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Main Differences
Market Context
Design
1. Stand
2. Back
3. Borders
4. Thickness
5. Temperature
6. Build Quality
Picture Quality
Motion
Inputs
Sound Quality
1. Frequency Response
2. Distortion
Smart Features
1. Interface
2. Ad-Free
3. Apps and Features
4. Remote
5. Remote App
6. TV Controls
7. In The Box
8. Misc
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Full Comparison

- Ratings

Mixed Usage What it is: General purpose. The TV will be used for a variety of content and usages. Movies at night, TV shows during the day, video games from time to time, etc. Score components: 22% TV Shows 22% Sports 16% Movies 16% Video Games 10% HDR Gaming 9% HDR Movies 5% PC Monitor Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts See our best recommendations
Movies What it is: Movies in the dark. The TV will be used for watching movies in a controlled environment, directly in front, in a home theater way. Mostly only high quality content, like Blu-rays, UHD Blu-rays, streaming and a little bit of HDR. Score components: 20% Contrast 17% Local Dimming 11% 1080p Input 10% Black Uniformity 8% Gray Uniformity 8% 4k Input 6% 24p Judder 5% Motion Interpolation 5% Stutter 3% SDR ABL 3% Pre Calibration 2% Post Calibration 2% 480p Input Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts See our best recommendations
TV Shows What it is: TV Shows in a bright living room. The TV will be used in to watch TV shows, in a bright room during the day, from multiple viewing positions at different angles. The content watched has an average quality: cable, streaming, SD channels, etc. Score components: 29% Reflections 16% SDR Peak Brightness 11% Viewing Angle 9% 1080p Input 7% 720p Input 5% Gray Uniformity 5% 4k Input 5% Sound Quality 4% Smart Features 3% Motion Interpolation 2% Permanent Burn-In Risk 2% Pre Calibration 1% Temporary Image Retention 1% Post Calibration Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts See our best recommendations
Sports What it is: Sports in a living room. The TV will be used to watch sports during the day, like football or hockey. Usually watched with a group, so from multiple viewing position. Score components: 25% Reflections 20% Response Time 14% SDR Peak Brightness 11% Viewing Angle 9% Gray Uniformity 8% 720p Input 5% Sound Quality 4% Black Frame Insertion (BFI) 2% Permanent Burn-In Risk 1% Flicker-Free 1% Temporary Image Retention Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts See our best recommendations
Video Games What it is: Video games. The TV will be used to play video games, directly in front, in a controlled light environment. Usually fast games, like online FPS, where motion blur and input lag is important. Score components: 33% Input Lag 22% Response Time 6% 1080p Input 6% 4k Input 4% Contrast 4% Black Frame Insertion (BFI) 3% Reflections 3% Gray Uniformity 3% Sound Quality 3% Local Dimming 2% Black Uniformity 2% SDR Peak Brightness 1% Flicker-Free 1% Permanent Burn-In Risk 1% Pre Calibration 1% Stutter 1% Variable Refresh Rate 1% 4k @ 60 Hz <1% Temporary Image Retention <1% Post Calibration <1% 1440p @ 60 Hz Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts See our best recommendations
HDR Movies What it is: HDR Movies and TV shows. The TV will be used to watch 4k UHD HDR content, with a wide color gamut and a high peak brightness. Either via UHD Blu-rays or HDR streaming. Score components: 22% Contrast 14% Local Dimming 12% 4k Input 11% Black Uniformity 6% HDR Peak Brightness 6% Color Gamut 6% Color Volume 5% Gray Uniformity 4% Stutter 4% 24p Judder 2% HDR ABL 2% Motion Interpolation 2% Pre Calibration 2% Gradient 1% Post Calibration <1% HDR10 <1% HDR10+ <1% Dolby Vision Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts See our best recommendations
HDR Gaming What it is: HDR Gaming. The TV will be used to play HDR video games using consoles that support it or on current generation gaming PCs. Xbox One S, PS4 Pro, GTX 10 series and AMD RX series graphics cards. Score components: 25% 4k @ 60 Hz + 10 bit HDR 15% Response Time 8% Contrast 7% Color Gamut 7% Color Volume 5% Local Dimming 4% 1080p Input 4% 4k Input 4% Black Uniformity 3% HDR ABL 3% HDR Peak Brightness 3% Black Frame Insertion (BFI) 2% Gray Uniformity 2% Gradient 1% Reflections 1% Variable Refresh Rate 1% HDR10 1% Sound Quality <1% Permanent Burn-In Risk <1% Flicker-Free <1% Pre Calibration <1% Temporary Image Retention <1% Post Calibration <1% HDR10+ <1% Dolby Vision Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts See our best recommendations
PC Monitor What it is: PC Monitor. The TV will be used as a PC monitor, from 2-3 feet away, either for productivity purposes or gaming. Sharp text is important, as well as a high resolution. Score components: 27% Inputs 14% Viewing Angle 13% Response Time 8% Permanent Burn-In Risk 6% Reflections 5% Temporary Image Retention 4% 4k Input 3% SDR Peak Brightness 3% 1080p @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 3% 4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 2% Contrast 2% Black Frame Insertion (BFI) 2% Curved 2% Gray Uniformity 2% 1080p Input 1% Local Dimming 1% Black Uniformity <1% Flicker-Free <1% Pre Calibration <1% Post Calibration Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts See our best recommendations

- Main

Type
Sub-Type What it is: Type of display technology used by the TV. When it matters: Different technologies have different performance and are suited to different uses. Good value: IPS maintains good color accuracy at an angle but has a poor contrast ratio from in front. VA has great picture quality in front but loses saturation at an angle. OLED maintains good color accuracy at an angle without any of the other issues seen with IPS and VA, as they keep good brightness and contrast at an angle.
Resolution

- Market Context

- Design

Design Picture

Curved

- Stand

Stand Picture

- Back

Back Picture
Wall Mount

- Borders

Borders Picture
Borders

- Thickness

Thickness Picture
Max Thickness

- Temperature

Temperature picture
Maximum Temperature What it is: The peak temperature found on the TV. When it matters: If the TV is placed in an enclosed space. Good value: <35°C Noticeable difference: 5°C
Average Temperature What it is: The average temperature measured on the TV. When it matters: If the TV is placed in an enclosed space. Good value: <35°C Noticeable difference: 5°C

- Build Quality

Build quality picture

- Picture Quality

- Contrast

Checkerboard Picture
Native Contrast What it is: Ratio of the white brightness divided by the blacks measured on our checkerboard test pattern with a white target of 100 cd/m². When it matters: Dark scenes in a dark room. Good value: > 3,000 Noticeable difference: 500 Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
Contrast with local dimming What it is: Ratio of the white brightness divided by the blacks measured on our checkerboard test pattern with local dimming turned on (maximum) with a white target of 100 cd/m². When it matters: Dark scenes in a dark room. Good value: > 3,000 Noticeable difference: 500 Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more

- Local Dimming

Local Dimming Video
Local Dimming What it is: Whether it has a feature that controls the LEDs behind the LCD layer, to match the picture and darkens the dark portion of it. When it matters: On LED TVs only. Dark scenes viewed in a dark room. Learn more
Backlight What it is: Configuration of the lights of the backlight. When it matters: Effectiveness of the local dimming. Good value: Full-array/direct lighting is better for local dimming. As for the uniformity of the screen, it depends on the implementation. Some edge-lit TVs have more uniform blacks than some full-array TVs. Learn more

- SDR Peak Brightness

SDR Real Scene Peak Brightness What it is: The maximum luminosity the TV can obtain while playing a movie or while watching a TV show. Our Real Scene was selected to represent a more regular movie condition. All measurements are made with the TV set to be as bright as possible, but with a 6500k white. Measured with local dimming on, max backlight and with an SDR signal. Scene: here. When it matters: When watching movies and TV shows in SDR. Good value: > 300 cd/m² Noticeable difference: 30 cd/m² Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
SDR Peak 2% Window What it is: The maximum luminosity, even if only maintained for a short time, of a white square covering 2% of the screen, with the TV set to be as bright as possible. Measured with local dimming and over SDR signal. When it matters: Bright highlights, present on screen for a short time. Good value: > 300 cd/m² Noticeable difference: 30 cd/m² Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
SDR Peak 10% Window What it is: The maximum luminosity, even if only maintained for a short time, of a white square covering 10% of the screen, with the TV set to be as bright as possible. Measured with local dimming and over SDR signal. When it matters: Bright objects, present on screen for a short time. Good value: > 300 cd/m² Noticeable difference: 30 cd/m² Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
SDR Peak 25% Window What it is: The maximum luminosity, even if only maintained for a short time, of a white square covering 25% of the screen, with the TV set to be as bright as possible. Measured with local dimming and over SDR signal. When it matters: When watching in a bright room. Good value: > 300 cd/m² Noticeable difference: 30 cd/m² Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
SDR Peak 50% Window What it is: The maximum luminosity, even if only maintained for a short time, of a white square covering 50% of the screen, with the TV set to be as bright as possible. Measured with local dimming and over SDR signal. When it matters: When watching in a bright room. Good value: > 300 cd/m² Noticeable difference: 30 cd/m² Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
SDR Peak 100% Window What it is: The maximum luminosity, even if only maintained for a short time, of a white square covering 100% of the screen, with the TV set to be as bright as possible. Measured with local dimming and over SDR signal. When it matters: When watching in a bright room. Good value: > 300 cd/m² Noticeable difference: 30 cd/m² Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
SDR Sustained 2% Window What it is: The lowest maximum luminosity (usually after it has stabilized) of a white square covering 2% of the screen, with the TV set to be as bright as possible. Measured with local dimming and over SDR signal. When it matters: Bright highlights, persistent during a scene. Good value: > 300 cd/m² Noticeable difference: 30 cd/m² Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
SDR Sustained 10% Window What it is: The lowest maximum luminosity (usually after it has stabilized) of a white square covering 10% of the screen, with the TV set to be as bright as possible. Measured with local dimming and over SDR signal. When it matters: Bright objects, persistent during a scene. Good value: > 300 cd/m² Noticeable difference: 30 cd/m² Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
SDR Sustained 25% Window What it is: The lowest maximum luminosity (usually after it has stabilized) of a white square covering 25% of the screen, with the TV set to be as bright as possible. Measured with local dimming and over SDR signal. When it matters: When watching in a bright room. Good value: > 300 cd/m² Noticeable difference: 30 cd/m² Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
SDR Sustained 50% Window What it is: The lowest maximum luminosity (usually after it has stabilized) of a white square covering 50% of the screen, with the TV set to be as bright as possible. Measured with local dimming and over SDR signal. When it matters: When watching in a bright room. Good value: > 300 cd/m² Noticeable difference: 30 cd/m² Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
SDR Sustained 100% Window What it is: The lowest maximum luminosity (usually after it has stabilized) of a white square covering 100% of the screen, with the TV set to be as bright as possible. Measured with local dimming and over SDR signal. When it matters: When watching in a bright room. Good value: > 300 cd/m² Noticeable difference: 30 cd/m² Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
SDR ABL What it is: The coefficient of variation of the SDR sustained brightness, after linearizing for noticeable differences in luminosity. When it matters: Content with large bright areas, such as for PC or video game use, and sports such as hockey. Good value: <0.07 Noticeable difference: 0.01 Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more

- HDR Peak Brightness

HDR Real Scene Peak Brightness What it is: The maximum luminosity the TV can obtain while playing a movie or while watching a TV show. This scene was selected to represent a more realistic movie condition. All measurements are made with the TV set to be as bright as possible, but with a 6500k white. Measured with local dimming, max backlight and over HDR signal. Scene: here. When it matters: When watching movies or watching TV shows in HDR. Good value: > 550 cd/m² Noticeable difference: 80 cd/m² Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
HDR Peak 2% Window What it is: The maximum luminosity, even if only maintained for a short time, of a white square covering 2% of the screen, with the TV set to be as bright as possible. Measured with local dimming and over HDR signal (if supported). When it matters: Bright highlights, present on screen for a short time; especially for HDR content. Good value: > 550 cd/m² Noticeable difference: 80 cd/m² Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
HDR Peak 10% Window What it is: The maximum luminosity, even if only maintained for a short time, of a white square covering 10% of the screen, with the TV set to be as bright as possible. Measured with local dimming and over HDR signal (if supported). When it matters: Bright objects, present on screen for a short time; especially for HDR content. Good value: > 550 cd/m² Noticeable difference: 80 cd/m² Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
HDR Peak 25% Window What it is: The maximum luminosity, even if only maintained for a short time, of a white square covering 25% of the screen, with the TV set to be as bright as possible. Measured with local dimming and over HDR signal (if supported). When it matters: Bright rooms; bright objects in HDR video. Good value: > 550 cd/m² Noticeable difference: 80 cd/m² Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
HDR Peak 50% Window What it is: The maximum luminosity, even if only maintained for a short time, of a white square covering 50% of the screen, with the TV set to be as bright as possible. Measured with local dimming and over HDR signal (if supported). When it matters: Bright rooms. Good value: > 550 cd/m² Noticeable difference: 80 cd/m² Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
HDR Peak 100% Window What it is: The maximum luminosity, even if only maintained for a short time, of a white square covering 100% of the screen, with the TV set to be as bright as possible. Measured with local dimming and over HDR signal (if supported). When it matters: Bright rooms. Good value: > 550 cd/m² Noticeable difference: 80 cd/m² Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
HDR Sustained 2% Window What it is: The lowest maximum luminosity (usually after it has stabilized) of a white square covering 2% of the screen, with the TV set to be as bright as possible. Measured with local dimming and over HDR signal (if supported). When it matters: Bright highlights, persistent throughout a scene; especially for HDR content. Good value: > 550 cd/m² Noticeable difference: 80 cd/m² Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
HDR Sustained 10% Window What it is: The lowest maximum luminosity (usually after it has stabilized) of a white square covering 10% of the screen, with the TV set to be as bright as possible. Measured with local dimming and over HDR signal (if supported). When it matters: Bright objects, persistent throughout a scene; especially for HDR content. Good value: > 550 cd/m² Noticeable difference: 80 cd/m² Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
HDR Sustained 25% Window What it is: The lowest maximum luminosity (usually after it has stabilized) of a white square covering 25% of the screen, with the TV set to be as bright as possible. Measured with local dimming and over HDR signal (if supported). When it matters: Bright rooms; bright objects in HDR video. Good value: > 550 cd/m² Noticeable difference: 80 cd/m² Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
HDR Sustained 50% Window What it is: The lowest maximum luminosity (usually after it has stabilized) of a white square covering 50% of the screen, with the TV set to be as bright as possible. Measured with local dimming and over HDR signal (if supported). When it matters: Bright rooms. Good value: > 550 cd/m² Noticeable difference: 80 cd/m² Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
HDR Sustained 100% Window What it is: The lowest maximum luminosity (usually after it has stabilized) of a white square covering 100% of the screen, with the TV set to be as bright as possible. Measured with local dimming and over HDR signal (if supported). When it matters: Bright rooms. Good value: > 550 cd/m² Noticeable difference: 80 cd/m² Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
HDR ABL What it is: The coefficient of variation of the HDR sustained brightness, after linearizing for noticeable differences in luminosity. When it matters: HDR content with large bright areas, such as HDR gaming. Good value: <0.07 Noticeable difference: 0.01 Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more

- Gray Uniformity

50% Uniformity Picture
50% Std. Dev. What it is: Average squared difference of pixels when displaying a mid 50% gray. When it matters: Solid colors. Sports, panning shots. Good value: < 2.5% Noticeable difference: 1% Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
50% DSE What it is: Dirty Screen Effect. High-frequency variance of uniformity. Dark spots on the screen. When it matters: Solid colors. Sports, panning shots. Good value: < 0.165% Noticeable difference: 0.025% Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
5% Uniformity Picture
5% Std. Dev. What it is: Average squared difference of pixels when displaying a mid 5% gray. When it matters: Dark scenes. Good value: < 1.15% Noticeable difference: 1% Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
5% DSE What it is: Dirty Screen Effect. High-frequency variance of uniformity. Dark spots on the screen. When it matters: Dark scenes. Good value: < 0.116% Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more

- Viewing Angle

Viewing Angle Video
Chroma Graph
Color Washout What it is: The angle at which some colors drop to 80% of their original chroma. When it matters: When viewing colorful content from the side. Good value: > 45° Noticeable difference: 10° Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
Hue Graph
Color Shift What it is: The angle at which some colors hue shift by 3° (meaning they change color, such as becoming more blue-ish). When it matters: When viewing colorful content from the side. Good value: > 45° Noticeable difference: 10° Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
Lightness Graph
Brightness Loss What it is: The angle at which the TV's lightness drops to 75% of its original lightness. When it matters: When viewing any content from the side. Good value: > 45° Noticeable difference: 10° Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
Black Level Raise What it is: The angle at which the black level doubles its lightness, leading to dark shades looking washed out. When it matters: When viewing dark content from the side. Good value: > 45° Noticeable difference: 10° Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
Gamma Shift What it is: The angle at which some grayscale shades shift by 3% of their relative position between the black and white levels. When it matters: When watching any content at an angle. Good value: > 45° Noticeable difference: 10° Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more

- Black Uniformity

Native Black Uniformity Picture
Native Std. Dev. What it is: Average of the squared difference of the blacks. When it matters: Dark scenes viewed in a dark room. Good value: < 1% Noticeable difference: 1%, but keep in mind that it varies a lot by unit, even of the same model; yours likely will not end up exactly like ours. Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
Black Uniformity Picture with Local Dimming
Std. Dev. w/ L.D. What it is: Average of the squared difference of the blacks with Local Dimming enabled. When it matters: Dark scenes viewed in a dark room. Good value: < 1% Noticeable difference: 1%, but keep in mind that it varies a lot by unit, even of the same model; yours likely will not end up exactly like ours. Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more

- Reflections

Reflections Picture
Average Room Off Picture
Bright Room Off Picture
Screen Finish What it is: Type of coating on the screen. When it matters: Bright objects in the direct reflection path (for example, opposite the TV). Good value: Glossy is good for ambient light, but not for direct reflections. Learn more
Total Reflections What it is: The amount of light which is reflected off the screen, in all directions. When it matters: When watching TV in a bright room, with lamps, windows or walls which reflect directly off the screen. Good value: 4.5 % Noticeable difference: 0.5 % Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
Indirect Reflections What it is: The amount of light reflected off the screen, ignoring direct (mirror-like) reflections. When it matters: Watching TV in a bright room, without sunlight or lamps directed at the TV. Good value: 1.0 % Noticeable difference: 0.5 % Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more

- Pre Calibration

Pre White Balance Picture
Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Pre Color Picture
White Balance dE What it is: Average inaccuracy of shades of gray. When it matters: Overall color temperature of all video. Good value: < 3 Noticeable difference: 1 Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
Color dE What it is: Average inaccuracy of colors. When it matters: All colors. Good value: < 3 Noticeable difference: 1 Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
Gamma What it is: Brightness of shades of gray. When it matters: Shadows. Good value: Between 2.1 and 2.3 (our target is 2.2). Noticeable difference: 0.1 Learn more
Color Temperature What it is: The color temperature is a measure of the color of light. A colder color temperature (7000K) will look bluer and a warmer color temperature (4000K) will look yellower/redder. 6500K is the standard color temperature use in the TV and film industry as program, film, and photography directors usually work on monitors calibrated on the 6500k color temperature and do their color correction base on what they see on those monitors. When it matters: To get the most accurate picture when watching TV shows, movies, or video games. This is particularly for skin tones. Good value: 6500K Noticeable difference: 400K Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
Picture Mode What it is: The picture mode used to do the 'Pre Calibration' measurements. Learn more
Color Temp Setting What it is: The best value for the TV's color temperature setting. The setting name differs between brands; for some, it's "Color Temperature", for others, it's "White Point". When it matters: All content on screen Learn more
Gamma Setting What it is: The best value for the TV's gamma setting; the setting name differs between TV brands. When it matters: Shadows, accurate grayscale performance. Learn more

- Post Calibration

Post White Balance Picture
Post Gamma Curve Picture
Post Color Picture
White Balance dE What it is: Average inaccuracy of shades of gray. When it matters: Overall color temperature of all videos. Good value: < 3 Noticeable difference: 1 Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
Color dE What it is: Average inaccuracy of colors. When it matters: All colors. Good value: < 3 Noticeable difference: 1 Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
Gamma What it is: Brightness of shades of gray. When it matters: Shadows. Good value: Between 2.1 and 2.3 (our target is 2.2) Noticeable difference: 0.1 Learn more
Color Temperature What it is: The color temperature is a measure of the color of light. A colder color temperature (7000K) will look bluer and a warmer color temperature (4000K) will look yellower/redder. 6500K is the standard color temperature use in the TV and film industry as program, film, and photography directors usually work on monitors calibrated on the 6500k color temperature and do their color correction base on what they see on those monitors. When it matters: To get the most accurate picture when watching TV shows, movies, or video games. This is particularly for skin tones. Good value: 6500K Noticeable difference: 400K Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
White Balance Calibration What it is: Whether the TV's white balance can be finely calibrated. When it matters: When calibrating the TV. Learn more
Color Calibration What it is: Whether the TV's color tone mapping can be finely calibrated. When it matters: When calibrating the TV. Learn more
Auto-Calibration Function What it is: Whether the TV has an auto-calibration function that can be used with a measurement device. Note that this isn't used during testing, as we calibrate the TV manually. When it matters: When calibrating the TV. Learn more

- 480p Input

480p Picture

- 720p Input

720p Picture

- 1080p Input

1080p Picture

- 4k Input

4k Picture

- Color Gamut

Wide Color Gamut What it is: Whether the TV has an option to enable wide color gamuts. When it matters: HDR content. Includes some streaming videos and UHD Blu-rays. Learn more
Color Gamut DCI-P3 Picture
DCI P3 xy What it is: Coverage of the DCI P3 colorspace on CIE 1931 xy. When it matters: DCI P3 content. Includes HDR, UHD Blu-rays. Good value: > 90% Noticeable difference: 5% Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
DCI P3 uv What it is: Coverage of the DCI P3 colorspace on CIE 1976 u' v'. When it matters: DCI P3 content. Includes HDR, UHD Blu-rays. Good value: > 90% Noticeable difference: 5% Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
Color Gamut Rec.2020 Picture
Rec 2020 xy What it is: Coverage of the Rec.2020 colorspace on CIE 1931 xy. When it matters: Rec.2020 content. Includes HDR, UHD Blu-rays. Good value: > 90% Noticeable difference: 5% Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
Rec 2020 uv What it is: Coverage of the Rec.2020 colorspace on CIE 1976 u' v'. When it matters: Rec.2020 content. Includes HDR, UHD Blu-rays. Good value: > 90% Noticeable difference: 5% Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
EOTF

- Color Volume

P3 Color Volume ITP Picture
Normalized DCI P3 Coverage ITP What it is: How much of the DCI-P3 colorspace a TV can display at different luminosity levels. When it matters: HDR content. Includes some streaming videos, UHD Blu-rays, and HDR games. Good value: 80% Noticeable difference: 5% Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
10,000 cd/m² DCI P3 Coverage ITP What it is: How much of the DCI-P3 colorspace a TV can display at different luminosity levels when compared to an ideal 10,000 nit TV. When it matters: HDR content. Includes some streaming videos, UHD Blu-rays, and HDR games. Learn more
2020 Color Volume ITP Picture
Normalized Rec 2020 Coverage ITP What it is: How much of the Rec. 2020 colorspace a TV can display at different luminosity levels. When it matters: HDR content. Includes some streaming videos, UHD Blu-rays, and HDR games. Good value: 80 % Noticeable difference: 5 % Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
10,000 cd/m² Rec 2020 Coverage ITP What it is: How much of the Rec 2020 colorspace a TV can display at different luminosity levels when compared to an ideal 10,000 nit TV. When it matters: HDR content. Includes some streaming videos, UHD Blu-rays, and HDR games. Learn more

- Gradient

Gradient Picture
Color Depth What it is: Number of bits per pixel to represent a specific color. Note: we consider 8-bit with dithering to be equivalent to 10-bit, as long as the 10-bit gradient looks smooth. When it matters: HDR content like UHD Blu-ray players. Won't matter for cable TV, regular Blu-ray movies, video game consoles, or content displayed from a Windows PC. Those are limited to 8-bit color. Good value: 10-bit. Noticeable difference: 1 bit. Learn more
Red (Std. Dev.) What it is: The standard deviation of the color differences (dE) between subsequent 10-bit red shades. When it matters: Details in skin tones, sunsets, and other reddish objects. Matters more for HDR content. Good value: < 0.12 dE Noticeable difference: 0.01 dE Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
Green (Std. Dev.) What it is: The standard deviation of the color differences (dE) between subsequent 10-bit green shades. When it matters: Details in ocean shades and other greenish objects. Matters more for HDR content. Good value: < 0.12 dE Noticeable difference: 0.01 dE Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
Blue (Std. Dev.) What it is: The standard deviation of the color differences (dE) between subsequent 10-bit blue shades. When it matters: Details in skies, water, and other blueish objects. Matters more for HDR content. Good value: < 0.12 dE Noticeable difference: 0.01 dE Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
Gray (Std. Dev.) What it is: The standard deviation of the color differences (dE) between subsequent 10-bit gray shades. When it matters: Details in dull colors, such as shadows, glow, and urban scenes. Matters more for HDR content. Good value: < 0.12 dE Noticeable difference: 0.01 dE Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more

- Temporary Image Retention

Image Retention Picture
IR after 0 min recovery What it is: Image retention measured right after the static image exposure, without recovery time. When it matters: When changing channels while watching TV, right after changing the type of content (i.e. stopping playing a video game to watch a movie) or changing input. Good value: 0 is perfect. Noticeable difference: 0.015% Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
IR after 2 min recovery What it is: Image retention measured after a recovery time of 2 minutes. When it matters: When changing channels while watching TV, right after changing the type of content (i.e. stopping playing a video game to watch a movie) or changing input. Good value: 0 is perfect Noticeable difference: 0.015% Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
IR after 4 min recovery What it is: Image retention measured after a recovery time of 4 minutes. When it matters: When changing channels while watching TV, right after changing the type of content (i.e. stopping playing a video game to watch a movie) or changing input. Good value: 0 is perfect. Noticeable difference: 0.015% Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
IR after 6 min recovery What it is: Image retention measured after a recovery time of 6 minutes. When it matters: When changing channels while watching TV, right after changing the type of content (i.e. stopping playing a video game to watch a movie) or changing input. Good value: 0 is perfect. Noticeable difference: 0.015% Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
IR after 8 min recovery What it is: Image retention measured after a recovery time of 8 minutes. When it matters: When changing channels while watching TV, right after changing the type of content (i.e. stopping playing a video game to watch a movie) or changing input. Good value: 0 is perfect. Noticeable difference: 0.015% Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
IR after 10 min recovery What it is: Image retention measured after a recovery time of 10 minutes. When it matters: When changing channels while watching TV, right after changing the type of content (i.e. stopping playing a video game to watch a movie) or changing input. Good value: 0 is perfect. Noticeable difference: 0.015% Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more

- Permanent Burn-In Risk

Permanent Burn-In Risk What it is: If the TV faces a risk of developing permanent burn-in after being exposed to static images for a long period. When it matters: When watching TV shows with static logos or banners (news or sports channels), when playing video games with a HUD (heads-up display), and when using a TV as a PC monitor. Learn more

- Pixels

Pixels Picture

- Motion

- Response Time

Motion Blur Picture
Response Time Chart
80% Response Time What it is: How quickly pixels can reach 80% of a full transition from one color to another. When it matters: Fast movement. Good value: < 8 ms Noticeable difference: 4 ms Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
100% Response Time What it is: How quickly pixels can fully transition from one color to another. When it matters: Fast movement. Good value: < 20 ms Noticeable difference: 10 ms Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more

- Flicker-Free

Backlight chart What it is: Flickering pattern at different luminosities. When it matters: For people sensible to flickering. Learn more
Flicker-Free What it is: Whether the screen will be perceived as having no flicker during normal viewing conditions. When it matters: When flicker is especially bothersome, such as when using the TV as a PC monitor. Good value: Yes Learn more
PWM Dimming Frequency What it is: The flicker frequency of the screen, when all optional flicker has been disabled. When it matters: All usages, but particularly when viewing fast motion (such as in sports and video games) or when using the TV as a PC monitor. Good value: 0Hz or very high frequencies (> 300Hz). Frequencies that are multiples of 60Hz are better. Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more

- Black Frame Insertion (BFI)

BFI Picture
BFI Frequency Picture
Optional BFI What it is: Option to turn the screen black between frames. When it matters: When flicker is desired by the user. Flicker is especially useful to make motion look clearer when viewing 60 fps content (sports, video games) and when using motion interpolation. Good value: Yes Learn more
Min Flicker for 60 fps What it is: Lowest possible frequency of flickering pattern when playing 60 fps content. When it matters: When viewing fast motion such as sports and video games. Good value: 60 Hz Noticeable difference: 20 Hz Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
60 Hz for 60 fps What it is: Whether the screen can flicker at 60Hz when playing 60 fps content. When it matters: When playing 60 fps content, such as sports and video games. Good value: Yes Learn more
120 Hz for 120 fps What it is: Whether the screen can flicker at 120Hz when playing 120 fps content or interpolating lower frame rate content up to 120 fps. When it matters: When playing 120 fps content, such as when using motion interpolation on a 120Hz TV. Good value: Yes Learn more
Min Flicker for 60 fps in Game Mode What it is: Lowest possible frequency of flickering pattern when playing 60 fps content in Game Mode. When it matters: When playing video games with fast motion. Good value: 60 Hz Noticeable difference: 20 Hz Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more

- Motion Interpolation

Motion Interpolation (30 fps) Picture
Motion Interpolation (30 fps) What it is: Whether the TV can take a 30 fps input and heighten the frame rate to at least 60 fps. When it matters: 30 fps or lower videos. Includes movies, TV shows, some video games. Learn more
Motion Interpolation (60 fps) Picture
Motion Interpolation (60 fps) What it is: Whether the TV can take a 60 fps input and heighten the frame rate to at least 100 fps. When it matters: 60 fps videos. Includes some video games, some sports channels. Learn more

- Stutter

Frame Hold Time @ 24 fps What it is: Time that frame is static during 24Hz videos such as movies. When it matters: When watching movies and other low frame rate content which contain panning shots. Good value: < 24 ms Noticeable difference: 5 ms Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
Frame Hold Time @ 60 fps What it is: Time that frame is static during 60 fps content such as TV shows. When it matters: When watching 60 fps content containing slow panning shots (such as field sports). Good value: < 24 ms Noticeable difference: 5 ms Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more

- 24p Judder

Judder-Free 24p What it is: Judder-free movies over 24p signal. When it matters: Blu-ray and DVD movies; 24Hz PC signal. Learn more
Judder-Free 24p via 60p What it is: Judder-free movies over 60p signal. When it matters: Movies from streaming devices (Apple TV, Fire TV, etc.); 60Hz PC signal. Learn more
Judder-Free 24p via 60i What it is: Judder-free movies over 60i signal. When it matters: Movies from cable/satellite boxes. Learn more
Judder-Free 24p via Native Apps What it is: Judder-free movies when playing from native apps. When it matters: Movies from streaming native apps (Netflix, Amazon TV, etc.). Learn more

- Variable Refresh Rate

Native Refresh Rate What it is: The out-of-the-box maximum refresh rate; how frequently the TV can refresh and show new frames. When it matters: When playing content with a frame rate that matches the TV's refresh rate (ex. 60 fps on a 60Hz TV, 120 fps on a 120Hz TV), or when using the TV's motion interpolation feature (soap opera effect). Good value: 60 Hz Learn more
Variable Refresh Rate What it is: Feature that allows the TV to synchronize its refresh rate with the input device's output and reduces stuttering and screen tearing. When it matters: Almost every usage, but is most noticeable when gaming where constant fluctuation in framerate causes distracting artifacts. Learn more
G-SYNC Compatible What it is: We test for Adaptive Sync compatibility with an NVIDIA RTX 2070. We check for any excess blur, screen blanking, or excess tearing, and confirm the variable refresh rate range. When it matters: If you have a GTX-16 or RTX-20 series NVIDIA graphics card. Good value: Yes Learn more
4k VRR Maximum What it is: The maximum frequency in the Variable Refresh Rate feature's range when the input signal is 4k. When it matters: When gaming in 4k with VRR enabled, such as when using an Xbox One X/S or a PC. Good value: Matches maximum refresh rate at 4k. Noticeable difference: 10 Hz Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
4k VRR Minimum What it is: The lowest frequency in the Variable Refresh Rate feature's range when the input signal is 4k. When it matters: When gaming in 4k with VRR enabled, such as when using an Xbox One X/S or a PC. Good value: 30Hz Learn more
1080p VRR Maximum What it is: The maximum frequency in the Variable Refresh Rate feature's range when the input signal is 1080p. When it matters: When gaming in 1080p with VRR enabled, such as when using an Xbox One X/S or a PC. Good value: Matches maximum refresh rate at 1080p. Noticeable difference: 10 Hz Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
1080p VRR Minimum What it is: The lowest frequency in the Variable Refresh Rate feature's range when the input signal is 1080p. When it matters: When gaming in 1080p with VRR enabled, such as when using an Xbox One X/S or a PC. Good value: 30Hz Learn more
1440p VRR Maximum What it is: The maximum frequency in the Variable Refresh Rate feature's range when the input signal is 1440p. When it matters: When gaming in 1440p with VRR enabled, such as when using an Xbox One X/S or a PC. Good value: Matches maximum refresh rate at 1440p. Noticeable difference: 10Hz Learn more
1440p VRR Minimum What it is: The lowest frequency in the Variable Refresh Rate feature's range when the input signal is 1440p. When it matters: When gaming in 1440p with VRR enabled, such as when using an Xbox One X/S or a PC. Good value: 30Hz Learn more
VRR Supported Connectors What it is: The inputs which support a variable refresh rate (eg. HDMI, DisplayPort). When it matters: When gaming with different consoles or graphics cards. Learn more

- Inputs

- Input Lag

1080p @ 60 Hz What it is: Lowest input lag possible for a 1080p @ 60Hz input signal. When it matters: Gaming and PC use. Good value: < 40 ms Noticeable difference: 15 ms Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
1080p @ 60 Hz Outside Game Mode What it is: Lowest input lag possible for a 1080p @ 60Hz input signal when in a fully-featured picture mode. When it matters: For gaming and PC use, while retaining access to all features of the TV. Good value: < 40 ms Noticeable difference: 15 ms Learn more
1440p @ 60 Hz What it is: Lowest input lag possible for a 1440p @ 60Hz input signal. When it matters: Gaming and PC use. Good value: < 40 ms Noticeable difference: 15 ms Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
4k @ 60 Hz What it is: Lowest input lag possible for a 4k @ 60Hz input signal. When it matters: Gaming and PC use. Good value: < 40 ms Noticeable difference: 15 ms Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
4k @ 60 Hz + 10 bit HDR What it is: Lowest input lag possible for a 4k @ 60Hz + 10 bit HDR input signal. When it matters: Gaming and PC use in HDR. Good value: < 40 ms Noticeable difference: 15 ms Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 What it is: Lowest input lag possible when displaying 4k @ 60Hz with proper full 4:4:4 chroma, without subsampling. For this test a 4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4 signal is usually used, but a 4k @ 60Hz @ Full RGB signal may be used if it's required for the TV to show proper 4:4:4 chroma subsampling. When it matters: PC use and gaming where fine text display (ClearType) is needed. Good value: < 40 ms Noticeable difference: 15 ms Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
4k @ 60 Hz Outside Game Mode What it is: Lowest input lag possible for a 4k @ 60Hz input signal when in a fully-featured picture mode. When it matters: For gaming and PC use, while retaining access to all features of the TV. Good value: < 40 ms Noticeable difference: 15 ms Learn more
4k @ 60 Hz With Interpolation What it is: Lowest input lag possible for a 4k @ 60Hz input signal, when motion interpolation is turned on. When it matters: When you want to play video games with motion interpolation (Soap Opera Effect) enabled. Good value: < 40 ms Noticeable difference: 15 ms Learn more
8k @ 60 Hz What it is: Lowest input lag possible for an 8k @ 60Hz input signal. When it matters: PC use. Good value: < 40 ms Noticeable difference: 15 ms Learn more
1080p @ 120 Hz What it is: Lowest input lag possible for a 1080p @ 120Hz input signal. When it matters: Console gaming and PC gaming. Good value: < 40 ms Noticeable difference: 15 ms Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
1440p @ 120 Hz What it is: Lowest input lag possible for a 1440p @ 120Hz input signal. When it matters: Console gaming and PC gaming. Good value: < 40 ms Noticeable difference: 15 ms Learn more
4k @ 120 Hz What it is: Lowest input lag possible for a 4k @ 120Hz input signal. When it matters: Console gaming and PC gaming. Good value: < 40 ms Noticeable difference: 15 ms Learn more
1080p with Variable Refresh Rate What it is: Lowest input lag possible for a 1080p input signal when using Variable Refresh Rate (FreeSync, etc). When it matters: When gaming with a device that supports Variable Refresh Rate, such as the Xbox One X or a PC. Good value: < 40 ms Noticeable difference: 15 ms Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
1440p with VRR What it is: Lowest input lag possible for a 1440p input signal when using Variable Refresh Rate (FreeSync, etc). When it matters: When gaming with a device that supports Variable Refresh Rate, such as the Xbox One X or a PC. Good value: < 40 ms Noticeable difference: 15 ms Learn more
4k with VRR What it is: Lowest input lag possible for a 4k input signal when using Variable Refresh Rate (FreeSync, etc). When it matters: When gaming with a device that supports Variable Refresh Rate, such as the Xbox One X or a PC. Good value: < 40 ms Noticeable difference: 15 ms Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
8k with VRR What it is: Lowest input lag possible for an 8k input signal when using Variable Refresh Rate (FreeSync, etc). When it matters: When using a PC that supports Variable Refresh Rate. Good value: < 40 ms Noticeable difference: 15 ms Learn more
Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) What it is: Whether a source (such as a game console) can request the TV switch into a low latency mode (such as game mode). When it matters: Console gaming; both PS4 and Xbox One S/X support ALLM. Learn more

- Supported Resolutions

1080p @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 What it is: Whether the TV can properly display a 1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4 signal sent from a physical input (HDMI, etc). When it matters: ClearType text display for PC productivity and gaming with fine text.
1080p @ 120 Hz What it is: Whether the TV can properly display a 1080p @ 120Hz signal sent from a physical input (HDMI, etc). When it matters: Console gaming and PC gaming.
1440p @ 60 Hz What it is: Whether the TV can properly display a 1440p @ 60Hz signal sent from a physical input (HDMI, etc). When it matters: Gaming and PC use.
1440p @ 120 Hz What it is: Whether the TV can properly display a 1440p @ 120Hz signal sent from a physical input (HDMI, etc). When it matters: Console gaming and PC gaming.
4k @ 60 Hz What it is: Whether the TV can properly display a 4k @ 60Hz signal sent from a physical input (HDMI, etc). When it matters: 4k Blu-rays, gaming, PC use, etc.
4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 What it is: Whether the TV can properly display a 4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4 signal sent from a physical input (HDMI, etc). When it matters: ClearType text display for PC productivity and gaming with fine text.
4k @ 120 Hz What it is: Whether the TV can properly display a 4k @ 120Hz signal sent from a physical input (HDMI, etc). When it matters: PC gaming.
8k @ 30 Hz or 24 Hz What it is: Whether the TV can properly display an 8k @ 30Hz or 24Hz signal sent from a physical input (HDMI, etc). When it matters: PC use.
8k @ 60 Hz What it is: Whether the TV can properly display an 8k @ 60Hz signal sent from a physical input (HDMI, etc). When it matters: PC use.

- Input Photos

Side Inputs Picture
Rear Inputs Picture

- Total Inputs

HDMI
USB
Digital Optical Audio Out
Analog Audio Out 3.5mm
Analog Audio Out RCA
Component In
Composite In
Tuner (Cable/Ant)
Ethernet
DisplayPort
IR In
SD/SDHC

- Inputs Specifications

HDR10 What it is: Standard HDR format. When it matters: Most common format. All UHD Blu-ray discs are required to have it.
HDR10+ What it is: Enhanced version of HDR10, adds dynamic metadata like that found in Dolby Vision. When it matters: When playing HDR10+ content, such as from Amazon Video and some Blu-ray discs.
Dolby Vision What it is: Better format, due to its dynamic nature. When it matters: Dolby Vision mastered content. Currently available from streaming services (Netflix, Amazon Video), some Blu-Ray players, the Apple TV 4k, and ChromeCast Ultra.
HLG What it is: HLG or Hybrid Log Gamma is a broadcast HDR format. When it matters: HLG capable sources such as Youtube or OTA broadcasts in specific regions. Backward compatible with SDR TVs.
3D What it is: Optional 3D video capability on TV. When it matters: 3D movies & videos.
HDMI 2.0 Full Bandwidth What it is: HDMI 2.0 is the main used HDMI standard and supports a range of video resolutions and refresh rates up to 4k @ 60Hz, with a total maximum bandwidth up to 18Gbps.
HDMI 2.1 What it is: Whether the manufacturer advertises HDMI 2.1 support. When it matters: When using an HDMI 2.1 source that takes advantage of its new features. Learn more
CEC
HDCP 2.2
USB 3.0 What it is: USB 3.0 is the latest USB standard which can transfer data up to 5 Gbit/s, and is easily recognizable due to its blue color-coding of the connector.
Variable Analog Audio Out
Wi-Fi Support

- Audio Passthrough

ARC What it is: Audio Return Channel (ARC) enables a TV to transmit, via an HDMI cable, audio data to an A/V receiver, without the need for any extra audio cables. When it matters: When connecting your audio/video receiver directly to your TV via an HDMI cable.
eARC support What it is: Whether the TV supports Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC). When it matters: Passthrough of Dolby Atmos/TrueHD and DTS-HD MA / DTS :X.
Dolby Atmos via TrueHD via eARC What it is: Whether the TV can receive and pass a Dolby Atmos signal to a receiver via HDMI eARC, when Dolby TrueHD is used as the carrier signal. When it matters: Blu-rays and video games with Dolby Atmos audio.
DTS:X via DTS-HD MA via eARC What it is: Whether the TV can receive and pass a DTS:X signal to a receiver via HDMI eARC, when DTS-HD MA is used as the carrier signal. When it matters: Blu-rays and video games with DTS:X audio.
5.1 Dolby Digital via ARC What it is: Whether the TV can receive and pass a Dolby Digital 5.1 signal to a receiver via HDMI ARC. When it matters: 5.1 audio on DVDs, Blu-rays, and video games.
5.1 DTS via ARC What it is: Whether the TV can receive and pass a DTS 5.1 signal to a receiver via HDMI ARC. When it matters: 5.1 audio on DVDs, Blu-rays, and video games.
5.1 Dolby Digital via Optical What it is: Whether the TV can receive and pass a Dolby Digital 5.1 signal to a receiver via digital optical (Toslink). When it matters: 5.1 audio on DVDs, Blu-rays, and video games.
5.1 DTS via Optical What it is: Whether the TV can receive and pass a DTS 5.1 signal to a receiver via digital optical (Toslink). When it matters: 5.1 audio on DVDs, Blu-rays, and video games.

- Sound Quality

- Frequency Response

Frequency Response
Low-Frequency Extension What it is: The lowest frequency at which the frequency response reaches -3dB of the target response. When it matters: Movies, gaming. Shows how extended the bass is. Good value: < 60Hz Noticeable difference: 10Hz Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
Std. Dev. @ 70 What it is: The amount of deviation (weighted standard deviation) in frequency response measured at 70dB SPL, as compared to a target response that would sound perfectly balanced to most people. When it matters: Shows the TV's frequency response at quiet listening levels. Good value: < 4 dB Noticeable difference: 0.5 dB Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
Std. Dev. @ 80 What it is: The amount of deviation (weighted standard deviation) in frequency response measured at 80dB SPL, as compared to a target response that would sound perfectly balanced to most people. When it matters: Shows the TV's frequency response at moderate listening levels. Good value: < 4 dB Noticeable difference: 0.5 dB Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
Std. Dev. @ Max What it is: The amount of deviation (weighted standard deviation) in frequency response measured with the TV at maximum volume, as compared to a target response that would sound perfectly balanced to most people. When it matters: Shows the TV's frequency response at under maximum load. Good value: < 4 dB Noticeable difference: 2 dB Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
Max What it is: Maximum volume reached by the TV at their optimum viewing distance (size dependent). When it matters: For listening to loud audio. Good value: > 88 dB Noticeable difference: 2 dB Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
Dynamic Range Compression What it is: The amount of difference between the TV's frequency response performance at 70dB SPL and Max dB SPL. Too much compression will result in pumping in the sound. When it matters: When an accurate and free-of-pumping performance is required at higher volumes. Good value: < 3dB Noticeable difference: 0.5 Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more

- Distortion

Total Harmonic Distortion What it is: The subtle, unwanted frequencies (harmonics) produced alongside the intended frequencies. When it matters: When clean and pure sound reproduction is desired, though its effect is not as noticeable as frequency response. Learn more
Weighted THD @ 80 What it is: The overall amount of harmonic distortion measured at 80dB SPL. To make the score more perceptually relevant, more weight is given to the higher frequencies. When it matters: How pure the sound is at moderate listening levels. Good value: < 0.100 Noticeable difference: 0.100 Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
Weighted THD @ Max What it is: The overall amount of harmonic distortion measured at the TV's maximum SPL. To make the score more perceptually relevant, more weight is given to the higher frequencies. When it matters: How pure the sound is at moderate listening levels. Good value: < 0.100 Noticeable difference: 0.100 Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
IMD @ 80 What it is: The average amount of intermodulation distortion produced by the TV under maximum load. The percentage shown here is the average result of 3 separate test signals/standards: SMPTE, DIN, & CCIF. When it matters: When a clean and free of aliasing reproduction is desired. Good value: < 5% Noticeable difference: 2 Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more
IMD @ Max What it is: The average amount of intermodulation distortion produced by the TV under maximum load. The percentage shown here is the average result of 3 separate test signals/standards: SMPTE, DIN, & CCIF. When it matters: When a clean and free of aliasing reproduction is desired. Good value: < 5% Noticeable difference: 2 Score distribution: - SAMPLE - Become an Insider to see distribution charts Learn more

- Smart Features

Smart TV Picture

Smart OS

Version

- Interface

Ease of Use What it is: How easy the interface is to navigate, affected by the organization of its layout, placing frequently accessed elements in areas that are faster to access, etc. When it matters: When using the smart features.
Smoothness What it is: How smooth the interface is to navigate, affected by lag and frame drops. When it matters: When using the smart features.
Time Taken to Select YouTube What it is: How long it takes to select YouTube for launch, starting from HDMI 1 input, when YouTube is placed first on the list of apps or added as a shortcut. This does not include app launch time, and does not use a fixed YouTube button on a remote. This serves as an indication of the time needed to select any app. When it matters: When launching any app.
Time Taken to Change Backlight What it is: The time it takes to navigate to the 'Backlight' setting ('Brightness' on Sony TVs). This serves as an indication of how long it takes to navigate to basic TV settings. When it matters: When changing TV settings.
Advanced Options What it is: Whether advanced options and settings are available, such as color calibration. When it matters: When customizing the TV and using the smart features.

- Ad-Free

Ads Picture
Ads What it is: Whether the TV's main interface has ads. This does take into account ads in third-party apps. When it matters: When using the smart features. Learn more
Opt-out What it is: Whether or not you can opt-out of all ads. A TV only passes this test if it allows you to remove them completely, not just disable the personalized advertising. When it matters: When using the smart features. Learn more
Suggested Content in Home What it is: Whether suggested content appears on the TV's home menu or main menu. Suggested content can include recommended movies, TV shows, YouTube videos, etc. Learn more
Opt-out of Suggested Content What it is: Whether the suggested content feed in the home menu can be removed or hidden. Learn more

- Apps and Features

Apps Picture
App Selection What it is: The number and variety of apps available to download for the smart platform. When it matters: When downloading new apps.
App Smoothness What it is: How smooth it feels to navigate the interfaces of apps, affected by lag and frame drops. When it matters: When using apps.
Cast Capable What it is: Whether apps on a phone or tablet can cast content to the TV.
USB Drive Playback What it is: Whether the TV can play content from a drive connected to one of the TV's USB ports.
USB Drive HDR Playback What it is: Whether HDR files played from a USB drive can be displayed properly.
HDR in Netflix What it is: Whether HDR content on Netflix can be played back in HDR using the native Netflix app.
HDR in YouTube What it is: Whether HDR content on YouTube can be played in HDR using the native YouTube app.

- Remote

Remote Picture
Size What it is: How big the remote is.
Voice Control What it is: The capabilities of the TV's voice control feature.
CEC Menu Control What it is: Whether the remote can act as a universal remote for HDMI CEC enabled devices. This was tested on our Samsung UBD-K8500 4K Blu-ray player, and may not be valid for other CEC devices as implementations vary by manufacturer.
Other Smart Features What it is: Whether the remote has any other smart features, such as a pointer, universal remote support for non-HDMI CEC devices, etc.

- Remote App

Remote App Picture
Acts as the Remote What it is: Whether the remote app can emulate all the buttons of the physical remote.
Directly Launches Apps and Inputs What it is: Whether the remote app can directly launch the TV's apps and change between its inputs, without requiring any interaction with menus on the TV.
Inputs Text in YouTube What it is: Whether the remote app can enter text for YouTube searches.
Inputs Text in Netflix What it is: Whether the remote app can enter text for Netflix searches.
Streams Device Files What it is: Whether the remote app can stream files from the phone or tablet to the TV, files such as pictures, music, and video.
Controls TV Settings What it is: Whether the app can change all or some of the settings on the TV, such as the backlight.
Voice Control What it is: Whether the remote can send voice commands to the TV.

- TV Controls

Controls Picture

- In The Box

In The Box Picture

- Misc

Power Consumption
Power Consumption (Max)
Firmware

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