Samsung TVs ^{2020 lineup compared}

The “Crystal UHD TV” TU7000 represents the low-cost entry level model of the Samsung 2020 lineup. With its VAVertical Alignment, type of LCD Panel panelThe panel is the actual screen of a television. There is different types of panels like OLED, LCD or Micro LED and different sub-types of LCD like VA or IPS., it has a relatively high contrast, but the picture from the side appears 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. washed out. Unfortunately, the TU7000 doesn’t offer a wide color gamutThe complete subset of colors which can be displayed by the screen and rather low brightness, which makes it more suitable for darker room environments, such as movie nights. The TU7000 has a refresh rateHertz is the derived SI-unit of frequency with 1Hz=1/s – When talking about TVs this means how many different pictures a TV can display in one second. of only 60 HzHertz is the derived SI-unit of frequency with 1Hz=1/s – When talking about TVs this means how many different pictures a TV can display in one second., but the motion handlingDisplaying fast moving objects is altogether satisfactory for its price class: The response timeTime it takes for a pixel to change color is low at around 5 ms, so fast moving objects hardly leave behind a veil. In addition, the backlight flickers at 600 HzHertz is the derived SI-unit of frequency with 1Hz=1/s – When talking about TVs this means how many different pictures a TV can display in one second., which the human eye can hardly perceive. In gaming, it offers advantages and disadvantages: Firstly, the input lagTime it takes for the input signal to appear on the screen (delay) is very low, which is still supported by the existing Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), and the TV has an analog video input. But HDRHigh Dynamic Range – image/video with more dynamic range (contrast range) gaming doesn’t work perfectly, as the input lagTime it takes for the input signal to appear on the screen (delay) increases here. And also an HDMI 2.1 connection and therefore a VRRVariable Refresh Rate – synchronizes the display’s refresh rate with the output refresh rate of the graphics card is unfortunately missing.

In terms of sound, the device clearly lacks bass. Dolby Atmos is present, but DTS and Dolby Digital are not. Furthermore, there is no Twin Tuner and thus no functions like TimeShift and PVRPersonal Video Recorder, recording TV programs to a USB-Memory Device.

The Samsung Q60T may be the cheapest model in the QLED range from 2020, but it is superior to the UHD devices. It has an Edge LED backlight. The black level of the Samsung QLEDs is very good. So, unlike the lower UHD TVs, it is also suitable in bright rooms. As the first TV from the Samsung 2020 lineup, the Q60T offers a wide color gamutThe complete subset of colors which can be displayed by the screen. Unfortunately, the response timeTime it takes for a pixel to change color of around 8ms is slightly longer than the TU8509. The contrast is 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. higher at 7000:1, as is the maximum brightness with 500 nitsSI unit of luminance: 1 nit = 1 cd/m2 – The best way of measuring and comparing a TVs brightness  . In terms of gaming, it unfortunately doesn’t offer more than the TU series.

The viewing angle and also the reflection handling of the Q80T are significantly better than that of its less expensive sister models: Samsung has used the Ultra Viewing Angle layer to compensate for the blurred image of the VAVertical Alignment, type of LCD Panel panelThe panel is the actual screen of a television. There is different types of panels like OLED, LCD or Micro LED and different sub-types of LCD like VA or IPS. from the side. Unfortunately, contrast and brightness suffer 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. from this. The rates are still relatively high, but the contrast ratio is clearly below the one of the the Q70T, while the peak brightness is higher.

The Q800T is the most affordable of two 8K models from Samsung’s QLED series. Except for the higher resolution and a more powerful processor, it is very similar to the Q90T in terms of performance. However, the Q90T can get a little brighter, which the Q800T compensates with a better full array local dimming with 480 zones.

“The Frame” and its sales variant “The Serif” represent the lifestyle models from Samsung, whose focus is on additional design features. They do not belong to the QLED series, but can be compared with it. Overall, The Frame and Q70T perform relatively similar. Like the Q70T, The Frame also doesn’t have local dimming. The maximum brightness and contrast are somewhat better than on the Q70T. The Q70T’s response timeTime it takes for a pixel to change color is also slightly worse and it produces judderInconsistent time frame due to the input frequency not mismatching the TV’s frequency (e.g. 24p via 60Hz). It’s a pity that The Frame also lacks a layer to improve the viewing angle. This is only reserved for the better QLED models. Unfortunately The Frame also doesn’t have a twin tuner and therefore doesn’t allow PVRPersonal Video Recorder, recording TV programs to a USB-Memory Device and TimeShift.