The 2 Best 60-Inch TVs - Fall 2024

The best 60-inch 4k TV that we've tested is the Samsung QN60Q60BAFXZA. It's the entry-level model in Samsung's 2022 QLED lineup, so it's less feature-rich than the higher-end models and has worse picture quality, but it's the only model available in a 60-inch size. It's also increasingly difficult to find, so you might have to search the used market to find one or luck out and find it at smaller retailers who still have it in stock. Or, consider moving up to the 65-inch unit from this TV's successors, the Samsung Q60C QLED or the Samsung Q60D QLED.

The Q60B is bright enough to overcome glare in a well-lit room, and it looks pretty good in a dark room thanks to its high contrast ratio, although it lacks a local dimming feature to further improve contrast. It displays a wide range of colors in HDR content, but its unremarkable HDR brightness means that highlights don't stand out the way they should. The TV has smart features similar to the higher-end Samsung models, including the built-in Tizen platform. It's easy to use and has a great selection of apps to download, so you don't have to worry about buying an external streaming device to watch your favorite shows or movies. It could be more feature-rich for gamers, though, as it's limited to a 60Hz refresh rate and doesn't support advanced gaming features like variable refresh rate technology. It does have extremely low input lag, so gaming is fast and responsive. On the other hand, its response time is quite slow, so fast motion is blurry.

The Samsung UN58CU7000FXZA is the best budget TV we've tested in a 58-inch size. It's a lower-end TV than the Samsung Q60/Q60B QLED, despite being released a year later in 2023. This model won't have the same picture quality or features, but it's still an okay TV. Its SDR peak brightness is mediocre, so it's not bright enough to fight glare in a bright room and is better suited for a moderately lit or dark room. It has poor HDR brightness, so highlights don't pop the way they should in HDR content. It has a faster response time, especially in bright scenes, so it's good for fast action in sports, movies, and video games. The contrast is good, but the TV lacks a local dimming feature to improve it further.

It has the 2023 version of Samsung's Tizen OS smart platform, and like on other budget models, it's pared down a bit compared to the version you find on higher-end models. However, it's still plenty fast and easy to use and has an extensive app selection. This TV also comes with a recent Samsung remote, which requires batteries and lacks the voice control options of more expensive models. It's getting harder to find, so if you need a 60-inch TV for your space and can't find the CU7000, consider the newer and very similar overall Samsung DU7100.