Samsung GU55BU8079U

55", LED, 4K, 2022

Product details

Experience a picture with an enormous variety of colours Plunge into a sea of colours: Thanks to Dynamic Crystal Color, you can see realistic colour spectra and enjoy a multitude of details. More delicate and minimalist than ever before The fascinating filigree design lets your TV almost melt into the wall. Enjoy a variety of colour shades with powerful 4K Experience colour shades almost like in reality. Enjoy your favourite content in up to 4K quality with powerful 4K upscaling. Samsung's Smart Hub puts finding and discovering content at the forefront, so you can spend less time searching and more time streaming your favourite movies, games and series. With three categories - Media, Games and Wallpapers - Samsung optimises your viewing experience depending on how you use your TV.

Key specifications

Display size (inches)
55"
Screen technology
LED
Display resolution
4K
Native refresh rate
50 Hz
Dynamic range
HDR
Video connections
HDMI (3x)
Weight
11.80 kg
Documents
Item number
22755019

General information

Manufacturer
Category
Manufacturer no.
GU55BU8079UXZG
Release date
18.3.2022

Colour

Colour group
Black
Exact colour description
Black

TV properties

TV type
LED TV, 
Smart TV
Country code
EN
Model year
2022
Design
Flat

Display properties

Picture quality
2200 PQI
Display size (inches)
55"
Backlight
Edge LED
Screen size (cm)
125 cm
Screen technology
LED
Display resolution
4K
Image resolution
3840 x 2160 Pixels
Dynamic range
HDR
Native refresh rate
50 Hz
Aspect ratio
16:9
Input lag
8 ms

Features + Functions

Audio output
20 W
Operating system
Tizen OS
TV tuner
Analog & Digital
Built-in speakers
Stereo (2.0)
Picture modes
Film
Image setting
Increase contrast
Foot type
ground slab
Audio formats
Dolby Digital, 
Dolby Digital Plus

Mounting

VESA wall mount type
200 x 200 mm

Connections

Video connections
HDMI (3x)
Audio Connections
HDMI (3x)
Network connections
RJ45 (1x)
Wireless transmission
Bluetooth, 
Wi-Fi
HDMI features
Audio return channel, 
HDMI 1.4a, 
HDMI Quick Switch
Number of CI+ slots
1 x

Power supply

Power consumption
93 W
Power consumption (standby)
0.50 W
input voltage
220 V, 
230 V, 
240 V
Energy consumption per year
108 kWh

Energy declaration

Energy efficiency class
G

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Wall mount

Smart home features

Smart home ecosystem
Amazon Alexa
Smarthome communication standard
Samsung Smart Things

Display dimensions

Height
708.80 mm
Weight
11.80 kg

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
RE100

Product dimensions

Width
1118.30 mm
Height
683.60 mm
Depth
228.80 mm
Weight including stand
15.80 kg

Legal Notice

Product Safety

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «TV» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 2.Dyon
    1.2 %
  • 2.LG
    1.2 %
  • 4.Samsung
    1.3 %
  • 4.TCL
    1.3 %
  • 6.Sharp
    1.4 %

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 4.Toshiba
    4 days
  • 5.Hisense
    5 days
  • 5.Samsung
    5 days
  • 7.Philips
    6 days
  • 7.TCL
    6 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «TV» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Sony
    1.5 %
  • 2.LG
    1.7 %
  • 3.Samsung
    1.8 %
  • 4.Toshiba
    2.1 %
  • 5.Hisense
    2.2 %
Source: Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingGood77/100
Good75/100
Stiftung WarentestSingle testReleaseApril 2023

Whether LG or Samsung, OLED or LCD - you will find your TV set in the Stiftung Warentest TV test! Pleasing: Even inexpensive TVs are among the good ones.

Good79/100
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Rank 2 out of 8Computer BildSpezial Fernseher - Fernseher unter 1000 EuroReleaseJanuary 2023
  • PositiveGood picture
  • Positivecomplete streaming equipment
  • PositiveSimple operation
  • NegativeReacts slowly in parts
  • NegativeNo headphone output

The BU8079's sound is only average, and it lacks headphone and AV connections. However, the positive impressions clearly dominate: the picture quality sets standards in this price range with great sharpness, high contrast and natural colours. In addition, there are extensive streaming options...