--- product_id: 82504999 title: "Electronics SEK-3500U/ZA Evolution Kit" brand: "samsung" price: "£373.27" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 category: "Samsung" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/82504999-electronics-sek-3500u-za-evolution-kit store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # 8-Core Processor Power Tizen OS & Smart Hub 4K UHD Resolution Upgrade Electronics SEK-3500U/ZA Evolution Kit **Brand:** samsung **Price:** £373.27 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚀 Upgrade your TV, upgrade your life — don’t get left behind! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Electronics SEK-3500U/ZA Evolution Kit by samsung - **How much does it cost?** £373.27 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/82504999-electronics-sek-3500u-za-evolution-kit) ## Best For - samsung enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted samsung brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Seamless Smart Interaction:** Navigate effortlessly with the upgraded Smart Hub and intuitive Smart Remote Control. - • **Stunning 4K Picture Quality:** Experience near-4K clarity on Blu-Ray, YouTube, DirecTV, and more with enhanced HDR support. - • **Immersive 3D & Color Accuracy:** Enjoy dramatically improved 3D depth and richer, more accurate colors that pop off the screen. - • **Transform Your 2013 Samsung TV:** Breathe new life into your existing 4K UHD TV with the latest Evolution Kit technology. - • **Future-Proof Your Entertainment:** Get the last-ever Evolution Kit with cutting-edge HDMI, Tizen OS, and HDR for peak performance. ## Overview The Samsung SEK-3500U/ZA Evolution Kit is a powerful upgrade module designed for compatible 2013-14 Samsung 4K UHD TVs. It delivers a significant boost in picture quality with near-4K HDR support, an 8-core processor, and the latest Tizen operating system. This kit enhances streaming apps like YouTube 4K and Netflix, improves 3D depth, and refreshes the Smart Hub interface, making your older TV feel like new. As Samsung’s final Evolution Kit, it’s the ultimate way to future-proof your investment and enjoy cutting-edge features without buying a new TV. ## Description Update your Compatible Samsung TV with the Newest Smart Technology Review: Overall Picture Quality Upgrade + YouTube 4K - Connected to a 2013 UN65F9000. Upgrades: •Tizen Operating System •Overall noticeable picture quality improvement on all sources •Near 4K quality w/ Blu-Ray •Near 4K quality w/ DirecTV •YouTube 4K Nearly all positives regarding the 2015 Evolution Kit upgrade. All video sources display a noticeably cleaner, higher quality picture. Kit was easy to install. Only negative: TV settings weren't saved despite utilizing UHD Evolution Kit Backup feature as instructed. •YouTube - App now displays in 4K. Spectacular quality from true 4K sources! •DirecTV - Its upconverted 1080i/1080p picture has never looked purer - nearly free of any minor pixelation or artifacts. NFL Football has never looked more detailed. Outstanding! Limited 4K UHD content looks spectacular, especially demos! •Samsung UHD Video Pack - 4K content is top notch! Downloaded M-GO UHD HDR movies looked pristine, especially Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. •Blu-Ray discs - Playback quality is even more enhanced, near 4K quality. •4K camcorder videos- I own a 4K camcorder. Videos played via USB look richer, deeper, more detailed than ever. Must have apps w/ 4K content: •YouTube 4K - Free 4K content galore! Nature, concerts, demos, long running videos, etc. •UltraFlix - Largest selection of 4K rentals; movies, documentaries, sports, concerts, etc. •M-GO - 4K UHD movies for rent and purchase w/ VIDITY download (via Samsung UHD Video Pack). •Netflix - 4K original series, movies and nature features. •desertcart Video - 4K original series and 4K movies and nature features. •DirecTV 4K UHD - A limited number of content for rent, plus a few free demos. A 4K UHDTV is a sizable investment. In order to maintain the best possible picture quality and latest technology, $399 for a SEK-3500U Evolution Kit with visually noticeable improvements is a worthwhile upgrade. No disappointments at all, just better overall quality and peak performance! Review: Wow! Great upgrade! - I'm not exactly sure why the negative reviews, installing was easy, and now my picture looks amazing and is showing lots of improvements. It will not remember anything prior other than network information because it needs that to update and install. So that means prior calibration, and streaming services will need to be done again. That's because it's almost like getting a new TV, which is essentially the point of an evolution kit. So from the start I noticed the color accuracy has improved, as well as detail. It didn't blow my socks off, but I knew instantly there was a difference. What did blow my socks off was the 3D, and it dramatically improved it, because 2D to 3D just wasn't showing depth, and just wasn't flying off the screen like I would like. After the update, it looks really good. This is really worth the buy, especially since Samsung announced that this will be the last evolution kit they produce for the time being. That's because they've reached a point where they can't really upgrade anything else, with this update you have the newest HDMI, the new Tizen browser, new remote, 8 processors, upgraded picture and 3D and the biggest and the real reason you should get this is HDR support. 4K UHD Blu Rays will be in HDR, which means much brighter brights and darker black levels, expanded color, or as Samsung put it, it's better. If you really want to get the best out of your Samsung 2013-14 4K TV, then this update is a must have! ## Features - New 5 Panel Smart Hub - Enhanced Smart Interaction and Smart Remote Control - New Smart Hub - Compatabile with 105" Class 105S9 Curved 4K UHD Smart TV ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00V9Z6392 | | Best Sellers Rank | #3,294 in Computer Memory | | Brand | Samsung | | Color | Silver | | Compatible Devices | Television | | Connectivity Technology | HDMI, Wi-Fi | | Connector Type | HDMI | | Controller Type | Remote Control | | Customer Reviews | 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars (208) | | Form Factor | TV Box | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00887276097992 | | Item Weight | 3.25 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Samsung | | Mfr Part Number | SEK-3500U/ZA | | Model Name | SEK-3500U/ZA | | Model Number | SEK-3500U/ZA | | Other Special Features of the Product | Flat | | Resolution | 4k | | Supported Internet Services | Netflix | | UPC | 887276097992 | | Video Codec | HEVC, VP9 | | Video Output Resolution | 3840x2160 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Samsung - **Color:** Silver - **Connectivity Technology:** HDMI, Wi-Fi - **Connector Type:** HDMI - **Controller Type:** Remote Control - **Form Factor:** TV Box - **Model Name:** SEK-3500U/ZA - **Resolution:** 4k - **Special Feature:** Flat - **Supported Internet Services:** Netflix ## Images ![Electronics SEK-3500U/ZA Evolution Kit - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41eUTy9-EuL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: could anyone tell me their thoughts on what the effect of the SEK3500 would have on the new Samsung 4k player coming 2016** A: Provides support for UHD Blu-Ray Players, and full compatibility with the latest 4K/UHD standards including: H.265 and VP9, as well as Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1 audio passthrough, plus 2160p @ 60Hz and HDR10 via four HDMI 2.0a/HDCP 2.2 ports to US & Canadian market Samsung TVs in the 2013 model year S9 and F9000 Series, and the 2014 model year HU6900, HU7250, HU8550, HU8700, and HU9000 Series. Upgrades the Samsung Smart Hub to the Tizen TV Operating System. We have for sale a new unit in sealed package (no returns accepted), with full 1-year manufacturer's warranty. **Q: I have a un55hu6840. Should/Do I need to purchase this for this tv or would it not make a difference?** A: I purchased this for my UN50HU6950 (very similar TV). The difference is subtle for primary TV watching (Xfinity Comcast X1 @ 1080p / 60hz). It looks simply a tad better. However, using FandangoNOW and downloading UHD HDR movies.....WOW. The quality is insane....great 4K experience. Also, you can get proper 4K streams with YouTube after this upgrade as well. I know the price isn't cheap, but I have loved the improvements. Good luck! Hope this helps. **Q: Will this work on my un65f9000afxza ?** A: Will it work with un55hu7250f **Q: does this work with UN65JS9500** A: Mc,No, the JS9500 has the latest Apps and Smart TV platform. You don't have to update until next year - and actually you can't, because it would be redundant. Thanks for your interest in Samsung products.--Mr. S ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Overall Picture Quality Upgrade + YouTube 4K *by 3***R on November 18, 2015* Connected to a 2013 UN65F9000. Upgrades: •Tizen Operating System •Overall noticeable picture quality improvement on all sources •Near 4K quality w/ Blu-Ray •Near 4K quality w/ DirecTV •YouTube 4K Nearly all positives regarding the 2015 Evolution Kit upgrade. All video sources display a noticeably cleaner, higher quality picture. Kit was easy to install. Only negative: TV settings weren't saved despite utilizing UHD Evolution Kit Backup feature as instructed. •YouTube - App now displays in 4K. Spectacular quality from true 4K sources! •DirecTV - Its upconverted 1080i/1080p picture has never looked purer - nearly free of any minor pixelation or artifacts. NFL Football has never looked more detailed. Outstanding! Limited 4K UHD content looks spectacular, especially demos! •Samsung UHD Video Pack - 4K content is top notch! Downloaded M-GO UHD HDR movies looked pristine, especially Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. •Blu-Ray discs - Playback quality is even more enhanced, near 4K quality. •4K camcorder videos- I own a 4K camcorder. Videos played via USB look richer, deeper, more detailed than ever. Must have apps w/ 4K content: •YouTube 4K - Free 4K content galore! Nature, concerts, demos, long running videos, etc. •UltraFlix - Largest selection of 4K rentals; movies, documentaries, sports, concerts, etc. •M-GO - 4K UHD movies for rent and purchase w/ VIDITY download (via Samsung UHD Video Pack). •Netflix - 4K original series, movies and nature features. •Amazon Video - 4K original series and 4K movies and nature features. •DirecTV 4K UHD - A limited number of content for rent, plus a few free demos. A 4K UHDTV is a sizable investment. In order to maintain the best possible picture quality and latest technology, $399 for a SEK-3500U Evolution Kit with visually noticeable improvements is a worthwhile upgrade. No disappointments at all, just better overall quality and peak performance! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wow! Great upgrade! *by N***S on January 20, 2016* I'm not exactly sure why the negative reviews, installing was easy, and now my picture looks amazing and is showing lots of improvements. It will not remember anything prior other than network information because it needs that to update and install. So that means prior calibration, and streaming services will need to be done again. That's because it's almost like getting a new TV, which is essentially the point of an evolution kit. So from the start I noticed the color accuracy has improved, as well as detail. It didn't blow my socks off, but I knew instantly there was a difference. What did blow my socks off was the 3D, and it dramatically improved it, because 2D to 3D just wasn't showing depth, and just wasn't flying off the screen like I would like. After the update, it looks really good. This is really worth the buy, especially since Samsung announced that this will be the last evolution kit they produce for the time being. That's because they've reached a point where they can't really upgrade anything else, with this update you have the newest HDMI, the new Tizen browser, new remote, 8 processors, upgraded picture and 3D and the biggest and the real reason you should get this is HDR support. 4K UHD Blu Rays will be in HDR, which means much brighter brights and darker black levels, expanded color, or as Samsung put it, it's better. If you really want to get the best out of your Samsung 2013-14 4K TV, then this update is a must have! ### ⭐ Feels more like a downgrade. *by A***R on August 4, 2015* The concept of of "Upgrading" your expensive TV by replacing the bulk of the electronics in a single module is very appealing. Unfortunately, this device makes your TV unusable. First, the interface goes to a very basic one. All of the menus are impossible to find. This is in part caused by the new remote that works similar to a Nintendo Wii controller with a pointer that you move around the screen. And the old remote looses many of its functions if you want to continue to use it. Buttons like DVR are missing and replaced by an on-screen menu that is very hard to find. The kit does add 4K content support but every other interaction with the TV feels like a downgrade. 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