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Samsung Q60T Review

Name: Samsung Q60T
Brand: Samsung

By

Debanjan Chowdhury

7/10/2023 2:54 PM

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78

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76

6

Experts

84

5,779

Consumers

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The Samsung Q60/Q60T QLED is a splendid TV for most use-cases, thanks to its deep inky blacks and a wide color gamut. However, gamers should watch out for the lack of HDMI 2.1 and VRR.

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Product Snapshot

Overview

Launched in February 2020, the Samsung Q60/Q60T QLED is an entry-level 4K UHD Quantum Dot TV. It promises to deliver better contrast than IPS LCD TVs, thanks to its VA panel. In addition, Samsung claims that it features a low input lag and excellent screen uniformity for delivering good picture quality in the dark. Samsung also advertises its easy-to-use Tizen OS platform as another big plus. So, it is exceptionally well-positioned for budget-conscious movie buffs. Keep reading our Samsung Q60/Q60T QLED review below to discover top reviewers’ opinions. And if you’re after an even higher-end TV, don’t forget to check out the highest-rated TVs available in the market today.

Consensus

our Verdict

The Samsung Q60/Q60T QLED is a great 4K HDR TV for those just starting out. It offers deep blacks, great native contrast ratio, low input lag, and a wide color gamut. However, gamers should be aware that it doesn’t have HDMI 2.1 and VRR.

Reason to Buy

Deep inky black levels
Fantastic native contrast ratio
Amazing screen uniformity
Great upscaling
Decent reflection handling
Low input lag
Support for HDR 10+
Support for eARC and ALLM
Excellent color accuracy

Reason to Avoid

No HDMI 2.1 or VRR
Slightly high response time
Low peak brightness for HDR
Narrow viewing angles
No support for Dolby Vision HDR
Capped to 60Hz
No USB 3.0 port
Built-in audio solution distorts a lot

Samsung Q60T 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	43", 50", 55", 65", 75", 85"
	Smart Platform	Tizen
	Sync Technology	n/a
	VRR	n/a

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Test Results

Color Gamut % (DCI P3 xy)	88.84
Color Gamut % (DCI P3 uv)	92.44
Color Gamut % (Rec 2020 xy)	63.18
Color Gamut % (Rec 2020 uv)	71.12
Color Gamut % (sRGB)	0
Color Gamut % (Rec 709)	99.72
Color Gamut % (BT.2020)	0
Color Gamut % (Adobe RGB)	0
Color Gamut % (BT.709)	0
Contrast Ratio (x:1)	7,000
SDR Brightness (nits)	444
HDR Brightness (nits)	479
Input Lag (ms)	15.6
Response Time (ms)	18.2
Color Washout (Degrees)	23
Color Shift (Degrees)	28
Brightness Loss (Degrees)	32
Reflections (%)	5.3
Low-Freq Extension (Hz)	80
Freq Response StdDev @ 70db	3.77
Freq Response StdDev @ 80db	3.78
Weighted Total Harmonic Distortion @80db	0.156
Intermodulation Distortion @80db	7.21
EOTF (600 nit delta)	0
EOTF (1000 nit delta)	0
EOTF (4000 nit delta)	0

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Expert Score

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True Score

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Expert Score Breakdown

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101.4
Category Trust Score
80
The Samsung Q60T is a decent TV for most uses. It’s good for watching TV… read more
By:
Kob Monney
77.8
Category Trust Score
80
The Samsung Q60T delivers sharp detail and bright colors — as long as you don’t… read more
By:
Michael Gowan
80.4
Category Trust Score
NR
Considering the price, features and performance, the Q65T/Q60T offers plenty of value. You could quibble… read more
By:
Unknown
56.6
Category Trust Score
60
The Samsung Q60T QLED occupies an important spot in Samsung’s TV 2020 lineup, being the… read more
By:
Henry St Leger
66.2
Category Trust Score
73
Is Samsung’s cheapest 4K QLED TV worth buying, or should you spend a little more? read more
By:
Simon Lucas
33
Category Trust Score
70
The Samsung Q60T/Q65T is a hugely satisfying performer in so many areas. You can get… read more
By:
Ryan Scartozzi