If the product name says Ultra HD 240Hz 3D then why does the product detail list a refresh rate of only 120Hz?
1348577
for 2014 samsung is no longer quoting native scan-rate in their specs. as such the h8550 series is categorized as 1200 cmr (clear motion rate).
891342
Hz refers to the screen refresh rate. 120 hz means that the screen is "refreshed" 120 frames per second. 240 hz refreshes the screen at the rate of 240 frames per second. The purpose of the increased hz is to smooth out picture motion. The step up from the low-end refresh rate of 60 hz to 120 hz can often be noticeable, especially with fast-moving sports events. However, I can't tell any difference in going from 120 hz to 240 hz---I know that there is a difference; it's just that my old eyes can't tell the difference! Hope this helps.Charles
2138082
How I understand it is that the 120hz refresh rate is an internal feature. The television signal you receive only comes into your TV at 60hz, but your television can internally smooth it out to 120hz. So, your display is only going to show what is coming into the tv, which is 720p, 60hz, 1080i, 60hz, etc.
881195
The Samsung that I purchased has the 120HZ refresh rate. I can take a picture of the box that it was shipped in if you like.
1792431
60 hz, usually they make it a front page thing that the monitor is 120hz since its a selling factor.
1122507
he 144 Hz refresh rate no built in 3d glasses receiver emitter, newer modelh 120 Hz refresh rate has built in 3d glasses receiver emitter, older model
1247606
The TV has 120 Hz frame rate only in 3D mode. It will be 60 Hz for displaying native 2D signals as well as 2D signals created by the 3D-to-2D feature.
2138083
No clue. I bought the 46" version and it is 60Hz only. The 55" apparently is 120Hz, at least according to the specs. I doubt the refresh rate is selectable
1887123
As the others have noted, the box states 60HZ. I can say that I've run much hi-def content, with no discernible motion blur above and beyond what you'd typically expect from an LCD screen. I haven't gamed however, but I've had the monitor since September of 2012 and it's been rock solid for my purposes.
668174
The refresh rate is actually (probably, hard to get a definitive answer) 120hz; Samsung uses a technology they call "clear motion" to provide what they consider the equivalent of a 240hz refresh rate. Some other manufacturers do likewise (using either the same or different technology) to claim a larger refresh rate; for example LG calls theirs "TruMotion". The technology is beyond me, but if you'd like more details do a search for "refresh rate", or ask (in a search engine) a question like "what is Clear Motion refresh rate". I know CNET.com does a fairly detailed explanation. Both they and Consumer Reports cautions on taking these claims at face value as in their reviews they say they commonly see some tv's w/lower claimed refresh rates having a better pic (less fast action blur) than other tv's w/higher claimed refresh rates. It sucks, but we're stuck with this goofy arrangement and at the mercy of the manufacturers claims.
640137
it's a lie by LG unfortunately!! http://hdguru.com/lg-55lm6700-hdtv-review-when-120-hz-isnt-120-hz-updated/8281/ http://hdguru.com/beware-of-phony-lcd-hdtv-refresh-rates/7726/
742381
You are exactly right. Information posted by many customers re: 120HZ on this set is often incorrect and oftentimes the manufacturers themselves do not make the specs clear (carefully read the 120hz info on the new LG Scarlet for a good example - the 120hz info is buried re: availability on different sizes). I would appreciate it if Amazon would correct this chart to help purchasers make more informed decisions and to maintain a higher standard than other websites. Thanks for your post -
1397037
You don't. You actually want the refresh rate to match the frame rate of the content
431834
The actual refresh rate is 60Hz but the back light refresh rate can go up to 120. So it is a 60Hz monitor which refreshes the back light 120times this kind of marketing is crap because they claim it will make your images clearer as a higehr refresh rate would but this jsut shows you the same image twice making the actual refresh rate 60. Look out for these terms for fake refresh rates. Toshiba clearscan, LG TruMotion, Sony MotionFlow, Vizio SPS, Panasonic Backlight Scan.
166048
Poof is dead-on correct. There is absolutely no merit to the claim that monster cables are necessary for 120Hz refresh rate. It's like claiming that 93 octane gas makes your windshield wipers work more efficiently - there's absolutely no connection. Anyone trying to sell you "mega monstrosity super-duper" cables is either deluded themselves, or trying to sell you a high profit margin product.
2085115
um im not sure what you mean by refresh rate. like how fast it turn on? pretty quick. be a little more pacific maybe i can answer your question
431833
Refresh rate at 120hz is how long it takes (in milliseconds) for the scene to pull up, action, and there is a difference. When two TV's (side by side) receive the same signal, the Toshiba responds faster than that of just a 60hz HDTV. I have two sets side by side (one for DVD recording and playback) so this is a television that will receive the signal and process it faster than the other. Proven to be the case.