Samsung JU6700  TV Review

Review updated Mar 01, 2017 at 06:31am
Tested using Methodology v1.0 

Older Test Bench: This product has been tested using an older TV test methodology, before amajor update. Some of the test results below aren't directly comparable with other TVs. Learn more

Samsung JU6700

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The Samsung JU6700 4k LED TV has the same picture quality as the cheaper JU6500, but the screen is curved and it comes with a better remote. It's a good UHD TV, but it has a few flaws.

Our Verdict

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Mixed Usage 

Unless you care about the curve or the fancy remote, get the cheaper JU6500 UHD TV instead of this Samsung JU6700. The picture quality is the same. It is good, but it does have a little bit of motion blur and judder.

Pros
  • Very low input lag.
  • Great overall picture quality in a dark and a bright room.
Cons
  • Limited viewing angle means a loss of colors from the side.
  • A little bit more motion blur than average.
  • Judder in movies, due to the lack of 24p support.
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HDR Gaming 
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    Movies
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    Sports
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    HDR Movies
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    HDR Gaming
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    PC Monitor
  • Changelog

    1.  Updated Mar 01, 2017: Review published.
    2.  Updated Apr 13, 2015: Our testers have started testing this product.
    3.  Updated Apr 10, 2015: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.

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    Test Results

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    Design
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    Style
    CurvedLockedLocked

    The Samsung JU6700 UHD TV looks very similar to the JU6500. The borders are slim, and it feels like a mid-range TV.

    The stand is similar to that of the pricier JU7100, but curved.

    Stand

    Dimensions of 55" TV stand: 34" x 12.25".

    Borders
    BordersLockedLocked
    Thickness
    Max ThicknessLockedLocked
    Picture Quality
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    Contrast
    Native Contrast
    LockedLock : 1

    The contrast ratio is good, but nothing spectacular.

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    Local Dimming
    Local Dimming
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    Backlight
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    SDR Peak Brightness
    SDR Peak 2% Window
    LockedLock cd/m²
    SDR Peak 50% Window
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    Gray Uniformity
    50% Std. Dev.
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    50% DSE
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    There is a significant amount of deviation in the gray uniformity, and a considerable amount of DSE, too.

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    Viewing Angle
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    LCD Type
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    Color Shift
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    Brightness
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    Black Level
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    This TV doesn't maintain its colors well when viewed at an angle. The curve of the screen exacerbates this issue, because the side nearer to you is at a greater angler than it would be on a flat screen.

    Update 01/06/2017: We have changed the methodology of testing. Since this is an old TV which we don't have anymore, we extrapolated the results from 2016 TVs.

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    Black Uniformity
    Native Std. Dev.
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    Our unit had a few brighter spots near the bottom edge of the screen, but they weren't noticeable with normal content.

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    Pre Calibration
    White Balance dE
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    Color dE
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    Gamma
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    Post Calibration
    White Balance dE
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    Color dE
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    Gamma
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    480p Input

    DVDs looks better when you turn on 'Digital Clean View'.

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    720p Input

    Cable TV and other 720p content will also looks better when you turn on 'Digital Clean View'.

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    1080p Input

    1080 looks good when upscaled, like on majority of Samsung UHD TVs.

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    4k Input

    4k looks good and sharp without any issues.

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    Color Gamut
    Wide Color Gamut
    LockedLocked
    DCI P3 xy
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    DCI P3 uv
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    Rec 2020 xy
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    Reflections
    Reflection
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    Screen Finish
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    Its semi-gloss finish doesn't reflect much, but because its screen is curved, anything that is directly in front gets magnified.
    The JU6700 can get bright enough for pretty much any room.

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    3D
    3D
    LockedLocked
    3D Type
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    Pixels
    TypeLockedLED
    Motion
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    Motion Blur
    Refresh RateLocked60 Hz
    Response Time
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    Overshoot
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    The motion handling could be better on this TV. It has a bit more blur than average, although you won't really notice it unless you are gaming or watching sports.

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    Image Flicker
    PWM Dimming Frequency
    LockedLocked
    BFI
    LockedLocked
    BFI Frequency
    LockedLocked
    BFI In Game Mode
    LockedLocked
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    24p Playback
    Judder-free 24p
    LockedLocked
    Judder-free 24p via 60p
    LockedLocked
    Judder-free 24p via 60i
    LockedLocked

    Like the JU6500, there is a small constant judder when watching movies. You can get rid of it by turning on 'Auto Motion Plus', but it adds the soap opera effect.

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    Motion Interpolation
    Motion Interpolation (30 fps)
    LockedLocked
    Motion Interpolation (60 fps)
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    Inputs
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    Input Lag
    1080p @ 60Hz
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    1080p With Interpolation
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    1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
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    1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
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    In game mode, the input lag is low. PC mode (for 4:4:4 support), is a bit higher, at 44.2ms.

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    Supported Resolutions
    ResolutionLocked4k
    1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
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    1080p @ 120Hz
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    4k @ 30Hz @ 4:4:4
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    4k @ 60Hz
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    4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
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    To enable chroma 4:4:4 at 60Hz, turn on 'UHD Color'.

    Side Inputs
    Rear Inputs
    Total Inputs
    HDMILockedLocked
    USBLockedLocked
    Digital Optical Audio OutLockedLocked
    Analog Audio Out 3.5mmLockedLocked
    Analog Audio Out RCALockedLocked
    Component InLockedLocked
    Composite InLockedLocked
    Tuner (Cable/Ant)LockedLocked
    EthernetLockedLocked
    DisplayPortLockedLocked
    IR InLockedLocked
    SD/SDHCLockedLocked
    Inputs Specifications
    HDR10
    LockedLocked
    5.1 Passthrough ARC Dolby Digital
    LockedLocked
    Dolby Vision
    LockedLocked
    5.1 Passthrough ARC DTS
    LockedLocked
    5.1 Passthrough Optical Dolby Digital
    LockedLocked
    5.1 Passthrough Optical DTS
    LockedLocked
    HDMI 2.0 Full BandwidthLockedLocked
    ARCLockedLocked
    USB 3LockedLocked
    HDCP 2.2LockedLocked
    CECLockedLocked
    MHLLockedLocked
    Variable Analog Audio OutLockedLocked
    Sound Quality
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    Frequency Response
    Std. Dev. @ 70
    LockedLock dB SPL
    Std. Dev. @ 80
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    Std. Dev. @ Max
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    Max
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    Low-end Cutoff
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    Pumping may be present under heavy load. The frequency response is decent at lower volumes. The bass cut-off is not bad for a TV and it gets relatively loud.

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    Total Harmonic Distortion
    Distortion @ 70
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    Distortion @ 80
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    Distortion @ Max
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    There is a slight but noticeable increase in distortion at higher volumes, but decent distortion at comfortable listening levels.

    Smart Features
    Apps

    Major Apps Available

  • Netflix
  • YouTube
  • Vudu
  • HBO Go
  • Hulu Plus
  • CinemaNow
  • Crackle
  • Amazon Video
  • Pandora

    Check out our full review of Samsung's smart features.

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    Interface
    Smart OSLockedLocked

    The app selection on Samsung's new Tizen OS is better than it was at the start of the year, and it comes with a full web browser. Overall, a good smart platform.

    Contrary to the JU6500, the JU6700 comes with a fancy smart remote, which is great for browsing the web.

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    Ads
    Ad-free
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    Opt-out
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    Remote
    RemoteLockedLocked
    Misc
    Power ConsumptionLockedLock W
    Power Consumption (Max)LockedLock W
    FirmwareLockedLocked