Samsung QN65Q60RAFXZA review
Apr 29, 2020
See price If you need a cost-effective TV with a high-quality image and smart features, this QN65Q60RAFXZA review will be useful for you. As a part of Samsung’s Q60R series, the present model c...
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I had an opportunity to test Samsung UN65RU8000FXZA vs Samsung QN65Q60RAFXZA, which were released in 2019, offered for around $1000. These receivers belong to the same brand so that they don’t have a lot of differences. The Samsung QN65Q60RAFXZA (Q60R series) impresses with Quantum Dot: a technology that is able to reproduce over a billion shades with impressive realism. The Samsung UN65RU8000FXZA (RU8000 series) can offer 4K UHD Processor, known for the creation of a vibrant, lifelike picture.
Picture
It’s hard to choose which picture looks better when you compare such decent models like Samsung QN65Q60RAFXZA vs Samsung UN65RU8000FXZA: they both do a good job in reproducing 4K video. The Samsung UN65RU8000FXZA gives out smooth and lifelike picture, which is especially noticeable while playing video games. It also has wide viewing angles and doesn’t limit you in choosing where to sit. The Samsung QN65Q60RAFXZA has Quantum HDR 12xL, that’s good in delivering the needed light to the dark scenes, which is especially important for movies. It also can slightly upscale poor quality content.
Features & performance
The features of these TVs are so identical, it’s hard to notice even some details that distinguish these models. They both support AVI, WMV, MP4, MKV, ASF, and VOB video formats. The same situation is with audio file formats: both TVs support all the most demandable ones (except AC3) plus APE, AIFF, ALAC, and MIDI.
Comparing Samsung QN65Q60RAFXZA vs UN65RU8000FXZA built-in stereo speakers, I can say that there is nothing outstanding about both models speakers. They don’t even feature any of 3D sound technologies, so I would recommend connecting more powerful external dynamics. Although, they can be acceptable for a small-sized room.
Both of these TVs give a wide range of streaming services: Netflix, Hulu, HBO, Amazon Video, Vudu, and YouTube.
Design & build quality
Despite being impressively similar in their properties, the QN65Q60RAFXZA versus the UN65RU8000FXZA do have visual differences. They have the same screen size (65 inches) but have different cabinet color and stay on different stands. The Samsung QN65Q60RAFXZA goes in black and stays on four legs; the UN65RU8000FXZA is grey-colored and stays on two oblong legs.
Samsung QN65Q60RAFXZA pros & cons
Pros
- It has an ambient mode which turns blank screen into different visuals or news feed.
Cons
- It doesn’t support some popular apps (e.g. Twitch).
Samsung UN65RU8000FXZA pros & cons
Pros
- The Bixby technology allows controlling the TV with voice commands.
Cons
- I had issues using Alexa and the SmartThings app.
