Image Credit (Trusted Reviews)Īctual contrast does appear to be lacking, black levels aren’t the firmest whether the TV is describing Wednesday’s dark and moody attire, or scenes set at night. In general, Dolby Vision produces a varied, colourful, and contrasting picture with Netflix’s Wednesday, especially in the moments showing the divide between Enid and Wednesday’s sides of their dorm room. While there is, in some cases, a naturally reddish glow to these characters, the Sharp overly accentuates to the point where it feels they’ve come back from a sunny holiday in Côte d’Azur. There’s a red push to complexions, visible in the faces of characters in Stranger Things or Disney Plus show Extraordinary. The aim of Dolby’s HDR format is to assist in producing as accurate a representation of content as it can, though I’m not sure the Sharp’s Dolby Vision presentation is as accurate as it could be. Samsung’s never been a big fan of Dolby Vision, which is why it’s refreshing to see it on this QLED. Reddish push to complexions in Dolby Vision.Two USB ports, mini composite CVBS + Audio input, 3.5mm headphone jack, digital optical out, ethernet, antenna and satellite inputs plus a microSD slot make up the rest of the connections. Image Credit (Trusted Reviews)Ĭonnections include four HDMI 2.1 (at 60Hz), with eARC located on HDMI 1 that allows for pass-through of higher quality audio from the TV to a soundbar/sound system. Casual gamers only need apply with this Sharp. Despite that the 65EQ3EA is no Usain Bolt off the starting line, with latency measured at 118ms in 4K and 50ms at 1080p in its game mode. eARC support for external sound systemsįor gamers there’s auto low latency mode that sets the TV in its most receptive (and quickest) state for gaming.Both remotes feel light in the hand and responsive, the cushy feedback of presses acts as a nice interaction with the screen. Sharp ships the EQ3 with two remotes, one a more traditional effort, the other with fewer buttons and integrated voice control activation. Google Stadia is no more, but Android bakes in Google Assistant voice control and Chromecast to stream content to the TV. Freeview Play adds the UK catch-up and on demand apps such as iPlayer, ITVX or PBS America. There’s no shortage of entertainment options and little need to add a streaming stick. Still, the Home screen is neatly ordered, and the Play Store is home to many apps in the likes of Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, Spotify, Lionsgate+, Discovery+, Deezer and Tidal. Android TV’s main weakness has always been that content steered your way is not all that personal. It’s a logical call, but Google TV’s UI is an improvement in content curation. Support for major streaming apps via Android TVĪndroid 11 is the OS of choice, with Sharp deciding against Google TV UI for now.Viewings from wider angles are average, as it only takes a few steps off-axis for black levels and colours to retreat. Using a VA panel with a Direct LED backlight, it has a Quantum Dot filter to help produce a wide range of colours. There’s also an EQ4 model Sharp sells that’s the same, but decked with a silver front grille across the internal speaker. Nevertheless, the stand easily accommodates the 20kg weight of the screen, while its central position also makes it easier to place on TV racks and other AV furniture. Image Credit (Trusted Reviews)Īssembling the TV’s stand ought to be simple, but takes longer than expected in figuring out how the pieces come together. Connections are side- and downward-facing. The depth of the screen is only 61mm, which should make for a positive impression when installed on a wall. The overall aesthetic is one that’s neat and slim with its aluminium-alloy construction. Sharp’s thinking is that the sound system is good enough on its own. That approach informs the design whereby the area below the screen is where the Harman Kardon sound system resides, and the pedestal stand below that juts out in front makes adding a sound system rather reductive. The Sharp 65EQ3EA is conceived of as an all-in-one TV, a picture and sound combo like fellow Quantum Dot TV Sky Glass. Sharp has slowly been making a comeback into the TV market, so just how much of a contender is the 65EQ3EA? Design With Android smarts, Dolby Vision HDR support and kitted-out sound system from Harman Kardon, the 65EQ3EA is a considerably different proposition from Samsung’s cheaper QLED TVs. The Sharp 65EQ3EA hails from the same DNA pool and is available at an attractive price for a 65-inch screen. QLED TVs are synonymous with Samsung, but they’re not the only company that makes them. Android 11 Features Google Assistant, Chromecast and Google Stadia.
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