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Samsung Q60R QLED TV Review

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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 TypeBacklight TypeEdge
Display TypeLED
HDMI Inputs4
HDR FormatHDR10, HDR10+
HomeKit CompatibleHomeKit CompatibleNo
LED Panel TypeLED Panel TypeVA
Max Resolution3840 x 2160 (4k)
Refresh Rate120 Hz
Screen size43", 55", 65", 75", 82"
Smart PlatformSmart PlatformTizen
Sync TechnologySync TechnologyAMD FreeSync
VRRVRRYes
Works WithWorks WithAmazon Alexa, Bixby, Bluetooth, Google Assistant, Remote Control, SmartThings, Wi-Fi

All Specs

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 @ 70db2.75
Freq Response StdDev @ 80db3.45
Weighted Total Harmonic Distortion @80db0.35
Intermodulation Distortion @80db16.78
EOTF (600 nit delta)0
EOTF (1000 nit delta)0
EOTF (4000 nit delta)0

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Expert Scores

  • Rtings
    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
  • Trusted Reviews
    80.4

    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
  • Techradar
    56.6

    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
  • Lifewire
    48.4

    Category Trust Rating

    94
    While there are some drawbacks to the Samsung Q60R, it maintains strong performance for gamers… Read More

    By:

    Unknown
  • The Outer Haven
    59.1

    Category Trust Rating

    80
    Samsung has once again provided a budget-minded 4K TV that offers up more than enough… Read More

    By:

    Unknown
  • Windows Central
    14.2

    Category Trust Rating

    90
    Samsung offers amazing value with the Q60R 4K TV. Read More

    By:

    Nick Pino