Now getting a TV is always a question of whether it is the price, features or the panel that it uses, besides the size, and these are the usual consideration of getting one, but for gamers, we will take in another one which is the Framerate.
Today we will be taking a look and a review of the Toshiba Z670M, one of the latest Toshiba line up of TV that for this one, focuses on the balance of affordability and caters for the budget minded gamers on the couch or sofa.
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Design & Ports
The Toshiba Z670M took the slim profile approach, which is measured at 2mm thickness from the panel level, while overall thickness is measured at around 3CM in total. Also included are the TV’s feet attachment for placing at flat surface, but you can also mount it with any standard wall mounting kit which is easily obtain and purchase at any electrical shops or online marketplace.
Toshiba’s REGZA powers the Bazooka Bass Woofer Pro sound system located at the rear of the TV. Furthermore, the left side of the I/O panel includes 2 HDMI 2.0 ports and 2 HDMI 2.1 ports, along with 1 USB Type A 3.0, 1 USB Type A 2.0, 1 SPDIF audio out, 1 3.5mm audio out, and 1 Mini AV in. Over to the front there is nothing much, just a light indicator on the far right while in the middle below is the IR sensor
Display & Audio
The 65-inch 4K 144Hz display panel is designed for gamers due to its high refresh rate. Powered by the newest REGZA Engine ZRi accelerator hardware, utilizing AI machine learning to analyze image and sound profiles, this technology also incorporates millimeter-wave radar to adjust for ideal visual and audio performance based on its environment. Apart from that, the Z760M also has Dolby Vision and it is HDR certified as long the content displayed are compatible and compliant, a good example would be Netflix. The Full Array Local Dimming Pro feature is included to improve contrast ratios in both light and dark scenes by modifying the backlight zones.
Since this is a gamer’s TV, it also has VRR technology with AMD FreeSync premium, which is compatible is AMD based laptops and GPU. The both are detected and can be used to reduce latency while maintaining good frame pacing display when playing whether it is an indie title or AAA games. The designated HDMI ports are also compatible with the latest console such as the XBOX Series and PlayStation 5. There is also a specific game mode and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) that can be selected in order to keep the frametime low in keeping the delay to the lowest as possible, this is especially good when playing fast motion and fast action games.
Over to the audio side, the TV features Dolby Atmos which enhances experience even by using it’s own 10w pair of speakers and the 20w subwoofer. Though the woofer is located at the back, the combination set of the in built speakers can actually sound rich and deep, even in larger living room, where Toshiba uses Tru Bass Booster to enhance the overall audio efficiency.
Software and Experience
The Toshiba Z670M is powered by the VIDAA OS, a lightweight OS that give you ample access of apps that is relevant and popular, such as Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, IQiyi and sooka just to name a few. Till date VIDAA TV OS offers users access to over 200 global and local applications and is expanding its library of content each month. The control and menu layout is properly placed in category and while using it, it is as simple as navigate point to the app you want and on to the chosen app to play or view. Simple and not complicated, yet still provides and intuitive experience.
The included remote control is easy to use as well, with shortcuts of most used apps are located and designated on top. You can also use to manage functions like controlling volume, changing channels, launching apps, or searching for content with voice command capability.
Verdict & Conclusion
Overall the Toshiba Z670M takes the best of audio and visual sense targeted towards two main segment, the gamers and those who loves to be entertained with the latest streaming applications without hassles. Lots of available ports also means that you have the vast selection of devices you can plug through HDMI, be it your latest gaming console, a set top box, or even your PC. Bluetooth and Wireless connectivity are there to for you to connect speakers or project via your laptop, making it an all round entertainment TV experience simpler and effective for you and your family.
The Toshiba Z670M will be price from RM4999 onwards and it is available in three size, 55 inch, 65 inch and 85 inch. If you are getting one today (or any Toshiba TV with VIDAA system), you will also get a three months sooka and Disney+ Hotstar subscription free along with additional promotions via Feel The Vibes contest.
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