Samsung FH6030  TV Review

Reviewed Aug 20, 2013 at 12:00am
Tested using Methodology v0.8 
7.4
Mixed Usage 
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Notice: This TVs was replaced by Samsung H6400
The Samsung FH6030 LED TV has only two main downsides: its rather high input lag, and its limited viewing angle. Besides that, it is a great TV with very good contrast and little reflection.

Our Verdict

7.4
Mixed Usage 

The Samsung FH6030 offers both 3D and an excellent picture quality for the price. If you need a wide viewing angle though, you will be better off with an LG TV like the LA6200.

Pros
  • Very good contrast ratio.
  • Good motion handling for an LED of its price.
  • Good semi-matte screen. It can also get very bright, so it will not have any problem in a room full of windows.
Cons
  • Only 2 HDMI inputs
  • Higher input lag than average, but still playable.
  • Limited viewing angle. The picture quality is reduced considerably when you watch it at an angle.
  • 7.4
    Mixed Usage
  • Changelog

    1.  Updated Aug 20, 2013: Review published.
    2.  Updated Aug 18, 2013: Our testers have started testing this product.

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    Design
    Borders

    0.83" (2.1 cm)

    Thickness

    2.95" (7.5 cm)

    Picture Quality
    8.7
    Dark scene
    Black0.022 cd/m²
    White97.9 cd/m²
    Contrast4,450 : 1

    With the lights off, the FH6030 delivers really good blacks for its price.

    7.0
    Uniformity

    The backlight uniformity is better than normal.

    9.2
    Dark scene in a bright room
    Reflection2.6%

    It also has fewer reflections than average, which is good for watching movies with the lights on.

    7.3
    Bright scene in a bright room
    Max white241 cd/m²

    In a bright scene, very little light is reflected.

    6.4
    Viewing angle
    Viewing angle24°

    Like most Samsung LEDs, it suffers from a very limited viewing angle. If you have people viewing it from the sides, the LG LA6200 has better color uniformity.

    Pixels
    4kNo
    Motion
    7.5
    Motion blur

    The FH6030 handles motion really well. It also features true 24p playback and an option for the soap opera effect.

    Inputs
    5.4
    Input lag
    Input lag75 ms

    The FH6030's input lag is slightly higher than average, but still very playable.

    Side inputs

    1 USB

    Rear inputs

    2 HDMI
    1 RF In
    1 Ethernet
    1 Component In
    1 Composite In
    1 Digital Audio Out (Optical)
    1 Headphone Out

    Smart Features
    Remote