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The 55QA5D63DB’s Dolby connection extends to Dolby Atmos audio decoding too, while its onscreen menus include a surprisingly broad range of picture set-up options – including various tweaks for Toshiba’s proprietary ‘Tru’ Picture Engine video processor. For the most part, though, the impact of many of the provided adjustments is pretty limited. Some of the features are so inscrutably named and poorly explained, too, that it’s actually pretty much impossible to figure out what they’re supposed to do.
The Toshiba UF3D has a range of sound settings that can be adjusted to optimize the audio experience. These settings include bass, treble, and balance. Users can also adjust the sound mode to suit the type of content being viewed, with methods such as Standard, Music, and Movie. Additionally, the television has DTS Virtual:X technology, which delivers a more immersive audio experience. Network SettingsThe Smart Fire TV interface is intuitive and easy to use. It provides access to a variety of apps, including music streaming services and news apps. The television also has a variety of other features that enhance the viewing experience, including a dynamic picture mode that adjusts the picture settings based on the content being viewed. Remote Control Elsewhere, Toshiba’s new UF3D line marks the company’s first smart TV with Fire TV built-in to launch in the UK.
Calibration is important for ensuring that the picture and sound settings are optimized for the viewing environment. The Toshiba UF3D has a range of calibration options, including color calibration and gamma calibration. Users can also adjust the white balance and color temperature to ensure the colors are accurate and consistent. Additionally, the television has a built-in calibration tool that can be accessed through the settings menu. Software Updates The 55QA5D63DB is a better upscaler of HD sources than we might have expected for its money, adding good texture, sharpness and even depth to HD sources. And as one final small strength, its IPS panel retains colour better when the TV is viewed from an angle than rival VA-type panels would. Bright HDR scenes additionally reveal the benefits of the 55QA5D63DB’s Quantum Dots, as they appear richly saturated, vibrant and intense, yet also surprisingly rich in nuance and shading subtlety for a TV with such a modest price tag. Bauer Consumer Media Ltd, Company number 01176085; Bauer Radio Limited, Company number: 1394141; Registered office: Media House, Peterborough Business Park, Lynch Wood, Peterborough PE2 6EA and H Bauer Publishing, Company number: LP003328; Registered office: The Lantern, 75 Hampstead Road, London NW1 2PL The Toshiba UF3D does not offer 8K resolution, the latest technology in high-resolution televisions. However, 8K resolution is still in its early stages, and content that supports this resolution is limited. It is expected that 8K content will become more widely available, but for now, the 4K resolution of the Toshiba UF3D provides an excellent viewing experience. HDR TechnologyBe transported with breath taking moving audio that fills your room and flows around you. Dolby Atmos®, an internal subwoofer and our integrated speakers, designed by Onkyo, complete your audio and visual cinematic experience for captivating viewing. The Toshiba UF3D has a wide viewing angle, which ensures that the picture quality remains consistent no matter where you are sitting. This is especially important for larger living spaces where viewers may be seated at different angles. Picture Settings There does seem to be some support for the ALLM switching feature that can switch TVs into their fast-response Game mode whenever a game source is detected, but this doesn’t work as consistently during our tests as it should.
The 55QA5D63DB’s combination of a Quantum Dot colour system (which can deliver cleaner, purer, brighter colours than the usual LCD colour filter approach) and direct LED lighting (where the LEDs sit directly behind the screen rather than around its edges) raise hopes of a better performance level than you’d usually get for so little money.
The Toshiba QA5D launches this year alongside a range of affordable TVs
Also not surprising for the 55QA5D63DB’s money is the slightly limited nature of its connections. Three HDMIs dominate rather than the four you can generally expect if you step up a couple of hundred pounds, and none of these three HDMIs supports the latest premium gaming features of 4K/120Hz or VRR.
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