At the time of writing this, with the close out prices on this 2018 model, nothing beats it. I shopped hard for hours using reviews here, BB, on forums and youtube. I was trying to justify the extra cost of the Sony x900f which would of ended up being 500 more after tax and couldn't do it. For 1140 plus tax on this one I couldn't find anything better. It also rates higher than the newer model replacing it.
I read about the issues this TV can have but never dwell on that because every brand and every model has it's faults and failures, seriously, nothing is perfect. Vanns, the seller I purchased this through on Amazon shipped fast and my box had no damage, note that this TV comes in a box within another box so packaging is good and thick. This is my first tv purchase of the same size of what it was replacing which was a 2017 LG UJ6300. After recently watching Game of Thrones the long night episode and a couple dark movies I decided I wanted something with better colors, blacks and motion. Especially when comparing my cheap LG to my buddies OLED. No this isn't OLED quality but it is very good "again, especially for the price."
So the issues. Rtings and AVS forums are a good place to start but I'll break down common complaints. Dirty screen is very minimal but if you look for it during the right scenario you might be able to find a little, don't look for it and you won't see it, this can vary by set. A popping sound as heat expands the plastic on the back, I faintly heard it a couple of times when first turning on the TV and then it just kind of stops the longer its on. Light bleed, I have none on my set. Local dimming acting funny with subtitles, I got the new firmware update and don't have an issue with this.
The brightness is fantastic and I can't imagine anyone considering the picture to be dim. Black levels are very good but not perfect, with limited local dimming zones blacks can still look a tad washed out but still worlds better than cheaper/older TVs. Colors are simply beautiful and very vibrant, it still surprises me that this is an edge lit TV as uniformity looks great. Motion is fantastic, this besides the colors and brightness was the biggest upgrade over my LG. Everything is clear and smooth without the soap opera effect, very natural and clean looking. It can get a mild stutter here and there but nothing distracting.
The remote is a love or hate it kind of thing, I hate it. It's kind of like when Honda removed the volume button in their cars to give it a cleaner look and everyone complained about it so they added it back on newer models. I still prefer old school remotes with buttons and I don't think a TV remote should come with a learning curve.
Volume I can't comment on, I don't and never will use the TV speakers.
Gaming is great, I have a ps4 pro so I can't take advantage of freesync but response time is a non issue.
Smart features I also don't use, I use the ps4 for stuff like hulu and netflix.
Reliability is naturally something I will have to evaluate with time. Hopefully if I do have any issues, they arise before my 30 day return window is up. I do have a 10+ year old Samsung 40 inch LCD still kicking as my bedroom TV but it always seems like the newer and more complicated electronics get, the more they break. Comparing 1-2 star reviews, this particular tv has less failures compared to most others. Yes it can still happen but that is with everything, at least the odds are in our favor.
| Brand Name | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 54.7 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 56.9 x 11.2 x 35.8 inches |
| Item model number | QN65Q6FNAFXZA |
| Batteries | 2 AAA batteries required. |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Color Name | Silver |
| Special Features | Flat |
| Speaker Type | 2.1CH |
| Item Weight | 54.7 Pounds |
| Standing screen display size | 64.5 Inches |
| Wattage | 40 watts |
