The built-in audio is strong enough for many living rooms, though deep cinematic bass and consistent dialogue still benefit from external speakers.
Pros: overall satisfaction, glare resistance
Cons: motion handling, viewing angles
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Several listeners find the built-in subwoofer sufficient for casual watching without a soundbar, but one lab test warned of thin audio and low maximum volume.
Pros: overall satisfaction, value for money
Cons: Smart TV platform, advertising intrusiveness
Built-in audio is good enough for some living rooms, but others hear thinness or distortion and recommend a soundbar.
Pros: peak brightness, picture quality
Cons: value for money, color accuracy
Built-in audio is acceptable for ordinary TV in quieter rooms, though thin bass and compression make external speakers worthwhile for demanding listening.
Pros: picture quality, color accuracy
Cons: HDR performance, sound quality