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Samsung H6400  TV Review

Reviewed Jun 13, 2014 at 12:00am
Tested using methodology v0.9 
Samsung H6400
8.1
Mixed Usage 
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Notice: This TVs was replaced by Samsung J6300
The Samsung H6400 LED TV is the same TV as the H6350, but with 3D, a better remote, and a slightly different design. The picture quality is the same, which is really good, apart from the limited viewing angle.

Our Verdict

8.1
Mixed Usage 

The picture quality of the Samsung H6400 is exactly the same as the cheaper H6350. It is worth the small premium if you plan on using the web browser a lot, simply for the better remote. The 3D is just a bonus.

Pros
  • Great picture quality, both in dark and bright rooms.
  • Handles motion very well and has low input lag. This great for playing video games.
Cons
  • The frame has a clear plastic around it which feels a bit flimsy and increases the thickness of the borders.
  • Limited viewing angle. The colors change when viewed from the side.
  • Slight gray uniformity issues.
  • 8.1
    Mixed Usage
  • Changelog

    1.  Updated Jun 13, 2014: Review published.
    2.  Updated Jun 11, 2014: Our testers have started testing this product.
    3.  Updated Apr 07, 2014: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.

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    Design
    Design

    Look wise, the Samsung H6400 is almost exactly the same as the Samsung H6350. However, there is a clear border added around the frame (see following picture). That piece is flimsy and a bit useless.

    Stand

    The stand can swivel about 20 degrees.

    Borders

    0.75" (1.9 cm)

    Thickness

    1.89" (4.8 cm)

    Picture Quality
    9.3
    Contrast
    Black0.023 cd/m²
    White108.1 cd/m²
    Contrast4,700 : 1

    As expected for a Samsung LED TV, the contrast ratio is great. The colors out of the box were also very good (see the next page for our full calibration settings).

    8.5
    Black Uniformity

    The backlight uniformity is great, but there was one clouding spot in the top left corner.

    6.0
    Gray Uniformity

    The uniformity of gray is more problematic, but in this price range, you can't get much better than this. You will need to upgrade to the Samsung H7150 for better uniformity.

    6.3
    Viewing Angle
    Viewing Angle23°

    The colors lose saturation when you view it off-axis. It isn't a deal breaker, but something to keep in mind if you have a really wide room.

    8.5
    Average Room
    Reflection1.8%
    Surface TypeSemi-gloss

    It has a semi-gloss finish, so the reflections are more blurred than on the glossy screen of the pricier Samsung H7150. It reflects a little bit more, though, but it is definitely not an issue.

    8.4
    Bright Room
    Max white304.7 cd/m²

    The Samsung H6400 can get very bright. You will have no problem with the screen, even if your room has a lot of windows.

    10
    3D
    3DYes
    Pixels
    4kNo
    Motion
    8.5
    Motion Blur

    The motion blur is very limited. The trail is short and the strobed backlight is effective.

    Motion Interpolation
    Motion InterpolationYes
    Inputs
    7.9
    Input Lag
    Input Lag44 ms

    Pretty much all Samsung TVs have the same input lag when you set the input type to PC or turn on Game mode. 44ms is not noticeable even for fast games.

    Side Inputs

    3 HDMI
    3 USB
    1 RF In

    Rear Inputs

    1 HDMI
    1 Audio Out
    1 Ethernet
    1 Component In
    1 Composite In
    1 Digital Out
    1 IR Out

    Smart Features
    9.0
    Smart TV

    Samsung's smart TV interface is great, with tons of apps and features. It is a lot faster than Sony's, especially for big USB drives. Check out our full review of Samsung's 2014 Smart TV platform.

    Remote

    The remote alone is worth the upgrade, compared to the cheaper Samsung H6350, as long as you plan on using the smart TV features a lot. You can control the cursor by just pointing at the TV.

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