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Samsung Q60R QLED TV Review

Name: Samsung Q60R QLED TV
Brand: Samsung

Updated Jan 31, 2024 1:18 PM

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84

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81

7

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88

4,991

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The Samsung Q60R QLED is an entry-level TV with fantastic contrast, inky blacks, a wide color gamut, and an extremely low input lag. However, be mindful of the lack of wide viewing angles and Dolby Vision.

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Product Snapshot

Overview

The Samsung Q60R QLED TV is an entry-level Quantum Dot UHD TV released in February 2019. It features a 4K VA panel that promises to deliver better black levels and contrast than IPS LCDs.

In addition, it boasts Samsung’s easy-to-use Tizen OS for smooth navigation and access to a wide variety of streaming apps. So, it is exceptionally well-positioned for both movie lovers and gamers alike.

Continue reading our Samsung Q60R QLED TV review until the end to determine whether it suits your needs and how it compares to today’s best rated TVs.

Consensus

our Verdict

The Samsung Q60R QLED is a great 4K TV for media and gaming. It offers great contrast, deep blacks, a wide color gamut, and a super low input lag. Just be aware that it doesn’t have wide viewing angles or Dolby Vision.

ReasonS to Buy

Fantastic contrast
Deep inky blacks
Good upscaling
Decent peak brightness
Good screen uniformity
Excellent color accuracy out of the box
Wide color gamut
10-bit panel
Extremely low response time

Reason to Avoid

Poor viewing angles
Lacks local dimming
24 FPS content appears to stutter
No HDMI 2.1
No support for Dolby Vision
No eARC
Speakers distort badly
Subpixel dimming issues while displaying 4K

Samsung Q60R QLED TV Specs

	Backlight Type	Edge
	Display Type	LED
	HDMI Inputs	4
	HDR Format	HDR10, HDR10+
	HomeKit Compatible	No
	LED Panel Type	VA
	Max Resolution	3840 x 2160 (4k)
	Refresh Rate	120 Hz
	Screen size	43", 55", 65", 75", 82"
	Smart Platform	Tizen
	Sync Technology	AMD FreeSync
	VRR	Yes
	Works With	Amazon Alexa, Bixby, Bluetooth, Google Assistant, Remote Control, SmartThings, Wi-Fi

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Test Results

Color Gamut % (DCI P3 xy)	86.04
Color Gamut % (DCI P3 uv)	92.54
Color Gamut % (Rec 2020 xy)	63.81
Color Gamut % (Rec 2020 uv)	71.61
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)	6,292
SDR Brightness (nits)	416
HDR Brightness (nits)	439
Input Lag (ms)	14.7
Response Time (ms)	10.4
Color Washout (Degrees)	23
Color Shift (Degrees)	19
Brightness Loss (Degrees)	31
Reflections (%)	5.9
Low-Freq Extension (Hz)	89.8
Freq Response StdDev @ 70db	2.75
Freq Response StdDev @ 80db	3.45
Weighted Total Harmonic Distortion @80db	0.35
Intermodulation Distortion @80db	16.78
EOTF (600 nit delta)	0
EOTF (1000 nit delta)	0
EOTF (4000 nit delta)	0

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Expert Score

81

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88

*.25

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True Score

84

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101.4
Category Trust Rating
75
The Samsung Q60R is a decent TV for most uses. It has an outstanding native… Read More
By:
Jez Corden
77.5
Category Trust Rating
80
As an all-round package the Q60R puts in an enjoyable performance. It’s upscaling skills are… Read More
By:
Adam Babcock
67
Category Trust Rating
70
The Samsung Q60R is less of a door to the company’s flagship TV products and… Read More
By:
Keith Mitchell
41.5
Category Trust Rating
94
While there are some drawbacks to the Samsung Q60R, it maintains strong performance for gamers… Read More
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13.95
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90
Samsung offers amazing value with the Q60R 4K TV. Read More
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Nick Pino
47.1
Category Trust Rating
80
The Samsung Q60R is one of the best smart TVs in this price range, and… Read More
By:
Jon L. Jacobi

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