Samsung F6000F Samsung - UN32F6000FFXZA 32 Inch FHD Smart TV with Review

A rock-solid pick for a bedroom or kitchen TV. The smart software and sound are great, but the 1080p resolution shows its age.

Let's be real: this is a small, cheap TV. But for a 32-inch bedroom or kitchen screen, the Samsung F6000F is surprisingly good. The one thing to know is that it punches above its weight on the smart TV side, landing in the 91st percentile for its platform. It's not going to wow you with a 4K picture, but it's a solid, no-fuss option if you just need a reliable second screen.

The numbers tell the story here. Picture quality sits in the 45th percentile, which is exactly what you'd expect from a 1080p panel in a 4K world. It's fine. What surprised us was the audio performance hitting the 80th percentile. For a TV this thin, the Object Tracking Sound Lite feature actually does a decent job of making dialogue clear and sound effects a bit more immersive. Don't expect home theater, but it's better than the tinny audio you usually get at this size.

At under $200, it's hard to complain. You're getting Samsung's reliable software, decent sound, and a clean design. If you need a 32-inch TV, this is a better value than most no-name brands, purely because the smart experience won't drive you insane.

For a 32-inch TV, your main choices are this Samsung, a similar TCL with Roku TV, or an Insignia Fire TV. The Samsung wins on smart platform polish and audio. The TCL might be a tad cheaper, but Roku TV feels less premium. The Insignia is often the budget king, but you're trading build quality and long-term software support. If you're already in the Samsung ecosystem with a soundbar or phone, the F6000F is the easy pick for seamless integration.

If you're looking for a primary living room TV, this isn't it. The 32-inch size and 1080p resolution are too small and low-res for that job. Go get a 55-inch 4K TCL or Hisense instead.

We recommend it, but with clear expectations. This is a champion secondary TV. Buy it for the kitchen, the guest room, or a small apartment bedroom. Do not buy it as your main living room TV. For that, you need 4K and a bigger screen. But for its intended job, it does it very well.