When looking for a new TV, the new Samsung Q60T inevitably catches the eye. It is the successor of the cheapest QLED TV of 2019 – the Samsung Q60R. But is “successor model” synonymous with “better model”? Find out now on tvfindr!
Samsung Q60T and Samsung Q60R compared
Which TV is better?
- Deep, uniform black
- Dual LED
- Higher contrast
- Low input lag
- Good Smart Features
- Smart Home Features
- Dolby Atmos via Dolby True HD
- No local dimming
- No DTS
- No VRR
- Deep black
- Cheap price
- Low input lag
- Good Smart Features
- Variable refresh rate
- Better motion handling
- No local dimming
- No DTS
- No Dolby Atmos
- No Dual LED
Detailed comparison: Samsung Q60T or Samsung Q60R
| Comparison winner |
Samsung QLED Q60T The Samsung Q60T is the cheapest model in the QLED range from 2020, and unlike the Q60R, some features have improved and some have deteriorated: it has higher contrast and better black, as well as support for uncompressed Dolby Atmos. But there is no longer a variable refresh rateVariable Refresh Rate - synchronizes the display's refresh rate with the output refresh rate of the graphics card. The motion handlingDisplaying fast moving objects is also a bitThe color depth is measured in Bit. 8 Bit stands for 28 different values for each color channel, for TVs those are red, green and blue. By combining the 3 rgb channels 28*28*28=16.777.216 colors are possible. HDR10 or the dynamic HDR formats work with 10 or even 12 Bit. worse. Furthermore, the smart features based on Tizen 5.5 are more mature. | Samsung QLED Q60R The Samsung Q60R is the affordable entry into the 2019 QLED series, and is better suited for gamers than its younger brother because it has VRRVariable Refresh Rate - synchronizes the display's refresh rate with the output refresh rate of the graphics card. The motion handlingDisplaying fast moving objects is also a bitThe color depth is measured in Bit. 8 Bit stands for 28 different values for each color channel, for TVs those are red, green and blue. By combining the 3 rgb channels 28*28*28=16.777.216 colors are possible. HDR10 or the dynamic HDR formats work with 10 or even 12 Bit. better. However, it has a lower contrast value, so that the picture is objectively a bitThe color depth is measured in Bit. 8 Bit stands for 28 different values for each color channel, for TVs those are red, green and blue. By combining the 3 rgb channels 28*28*28=16.777.216 colors are possible. HDR10 or the dynamic HDR formats work with 10 or even 12 Bit. worse. It also doesn't support Dolby Atmos in comparison to the Q60T, which means fewer external sound options. |
| Panel type | VA Panel | VA Panel |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels Ultra HD (UHD) / 4K / 2160p | 3840 x 2160 pixels Ultra HD (UHD) / 4K / 2160p |
| Contrast ratio | 7000 :1 | 6300 :1 |
| Local Dimming | Nein | Nein |
| Frequency | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
| VRR | Nein | FreeSync |
| Input Lag | < 10 ms | < 15 ms |
| Motion Handling | ||
| Color space coverage | ||
| Ø brightness | ||
| Max brightness | ||
| Reflections | ||
| Operating system | Tizen 5.5 | Tizen 5.0 |
| HDR10+ | ||
| Dolby Vision | ||
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| DTS | ||
| HDMI 2.1 | ||
| Improved viewing angle |
| Comparison winner |
Samsung QLED Q60T | Samsung QLED Q60R |
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Our conclusion: New is better? Not in this case!
In terms of its scope, the new Samsung Q60T actually offers fewer features than its predecessor, the Q60R. This is especially noticeable in the variable refresh rateVariable Refresh Rate – synchronizes the display’s refresh rate with the output refresh rate of the graphics card and motion handlingDisplaying fast moving objects. Although the Q60T has the theoretically higher contrast and a more uniform black, these marginal improvements can’t compensate for the lack of the above mentioned features. The availability of Dolby Atmos also makes little difference.
If you find the Q60T at a good price, you can go ahead and buy. However, if you find the Q60R at a better price point, you’ll get a device at least as good.
