TV Picture Quality | Best Picture Quality TVs & Settings Explained

What are the best picture quality TVs?

If you have adequate space for a larger TV display, you’ll be able to treat yourself to the kind of entertainment that only a home cinema experience can offer. Our 60+ inch TVs bring incredible movie experiences delivering either 4K or 8K resolution straight to your living room.

Plus, you can see your favorite content in one screen with the Multi View feature which allows you to split your screen and view several types of content at the same time. Enjoy the TV show on the main left screen while mirroring your phone on the smaller right hand side screen. Find out more about our big screen TVs or learn what 4K TV means, what is 8K TV and what is the difference between 4K & 8K.

TV picture quality explained

To choose the best picture quality TV, always look for the highest TV resolution. A TV's resolution is defined by how many pixels, both horizontal and vertical, are shown on screen. You can learn more about the differences between 4K and 8K TV and see the differences between each resolution in the TV picture quality chart below.

Resolution
Pixels
Ideal size for best picture quality

HD TVs

Resolution : HD
(High Definition)
Pixels : 1,280 x 720 pixels (720p)
Ideal size for best picture quality : 20” up to 55”

FHD TVs

Resolution : FHD
(Full High Definition)
Pixels : 1,920 x 1,080 pixels (1080p)
Ideal size for best picture quality : 20” up to 100”

Crystal 4K UHD TVs

Resolution : 4K UHD (Ultra High Definition)
Pixels : 3,840 x 2,160 pixels
(4K)
Ideal size for best picture quality : 20” up to 100”

8K TVs

Resolution : 8K UHD (Ultra High Definition)
Pixels : 7,680 x 4,320 pixels
(8K)
Ideal size for best picture quality : 20” up to 100”

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What is the best picture quality on TVs?

Most TVs nowadays offer at least a Full HD (FHD) picture quality or sometimes known as 1080p. If you are looking for a clear image and sharp resolution, 1080p is the minimum picture quality you should go for. But, if you want to enjoy the best viewing experience, 8K TVs offer the highest resolution, incredible color saturation and crisp details.

Thankfully, Samsung offers a range of TVs with varying screen technology and picture quality, so you can pick the right TV for your lifestyle.

The No.1 TV brand*

Samsung has been making TV history and still continues to do so even now. The evolution of image quality—achieved by researching innovative technologies every year—is the reason why consumers continue to choose and love Samsung and why it continues to stay at the forefront of the TV market. But with a wide range of Samsung TVs to choose from, let’s take a closer look at which TV has the best picture quality to help you decide.

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The best picture settings for your Samsung TV

Many people pay for calibration services to set their TV settings or go online to find the optimal recommended settings based on their viewing needs. However, with Samsung TVs providing several preset quality modes, that's all consumers need to experience the best picture quality no matter the situation. Learn more about the concepts and purpose of each quality mode that a Samsung TV provides and how to get the most out of them below.

Dynamic Mode

Vivid even in bright environments

Dynamic Mode is a picture mode that allows users to enjoy content vividly and clearly during the day or in light-rich areas. It optimally runs all the hardware and software technologies that a TV has in order to present a clear and crisp image with spectacular colors, improved brightness and sharpness.

Standard Mode

Balanced—anytime, anywhere

Standard Mode is the default setting right out of the box and is a mode that anyone can enjoy in a typical indoor environment. Whether it's in the morning or at night, this mode has a stable and adequate brightness suitable for most and provides optimal image quality for your screen while using energy efficiently.

Natural Mode

Comfortable and easy

Natural Mode is a picture mode that detects changes in the brightness of a scene and then naturally re-expresses those changes within a range more comfortable to consumers. If you tend to be sensitive to colors and brightness, then Natural Mode is recommended because it outputs an amount of light that helps reduce your eye strain and fatigue.

Movie Mode

Perfect for movie buffs

Movie Mode reliably reflects the quality elements intended by content publishers. It's used in most professional reviews and will provide a cinema-like experience when watching movies (especially in a slightly dark environment).

Filmmaker Mode

Experience movies and TV shows as the creators intended

Filmmaker Mode lets you watch movies and TV shows the way its original filmmakers intended. On supported UHD TVs, this new picture mode preserves critical visual elements like aspect ratio, colors, and frame rates for a truly authentic cinematic experience.

How to improve your TV picture quality

Just like you can customize your smartphone screen, the settings of your TV screen can also be adjusted easily. Have you ever wondered why TV screens are so sharp and bright in stores but don't look as good when you’ve brought them back home? It could be that your settings are not quite right. You can adjust the picture settings on your Samsung TV by following the simple steps below:

1. On your TV, navigate to Settings
2. Select Picture
3. Choose Expert Settings
4. Adjust your screen settings such as brightness, sharpness, contrast and colors

You can also set up your Smart TV using Samsung SmartThings application.¹ Learn how to use Smart Calibration on your Samsung Smart TV.

Don’t worry if you are unsure how to adjust your TV screen settings manually. As the No. 1 TV brand, Samsung provides optimal viewing modes with excellent picture quality that you can just choose from. Various settings were carefully calculated to serve every content in any viewing situation.

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Which Samsung TV has the best picture quality?

The Samsung Neo QLED 8K TV provides ultra-precise backlighting, extreme contrast and jaw-dropping detail, making it our best picture quality TV by far. You can enjoy the world’s first edge-to-edge viewing experience with its nearly bezel-less Infinity Screen to make sure nothing gets in the way of the breathtaking 8K picture.

Learn the difference between 4K and 8K picture quality or explore all Samsung TVs to find the best picture quality TV for your home.