Sony BRAVIA 3 vs Samsung Q60D: Which TV Is Better?

43"

K-43S30

43"

QN43Q60DAFXZA

50"

K-50S30

50"

QN50Q60DAFXZA

55"

K-55S30

55"

QN55Q60DAFXZA

65"

K-65S30

65"

QN65Q60DAFXZA

70"

QN70Q60DAFXZA

75"

K-75S30

75"

QN75Q60DAFXZA

85"

K-85S30

85"

QN85Q60DAFXZA

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Main Differences for

Mixed Usage

Threshold

0.10

Mixed Usage

5.7

5.8

Contrast

1.9

5.1

Black Uniformity

6.2

8.2

HDR Brightness

5.7

5.4

Full Comparison

Mixed Usage

5.7

5.8

Home Theater

5.5

5.8

Bright Room

6.5

6.4

Sports

7.0

6.3

Gaming

5.1

5.6

Brightness

6.0

5.7

Black Level

2.8

5.0

Color

7.0

6.2

Processing (In Development)

7.7

6.2

Game Mode Responsiveness

5.2

5.6

Motion Handling (Broken)

7.8

7.4

Brightness

HDR Brightness

5.7

5.4

HDR Hallway Photo

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HDR Cityscape Photo

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HDR Landscape Photo

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Hallway Lights (~1950 cd/m²)

345 cd/m²

382 cd/m²

Yellow Skyscraper (~700 cd/m²)

360 cd/m²

342 cd/m²

Landscape Pool (~300 cd/m²)

198 cd/m²

165 cd/m²

Peak 2% Window

468 cd/m²

424 cd/m²

Peak 10% Window

469 cd/m²

423 cd/m²

Peak 25% Window

469 cd/m²

422 cd/m²

Peak 50% Window

469 cd/m²

421 cd/m²

Peak 100% Window

469 cd/m²

420 cd/m²

Sustained 2% Window

467 cd/m²

422 cd/m²

Sustained 10% Window

468 cd/m²

422 cd/m²

Sustained 25% Window

468 cd/m²

421 cd/m²

Sustained 50% Window

468 cd/m²

420 cd/m²

Sustained 100% Window

468 cd/m²

419 cd/m²

Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)

0.000

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HDR Brightness In Game Mode

5.7

HDR Hallway Photo

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HDR Cityscape Photo

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HDR Landscape Photo

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Hallway Lights (~1950 cd/m²)

347 cd/m²

380 cd/m²

Yellow Skyscraper (~700 cd/m²)

356 cd/m²

352 cd/m²

Landscape Pool (~300 cd/m²)

195 cd/m²

213 cd/m²

Peak 2% Window

465 cd/m²

416 cd/m²

Peak 10% Window

466 cd/m²

417 cd/m²

Peak 25% Window

466 cd/m²

417 cd/m²

Peak 50% Window

466 cd/m²

417 cd/m²

Peak 100% Window

466 cd/m²

417 cd/m²

Sustained 2% Window

464 cd/m²

416 cd/m²

Sustained 10% Window

464 cd/m²

417 cd/m²

Sustained 25% Window

465 cd/m²

417 cd/m²

Sustained 50% Window

465 cd/m²

417 cd/m²

Sustained 100% Window

465 cd/m²

416 cd/m²

Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)

0.000

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SDR Brightness

6.8

6.5

Real Scene Peak Brightness

397 cd/m²

404 cd/m²

Peak 2% Window

453 cd/m²

238 cd/m²

Peak 10% Window

451 cd/m²

416 cd/m²

Peak 25% Window

450 cd/m²

414 cd/m²

Peak 50% Window

449 cd/m²

415 cd/m²

Peak 100% Window

448 cd/m²

415 cd/m²

Sustained 2% Window

451 cd/m²

237 cd/m²

Sustained 10% Window

449 cd/m²

414 cd/m²

Sustained 25% Window

448 cd/m²

414 cd/m²

Sustained 50% Window

447 cd/m²

414 cd/m²

Sustained 100% Window

447 cd/m²

414 cd/m²

Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)

0.001

0.037

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Black Level

Contrast

1.9

5.1

Contrast Picture

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Contrast

1,342 : 1

5,877 : 1

Native Contrast

1,342 : 1

5,877 : 1

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Lighting Zone Precision

0.0

Lighting Zone Precision Picture

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Samsung Q60D Lighting Zone Precision Picture

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Lighting Zone Transitions

Preferred LD Video, Moving Object

Local Dimming

Backlight

Direct

Edge

Dimming Zone Count Of The Tested TV

N/A

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Contrast And Dark Details In Game Mode

2.5

5.0

Lighting Zone Precision Photo In Game Mode

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Samsung Q60D Lighting Zone Precision Photo In Game Mode

Preferred LD Video, Moving Object In Game Mode

Game Transitions With VRR And Preferred LD

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Black Uniformity

6.2

8.2

Black Uniformity Picture With Preferred Local Dimming

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Samsung Q60D Black Uniformity Picture With Preferred Local Dimming

Std. Dev.

N/A

Native Black Uniformity Picture

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Samsung Q60D Native Black Uniformity Picture

Native Std. Dev.

1.142%

0.495%

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Color

SDR Color Volume

7.1

6.0

DCI-P3 Gamut Rings

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CIELAB DCI-P3 Coverage

87.28%

77.21%

BT.2020 Gamut Rings

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CIELAB BT.2020 Coverage

60.72%

52.25%

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HDR Color Volume

6.4

P3 Color Volume ITP Picture

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Samsung Q60D P3 Color Volume ITP Picture

1,000 cd/m² DCI P3 Coverage ITP

58.2%

60.7%

2020 Color Volume ITP Picture

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Samsung Q60D 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture

10,000 cd/m² BT.2020 Coverage ITP

27.0%

26.6%

White Luminance

465 cd/m²

412 cd/m²

Red Luminance

98 cd/m²

84 cd/m²

Green Luminance

324 cd/m²

298 cd/m²

Blue Luminance

39 cd/m²

30 cd/m²

Cyan Luminance

365 cd/m²

314 cd/m²

Magenta Luminance

136 cd/m²

113 cd/m²

Yellow Luminance

422 cd/m²

368 cd/m²

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SDR Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy

9.1

6.8

Pre White Balance Picture

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Pre Gamma Curve Picture

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Pre Color Picture

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White Balance dE 2000

1.31

3.87

Color dE 2000

1.67

3.02

Gamma

2.32

2.26

Color Temperature

6,500 K

7,009 K

Picture Mode

Professional

Movie

Color Temp Setting

Expert 1

Warm 2

Gamma Setting

2.2

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SDR Post-Calibration Color Accuracy

9.6

9.2

Post White Balance Picture

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Post Gamma Curve Picture

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Post Color Picture

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White Balance dE 2000

0.36

0.53

Color dE 2000

0.98

1.30

Gamma

2.20

2.25

Color Temperature

6,518 K

6,646 K

White Balance Calibration

10 point

20 point

Color Calibration

Yes

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HDR Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy

6.6

5.4

HDR Pre White Balance Picture

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Samsung Q60D HDR Pre White Balance Picture

HDR Pre Color Picture

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White Balance dE ITP

6.98

11.37

Color dE ITP

8.5

18.9

Color Temperature

7,789 K

7,987 K

Picture Mode

Professional

Filmmaker

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HDR Post-Calibration Color Accuracy

7.1

7.2

HDR Post White Balance Picture

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Samsung Q60D HDR Post White Balance Picture

HDR Post Color Picture

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White Balance dE ITP

6.38

5.97

Color dE ITP

7.40

7.60

Color Temperature

7,636 K

7,557 K

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Processing

PQ EOTF Tracking

7.0

6.3

PQ EOTF Graph

Preview Graph

600 Nit Tracking Delta

0.0083

0.0107

1000 Nit Tracking Delta

0.0083

0.0108

4000 Nit Tracking Delta

0.0083

0.0105

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Low-Quality Content Smoothing

8.0

4.8

Low-Quality Content Smoothing Picture

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Smoothing

8.0

3.0

Detail Preservation

8.0

9.0

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Upscaling: Sharpness Processing

8.0

7.5

Sharpness Picture - 480p

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HDR Native Gradient

7.5

6.3

HDR Gradient Picture

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100% Black To 50% Gray

6.0

50% Gray To 100% White

8.0

6.0

100% Black To 50% Red

8.0

50% Red To 100% Red

8.0

100% Black To 50% Green

8.0

6.0

50% Green To 100% Green

6.0

4.0

100% Black To 50% Blue

8.0

6.0

50% Blue To 100% Blue

8.0

6.0

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Game Mode Responsiveness

Input Lag

8.2

8.1

1080p @ 60Hz

9.9 ms

10.4 ms

1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode

114.1 ms

86.6 ms

1080p @ 120Hz

N/A

1080p @ Max Refresh Rate

9.9 ms

10.4 ms

4k @ 60Hz

9.8 ms

10.3 ms

4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4

9.9 ms

10.4 ms

4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode

113.6 ms

72.2 ms

4k @ 60Hz With Interpolation

122.0 ms

26.6 ms

4k @ 120Hz

N/A

4k @ Max Refresh Rate

9.8 ms

10.3 ms

8k @ 60Hz

N/A

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Supported Resolutions

6.3

Resolution

480p @ 59.94Hz (Widescreen)

Yes

720p @ 59.94Hz

Yes

1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4

Yes

1080p @ 120Hz

1080p Maximum Refresh Rate

60 Hz

4k @ 60Hz

Yes

4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4

Yes

4k @ 120Hz

4k @ 120Hz @ 4:4:4

4k Maximum Refresh Rate

60 Hz

8k @ 30Hz Or 24Hz

8k @ 60Hz

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Variable Refresh Rate

0.0

Native Refresh Rate

60Hz

Variable Refresh Rate

HDMI Forum VRR

FreeSync

G-SYNC Compatible

4k VRR Maximum

N/A

4k VRR Minimum

No VRR support

1080p VRR Maximum

N/A

1080p VRR Minimum

No VRR support

VRR + Local Dimming

No Local Dimming

No VRR Support

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CAD In Game Mode @ Max Refresh Rate

5.0

6.2

Pursuit Photo Max Refresh

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CAD Heatmap Max Refresh

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Transition At Max Refresh

0 to 31

Cycle through frames

0 to 31

Cycle through frames

Avg. CAD

355

281

Best 10% CAD

224

Worst 10% CAD

538

496

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CAD In Game Mode @ 120Hz

0.0

Pursuit Photo 120Hz

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CAD Heatmap 120Hz

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Transition At 120Hz

Avg. CAD

N/A

Best 10% CAD

N/A

Worst 10% CAD

N/A

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CAD In Game Mode @ 60Hz

5.0

6.2

Pursuit Photo 60Hz

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CAD Heatmap 60Hz

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Transition 60Hz

0 to 31

Cycle through frames

0 to 31

Cycle through frames

Avg. CAD

355

281

Best 10% CAD

224

Worst 10% CAD

538

496

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PS5 Compatibility

PS5 Screenshot

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Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)

Yes

4k @ 120Hz

1440p @ 120Hz

1080p @ 120Hz

HDR

Yes

VRR

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Xbox Series X|S Compatibility

Xbox Series X Screenshot

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Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)

Yes

4k @ 120Hz

1440p @ 120Hz

1080p @ 120Hz

HDR

Yes

VRR

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Motion Handling

Response Time Stutter

7.6

7.8

Frame Hold Time @ 24 fps

30.1 ms

28.1 ms

Frame Hold Time @ 60 fps

5.1 ms

3.1 ms

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Micro Judder

24p Clip

25p Clip

Micro Judder-Free 24p

Yes

Micro Judder-Free 25p

Yes

Micro Judder-Free 24p via 60p

Yes

Micro Judder-Free 25p via 60p

Yes

Micro Judder-Free 24p via Native Apps

Yes

Micro Judder-Free 25p via Native Apps

Yes

Judder

5.2

6.8

Judder Video Picture

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Judder 24p

Judder 25p

Judder 24p via 60p

4.0

Judder 25p via 60p

4.0

6.0

Judder 24p via 60i

4.0

Judder 24p via Native Apps

4.0

Judder 25p via Native Apps

4.0

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Response Time

6.3

5.0

Pursuit Photo 60Hz

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Response Time Heatmap 60Hz

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Transition At 60Hz

0 to 31

Cycle through frames

0 to 31

Cycle through frames

First Response Time

11.6 ms

13.6 ms

Total Response Time

15.3 ms

14.4 ms

Worst 10% Response Time

24.2 ms

32.9 ms

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Flicker

Backlight chart

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Flicker-Free

Yes

PWM Dimming Frequency

0 Hz

480 Hz

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Black Frame Insertion (BFI)

BFI Picture

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BFI Frequency Picture

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Optional BFI

Yes

Min Flicker For 60 fps

120 Hz

60 Hz

60Hz For 60 fps

Yes

120Hz For 120 fps

N/A

Min Flicker For 60 fps In Game Mode

120 Hz

60 Hz

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Motion Interpolation

Motion Interpolation (30 fps) Picture

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Motion Interpolation (30 fps)

Yes

Motion Interpolation (60 fps) Picture

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Motion Interpolation (60 fps)

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Reflections

Direct Reflections

4.7

5.5

Ring Light Picture

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Direct Reflections Graph

Preview Graph

Peak Direct Reflection Intensity

75.9%

62.4%

Screen Finish

Glossy

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Ambient Black Level Raise

8.7

9.0

Black Level Raise Picture

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Bright Room Black Level Raise Graph

Preview Graph

Samsung Q60D Bright Room Black Level Raise Graph

Black Luminance @ 0 lx

0.34 cd/m²

0.04 cd/m²

Black Luminance @ 1000 lx

0.57 cd/m²

0.41 cd/m²

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Total Reflected Light

7.2

5.8

Bright Room Off Picture

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Ring Picture Total Reflection

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Samsung Q60D Ring Picture Total Reflection

Total Reflected Light Intensity

22,237% ⋅ pixel

28,254% ⋅ pixel

Diffraction Artifacts

Yes

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Ambient Color Saturation

6.0

6.6

Bright Room Color Volume Graph

Preview Graph

Samsung Q60D Bright Room Color Volume Graph

Low-Luminance Colors @ 1000 lx

52.81%

57.87%

Mid-Luminance Colors @ 1000 lx

49.73%

54.08%

High-Luminance Colors @ 1000 lx

40.83%

44.27%

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Panel

Viewing Angle

8.1

6.2

Viewing Angle Video

Chroma Graph

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Color Washout

37°

25°

Hue Graph

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Color Shift

65°

24°

Lightness Graph

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Brightness Loss

40°

34°

Black Level Raise

70°

23°

Gamma Shift

47°

16°

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Gray Uniformity

7.0

6.8

50% Uniformity Picture

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50% Std. Dev.

3.055%

3.120%

50% DSE

0.179%

0.171%

5% Uniformity Picture

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5% Std. Dev.

0.430%

0.685%

5% DSE

0.070%

0.086%

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Panel Technology

Spectral Power Distribution

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Samsung Q60D Spectral Power Distribution

Pixels Picture

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Panel Type

LCD

Sub-Type

IPS

Subpixel Layout

RGB

BGR

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Inputs

Input Specifications

Side Inputs Picture

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Rear Inputs Picture

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HDMI

4 (4x HDMI 2.0)

3 (3x HDMI 2.0)

HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed

No HDMI 2.1

ATSC Tuner

1.0

USB Ports

USB 3.0

Yes (1)

Audio Out 3.5mm

Wi-Fi

Yes (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz)

Yes (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)

Ethernet Speed

100 Mbps

Composite In

Digital Optical Audio Out

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Audio Passthrough

ARC/eARC Port

eARC

eARC: Dolby Atmos Over Dolby Digital Plus

Yes

eARC: Dolby Digital Plus 7.1

Yes

eARC: LPCM 7.1 Over Dolby MAT

Yes

eARC: Dolby TrueHD 7.1

Yes

eARC: DTS:X Over DTS-HD MA

Yes

eARC: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1

Yes

eARC: LPCM Channels (Bitstream)

7.1

ARC: Dolby Digital 5.1

Yes

ARC: DTS 5.1

Yes

Optical: Dolby Digital 5.1

Yes

Optical: DTS 5.1

Yes

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HDR Format Support

HDR10

Yes

HDR10+

Yes

Dolby Vision

Yes

HLG

Yes

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Design

Style

Design Picture

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Curved

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Stand

Stand Picture

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Back

Back Picture

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Wall Mount

VESA 300x300

VESA 400x300

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Borders

Borders Picture

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Borders

0.47" (1.2 cm)

0.39" (1.0 cm)

Thickness

Thickness Picture

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Max Thickness

2.80" (7.1 cm)

1.02" (2.6 cm)

Build Quality

7.0

Build quality picture

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Smart Features

Interface

Smart TV Picture

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Smart OS

Google TV

Tizen

Version

2024 (with reduced features)

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Ad-Free

0.0

Ads Picture

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Yes

Opt-out

Opt-out of Suggested Content

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Remote

Remote Picture

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Voice Control

Yes

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TV Controls

Controls Picture

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Mute Switch

Yes

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In The Box

In The Box Picture

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Misc

Power Consumption

77 W

41 W

Power Consumption (Max)

243 W

129 W

Firmware

6120300202

1045

Sound Quality

Frequency Response

6.8

6.0

Frequency Response

Preview Graph

Low-Frequency Extension

95.14 Hz

142.54 Hz

Std. Dev. @ 70

2.28 dB

2.99 dB

Std. Dev. @ 80

2.71 dB

3.01 dB

Std. Dev. @ Max

4.75 dB

5.34 dB

Max

86.3 dB SPL

85.9 dB SPL

Dynamic Range Compression

4.35 dB

3.76 dB

Digital Room Correction

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K-43S30

43"

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50"

K-50S30

50"

QN50Q60DAFXZA

55"

K-55S30

55"

QN55Q60DAFXZA

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K-65S30

65"

QN65Q60DAFXZA

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75"

QN75Q60DAFXZA

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