Best 3D TV & Smart TVs

Even though the TV features the same 4K native resolution that most OLED TVs these days come fitted with, generally speaking, people use these TVs to watch HD and SDR content (live cable, OTA broadcasts, various non-4K content from different streaming services) more often than not.

That's precisely why the TV's edge-lit profile is not as bad as one might think. You don't need especially high brightness to make these formats look good. All you need is decent upscaling tech and this TV more than delivers in this department.

Using the company's Quantum processor, the screen incorporates sophisticated AI algorithms that fill in the details when upscaling from SDR/HD to 4K. These algorithms are able to make upscaled visuals look crisp and clear.

At the same time, the TV's motion handling is better than most OLED models' within this price bracket, ensuring smooth playback, all while making sure that the dialogue scenes do not have that soap opera effect.

On the sound front, the two 10-watt speakers are not necessarily something to write home about but the AI-controlled Intelligent Audio tech does solid work elevating the mids and adding clarity to the dialogue.

In closing, the Samsung QN55Q60RAFXZA is unable to compete with the company's flagship models since those cost more than double the price but the TV will have no issues bumping heads with any OLED TV within its price segment.

Since this model has Smart TV functionality, there are a few extra things that anyone looking at this model will want to pay attention to. The first, of course, would be the actual Smart TV capability that it provides, which is certainly no slouch. This comes thanks to the built-in Roku software, which is the same software that one can find in the Roku branded set-top boxes. This software gives you access to literally hundreds of different streaming services, including all of the most popular ones like Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, and others. The interface is simple to navigate, and best of all, this TV has a strong WiFi signal that ensures a stable connection to your WiFi router, even if it is located far away from the set.

As for being able to connect external devices, this TV comes loaded with inputs of all kinds. Included are 4 HDMI ports that will give you plenty of inputs for things like digital cable boxes and video game consoles, and even a Composite In port for connecting an older device to the set. You even have a USB port that can be used for playing video and audio files that are stored on it, and the Ethernet port lets you connect the TV directly to your router if you prefer a wired connection. Essentially, this TV provides you with everything you need to set up the best home theater system in your home.

Users who are quite particular about the image quality of any TV they choose won't just settle for a mid-range set of features. Thankfully, there is plenty here in this model that will entice those who are obsessed with overall image quality. The TV features Samsung's Crystal Processor 4K, which brings all of your media into the future with intelligent processing and optimization that makes full use of the 4K resolution to bring each and every detail to life, no matter how small. This works together with the crystal layer of the screen to give you vibrant colors that practically jump out of the screen, with image quality that you simply won't get on many other models.

The features don't stop there, of course. This TV has Samsung's Smart TV functionality that gives you access to all of the most popular streaming services while also giving you the ability to quickly find just about any show that you look for. And all of this ease of use is enhanced by the ability to use multiple voice assistants for controlling all aspects of the TV, including Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, and Bixby Voice. With this TV being so easy to control, the included instructions leave a bit to the imagination, but most users simply won't need them anyway. To sum it all up, everything you get with this TV makes it one of the better choices for those looking for a great all-around TV.

One of the biggest names that have emerged in streaming media players within the last decade is Roku, a company that focuses on giving customers some of the best media players while retaining more than competitive pricing. So what could be better than having one of those media players to complement your TV? It would be having the full functionality of the Roku TV OS built-in to your set, which is exactly what you get here. The integrated Roku Smart TV OS is renowned for its smooth performance and ease of use, giving you access to hundreds of streaming channels, including all of the most popular ones like Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+, and many more. The Roku interface makes it easier than ever to find all of the content that you wish to watch without having to manually sort through each individual channel.

Despite how fantastic the built-in Smart TV functionality is, what is probably the most impressive thing about this model is the image quality that it provides. The Dolby Vision HDR technology automatically improves color reproduction and increases both contrast and brightness, while the Motion Rate 120 technology makes the transmission of dynamic scenes clear and accessible to perception. With both of these things working together, all images on the TV will be rendered in lifelike quality, making you think that you right in the middle of the action instead of just some faraway spectator. Really, the image quality on this TV is something you will find only on more expensive TV sets.

The fun doesn't stop there. Again, you have tons of entertainment options thanks to the large number of included ports, letting you take advantage of any number of additional home entertainment devices including BluRay players, video game consoles, and even computers. You can even connect some older devices such as DVD players thanks to the included composite ports, so those who still use older devices won't be left behind. Best of all, though, is the fact that you get all of this flexibility and functionality in a budget TV that is affordable for most everyone.