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Samsung Q50 Q50R QLED Review

Updated Feb 2, 2024 12:39 PM

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77

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The Samsung Q50/Q50R QLED is an excellent TV for most users, thanks to its superb native contrast, deep inky blacks, and low input lag. However, gamers should be aware of the lack of HDMI 2.1 and VRR.

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Product Snapshot

Overview

Released in September 2019, the Samsung Q50/Q50R QLED is an entry-level 32″ 4K UHD LCD TV from Samsung. It promises to provide better contrast than IPS LCDs, thanks to its VA panel. In addition, Samsung claims that it features a low input lag and stutter-free 24FPS playback for a clear picture. It also boasts the easy-to-use Tizen OS platform for smooth navigation. So, it is well-positioned for budget-conscious non-gaming users who need a decent 4K TV that can also double as a 4K monitor. Keep reading our Samsung Q50/Q50R QLED review below to discover top experts’ opinions. Also, don’t forget to check out the best-rated TVs available in the market right now.

Consensus

our Verdict

The Samsung Q50/Q50R QLED is a great choice for those looking for an entry-level TV. It offers great native contrast, deep blacks, low input lag, and a wide color gamut. However, gamers should be aware that it doesn’t have HDMI 2.1 or VRR.

ReasonS to Buy

Deep inky blacks
Excellent native contrast
Good color accuracy
Excellent upscaling
Wide color gamut
Great response time
Motion interpolation and BFI are available
Low perceived stutters with 24 FPS content
Low input lag

Reason to Avoid

Narrow viewing angles
No ambient mode
No support for Dolby Vision HDR
Lack of HDMI 2.1
No VRR or eARC
No judder removal
Bad display uniformity
Low peak brightness

Samsung Q50 Q50R QLED Specs

	Backlight Type	Edge
	Display Type	LED
	HDMI Inputs	3
	HDR Format	HDR10, HDR10+
	LED Panel Type	VA
	Max Resolution	3840 x 2160 (4k)
	Refresh Rate	60 Hz
	Screen size	55"
	Smart Platform	Tizen
	Sync Technology	n/a
	VRR	n/a

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Test Results

Color Gamut % (DCI P3 xy)	87.17
Color Gamut % (DCI P3 uv)	93.74
Color Gamut % (Rec 2020 xy)	64.58
Color Gamut % (Rec 2020 uv)	72.5
Color Gamut % (sRGB)	0
Color Gamut % (Rec 709)	0
Color Gamut % (BT.2020)	0
Color Gamut % (Adobe RGB)	0
Color Gamut % (BT.709)	0
Contrast Ratio (x:1)	5,428
SDR Brightness (nits)	314
HDR Brightness (nits)	306
Input Lag (ms)	10.6
Response Time (ms)	15.2
Color Washout (Degrees)	21
Color Shift (Degrees)	20
Brightness Loss (Degrees)	28
Reflections (%)	5.6
Low-Freq Extension (Hz)	126.99
Freq Response StdDev @ 70db	5.34
Freq Response StdDev @ 80db	5.18
Weighted Total Harmonic Distortion @80db	0.356
Intermodulation Distortion @80db	1.68
EOTF (600 nit delta)	0
EOTF (1000 nit delta)	0
EOTF (4000 nit delta)	0

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Score Card

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75

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83

*.25

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True Score

77

Any product with a True Score above 60 is a Meh

Expert Scores

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Category Trust Rating
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Overall, the Samsung Q50R is a good TV for most uses. It’s good for watching… Read More
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Adam Babcock
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Category Trust Rating
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The Samsung Q50R stands out because it has a high price for its relatively small… Read More
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