Just bought the 65” TU690T. Is this a new offering for 2023? Want to know how it stacks up against the AU8000/CU7000/CU8000 etc. and also what the best calibration settings would be (or at least which model currently rated would be comparable calibration settings) Thanks!

May 15, 2023 11:54 AM By Ratings22

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Just bought the 65” TU690T. Is this a new offering for 2023? Want to know how it stacks up against the AU8000/CU7000/CU8000 etc. and also what the best calibration settings would be (or at least which model currently rated would be comparable calibration settings) Thanks!

It was released in 2022 as a holiday variant of the TU7000. I would assume the recommended settings for that model would be most similar.

I am eager to know how well this model does. Will be looking forward to the results.

I’ve had mine since March 2023. Good tv but I constantly find myself playing with settings and turning the judder on and off. With a xbox X it’s great. While streaming I find alot of motion blur in fast scenes .

I’m curious to know the usual before and after calibration score.

i don’t understand why RTINGS is reviewing this TV – it’s just a TU7000 variant.

Oct 10, 2023 01:03 PM By dRT7

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i don’t understand why RTINGS is reviewing this TV – it’s just a TU7000 variant.

We opted to buy it for a few different reasons, but mainly because we expect it to be a very popular budget TV, released 2 years apart of the TU7000. On top of that, it should go on sale during Black Friday, and we expect it to be a model users are looking at, so we want to be prepared for that!

One of my biggest things is do I leave game mode on auto or just turn it off when play xbox x. I’m curious to see what your overall results are. I got a 65 inch for $700 canadian. It’s a ok TV.

Oct 10, 2023 03:11 PM By  Dylan Crete

We opted to buy it for a few different reasons, but mainly because we expect it to be a very popular budget TV, released 2 years apart of the TU7000. On top of that, it should go on sale during Black Friday, and we expect it to be a model users are looking at, so we want to be prepared for that!

Thank you for all the hard work you do. I rely heavily on your TV ratings when choosing and when others are choosing a new TV.

When do we get to see the results if we don’t have early access.

Oct 24, 2023 07:00 AM By cg1985

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When do we get to see the results if we don’t have early access.

Hi! We’re almost done with that review, so it should be out in public by Thursday at the latest. Thanks!

I just bought this TV. I will be returning it. Sound better than my 8 year old Samsung 50 in set. Guide easier to read (bigger size). Not as bright or as clear as my 8 year old Samsung 50 in Class 1080p LED HDTV UN50J5000AFXZA. Does not “upscale” very well, content lacks clarity noticeably fuzzy on straight and curved lines old B&W shows lack the most brightness and clarity. I have spent hours changing settings under all viewing conditions with only minor improvement. I have it set up next to my old set for comparison. With any content it still is not as bright or clear as my old set.

The picture quality is great. And the sound is an improvement over my Vizio. But I have two issues, and because of them I wouldn’t buy this TV again: 1) The remote control is too small and the buttons are pushed together. I have to get a magnifying glass to see some of them. And the operation itself is confusing. It is so frustrating that I avoid watching TV whenever possible. 2) This TV replaces a 14 year old Vizio. I don’t subscribe to cable and use an antenna. Using the very same antenna that I used with the Vizio, I cannot pick up and RETAIN certain channels. If I rescan the TV, I can typically pick up those channels. But after I finish viewing and try to watch one of those channels the next day, I am given a notice: NO SIGNAL I can’t imagine why this newer TV is weaker than the 14 year old Vizio. All in all, it is an OK TV. I can live with the antenna issue. The the REMOTE is unacceptable,