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The Samsung Q60/Q60A QLED is an excellent TV for most users, thanks to its superb contrast, inky blacks, and low input lag. However, gamers should be aware of the lack of HDMI 2.1, VRR, and ALLM.
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Product Snapshot
Overview
The Samsung Q60/Q60A QLED TV is an entry-level 4K UHD LCD TV from Samsung launched in February 2021. 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. 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 just need a decent 4K TV. Keep reading our Samsung Q60/Q60A review below to learn more about what top experts said. Also, don’t forget to check out the best-rated TVs available today.
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The Q60/Q60A QLED from Samsung is a great choice for those looking for an entry-level TV. It offers great contrast, deep blacks, low input lag, and a wide color gamut. However, gamers should be aware that it doesn’t have HDMI 2.1, VRR, or ALLM.
ReasonS to Buy
- Fantastic contrast
- Excellent deep black levels
- It doesn’t stutter while displaying low frame rate content
- Low input lag
- Massive app library
- Smooth Tizen OS UI
- Support for Google Assistant, Alexa, and Samsung’s Bixby
- 24 FPS judder removal
- Wide color gamut
Reason to Avoid
- Narrow viewing angles
- No HDMI 2.1
- Lack of VRR and ALLM
- No local dimming
- Slightly high response time
- Low peak brightness for HDR
- Limited to only 60Hz
- No support for 1440P input
Samsung Q60A Specs
![]() | Backlight Type | Edge |
Display Type | LED | |
HDMI Inputs | 2 | |
HDR Format | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | |
![]() | LED Panel Type | VA |
Max Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (4k) | |
Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | |
Screen size | 50", 55", 65", 70" | |
![]() | Smart Platform | Tizen |
![]() | Sync Technology | n/a |
![]() | VRR | n/a |
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Test Results
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Color Gamut % (DCI P3 xy) | 91.16 |
Color Gamut % (DCI P3 uv) | 94.31 |
Color Gamut % (Rec 2020 xy) | 67.44 |
Color Gamut % (Rec 2020 uv) | 74.42 |
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) | 4,653 |
SDR Brightness (nits) | 455 |
HDR Brightness (nits) | 501 |
Input Lag (ms) | 10.1 |
Response Time (ms) | 17.3 |
Color Washout (Degrees) | 25 |
Color Shift (Degrees) | 27 |
Brightness Loss (Degrees) | 33 |
Reflections (%) | 5.2 |
Low-Freq Extension (Hz) | 126.99 |
Freq Response StdDev @ 70db | 3.61 |
Freq Response StdDev @ 80db | 4.16 |
Weighted Total Harmonic Distortion @80db | 1.316 |
Intermodulation Distortion @80db | 39 |
EOTF (600 nit delta) | 0.0292 |
EOTF (1000 nit delta) | 0.0292 |
EOTF (4000 nit delta) | 0.0107 |
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