The 2 Best 60-Inch TVs - Fall 2024

The best 60-inch TV we've tested is the Samsung UN60DU7200FXZA. It's an entry-level model in Samsung's 2024 lineup, so it's less feature-rich than mid-range and higher-end models and has worse picture quality, but it's one of the only models on the market available in a 60-inch size. It doesn't have local dimming, so blacks aren't very deep, but its contrast ratio and black uniformity are good enough that this model looks alright in a dark room. Unfortunately, it's not a very bright TV, so it's best suited for use in a dark or moderately lit room. HDR content lacks impact on this model since it doesn't display the needed wide range of colors and doesn't have the HDR brightness needed for impactful HDR content.

The TV has decent upscaling, so lower-resolution content looks okay. On the other hand, it does a poor job cleaning up artifacts from low-bitrate content, so you do see artifacts when streaming lower-quality movies and TV shows. Although it lacks HDMI 2.1 bandwidth and doesn't support 4k @ 120Hz, it's still an alright option for gaming due to its low input lag, very good response time, and VRR support. It runs a stripped-down version of the Tizen OS, so you don't get features like Multiview, but it's still loaded with all the popular streaming apps.

If you like what the Samsung DU7200/DU7200D offers but find it too pricey, you can safely step down to the more affordable Samsung UN60DU6900FXZA. The biggest downside of this cheaper model compared to the DU7200 is its worse contrast and black uniformity, meaning blacks look gray and a bit cloudy most of the time. It's also even dimmer in HDR, so combined with its poor contrast and inability to display a wide range of colors, HDR content has almost no impact. However, it's brighter in SDR than its more expensive sibling, so it overcomes a bit more glare in a room with some lights on.

In terms of gaming, it performs almost identically to the DU7200. The TV has a good response time and the same VRR feature, and its input lag is even a bit lower, so it's a decent budget option for gamers. It runs the same version of the Tizen OS as the DU7200, with a reduced set of features, but you'll still find tons of streaming apps, so you don't need a separate streaming device.