Our Verdict
Average TV for a mixed usage. The MU6100's high contrast ratio helps it produce a decent picture quality, and its low input lag keeps games responsive and immersive. However, its narrow viewing angle makes picking viewing positions more difficult, and the mediocre motion performance might be distracting for some.
- Low input lag for gaming
- Great contrast ratio
- Average black uniformity
- Mediocre motion performance
- Picture quality deteriorates at an angle
Passable TVs for watching movies in a dark room. While the MU6100 produces deep blacks thanks to its high contrast ratio, its black uniformity is only average.It also cannot play 24p content without judder, which can be an issue for some people.
Good TV for watching shows in a bright room. Picture quality is decent, and TV can get quite bright to overcome glare and reflections. The smart interface works well for casual viewing too.
Decent for sports in a bright room. Picture quality is fine, and the TV can get quite bright to overcome glare and reflections. Unfortunately, moving objects have some visible blur, and the image degrades when viewed at an angle.
Great for gamers. The picture quality is decent, and the input lag is very low. Unfortunately, some blur can be seen following fast moving objects.
Below average for watching HDR. Although it supports the HDR10 format, it can't produce bright HDR highlights and doesn't support a wide color gamut. The overall picture quality is decent though.
Good for HDR gaming. Although the TV can't produce bright highlights or very saturated colors, it feels responsive due to the low input lag. Unfortunately, some blur may be seen with fast-paced games.
Good choice for a PC monitor. Feels responsive with low input lag, and can display full-color information for clear text on all backgrounds. The picture quality is decent, but the edges of the screen lose accuracy when viewed from up close and some blur is visible when scrolling webpages.
Changelog
- Updated Mar 12, 2018: Converted to Test Bench 1.2.
- Updated Oct 30, 2017: Review published.
- Updated Oct 28, 2017: Our testers have started testing this product.
- Updated Oct 16, 2017: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the 58" (UN58MU6100), the only size available at the moment.
If someone comes across a different type of panel or if their Samsung UN58MU6100 doesn't correspond to our review, let us know and we will update the review.
| Size | Model | Full Name | Alternative name |
| 58" | UN58MU6100 | UN58MU6100AFXZA | UN58MU6100FXZA |
Black Friday Models
For Black Friday, Walmart and Sam's Club have an exclusive variant of the MU6100 with the model name MU6070 (58MU56070, UN58MU6070, UN58MU6070FXZA) that is available in 50" and 58" variants. We expect this TV to have the same performance as the model we've reviewed with some minor cosmetic differences.
There is also a new variant sold at many retailers, known as the UN58MU6070EXZA. We expect this TV to have the same performance as the model we've tested, but there may be some minor differences we're not aware of.
Popular TV Comparisons
The Samsung MU6100 is a decent entry-level 4k LED that offers good value for its size, but it doesn't excel in any aspect in particular, so some TVs might be a better fit depending on your usage. See our recommendations for the best 58-60 inch TVs and the best TVs.
The Samsung MU6300 is marginally better than the Samsung MU6100. The Samsung MU6300 has somewhat better black uniformity and better contrast that produce deep blacks in dimmer rooms. It also comes with better out of the box colors leading to better picture quality in movies, and a slightly better response time which looks good in fast-action video games. The Samsung MU6100 has better reflection handling and viewing angles, which are a plus when watching TV shows in a large room with many windows.
The Samsung NU7100 is slightly better than the Samsung MU6100. The Samsung NU7100 has somewhat better black uniformity which is great for watching HDR movies, and marginally better input lag which is great for playing video games. The Samsung NU7100 has better inputs, which you'll appreciate if you plan to use your TV as a PC monitor, and finally, it has better gray uniformity that is good for sports. The Samsung MU6100 has better reflection handling and SDR peak brightness, which is good if you watch TV shows in a bright room.
The Samsung MU6100 and LG UJ7700 are very similar, but due to the difference in panel types, one may be better than the other depending on your needs. The UJ7700 uses an IPS panel which is better suited for a brighter room with a wide viewing angle. The MU6100 uses a VA panel which has better contrast and black uniformity, making it better suited for a dark room. The UJ7700 uses a different sub-pixel structure which may bother some people for PC use.
The LG UJ6300 has marginally better viewing angles, so it's more suitable if you have a wide room. On the other hand, the Samsung MU6100 is a better TV for most usages. It has better contrast and better black uniformity which is great if you watch a lot of movies or HDR content. It also has better SDR peak brightness to overcome glare in a brighter room where you might enjoy your favorite TV shows. The LG UJ6300 has slightly better response time and marginally better input lag, which make it very responsive for playing video games or for use as a PC monitor.
We buy and test dozens of TVs yearly, taking an objective, data-driven approach to deliver results you can trust. Our testing process is complex, with hundreds of individual tests that take over a week to complete. Most of our tests use specially designed test patterns that mimic real content, but we also use the same sources you have at home to ensure our results match the real-world experience. We use two main tools for our testing: a Colorimetry Research CR-100 colorimeter and a CR-250 spectroradiometer.
Test Results
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