QLED televisions occupy an advantageous position in the market, falling between basic LED models and high-end OLED options. A prime example is the 65-inch QLED Samsung TV Q60CB, currently available for a remarkable $492.68, down from its original price of $947.99 after a significant discount. According to price tracking services, this is the lowest price recorded since its market introduction.

For those looking for a quality television that sits above entry-level LED models without reaching the high costs of premium OLEDs, the 65-inch Q60CB emerges as an excellent choice. This model boasts enhanced color representation over standard budget televisions, providing richer blacks and a broader color spectrum. It’s worth noting, however, that it lacks local dimming technology, which is featured in options like the Hisense U7N and the TCL QM7.

Further differences include the absence of HDMI 2.1 bandwidth—an aspect primarily relevant to gamers—and variable refresh rate (VRR) support, also more critical for gaming and streaming with varied frame rates. Nevertheless, gamers can appreciate the low input lag of just 9 ms on this model.

As a smart TV, it operates on the Tizen platform, enabling app installations for an enhanced viewing experience. When watching standard dynamic range (SDR) content, the Q60CB performs well, displaying adequate brightness for bright environments and exhibiting good reflection handling. However, HDR content may not achieve the same luminosity due to the lack of local dimming, yet viewers can still enjoy the superior picture quality characteristic of QLED technology in darker settings.