Samsung vs LG

[rhym1n]

I am looking to buy just an entry level 4k TV, but still want a name brand TV with good features. I have 3 TVs picked out, but can't decide on one. What are the differences between these 2 Samsungs (you can click on each one to access the Best Buy link):

UN55KU6290FXZA ($550) and UN55KU6300FXZA ($600)

There is only a $50 price difference for both 55" TVs, but I'm wondering why?

The LG I am looking at is:

60UH6035 ($600)

I'm pretty sure the Samsung models have better picture than the LG as it is a 60" and the Samsung's are 55". I'm perfectly fine with getting the 55" if the picture is better, but just wondering the opinions of those that are more informed on the subject. Thank you very much in advance!

 

[Wiz33]

buying entry level for 4K is a total waste if plan on Streaming Netflix/Amazon 4K or buying a UHD player as they don't support full HDR 10 specs. spend a bit more and get a KS8000. and you can forget LG unless you're looking at OLED. Checking and compare models here:

http/www.rtings.com/

 

[rhym1n]

Well, the problem with that is that I'm on a budget. The 55" Samsung I was looking at with HDR is $1,000, and that's a Black Friday price. I simply can't afford that, but that TV does look amazing.

My idea was, since 4k media isn't common right now, to get a cheaper 4k TV just to take advantage of some features. Then, in a couple years, buy a much nicer 4k TV as the price will come down and the media will actually be more common.

Wiz33, thank you very much for that link though. Gonna check it out.

 

[rhym1n]

Strange, the UN55KU6290FXZA model is not showing under reviews at rtings.com.

 

[americanaudiophile]

Cheaper set seems to have an analog over the air tuner. The other digital. If you are going to use an antenna that will be very important. The cheaper set may not have component video in and the more expensive one doesn't show audio output. I would suggest you check the Samsung website to check these specs. The Best Buy site may be wrong.
Also consider that a cheap 4k TV will look worse than a 1080p TV when playing anything less than 4k.
They save money by putting a cheap video scaler in the TV and it introduces a lot of annoying motion artifacts.
Unless you are using it as a monitor and sitting close to it you won't actually see an difference between 4K and 2K. The HDR makes a much bigger difference in the picture quality than more pixels.

 

[Wiz33]

A cheap 4k will look worst than the best 1080p but a decent 4K (all the samsung are at least decent) will still look better than most 1080p. I have both a 40JU7500 and a 65KS9500 and while the KS9500 pretty much tops all non FALD TV 4K or 1080. Even the my JU7500 still looks better than my 1080p LG plasma from a few years ago.

 

[rhym1n]

Yeah, my current TV is an older Insignia 1080p 50", so I'm thinking it will be a huge improvement there, lol.

I really appreciate both of your responses and input on this!

 

[Wiz33]

The 6290 and the 6300 are basically the same set with a difference remote of something. But if you manage it, at least get a KU7000 which has a 10 bit panel vs the 8 bit of the 6300. This will gives you much better color.