Review: Samsung QLED Q60 4K Smart TV brings full experience to your living room
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Considered “intermediate” among so many QLED smart TVs launched by the South Korean manufacturer, the smart TV Samsung QLED Q60 (QN55Q60RAGXZD) brings 4K resolution as a differential and promises robustness and long-term durability. It arrives to be a direct evolution of the model Q60F, launched in 2018, with the QLED seal of image quality from the line and premium features aimed at gamers.
We received the Samsung QLED Q60 smart TV 55” inches for testing, and in this review you can check the positives and negatives of this launch by Samsung.
Design
elegant, the Samsung QLED Q60 smart TV it certainly impresses anyone who comes across it in their living room. Its finish, made entirely in graphite black, is quite similar to its predecessor, the Q60F, with feet and hindquarters following a certain pattern of the line. Despite plastic as a base material for construction, the QLED Q60 rigidity in a first one, justifying the use of a product, apparently, more fragile, in its final price.
The edges here are minimal and most of the time it doesn't even look like they exist. It is interesting to note that, similar to the infinity display of smartphones from Samsung, when you are watching some content on the Samsung QLED Q60 smart TV, the minimal borders disappear in the middle of what is being reproduced, giving the feeling that they don't even exist. In practice, it allows more immersion in the game, football match or movie.
In addition to the almost non-existent borders, another factor that could contribute to the immersion and even the ambient appearance is the OneConnect ( single connection, in Portuguese). Absent in this model, the single connection it is a hub that aggregates all the input and output ports that would normally be located on the body of the smart TV itself. Unfortunately, the Samsung chose not to include such a feature on this TV - which has ports arranged on the back of its body.
The solution here was to use the Cable Free View, which hides all the wires inside the shins and behind the feet. It is not as effective as single connection, but it helps to keep the environment organized.
Speaking of connections, the Samsung QLED Q60 delivers to the user what is expected of a TV 4K of this size: four HDMI inputs, two USB inputs, an Ethernet (LAN) port, RF inputs for cable and broadcast TV, a digital audio output (optical) and inputs for composite and component audio and video.
Image
The model we tested has a 55-inch panel in Quantum Dots, that is, it emits quality in the black levels and has intense brightness and sharpness. The smart TV features 4K resolution (3840 x 2160 pixels), combined with a 120 Hz refresh rate and compatibility with the technology HDR 500. When compared to simple HDR smart TVs, this model offers jaw-dropping levels of brightness and contrast.
However, the brightness level in HDR Mode is a crucial point when it comes to differentiating this product from the rest of the family. QLED da Samsung. In other words, the HDR present here is lower than in the model Q70, which in turn has a lower brightness level than the model Q80. So if you want the best experience that HDR technology can offer, this may not be the best choice – the HDR 500 guarantees a brightness level of up to 500 nits.
Leaving the comparison with more premium models aside, the difference between Q60 from 2019 and the Q60F is minimal, something that the eyes of simpler consumers cannot notice at first. the panel QLED continues to offer an experience in black and contrast levels characteristic of the models of the family, even if according to its price range, which shows a quality standard from Samsung in delivering high definition images.
A Samsung QLED Q60 smart TV comes with the processor Quantum Processor 4K, responsible for helping the smart TV to always display content closer to the TV's resolution. This is possible thanks to Upscaling with AI, which converts films, series and videos to 4K. In our tests, native 1080p (Full HD) movies were much more defined after going through the Upscaling process.
One of the most welcome features on the QLED Q60 is the Automatic Game Mode, which decreases the input lag to just 6,8 milliseconds every time you turn on a video game console. This number is quite expressive and makes the TV a great option for gamers on duty, as there will be no delays when pressing the buttons on the joystick and see action on the screen.
Last but not least, comes the 10-year warranty against effect burn-in offered by Samsung for its QLED TVs. This guarantee is a way of explaining the capacity of the panel, which, unlike OLED panels, does not use organic materials capable of suffering from image retention.
Audio
With increasingly thin bodies, today's smart TVs rarely reserve any physical space for quality speakers. This rule applies to the sound system of the Samsung QLED Q60, which has two audio channels with a power of 20 W.
The experience is average for average users and may be displeasing to audiophiles. In other words, the volume may not be as loud as I would like, and the mids and trebles stand out in relation to the bass, leaving the sound a little shrill. In the settings it is possible to improve the situation, but it is difficult for the general public not to have such a satisfying experience by default.
Our recommendation regarding the audio of the Samsung QLED Q60 smart TV is the acquisition of a home theater or soundbar to act together with the TV. This way, you'll have the best of both worlds: premium picture and sound, to get the most out of your favorite movies, series and games.
Operating system and extras
Just like in Samsung NU7100, the operating system that powers the Samsung QLED Q60 it's Tizen. As it is a platform that has been maturing for a few years, the user experience is quite solid and stutter-free – even more so in a model as robust as this one.
If you are worried about the amount of applications made available by the system, you can relax, since the Tizen It is one of the most complete operating systems in this regard. In fact, the main Apps on the market are already pre-installed on the smart TV from the factory.
Navigate from one application to another using the translucent bar of the Tizen it is easy, and, if the user wishes, it is also possible to perform actions via voice commands – the remote control has a built-in microphone. Voice commands are interpreted by the virtual assistant Bixby, which is present in other products of the brand, and, consequently, can interact with them – this is the so-called ecosystem SmartThings.
A Samsung nicknames the remote control of this model of “Unique Remote Control”, as it, together with Tizen, is able to control the functions of all devices connected to the TV. In practice, this feature is extremely useful for those who have an entire ecosystem Samsung. For those who have devices from other manufacturers, however, there may be difficulties in pairing.
The control is very simple but it has everything you need, like an exclusive button for voice commands and exclusive shortcuts for Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and the browser.
Environment Mode
A big differentiator of Samsung's QLED TVs is the Environment Mode, a feature that makes the TV useful even when it is in offline mode. It's simple: instead of turning off the screen and making it stand out amid your decor, you can activate Ambient Mode and make it blend into your living room or bedroom.
For example, one of the most common uses of this feature is when the TV “copies” both the colors and the pattern and texture of the wall on which it is installed. It makes her look like part of the decoration and not just a black screen.
Conclusion
costing from R$4.559,91 in the main stores in the Brazilian market, smart TV Samsung QLED Q60 It's the perfect choice for those looking for a smart TV with superior picture quality and, at the same time, don't give up features that are really useful for everyday life. Whether you're a gamer looking for a quick trigger TV or someone concerned about the durability of the TV, you're sure to be well served.
Technical specifications smart TV Samsung QLED Q60
| Fabric | QLED panel with 4K resolution (3840 x 2160 pixels) |
| Sizes | 49”, 55” (tested model), 65”, 75” and 82” |
| Processor | Quantum Processor 4K |
| HDR | HDR 500 (500 nits brightness) |
| screen frequency | 120 Hz (native) |
| Clear Motion Rate 240 | Yes |
| HDR10 + | Yes |
| Modes | Film Mode, Natural Mode, Auto Game Mode |
| Processor | Quantum Processor 4K |
| Audio | 2 channels 20W with Dolby Digital Plus Bluetooth audio multiroom link |
| Upscaling with AI | Yes |
| Connectivity | 4x HDMI, 2x USB, 1x Ethernet (LAN), 1x RF for TV broadcast 1x RF for Cable TV, 1x Digital Audio (optical), 1x Audio and Composite Video 1x Component Video |
| Resources | Ambient Mode 2.0, Single Remote Control Single Connection, Auto Game Mode Bixby and SmartThings |
| Wi-Fi | yes, integrated |
| Operational system | Tizen (Samsung) |
| Dimensions and weight | 1237,2 x 790,9 x 263,9 mm 18,9kg |
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