Samsung F6000F Samsung UN40F6000F 40 inch Class FHD LCD Smart TV Review

It's a decent 1080p smart TV with great HDR support and Samsung's Tizen OS, but the resolution feels outdated. Gaming performance is weak. Only worth it as a budget secondary screen.

The Samsung F6000F is a 40-inch Full HD smart TV that tries to punch above its weight class. It's got Samsung's slick Tizen OS and some audio tricks up its sleeve, but it's stuck at 1080p in a world that's moved on to 4K.

At its core, this is a basic TV for basic needs. It'll handle your streaming apps just fine, and the design is clean. But our data shows it scores low for gaming and outdoor use, so it's not exactly a jack-of-all-trades.

Let's be real: the 1080p display lands in the 2nd percentile, which means it's near the bottom of the pack for screen tech. That's its biggest weakness. The picture quality score (43rd percentile) reflects that. On the bright side, HDR10+ support is surprisingly good (90th percentile), and the audio features like Object Tracking Sound Lite score well (71st percentile). Gaming performance is rough at 26th percentile, thanks to the 60Hz panel.

For around $200-$240, you're getting Samsung's brand name and a decent smart TV experience. The HDR and audio scores are legitimately good for this price. But you're also buying a 1080p TV in 2024, which is a tough sell when 4K sets aren't much more expensive. It's worth the money only if you absolutely don't care about 4K and just want a reliable bedroom or kitchen TV.

Stacked against the competition, it's a niche pick. The Hisense U6 Series gives you 4K and Mini-LED at a similar price, though with a less polished OS. Roku's Pro Series is another strong budget 4K contender. If you're loyal to Samsung's ecosystem and want Tizen, you'd normally step up to their QLED lines. This F6000F sits in an awkward spot—it's a Samsung with good HDR, but the 1080p panel holds it back compared to similarly priced 4K TVs from other brands.

Skip this if you want a primary living room TV. The 1080p resolution is a deal-breaker when 4K is the standard. Also, hardcore gamers should look elsewhere because the 60Hz panel and low gaming score won't cut it.

Buy this if you need a small, simple secondary TV for a bedroom or kitchen and don't care about 4K. The Tizen OS and HDR10+ are nice perks. But if this is your main living room TV, you can get 4K for barely any more money, and you should.