64.5″ Samsung QE65QEF1 – Full Specifications
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At a glance
The Samsung QE65QEF1 is a 64.5 in (inches) 4K UHD TV designed for home entertainment. It features a Edge LED panel with Yes backlight for clear and detailed visuals. The TV is suitable for everyday home use and includes One UI Tizen smart platform. However, it may not be ideal for edge LED (not full array or Mini LED). It scores Good — 6.6/10 across our display performance benchmarks.
Model Year
2025
Size Class
65"
Panel Type
Edge LED
Scores and analysis are based on DisplayInput – Monitor & TV Specs Comparison's display benchmark methodology across 6 verified specifications. Data sourced from samsung's official specifications and independent lab measurements.
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Display Performance
Overall Score
Combined display quality score
66
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Refresh Rate
Higher is smoother — 144Hz+ ideal for gaming
25
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Response Time
Lower is better — 1ms GtG excellent
N/A
Not disclosed — enable Game Mode for lowest input lag
Colour Coverage
% of DCI-P3 colour gamut — 90%+ for professional work
100
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The Samsung QE65QEF1 achieves an overall display score of 6.6/10. With a 60Hz refresh rate, it delivers smooth visuals for everyday use. Colour coverage reaches 100% DCI-P3, making it suitable for professional colour work.
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Who Should Buy the samsung QE65QEF1
Perfect For
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Photo Editors & Colour Graders 100% P3
Screen colours match print and web export
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Home Theatre Builders 64"
Living-room ready, no extra box needed
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Students & Everyday Users All-Round
One screen handles classes, calls, and streaming
Not Ideal For
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Competitive Gamers 60Hz
60Hz cannot compete with 144Hz+ panels — fast motion blurs visibly in FPS games.
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HDR Enthusiasts No HDR
No certified HDR. Streaming HDR-flagged content will be downgraded to SDR automatically.
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Extreme Multitaskers 16:9 Only
Standard 16:9 cannot fit two full-width apps without overlap. An ultrawide replaces a dual-monitor setup cleanly.
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Quick Advice: Buy this for
professional colour-critical creative work.
4K and wide gamut at 60Hz makes this strong for Lightroom, DaVinci Resolve and similar workflows. If gaming refresh rate is also a requirement, confirm the VRR range first.
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Real-World Use Cases
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What you grade is what the client receives
100% DCI-P3 keeps profiles consistent from Lightroom to print export.
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Your streaming hub, ready on day one
64" screen with built-in apps — natural sofa-distance viewing, no extra box.
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Brightness range SDR cannot show
HDR content on Netflix and Game Pass gets expanded highlights and shadow depth. HDR10+ metadata keeps scenes correctly exposed without a static brightness cap.
Each scenario is derived from confirmed samsung QE65QEF1 specs. Real-world results vary with system configuration and content source.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- Dual LED Edge backlight with 100% DCI-P3
- DVB-T2/C/S2 satellite tuner
- Q4 AI Processor with Samsung Vision AI
- HDR10+ Adaptive support
- Supreme UHD Dimming
Cons
- Edge LED (not full array or Mini LED)
- Only 3 x HDMI 2.0 (no HDMI 2.1)
- No VRR or ALLM
- No Wi-Fi 6
- Limited to 50/60Hz refresh rate
We identified 5 advantages and 5 limitations for the samsung QE65QEF1. The trade-offs are worth evaluating against your specific needs before purchasing. All 10 points are derived from verified specifications and independently confirmed benchmark data.
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Score & Ratings
6.6/10
Good
The samsung QE65QEF1 earns a solid overall score of 6.6/10. Our editors evaluate each TV across display quality, colour accuracy, motion performance, and connectivity.
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Basic Information
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Brand | Samsung | |
| Model | QE65QEF1 | |
| Series | QEF1 | |
| Model Alias | QE65QEF1AUXXUQE65QEF1AUXRUGQ65QEF1AUXZGTQ65QEF1AUXXC65" Samsung QEF1 4K Smart TV (2025) | |
| Model Year | 2025 |
✓ Good 2025 — current generation. Latest panel technology and features.
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Display Overview
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Size Class | 64.5 in (inches) |
✓ Good 64" — living-room TV scale. Ideal for sofa viewing at 2–3.5m.
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| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels |
✓ Good 4K UHD (3840×2160) — four times 1080p. Pin-sharp text, exceptional photo and video detail at any screen size.
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| Aspect Ratio | 1.778:116:9 |
Standard 16:9 — universal for all streaming, gaming, and productivity content worldwide.
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| Panel Type | Edge LED | |
| Panel Bit Depth | 10 bits (8 bits + FRC) |
✓ Good 10-bit — 1.07 billion colours. Eliminates colour banding in HDR skies, skin tones and gradients.
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| Colors | 1073741824 colors30 bits |
✓ Good 1.07 billion colours (10-bit) — smooth HDR gradients; no visible banding in any content.
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| Backlight | Yes | |
| Viewing Angle | 178 ° (degrees)178 ° (degrees) |
✓ Good 178 ° (degrees)178 ° (degrees) — consistent colour from virtually any position. Ideal for group viewing and shared screen use.
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| Screen Coating | Anti-glare |
✓ Good Anti-glare/Matte — diffuses room reflections. Comfortable in bright offices and near windows.
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Screen Dimensions
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Screen Width | 1428.48 mm (millimeters) |
Active display area in millimetres.
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| Screen Height | 803.52 mm (millimeters) |
Active display area in millimetres.
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| Screen-to-Body Ratio | 94.73 % (percent) |
✓ Good 94.73 % (percent) — slim bezels. Clean modern look with minimal frame.
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| Pixel Pitch | 0.372 mm (millimeters) |
△ Average 0.372 mm (millimeters) pitch — standard. Pixels become visible on close inspection of large panels.
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| Pixel Density | 68 ppi (pixels per inch) |
⚠ Limited 68 PPI — low pixel density. Best viewed from a distance; not for close-up work.
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Display Performance
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Brightness (Typical) | - |
OLED brightness varies per pixel and scene. Manufacturers often omit a fixed nit figure; contrast quality exceeds most LED panels anyway.
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| Peak Brightness | - |
OLED brightness varies per pixel and scene. Manufacturers often omit a fixed nit figure; contrast quality exceeds most LED panels anyway.
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| Contrast | - |
✓ Good OLED panels have effectively infinite contrast — each pixel turns fully off for true blacks. No single ratio captures this.
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| DCI-P3 Coverage | 100 % (percent) |
✓ Good 100% DCI-P3 — virtually complete coverage. Colour output matches what clients and printers receive exactly.
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| sRGB | - |
sRGB not listed separately. DCI-P3 coverage (above) is the more relevant metric for modern HDR content.
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| HDR Support | HDR10 HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) HDR10+ HDR10+ Adaptive |
✓ Good HDR10+ Adaptive — dynamic metadata + ambient light sensor. Optimal HDR in any room lighting.
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Motion & Gaming
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Native Refresh Rate | - |
Native panel rate not published. See Max Refresh Rate for the supported range.
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| Max Refresh Rate | 50 Hz / 60 Hz (hertz) |
⚠ Limited 60Hz — standard baseline. Fine for streaming and productivity; no motion clarity advantage in games.
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| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | - | |
| AMD FreeSync | - | |
| ALLM | - | |
| Input Lag | - |
Input lag not published by manufacturer. Enable Game Mode on TVs for lowest latency (typically 10–15ms on modern panels).
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| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator |
Motion Xcelerator — motion processing reduces judder in fast-moving content. Adjustable to taste.
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Display Technologies
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Advanced Display Technologies | Quantum Dot Color Quantum HDR Dual LED Mega Contrast Pantone Validated Supreme UHD Dimming |
Quantum Dot (wider colour gamut). Pantone Validated colour accuracy.
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Smart TV & Processor
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Operating System | One UI Tizen |
✓ Good Tizen (Samsung) — all major streaming apps; SmartThings smart home integration.
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| Processor | Q4 AI Processor |
Q4 AI Processor — dedicated display processor manages smart features, AI upscaling, and HDR tone-mapping.
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| SoC | - |
Technical hardware details not published by manufacturer.
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| CPU | - |
CPU core count not published by manufacturer.
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| GPU | - |
Technical hardware details not published by manufacturer.
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| RAM | - |
Technical hardware details not published by manufacturer.
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| AI Engine | - |
Specific smart feature list not published. See Operating System for the platform details.
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| Smart Features | - |
Specific smart feature list not published. See Operating System for the platform details.
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Audio System
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Speaker Setup | 2.0 CH |
△ Average 2.0 CH — standard stereo. Adequate for dialogue; limited bass depth.
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| Subwoofer | - |
△ Average No built-in subwoofer. External soundbar with subwoofer recommended for bass-heavy content.
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| Total Output | 20 W |
△ Average 20 W — decent for casual TV viewing. Upgrade for movie-quality audio.
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| Audio Features | 2 x 10 W (watts) Active Voice Amplifier Adaptive Sound Moving Sound Lite (Object Tracking Sound Lite) Q-Symphony |
✓ Good Active Voice Amplifier (dialogue boosted over background sounds). Adaptive Sound (auto-adjusts EQ to content type).
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Connectivity & Ports
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Ports | 1 x USB 2.0 (Type-A; downstream) 1 x Ethernet RJ45 3 x HDMI 2.0 1 x Satellite In (F-type female) 1 x Antenna (RF) (female) 1 x CI+ 1.4 Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) Audio Return Channel (ARC) Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) 2.3 |
✓ Good HDMI 2.0 — 4K@60Hz max bandwidth. Ethernet port — wired network for stable 4K streaming.
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| Wireless | LAN Wi-Fi 802.11a (IEEE 802.11a-1999) 802.11b (IEEE 802.11b-1999) 802.11g (IEEE 802.11g-2003) 802.11n (IEEE 802.11n-2009) 802.11n 5GHz 802.11ac (IEEE 802.11ac) Wi-Fi Direct DLNA Bluetooth 5.3 |
✓ Good Wi-Fi 5 — reliable fast wireless connection. Bluetooth 5 (wireless headphones and keyboards).
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Network & Tuner
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| TV Tuner | Analog (NTSC/PAL/SECAM) DVB-T DVB-T2 DVB-C DVB-S DVB-S2 |
✓ Good Built-in tuner — receives DVB-T2 (UK/EU digital terrestrial), DVB-S2 (satellite), DVB-C (cable) without a separate receiver.
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Design, Build & Dimensions
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Without Stand Width | 1452.9 mm (millimeters) |
Panel dimensions without stand attached. Use for wall-mount space planning.
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| Without Stand Height | 834 mm (millimeters) |
Panel dimensions without stand attached. Use for wall-mount space planning.
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| Without Stand Depth | 60.6 mm (millimeters) |
Panel dimensions without stand attached. Use for wall-mount space planning.
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| Without Stand Weight | 16.7 kg (kilograms) |
△ Average 16.7 kg (kilograms) — heavy; two people recommended for wall mounting.
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| With Stand Width | 1452.9 mm (millimeters) |
Overall footprint with stand. Use when planning desk or shelf placement.
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| With Stand Height | 879.5 mm (millimeters) |
Overall footprint with stand. Use when planning desk or shelf placement.
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| With Stand Depth | 267.4 mm (millimeters) |
Overall footprint with stand. Use when planning desk or shelf placement.
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| With Stand Weight | 17.1 kg (kilograms) |
△ Average 17.1 kg (kilograms) — heavy; two people recommended for wall mounting.
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| Color | Titan Gray |
Available colour finish for this unit.
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Mount & Ergonomics
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| VESA Mount | 400 x 300 mm |
✓ Good VESA-compatible — fits any standard monitor arm, desk mount, or wall bracket. No proprietary hardware needed.
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| Wall Mount Support | Yes | |
| Adjustments | No |
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Power Consumption
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Voltage | 110 V - 120 V (volts) |
Check power compatibility with your local supply before use.
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| Frequency | 50 Hz - 60 Hz (hertz) |
50/60Hz AC supply — compatible with worldwide power grids including US, UK, EU, and AU.
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| Average Consumption | 106 W (watts) |
△ Average 106 W (watts) — moderate power draw. Expected for larger/brighter panels.
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| Maximum Consumption | 180 W (watts) | |
| Standby | 0.5 W (watts) |
✓ Good 0.5 W (watts) standby — near-zero idle power. Excellent energy compliance.
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Gaming & AI Features
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Gaming & AI Features | AI Auto Game Mode Motion Xcelerator Game Motion Plus Super Ultrawide GameView & Game Bar HDR Gaming Interest Group (HGiG) |
✓ Good Auto Game Mode (auto-enables low latency). Game Motion Plus (smooth motion in gaming). Super Ultrawide GameView (21:9/32:9 crop).
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Picture Technologies
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Picture Technologies | 4K Upscaling Quantum Dot Color Quantum HDR Supreme UHD Dimming Mega Contrast Filmmaker Mode Color Booster Pro |
AI-powered picture processing: auto scene detection, upscaling, and HDR enhancement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
01 What type of panel does the samsung QE65QEF1 use? ›
The samsung QE65QEF1 uses a Edge LED panel. Check the Full Specifications tab above for the complete display technology details.
02 How smooth is the samsung QE65QEF1 for everyday use? ›
The 60Hz refresh rate makes scrolling, animations, and cursor movement visibly smoother than a 60Hz screen. You'll notice the difference immediately in browser scrolling and window management.
03 Is the samsung QE65QEF1 suitable for photo or video editing? ›
✓ Yes — 100% DCI-P3 coverage means the colours you grade in Lightroom or DaVinci Resolve stay consistent when exported to screen and print. Suitable for professional colour work without a dedicated calibration monitor.
04 Who is the samsung QE65QEF1 best for? ›
It is best suited for content creators. It is less ideal for hardcore gaming — there are better-spec'd options for those needs. Check the "Who Should Buy" section above for a full profile breakdown.
05 Can the samsung QE65QEF1 be used as a PC monitor? ›
Technically yes, but TVs are optimised for viewing distances of 2–4 metres. As a desk monitor the pixel density may feel lower than a dedicated PC monitor of similar size. Input lag in Game Mode is typically acceptable for console gaming but check the spec for PC gaming use.
Questions are generated from samsung QE65QEF1 specifications. For full technical data, see the Specifications tab above.
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