Our Verdict
Good TV for a wide range of usages. Movie performance is average. Good picture quality but no local dimming feature to improve dark scene performance. Picture degrades when viewed at an angle.
- Good dark scene performance
- Low input lag
- Picture quality degrades at an angle
- Brighter reflections than average
- Dirty screen effect is visible
Average for movies in a dark room. Picture quality is good, but lacks local dimming to improve dark scene performance. Those sensitive to judder may notice it when playing movies.
Better than average for watching TV in a bright room. Whole screen can get quite bright to overcome glare. Picture quality is good. Reflects more light than most other TVs. Low resolution content looks good. Picture degrades when viewed at an angle.
Better than average for watching sports. Picture quality is good when viewed from in front, but degrades at an angle. Motion blur is average, and some trail may be seen following fast moving objects. Some dirty screen effect is visible.
Great for video games. Input lag is low, which is good. Picture quality is good. Unfortunately motion blur is average, so may be an issue for very fast paced games.
Supports a HDR10 input, but doesn't really benefit from it. Picture quality is good, but can't display a wide range of colors or get very bright.
Supports a HDR10 input, with low input lag which is good. Doesn't support a wider color gamut and can't get bright highlights. Picture quality is good.
Good PC monitor. Displays chroma subsampling correctly for clear text on all backgrounds. Input lag is low. Picture quality is good.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the 55" (UN55KU6600), version FA01. This is the only size available at the moment.
If someone comes across a different type of panel or if their Samsung KU6600 doesn't correspond to our review, let us know and we will update the review.
| Size | Model |
| 55" | UN55KU6600 |
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The Samsung KU6600 has good picture quality, but competes in a price range with strong competition. For a mid-range TV it provides a good all-round experience.
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Test Results
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