Samsung Q60R (2019) Series

AI upscaling ; Expressive colours ; Robust build quality ; Super-fast Game mode

Limited HDR performance ; No Dolby Vision

As an all-round package the Q60R puts in an enjoyable performance. It's upscaling skills are very good, as is its Game Mode which produces super-fast results. It boasts an accessible smart interface and, for the most part, an enjoyable picture. While...

Most affordable QLED Good HD/SDR performance Fast, responsive smart platform Great for gamers

Edge-lit panel No OneConnect Box Limited brightness Lackluster sound

The Samsung Q60R is less of a door to the company’s flagship TV products and more of a door frame: it has some of the same attributes, but ultimately lacks the defining feature.

Easy-to-use interface with streaming apps at the click of a button. Upscales lower-resolution content without issue. Minimal dirty screen effect. Wide color gamut. Good peak brightness. Can display chroma 4:4:4 properly. Native FreeSync support....

No local dimming. HDR can't get very bright. Image degrades when viewed at an angle. Only decent reflection handling.

The Samsung Q60R is a decent TV for most uses. It has an outstanding native contrast ratio, but only decent black uniformity. It has good peak brightness but may not get bright enough to overcome glare in a bright room. Motion looks great thanks to the...

Excellent quantum dot color ; Good overall image processing ; Classy remote and interface

Edge lit, with lower peak brightness than other QLEDs ; Less-than-stellar motion compensation

The Samsung Q60R’s color and overall user experience are best in class, and it’s the only QLED available in the smaller 43-inch form factor. It should be on every bargain hunter’s short list and is a great TV for the average viewer.

Q60R is packed with features and refined imaging.

The Q60R lacks the raw contrast that characterizes Samsung's true flagship models.

Samsung Q60R is the entry-level model for the QLED world, and in many ways an excellent TV. For a relatively modest additional price, you get a nice image quality and plenty of smart features. But even though this is an excellent TV in many ways, we...