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Samsung Q6FN/Q6/Q6F QLED Review

Debanjan Chowdhury Avatar
Updated Jan 31, 2024 11:59 AM

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The Samsung Q6FN/Q6/Q6F QLED is an excellent TV for most users, thanks to its excellent contrast ratio and fantastic peak brightness. However, watch out for the poor viewing angles and the lack of HDMI 2.1.

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Product Snapshot

Overview

The Samsung Q6FN/Q6/Q6F QLED is one of Samsung’s higher-end 4K TVs from their 2018 lineup. Its VA panel promises to provide better black and contrast ratio than IPS LCD TVs, but it can’t quite match the perfect blacks of an OLED.

On the other hand, the Q6FN/Q6/Q6F QLED’s excellent peak brightness aims to provide superb picture quality even in bright rooms. And Samsung claims that Tizen OS makes the interface easy to navigate without any clutter.

Thanks to that, the Q6FN/Q6/Q6F QLED is very well positioned for movie buffs. Continue reading below to learn more about what reviewers said about the Samsung Q6FN/Q6/Q6F QLED. Also, give today’s top-rated TVs a look, too.

Consensus

our Verdict

The Samsung Q6FN/Q6/Q6F QLED is a great TV for media consumption. It offers a great contrast ratio, amazing peak brightness, and deep inky blacks for dark rooms. Just be aware of the poor viewing angles. Gamers should note the lack of HDMI 2.1.

ReasonS to Buy

  • Fantastic contrast
  • Deep inky blacks
  • AMD FreeSync, ALLM, and VRR compatible
  • Excellent screen uniformity
  • Great peak brightness
  • Low input lag
  • Good color accuracy out of the box
  • 10-bit color depth with a wide color gamut
  • Low response time

Reason to Avoid

  • Poor viewing angles
  • The local dimming could have been better
  • 24 FPS content may appear stuttery
  • No HDMI 2.1
  • No eARC support
  • Built-in speakers distort a lot
  • Sluggish UI
  • No Dolby Vision

Samsung Q6FN/Q6/Q6F QLED 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 size65", 75", 82"
Smart PlatformSmart PlatformTizen
Sync TechnologySync TechnologyAMD FreeSync
VRRVRRYes
Works WithWorks WithAmazon Alexa, Bixby, Bluetooth, Google Assistant, Remote Control, SmartThings, Wi-Fi

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Test Results

Color Gamut % (DCI P3 xy)95.135
Color Gamut % (DCI P3 uv)94.86
Color Gamut % (Rec 2020 xy)68.28
Color Gamut % (Rec 2020 uv)77.48
Color Gamut % (sRGB)0
Color Gamut % (Rec 709)99.93
Color Gamut % (BT.2020)0
Color Gamut % (Adobe RGB)0
Color Gamut % (BT.709)0
Contrast Ratio (x:1)6,203
SDR Brightness (nits)1,141
HDR Brightness (nits)802
Input Lag (ms)15.2
Response Time (ms)12.9
Color Washout (Degrees)21
Color Shift (Degrees)20
Brightness Loss (Degrees)30
Reflections (%)5.8
Low-Freq Extension (Hz)75.51
Freq Response StdDev @ 70db4.02
Freq Response StdDev @ 80db4.35
Weighted Total Harmonic Distortion @80db0.781
Intermodulation Distortion @80db8.35
EOTF (600 nit delta)0
EOTF (1000 nit delta)0
EOTF (4000 nit delta)0

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    Score Card

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    Expert Scores

    • Rtings
      101.4

      Category Trust Rating

      77
      Very good TV for mixed usage. The Samsung Q6F has good picture quality and looks… Read More

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      Unknown
    • Tom’s Guide
      79.85

      Category Trust Rating

      NR
      The Samsung 65Q6FN QLED TV offers strong picture quality, great audio and a mostly excellent… Read More

      By:

      Michael Hicks
    • Techradar
      67

      Category Trust Rating

      80
      Samsung’s lower-end 2018 QLED brings HDR10+ streaming and 4K gaming but, from what we’ve seen… Read More

      By:

      Daniel O’Keeffe

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