Arun,
It was pleasure watching your uploaded videos. I was looking all over for such a review and finally I got to see your post.
I had few queries. Whats the maximum HDD capacity does it support via USB? Can it play a 2 TB HDD? Does it have feature like slideshow with background music and transition effects?
Also can I change the themes, fon size, wall paper?
Thanks! a ton.
Regards
Dhanesh
Sridhar
Hi Arun, Thanks for the videos. May I know the speed of your Internet connection used in these videos, so that we can have a fair idea of what to expect from playing online media content?
timelife
Sridhar – You need a fast connection. I would say minimum speed you should be having is 1 mbps connection. I have not had time to create rest of the videos… but they should soon follow…
Ashish
Thank you Arun for review.
Can any wireless keyboard be connected to this TV?
timelife
I think so yes….though I have not tried…but most standard wireless keyboard and mouse should work…
Prabhat
Ashish,
I purchased UA40ES5600R a week back. I use logitech keyboard/mouse K400 with it and it works fine in smart hub and web browser.
Fahad
what about the Picture in Picture and MHL (mobile high def link)
Ra
Hi Arun,
Thanks for the review. I bought es5600 last week.
I would like to know where did u buy the swivel tv wall mount bracket and how much did u pay for it?
Thanks,
Ra
arun
Hey Ra – Glad to know you bought ES5600 – I hope you are happy with it. I am in Pune, and I asked Samsung for the swivel one, because I know how frequently I need to play around with those ports on the back…. But they had only a fixed one. So, I got one from the local market here in Pune. It cost me around Rs. 1800. They are pretty common, and you should get it in your city as well..
Anand KSA
Hi, I purchased Samsung LED 32″ Model ES5600 on 06 Apr 2013. It is a really a good TV. Regarding External keyboard I connected Logitec MK260, it worked perfectly.
mushfik
hi i want to know …does this tv support usb recording for tv shows …that i want to record to my pendrive or external hdd?
manjunathabe011
Hi Arun,
I am in confusion can you give comparison btwn Sony KDL 650A and Samsung ES5600 Smart Slim LED Tv and Samsung UA40ES5600R.
Thanks in advance,
Manjunath BE