Samsung Q6R (43inch) FreeSync support

Gibbo · September 29, 2019

Hello everyone!

I'm currently going through a bit of a buying a monitor and tv or just buying a TV dilemma after the previous TV I had decided to turn blue in multiple different places. I currently have been using my TV for both PC gaming and gaming on consoles.

I've been reading a ton of reviews and it seems that the Samsung Q6R series is a really good gaming TV and they produce a 43inch system which is the size I need, plus it's available in the UK where I live.

The issue I'm having is that a lot of the documentation seems to suggest that only the models over 49 inches have freesync 120hz support (which i believe is at 1440p) which is a really good middle ground for what I'm looking for. (instead of buying a lower range TV and a 1440p 144hz monitor). Although I've seen a website that suggests that it is available on the 43 inch model, and I cant find much information anywhere else - I didn't know if it may have been added in a firmware update or they have changed the panel.

What do we think? would this be a good middle ground or should i just stick to a monitor for PC gaming and a lower range 4kTV for consoles.

The website that shows freesync models: https://premiumbuilds.com/televisions/freesync-tv-list/

Thanks!

SolarNova · September 29, 2019

https://www.rtings.com/

Great places to search reviews of TV's and monitors.

Generally speaking, the smaller the display the less features and lower quality they are.

Unfortunately the Display industry has adopted the notion that small = low end, ridiculous as it is you wont find high quality displays, until u hit 55".

Among all displays from monitors to TV's, the highest picture quality can only be found on TV's above 49". This also includes features such as adaptive sync, local dimming, in some cases also things like BFI.

1 or 2 49" models may include freesync but with a very limited range of 48 to 60hz as the 49" models have 60hz panels, unlike the 55" and above models that have 120hz panels.

In answer to your question, ultimately if u want VRR in a TV u need to go with a 55". Even at 4k , 55" only has a PPi of 80 , which isnt great for use as a PC display being used at a relative close viewing distance.

IMO 40-43" is the biggest one should go at 4k for PC use, unfortunately as stated above, u wont find any 'high quality' displays at that size, there are some monitors available, but i would not call them or their TV equivalents 'high quality' regardless of their price.

The below link is what i would consider a filter for 'high quality' displays to be. (Good gray and black uniformity, low input lag, fast pixel response)

https://www.rtings.com/tv/tools/table/8888

If one adjusts the 'size' slider to 43" that list dwindles to just 3, and those 3 reviews all used 55" models, and note that the smaller 49" and 43" models have a completely different panel as indicated by the significantly different features such as VRR and native refresh rate, as such you cant really take those reviews as indications of what the 43" and 49" model would be like.

The result being that from that list their are ZERO displays in that size range that are 'high quality'.

Gibbo · September 29, 2019

Wow! thank you for the really in depth response.

Yeah I am really struggling to find anything "decent" at 43 inches, it's been really difficult. Unfortunately the unit already built in the room the TV will be going in literally only has enough froom for a 43 inch display.

In that case do you think I'd actually be better off getting a cheaper 4K TV as the difference would be neglible (I've seen budget philips ambilight and LG models have really low input lag) and using them for things like sport and the odd netflix series(as well a PS4 games) and spending the rest of my money on a resonable 144hz 1440p monitor? That way I'm sort of getting the best of both worlds and can just move my PC across the room for when I want a more cinematic couch gaming experience.

I should note that I am not a huge TV head, I know people get really caught up on deep blacks and what-not but honestly the LG UJ630V I had before it broke was fine for me, I'm just looking for a decent picture and the best gaming experience I can.

SolarNova · September 29, 2019

1 hour ago, Gibbo said:

Wow! thank you for the really in depth response.

Yeah I am really struggling to find anything "decent" at 43 inches, it's been really difficult. Unfortunately the unit already built in the room the TV will be going in literally only has enough froom for a 43 inch display.

In that case do you think I'd actually be better off getting a cheaper 4K TV as the difference would be neglible (I've seen budget philips ambilight and LG models have really low input lag) and using them for things like sport and the odd netflix series(as well a PS4 games) and spending the rest of my money on a resonable 144hz 1440p monitor? That way I'm sort of getting the best of both worlds and can just move my PC across the room for when I want a more cinematic couch gaming experience.

I should note that I am not a huge TV head, I know people get really caught up on deep blacks and what-not but honestly the LG UJ630V I had before it broke was fine for me, I'm just looking for a decent picture and the best gaming experience I can.

Well for PC gaming , competitive/semi competitive PC gaming, a high refresh display is best.

For general media, a TV is best.

Its currently impossible to get the best of both on 1 display.

I think in ur situation all things considered u might want to consider a cheap 'general purpose' media TV (which is also good enough for console gaming), and a budget gaming monitor for ur PC. Which specific ones is down to u to decide. Use the rtings website, they have TVs and monitors reviewed there and a good search & filter tool u can use for each.