Negative points first - I purchased this TV even though many reviews stated that the sound quality via the TV speakers was below average, and I can confirm that the sound (through the TV’s speakers) is mediocre, at best 4.5/10 and that is after twiddling with the settings to improve it.
The sound lacks richness and power and there is minimal bass. I suppose one could argue that if you didn’t know ‘quality sound’, you’d be none the wiser, but I honestly think you would and I strongly suggest that, to get the very best from this TV, you WILL REALLY need a Soundbar or Sound System!
The only other negative is that I found the initial ‘Setup Settings’ Menu difficult to read from a distance. I found that I had to go nearer to the TV to read it. However, after I’d set all those settings, I haven’t used that menu since.
Positive Points – Basically, Absolutely Everything Else – For the mid-range price, the Screen, Quality, Colours, Brightness, Blacks, Viewing Angles, User Friendly Remote, Menus, Apps, Television itself and the stand are all excellent and if you exclude the TV speakers sound, I’d rate it at 9/10!
Needless to say, I have a Home Cinema Sound System connected and with this setup, watching an Action Movie (like James Bond – Spectre or Star Trek VI) with surround sound is awesome and IMHO, could be rated at nearly 10/10. However, if you are relying on the TV speakers, it drops to 5/10, purely because of the sound.
Conclusion: An excellent QNED TV BUT ONLY if you have a Soundbar or Sound System!