How To Get The Best TV Picture?
As the No.1 TV brand for 16 consecutive years, Samsung continues to shape TV history thanks to its dedication to research, innovation and evolution of TV picture quality. With such a wide range of Samsung TVs on offer, we take a closer look at how you can achieve the best TV picture quality, whether you have a Samsung OLED TV, Neo QLED or the latest 8K TV - we’re here to help.
What is a good TV picture quality?
When it comes to choosing a TV with the best picture quality, a TV with a high resolution is a good place to start. A TV's resolution is defined by how many pixels, both horizontal and vertical, are shown on screen. Higher resolution displays allow you to see the finest of details in your favourite games, films, and TV shows. While the resolution isn't the only aspect of picture quality, it's certainly important, and most of us will notice the difference between a high-resolution TV and a low-resolution one.
Most TVs nowadays offer at least a Full HD (FHD) picture quality, 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.
TV resolution comparison
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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Resolution
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- Resolution : FHD (Full High-Definition)
- Pixels : 1,920 x 1,080 pixels
- Picture Quality : Mid
Is 4K or 8K TV better TV picture quality?
So, we know that more pixels equal a higher resolution and whilst a 4K TV provides truly amazing clarity, if you’re looking for the most immersive viewing experience available, an 8K TV tops the picture quality charts. In fact, 8K offers 4 times as many pixels than a 4K TV and a staggering 16 times as many pixels compared to a 1080p TV. If you’re looking to enjoy exceptional images on your TV, you won’t be disappointed. These next gen TVs have sensational displays that boast sharper images, greater colour saturation and exceptionally detailed images.
Want to find out more? We have a whole guide dedicated to what is 4K resolution, what is an 8K TV and the difference between 4K & 8K TV picture quality here.
What are the best picture settings for my Samsung TV?
With Samsung TVs providing several pre-set picture modes, you have everything you need to enjoy the best picture quality no matter what you’re watching. Let's take a closer look at how you can easily alter the picture settings and viewing modes below to maximise your viewing.
Begin by accessing the ‘Picture Mode’ setting on your Samsung TV:
1. Navigate to Settings
2. Select Picture
3. Select Picture Mode
Choose from one of the available Picture Modes 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 colours, 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 colours and brightness, then Natural Mode is recommended because it outputs an appropriate amount of light that helps reduce your eye strain and fatigue.
Movie Mode
Professional mode for movie buffs
Movie Mode is a mode that reliably reflects the quality elements intended by content publishers. It's the mode 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, colours, and frame rates for a truly authentic cinematic experience.
How to improve my TV picture quality?
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 for your home, but with a few simple steps you can easily adjust the picture settings to make sure you get only the best picture quality on your TV:
1. Navigate to TV Settings
2. Select Picture
3. Choose Expert Settings and adjust the following TV settings accordingly:
4. Backlight: increase the backlight setting if your room is bright and turn it down if your room is dark
5. Brightness: alters the brightness of the screen. Mid-way or 50% is usually about right
6. Contrast: adjusts the dark and light elements of the display
7. Sharpness: how sharp your picture will appear
8. Colour Saturation: increasing this setting intensifies the colour saturation on your display
9. Tint: changes how red and green images look on your TV screen
10. Colour Tone: Cool adds a blue hue, Warm1 adds a pink hue, Warm2 is a stronger pink and Standard means there is no additional colour hue.
Smart Calibration: The Samsung TV picture quality app
Smart Calibration allows you to precisely adjust the picture quality on your 2022 Samsung TV. Using just your smartphone and Wi-Fi, the intelligent technology mobilises sensors in your phone to optimise the image quality you see on your TV. Smart Calibration is now available in the SmartThings app. Find out more about how to use Smart Calibration on your Samsung Smart TV here.
Which Samsung TV has the best picture quality?
The breath-taking QN900B Neo QLED 8K HDR Smart TV opens up a new era of spectacular picture quality. Built with highly engineered Quantum Mini LEDs, the TV picture quality delivers ultra-sharp lights, extreme contrast and jaw-dropping detail, making it our best yet.
The stunning Infinity Screen brings the world’s first edge-to-edge viewing experience to your front room. With its nearly bezel-less display you get to fully enjoy 8K in all its pristine, limitless glory. Nothing gets in the way of the cinematic 8K picture so you’ll be able to treat yourself to the kind of entertainment that only a home cinema experience can offer.
Featuring our most intelligent processor to date, it cleverly analyses images and optimises every detail, pixel by pixel. It automatically adjusts the brightness, amplifies the contrast and upscales the resolution to match whatever you’re watching. That means you can enjoy watching films, sport and TV shows in 8K even if they have not been filmed that way.
Plus with HDR10+, innovative Ultra Viewing Angle and an Anti Reflection Screen, this sensational Samsung Smart TV ensures everyone has the best seat in the house, whether it’s day or night.
For more exceptional Samsung TVs explore our full range of Neo QLED, 8K TVs and our latest OLED TV.
Do bigger TVs have better picture quality?
The bigger your TV screen, the easier it is to appreciate its picture quality. If you choose to go big check your TV has a good enough resolution to support the screen size. We recommend opting for 4K or even 8K technology for TVs over 50-inches to ensure the best picture quality. Without this superior display technology the images you see on the screen may actually deteriorate as the size of your TV increases.
Looking for the best picture quality on a big TV? Look no further than an ultra-high-resolution TV like Samsung's Neo QLED 8K HDR Smart TV. Packing an incredible 33 million pixels into the screen - there’s no picture quality compromise here. In fact, Samsung's large TVs are specially engineered to deliver a new era of breath-taking picture quality with ultra-focused lights and extreme blacks. Working in tandem with a mighty AI-powered processor to produce the sharpest TV picture quality yet.
Why Bigger TVs Are Better
What Samsung picture mode is best for gaming?
For the best gaming experience, you’ll want to tweak your picture settings on your Samsung TV. Here are our recommended settings to achieve the most gamer-friendly TV picture quality.
1. Activate Input Signal Plus
To get the best picture settings, you should enable Input Signal Plus which expands the input signal range for HDMI connections. This will mean that the graphics in your game will be enhanced and you can see all the finer details with greater clarity. Follow the steps below to activate Input Signal Plus:
1. Press the Home button on your Smart TV remote
2. Navigate to Settings
3. Select General
4. Select External Device Manager
5. Select Input Signal Plus
6. Select the HDMI that your games console is connected to
7. Select Close to finish the process.
Please Note: This setting is called HDMI UHD Colour in 2018 and older TV models.
2. Activate HDR+ Mode
HDR (High Dynamic Range) is an intelligent technology that improves the brightness levels and colour depths that you see on your TV. If your gaming content is non-HDR, the HDR+ Mode on 4K UHD Samsung TVs adds the HDR effect to your gameplay. Follow the steps below to activate HDR+ Mode on your compatible TV:
1. Press the Home button on your Smart TV remote
2. Navigate to Settings
3. Select Picture
4. Select Expert Settings or Special Viewing Mode depending on your TV model
5. Select HDR+ Mode to activate it
3. Enable Game Mode
Game Mode reduces input lag which significantly improves the responsiveness when playing fast-paced action games. On some Samsung TV models, Game Mode is enabled automatically when a game console is the selected source.
Game Mode does lower the picture processing capabilities of the TV so we recommend switching back to a picture mode such as ‘Standard’ or ‘Movie’ when you stop gaming. You can easily turn Game Mode on and off on the Home Screen of your Samsung TV but you can also access Game Mode by following the steps below:
1. Press the Home button on your TV remote
2. Open Settings
3. Select General
4. Select External Device Manager
5. Select Game Mode Settings
6. Turn Game Mode on
Please Note: 4K 120Hz Game Mode is only supported on a select range of Samsung TVs produced from 2019. Read our helpful article on how to choose the best tv for gaming here.
What is the best TV picture quality for films?
Whilst the best picture settings for watching films on your Samsung TV may differ depending on the lighting conditions of your room, Movie Mode is a great place to start. This TV picture settings adds an appropriate level of brightness, contrast and colour depth to your favourite blockbusters. It’s slightly dimmer than Dynamic or Standard Mode and provides an overall warmer colour tone. It’s been optimised for immersive viewing in darker rooms, closely replicating the iconic cinema experience. To activate Movie Mode, follow the steps below:
1. Press the Home button on your Smart TV remote
2. Navigate to Settings
3. Select Picture
4. Choose Picture Mode
5. Select Movie Mode
Please note: Picture Modes choices vary depending on the Samsung TV model and input source selected.
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1 Findings by market research firm Omdia https://news.samsung.com/my/samsung-named-no-1-global-tv-manufacturer-for-16-consecutive-years
2 Viewing experience may vary according to types of content and format. Upscaling may not apply to PC connection and Game Mode.
3 HDR+ Mode is available on select models only.
4 HDR+ Mode is not supported on every games console or PC
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