The setting to control the backlight intensity on this TV is called Panel Brightness, not ‘backlight’. You have to go in to the picture settings menu, then brightness, then you’ll see the setting mentioned, as shown here.
Tap test isn’t definitive, no. If you have a phone with a decent camera you can usually get a decent enough photo of the subpixels, that’s the best way to determine if it’s IPS or VA.
TY RTINGS is the best!! I have mine at 54 and it looks nice! So lower brightness means more longevity out of my TV, more than likely correct? Does high contrast do anything in that regards?
Really disappointed at Samsung on this one for 2 main reasons: 1, it’s edge-lit, a step back from their 7 series from last year, which was direct back-lit. And, they’re giving the excuse that it prevents glare better, which is just incorrect, if it actually does then I’d credit the slightly more matte finish screen. And 2, it has no optical port, I’m actually baffled by the decision to exclude a basic feature that’s been standard for like 20+ years. I understand that video pass-through is easy and widespread with pretty much everything, but why? I sell tv’s that cost $80 that still have an optical port, it’s like making a car without an FM radio, it’s mind boggling.
I think I already answered you on twitter, but answering here for visibility. We can only confirm for the 65", which is definitely VA. For the 55" and other sizes, we don’t know for sure as LG has been mixing panel types on these models. The only way we could confirm it would be to buy one.
Can these TCL “Roku” and “Google TV” smart TV’s be used WITHOUT connecting TV to internet? I JUST want the TV, gaming and streaming from an external USB stick
the DU6900 has a similar thickness to its higher-end counterpart and is edge-lit. last year’s similar CU7000 is also edge-lit. these TVs are probably thicker because they essentially advertise their higher-end models’ thinness as a feature known as AirSlim.
55 and 65 DU7200 are direct lit, not edge. I contacted Samsung directly
Great that this is reviewed now, because I still haven’t found definitive information whether the Samsung 6-7 series this year are Edge lit or direct lit.
DU6900 or DU7200 Samsung, are either one direct lit?
He RTINGS in the future we need to know the maximum storage size for USB thumbs drives as well as external HDD’s. Deal breaker for me. My LG uses a 16 TB external no problem but now that I am in the marker for new TV, I have no clue what to think with Hisense, TCL, etc…
Yes, running at max brightness will impact longevity. This will degrade the LEDs quicker but it’ll also generate more heat, which can lead to premature failure of other components as well. LED or QLED doesn’t really make a difference here, as both types of display still use LEDs to light up the image. The specific type of LED matters. Avoid TVs with edge-lit backlights, as these are more likely to fail early.
Thanks Adam! Does RTINGS have ranking for people that watch A LOT of older programing, non 4k, HD? We want an LED that does really well upscaling I guess because we stream (via USB stick) tons of old TV
Our LG 55" LED just got black screen at the 6 year mark. Back Light was always 93-95/100, does having the back light that high cut life span down a lot?
We are in the market for new TV and on the fence with basis LED or QLED but longevity is a big thing for us
TY RTINGS is the best!! I have mine at 54 and it looks nice! So lower brightness means more longevity out of my TV, more than likely correct? Does high contrast do anything in that regards?
Just got this TV in 55". Pretty nice picture and black for cheap LED
Can someone explain whey I have no “backlight” setting? Seems most LG I looked at did but this one does not, at least not in normal picture settings.
Did the tested 65" have backlight?
Also, if the “tap” test definitive when testing to see if I have a VA or IPS panel?
So your tested 65" was VA and direct lit correct? I am looking for 55 or 65 LG but HAVE TO HAVE direct lit
CU7000 55 and 65 are direct lit?
Thanks RTINGS is the best!!
Is the 65UN6955ZUF a part of this family?
RTING can you 100% confirm 65" and or 55" are VA panels? Need to know for a purchase
Can these TCL “Roku” and “Google TV” smart TV’s be used WITHOUT connecting TV to internet? I JUST want the TV, gaming and streaming from an external USB stick
55 and 65 DU7200 are direct lit, not edge. I contacted Samsung directly
DU6900 or DU7200 Samsung, are either one direct lit?
Is the Hisense “R6E3” 58" a part of this family or is it somewhere else? It is at Walmart
He RTINGS in the future we need to know the maximum storage size for USB thumbs drives as well as external HDD’s. Deal breaker for me. My LG uses a 16 TB external no problem but now that I am in the marker for new TV, I have no clue what to think with Hisense, TCL, etc…
Does this TV feature FULL screen when watching 480P content or is it cropped all the way around?
Need help, which of the UT75 line uses VA? In the past LG only had VA in 50"
Thanks Adam! Does RTINGS have ranking for people that watch A LOT of older programing, non 4k, HD? We want an LED that does really well upscaling I guess because we stream (via USB stick) tons of old TV
Our LG 55" LED just got black screen at the 6 year mark. Back Light was always 93-95/100, does having the back light that high cut life span down a lot?
We are in the market for new TV and on the fence with basis LED or QLED but longevity is a big thing for us