The TV itself is nice. It fits flush against the wall and looks less obviously TV-like than other options, which is what I wanted for the space. Installing the mounting system, however is not easy.
For one, the template provided for the location of the mounting brackets requires modification for the 55" TV, and this is noted only deep in the instructions, in very fine print. Also, the dotted lines on the template that are supposed to guide this modification step are not printed in the correct location, so getting the template set up properly took a lot of measurement, trial, and error.
Furthermore, the mounts are small enough and spaced in a way where it is possible that you might encounter no wall studs in a standard US construction wall (drywall with wood studs 16" on center). This is what happened to me. If they had made the two mounting plates at least 16 inches wide, I would have been able to have at least two bolts into the stud on each plate.
Instead I had to use wall anchors. I tried to use the wall anchors provided in the kit. Do not use them, they are trash. They claim to be for drywall, but they are for masonry walls. The design of the anchors provides no secure anchorage in standard 1/2 inch drywall. When I used them, they ended up spinning freely in the drywall when tightened down all the way. Instead I used some locally purchased 75 pound drywall anchors, screws, and washers.
Further complicating the installation process, the provided power cord is not the flush 90 degree type, so plan to have a recessed outlet installed behind the TV if you want the truly seamless look.
The TV itself functions well. The included art is decent, but I look forward to putting my own art collection together eventually instead. The only flaw in the TV function is that the sound quality is rather weak. I think this is a result of the extremely thin form factor of the TV, which necessitates compromises in speaker box design. For my needs it is adequate; I just wanted a TV that I could watch while working in the kitchen but that would otherwise blend in with the decor, but if this were my primary TV I would definitely be looking to use some sort of external speaker system. The TV does pair nicely with my Echo Studio and that did sound much nicer.
Overall, I'm happy with the product, even if the installation process could be significantly improved. However, I would not want this as my primary television due to the poor sound quality.
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