Newline Newline STV-6524-PLUS 65" UHD 4K Commercial Review
The Newline STV-6524-PLUS is a commercial display meant for lobbies and boardrooms, not for watching Netflix. Its picture quality scores in the bottom 3%.
The 30-Second Version
This is a boring, reliable workhorse for office lobbies, not a TV for your living room. The picture quality is bad, but it'll run forever if you need a signage screen.
Overview
The Newline STV-6524-PLUS is a commercial display, not a TV. That's the one thing you need to know. It's built to run 24/7 in a conference room or lobby, not to binge Netflix in your living room. It has a clean, ultra-thin bezel and decent connectivity, but its picture quality is frankly underwhelming for a consumer. Our database puts its picture quality score in the 3rd percentile, which means it's near the bottom of the barrel for visual performance.
Performance
The performance story here is all about the hardware's purpose. It's reliable and gets the job done for signage, but it's not exciting. The 270-nit brightness is dim, the 4000:1 contrast ratio is mediocre, and the 60Hz refresh rate with a 6.5ms response time is fine for a PowerPoint slide but not for anything moving fast. The surprise is how well it scored for connectivity (83rd percentile) and gaming (81st percentile), but those scores are relative to other commercial displays. For a real TV, those numbers would be terrible.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Ultra-thin 1.8mm bezel looks sleek in a multi-screen setup. 68th
- Built-in Android 14 OS and IP/RS-232 control make it easy to manage remotely.
- Solid connectivity with three HDMI ports, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth.
- Designed for 24/7 operation, so it's built to last.
Cons
- Picture quality is awful. 270 nits is dim, and it scored in the 3rd percentile. 3th
- Audio is weak, landing in the 39th percentile with only 20W of power. 12th
- No HDR support, and the 'smart' features score poorly (23rd percentile). 18th
- It's heavy and not portable at all, scoring a dismal 15/100 for that. 19th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 65" |
| Resolution | 3840 (4K UHD) |
| Panel Type | LCD |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
Picture Quality
| Brightness | 270 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 4000:1 |
| Color Gamut | 1.07 Billion Colors (8-Bit+FRC) |
HDR
| Dolby Vision | No |
| HDR10+ | No |
| HLG | No |
Gaming
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 6.5 |
Audio
| Wattage | 20 |
| Dolby Atmos | No |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.01 |
| USB Ports | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5 |
| Ethernet | Yes |
| Optical Audio | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 400x300 |
Power & Size
| Weight | 16.6 kg / 36.6 lbs |
Value & Pricing
At around $825, it's a decent value if you need a reliable, controllable commercial display for a business environment. For a home TV, it's a complete waste of money.
vs Competition
Comparing this to actual TVs is like comparing a work truck to a sports car. The Sony BRAVIA 5 or a Samsung Neo QLED will blow this out of the water in brightness, contrast, and smart features for a similar size. Even a budget Hisense U6 series Mini-LED TV offers better picture quality for less money. This Newline only wins if you need professional control features and 24/7 durability, which those TVs don't offer.
| Spec | Newline Newline STV-6524-PLUS 65" UHD 4K Commercial | Sony BRAVIA 5 Sony BRAVIA 5 98" 4K HDR Smart Mini-LED TV | LG OLED evo - C5 series LG - 65" Class C5 Series OLED evo AI 4K UHD Smart | Hisense U65QF Mini-LED Hisense - 75" Class U6 Series MiniLED QLED UHD 4K | Samsung Neo QLED Samsung QN800D 75" 8K HDR Smart Neo QLED Mini-LED | Roku Mini-LED QLED 4K - Pro Roku - 55" Class Pro Series 4K QLED Mini-LED Smart |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 65 | 98 | 65 | 75 | 75 | 55 |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 7680x4320 | 3840x2160 |
| Panel Type | LCD | Mini-LED | OLED | Mini-LED QLED | Mini-LED | Mini-LED QLED |
| Refresh Rate | 60 | 120 | 120 | 144 | 120 | 120 |
| Hdr | - | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG | HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG |
| Smart Platform | - | Google TV | webOS | Fire TV | Tizen | Roku TV |
| Dolby Vision | false | true | true | true | false | true |
| Dolby Atmos | false | false | true | true | true | true |
| Hdmi Version | 2.01 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Common Questions
Q: Can I use this as a regular TV for my family?
No, don't do it. The picture is dim and flat compared to any modern TV. You'll be disappointed.
Q: What does '24/7 operation capability' mean?
It means the screen is built to run constantly without overheating or breaking down, which is crucial for digital signage in stores or airports.
Q: Is the built-in Android OS good for apps?
It's basic Android 14, so you can run signage apps, but its 'smart' score is low (23rd percentile). It's for function, not entertainment.
Who Should Skip This
If you're looking for a TV to watch movies, play games, or even just browse YouTube, this isn't it. Go get a TCL QM6K or a Hisense U6 instead. They're cheaper and look miles better.
Verdict
We recommend this only for its intended purpose: digital signage in a corporate or retail setting where reliability and remote management are key. For any home use—gaming, watching movies, sports—you should avoid it completely. There are far better and cheaper options that will actually look good.