Compatibility Guide

Amazon Fire TV 4-Series wall mount specs

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The Amazon Fire TV 4-Series is a new 2021 4K UHD Smart TV. If you want to mount this screen on a wall, then you can check out this guide at Seeking Tech to find the most suitable options.

Mounting Specifications

You can check out the mounting specs for the 43-inch, 50-inch and 55-inch Fire TV 4-Series below:

43″ Amazon Fire TV 4-Series 4K UHD Smart TV (4K43N400A)

  • Dimensions without Stand: 38.1” x 22.3” x 3.5”
  • Weight without Stand: 15.5 lbs.
  • VESA Wall Mount Standard: 300 mm x 300 mm
  • Mounting Screw Type: M6
  • Mounting Screw Length: 15 mm

50” Amazon Fire TV 4-Series 4K UHD Smart TV (4K50N400A)

  • Dimensions without Stand: 44.2” x 25.6” x 3.5”
  • Weight without Stand: 20.6 lbs.
  • VESA Wall Mount Standard: 300 mm x 300 mm
  • Mounting Screw Type: M6
  • Mounting Screw Length: 15 mm

55” Amazon Fire TV 4-Series 4K UHD Smart TV (4K55N400A)

  • Dimensions without Stand: 48.7” x 28.3” x 3.5”
  • Weight without Stand: 25.0 lbs.
  • VESA Wall Mount Standard: 300 mm x 300 mm
  • Mounting Screw Type: M6
  • Mounting Screw Length: 15 mm

For the uninformed, the VESA Wall Mount Standard measures the horizontal and vertical distances of the four mounting holes located at the back of the Amazon Fire TV 4-Series 4K UHD Smart TV.

VESA Mounting Pattern (example from different TV).

Compatible fixed mount

If you are looking for a simple fixed wall mount for your Amazon Fire TV 4-Series, then we suggest getting the Mounting Dream Fixed TV Mount, which has a model number of MD2163-K.

When paired with this mounting bracket, your Fire TV set will be sitting at just 1.2 inch away from the wall, giving you a slim profile.

The MD2163-K fits the 300 mm x 300 mm VESA Wall Mount Standard and can hold a maximum weight of 132 pounds.

When it comes to installation, you will be able to install this fixed mount on a brick wall, concrete wall, wall with studs that are 16 inches apart, wall with studs that are 18 inches apart and wall with studs that are 24 inches apart.

If you are interested, you can purchase our recommended fixed mount on Amazon via the following link:

Compatible tilt mount

You may end up getting screen glares or poor viewing angles when you put your Amazon Fire TV 4-Series on a wall. To prevent these potential issues, we recommend getting the Made for Amazon Universal Tilting TV Wall Mount from Sanus.

With this product, your Fire TV set will be 2 inches away from the wall. The distance will let you tilt the screen down at a maximum of 10 degrees or tilt it up at a maximum of 5 degrees. You should also be able to re-center and re-level the screen after installation.

This mount is built specifically for Amazon Fire TV sets. Therefore, it should support the 43-inch, 50-inch and 55-inch screen sizes of the Fire TV 4-Series.

The Made for Amazon Universal Tilting TV Wall Mount can be installed on concrete as well as a single stud.

You can buy our recommend tilt mount, if you are interested, with the following Amazon link:

Compatible full motion mount

If you want to watch your Amazon Fire TV 4-Series from many viewing positions, then we recommend checking out the Made for Amazon Universal Full-Motion TV Wall Mount from Sanus.

This motion is designed to let you extend the screen from 3.22 inches to all the way out to 15 inches away from the wall. Thanks to the extension, you should be able to swivel your 4-Series TV set at a maximum of 45 degrees to the left or a maximum of 45 degrees to the right.

You should also be able to tilt your Fire TV 4-Series down at a maximum of 12 degrees or up at a maximum of 5 degrees. Last but not least, you can also re-level the screen post installation.

This Sanus mount is made specifically for Amazon Fire TV sets, including the 43”, 50” and 55” versions of the Fire TV 4-Series.

The Made for Amazon Universal Full-Motion TV Wall Mount can be put on a concrete wall as well as a wall with a single stud.

If you are interested, you can purchase our recommended full motion mount on Amazon with the following link:

LG B1 wall mount specs

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The B1 is one of the latest OLED television sets from LG. If you want to mount this 4K TV on a wall, then you can check out this guide at Seeking Tech to find which product is best suited for your needs.

Mounting Specifications

You can take a look at the mounting specifications for the LG B1 4K Smart OLED TV below:

LG B1 55-inch Class 4K Smart OLED TV (OLED55B1PUA)

  • Dimensions without Stand: 48.3″ x 27.8″ x 1.8″
  • Weight without Stand: 41.7 lbs.
  • VESA Mounting Pattern: 300 mm x 200 mm

LG B1 65-inch Class 4K Smart OLED TV (OLED65B1PUA)

  • Dimensions without Stand: 57.0″ x 32.7″ x 1.8″
  • Weight without Stand: 52.9 lbs.
  • VESA Mounting Pattern: 300 mm x 200 mm

LG B1 77-inch Class 4K Smart OLED TV (OLED77B1PUA)

  • Dimensions without Stand: 67.8″ x 39.1″ x 2.2″
  • Weight without Stand: 58.9 lbs.
  • VESA Mounting Pattern: 400 mm x 200 mm

For the uninformed, the VESA Mounting Pattern refers to the horizontal and vertical distances of the mounting screw holes located on the back of your LG B1 television set.

VESA Mounting Pattern (example from different TV).

Compatible fixed mount

If you are looking for a simple fixed mount to hold your B1 OLED, then we recommend getting the MOUNT-VW090F Ultra Heavy Duty TV Wall Mount from VIVO.

By using this mount, your B1 TV will be just 1.1” away from the wall, saving you space in addition to giving your setup a nice slim profile look.

This fixed mount fits the 300 mm x 200 mm and 400 mm x 200 mm VESA Mounting Patterns. It is also capable of holding a maximum of 154 pounds. Thus, the MOUNT-VW090F should be compatible with every screen size available for the LG B1 4K Smart OLED TV.

For installation, you can put the MOUNT-VW090F on brick, concrete or studs. To help with the setup, this product comes with a built-in bubble level tool, click-in spring locks and release cords. An anti-theft hole is also included to keep your OLED from being stolen.

If you are interested, you can purchase the fixed mount, which is backed by a 3-year warranty, on Amazon with the following link:

Compatible tilt mount

If you mount your B1 television set on a wall, then you may end up getting screen glares and/or bad viewing angles. To prevent these potential issues, we recommend picking up the ‎MD2263-XLK Tilting TV Wall Mount from Mounting Dream.

With this product, your LG OLED will be sitting at 2.54″ away from the wall. The extra distance will let you tilt your 4K OLED at a maximum of 15 degrees downwards or a maximum of 5 degrees upwards. You also be able to re-level your TV at 1 degree in either direction after installing the mount.

The MD2263-XLK is compatible with the 300 mm x 200 mm and 400 mm x 200 mm VESA Mounting Patterns in addition to being able to hold up to 120 pounds. Therefore, it should work with the 55-inch, 65-inch and 77-inch versions of the LG B1.

This Mounting Dream mount can be installed on a brick wall, concrete wall or wall with studs that are 16” to 24” apart.

You can buy the tilt mount, which is covered under a 10-year warranty, with the following Amazon link:

Compatible full motion mount

If you want to watch your B1 television set from many different viewing angles, then we recommend picking up the ‎XML008-K Full Motion TV Wall Mount from USX MOUNT.

By using this mount, your LG TV will initially sit at 2.4” away from the wall. You can then extend the screen to up to 16.49” away from the wall.

Thanks to the extension, you will be able to swivel your television at maximum of 45 degrees to the left or a maximum of 45 degrees to the right. The TV can also be tilted at up to 15 degrees downwards or up to 5 degrees upwards. Last but not least, you can also re-level the screen post-installation at up to 3 degrees in either direction.

The XML008-K supports the 300 mm x 200 mm and 400 mm x 200 mm VESA Mounting Patterns in addition to weights of up to 132 pounds. Therefore, it should be compatible with all screen sizes of the LG B1.

When it comes installation, this mount can be put on concrete, studs that are 8” apart as well as studs that are 16” apart.

If you are interested, you can purchase the full motion mount, which comes with a bubble level tool and cable ties, with the following Amazon link:

Compatible microSD cards for Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE

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The new Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE supports expandable storage as you can add more space to your tablet with a microSD card.

You can check out this guide at Seeking Tech to find the most suitable memory cards for the Galaxy Tab S7 FE.

Galaxy Tab S7 FE Internal Storage

When it comes to the internal storage, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE comes with the following capacities:

  • 64 GB
  • 128 GB
  • 256 GB

The actual amount of usable free space is smaller as the system files of the operating system will take up a big chunk of the capacity.

Supported memory card type for Galaxy Tab S7 FE

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE supports microSD cards of up to 1 TB in capacity.

What can you store on the microSD card with Galaxy Tab S7 FE

The external memory card can only be used to store media files, which include audio, photos and videos.

You won’t be able to store any applications on the microSD card.

Best value microSD card for Galaxy Tab S7 FE

If you are looking for the best value when it comes to expanding the storage for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE, then we recommend getting the SanDisk Ultra MicroSD UHS-I Memory Card.

This compatible microSD card has a maximum transfer speed of up to 120 MB per second in addition to a minimum random reading speed of 1500 IOPS, minimum random writing speed of 500 IOPS and minimum sustained sequential writing speed of 10 MB per second.

The SanDisk Ultra is available in the following capacities:

  • 32 GB
  • 64 GB
  • 128 GB
  • 200 GB
  • 256 GB
  • 400 GB
  • 512 GB
  • 1 TB

If you are interested, you can purchase the microSD card on Amazon with the following link:

Best video recording microSD card for Galaxy Tab S7 FE

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE comes with a main camera as well as a selfie camera. Both cameras are capable of recoding videos at 30 frames per second in 1080p.

If you are looking for the most suitable memory card when it comes to video recording for the Galaxy Tab S7 FE, then we suggest getting the SanDisk Extreme microSD UHS-I Memory Card.

The SanDisk Extreme has a video speed class rating of V30, which means that it has a minimum sequential writing speed of 30 MB per second. This is good enough to record 1080p videos with the Galaxy Tab S7 FE.

Furthermore, the Extereme SD card has a transfer speed of up to 160 MB per second, minimum random reading speed of 4000 IOPS, minimum random writing speed of 2000 IOPS.

This memory card offers the following capacity options:

  • 32 GB
  • 64 GB
  • 128 GB
  • 256 GB
  • 400 GB
  • 512 GB
  • 1 TB

If you are interested, you can purchase our recommend microSD card on Amazon with the following link:

How to install a microSDXC card to the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE

To install a microSD card to your Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE, you need to take the following steps:

1. Locate the memory card tray on the side of the tablet.

2. Use the ejection pin, which came with your tablet, on the hole of the memory card tray to loosen it.

3. Pull out the tray out.

4. Put the microSD card into the memory card tray. Make sure that the card fits firmly into the tray. The connectors of the memory card should be facing downwards.

5. With the microSD card installed into the memory card tray, carefully insert the tray back into the Galaxy Tab S7 FE.

You should make sure that the microSD card doesn’t dislodge during this process. You should also make sure that the tray is firmly fitted into the tablet so that it won’t come loose.

6. If your memory card has not already been formatted to the FAT or the exFAT file systems, then the Galaxy Tab S7 FE will ask you to reformat before you can use the card.

Reformatting a microSD card will delete all the data on it. So, if you have any important files stored on the card, make sure you move them over to a different storage device before starting the formatting process.

7. Once the Galaxy Tab S7 FE recognize your microSD card, you will be able to find the card’s file directory at My Files > SD card folder.

Is the A6G a suitable TV for PS5, Xbox Series X and other consoles?

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The A6G is a new 2021 entry level television released by Hisense. So, is this budget friendly TV any good when it comes to playing games on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X and other consoles?

You can find out via this Seeking Tech guide.

Quick Summary

The Hisense A6G does not support HDMI 2.1, 120 frames per second or Variable Refresh Rate. Although this 2021 television has HDR, it is missing a wide color gamut and has very low HDR brightness levels.

Due to these issues, the A6G is not suitable if you want to get the most out of the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S and/or Xbox Series X.

The only redeeming factor for the A6G is that it has very low input lag for gaming.

A6G Screen Sizes

You can take a look at the available screen sizes of the A6G below:

  • 43″ (43A6G)
  • 50″ (50A6G)
  • 55″ (55A6G)
  • 58″ (58A6G)
  • 60″ (60A6G)
  • 65″ (65A6G)
  • 70″ (70A6G)
  • 75″ (75A6G)
  • 85″ (85A6G)

Does the A6G have any HDMI 2.1 ports?

The Hisense A6G does not come with any HDMI 2.1 ports. Instead, this 2021 television includes four HDMI 2.0 ports.

With HDMI 2.0, you will be able to play games at up to 60 frames per second in resolutions of 1080p, 1440p and 4K with the A6G.

Legacy Consoles Support

For older non-HDMI consoles, this Hisense 2021 television comes with an antenna/cable tuner that can be used to connect consoles like the Nintendo Entertainment System, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Master System and Sega Genesis.

This TV also includes an adapter for composite input, which means you will be able to connect systems such as the PS1, PS2, Nintendo 64, GameCube, Wii, Sega Saturn, Dreamcast and Xbox.

A6G HDR Features

When it comes to HDR features, the A6G supports Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG. This TV is not compatible with HDR10+ and does not feature a wide color gamut.

HDR10 is a format used by the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 Pro, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One X and Xbox One S.

The two Xbox Series consoles also support the Dolby Vision format.

A6G’s HDR Brightness in Game Mode

Supporting HDR is not enough as you will also need the appropriate brightness level (we recommend at least 500 nits) to properly show off the advantages of HDR.

Unfortunately, the A6G does not come anywhere close to reaching our recommended brightness minimum.

According to testing done by RTINGS.com, this Hisense television can only output 203 nits when you are playing a videogame using its game mode settings.

You can find the HDR brightness test results below (via RTINGS):

  • HDR Real Scene Highlight: 203 nits
  • HDR Peak 2% Window: 266 nits
  • HDR Peak 10% Window: 268 nits
  • HDR Peak 25% Window: 268 nits
  • HDR Peak 50% Window: 268 nits
  • HDR Peak 100% Window: 268 nits
  • HDR Sustained 2% Window: 266 nits
  • HDR Sustained 10% Window: 268 nits
  • HDR Sustained 25% Window: 268 nits
  • HDR Sustained 50% Window: 268 nits
  • HDR Sustained 100% Window: 268 nits
  • HDR ABL: 0.001

Adaptive Sync Support

The A6G does not support any of the adaptive sync features such as Variable Refresh Rate.

VRR is currently supported by the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X. This feature, which will remove stutters and screen tears, is also expected to be added to the PS5 in the future.

A6G’s Input Lag

The A6G does have excellent input lag reduction when you enabled its game mode.

According to RTINGS.com, this 2021 Hisense television set has input delays of less than 11 milliseconds, which is very good if you want a responsive gaming experience.

You can find the input lag test results for the A6G below (via RTINGS):

  • 1080p resolution and 60 Hz refresh rate (Game Mode Enabled): 10.5 ms
  • 1440p resolution and 60 Hz refresh rate (Game Mode Enabled): 10.5 ms
  • 4K resolution and 60 Hz refresh rate (Game Mode Enabled): 10.5 ms
  • 4K resolution and 60 Hz refresh rate + 10-bit HDR (Game Mode Enabled): 10.6 ms
  • 4K resolution and 60 Hz at 4:4:4: 10.7 ms
  • 1080p resolution and 60 Hz refresh rate (Game Mode Disabled): 55.0 ms
  • 4K resolution and 60 Hz refresh rate (Game Mode Disabled): 44.2 ms

Is the A6G good for PS5, Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X?

The A6G is a bad television set for the newer consoles as it does not come with support for HDMI 2.1, 120 frames per second or Variable Refresh Rate.

While HDR10 and Dolby Vision are supported, this television set does not use a wide color gamut and has poor HDR brightness levels.

Is the A6G good for Switch, PS4, PS4 Pro, Xbox One, Xbox One S and Xbox One X?

The one redeeming gaming feature of the A6G is that it offers very low input lag when you use its game mode setting.

As a result, this should be a pretty good television set for older HDMI consoles such as the PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Wii U, Switch, Xbox 360 and Xbox One.

As we stated above, the A6G is a poor HDR TV. So, we don’t recommend using this television set for HDR capable games on the PS4, PS4 Pro, Xbox One S or Xbox One X.

Is the X80J a suitable TV for PS5, Xbox Series X and other consoles?

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The X80J is a new entry level television model released by Sony in 2021. So, how capable is this 4K LED TV when it comes to playing games on the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and other gaming consoles?

You can find out with this guide from Seeking Tech.

Quick Summary

The Sony X80J is not a good television set for the new PlayStation and Xbox consoles due to the lack of support for HDMI 2.1, Variable Refresh Rate and 120 frames per second.

While this TV is compatible with the HDR10 and Dolby Vision formats, it has below average HDR brightness levels. As a result, you won’t take full advantage of playing games in HDR.

With that said, the X80J does have great input lag reduction when you use its game mode setting.

X80J Screen Sizes

You can take a look at the available screen sizes for the X80J below:

  • 43″ (KD-43X80J)
  • 50″ (KD-50X80J)
  • 55″ (KD-55X80J)
  • 65″ (KD-65X80J)
  • 75″ (KD-75X80J)

Does the X80J have any HDMI 2.1 ports?

The Sony X80J does not come with any HDMI 2.1 ports. Instead, the television set includes four HDMI 2.0 ports.

Without HDMI 2.1, you won’t be able to play videogames at 120 frames per second in 4K. However, you can still play games at 60 frames per second in 4K or 60 frames per second in 1080p with this TV model.

You won’t be able to play games at 120 frames per second in 1080p with the X80J as the maximum refresh rate for this TV is 60 Hz.

Legacy Consoles Support

The X80J includes a composite input although you need to purchase a adapter in order to connect older consoles like the PlayStation, PlayStation 2, Nintendo 64, GameCube, Wii, Sega Saturn, Sega Dreamcast and Xbox.

This budget TV does come with a cable antenna tuner, which can be used to connect much older systems such as the NES, Super NES and Sega Genesis.

X80J HDR Features

When it comes to HDR, the X80J support Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG and Wide Color Gamut. This entry level Sony television does not support HDR10+.

HDR10 is a common HDR format that is used by the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 4 Pro, PlayStation 5, Xbox One S, Xbox One X, Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X.

The Xbox Series consoles also support the Dolby Vision format.

X80J’s HDR Brightness in Game Mode

The Sony X80J has below average HDR brightness levels when you use its game mode setting.

For HDR to really begin to stand out, we recommend getting a television set that is capable of displaying a minimum of 500 nits.

According to tests done by RTINGS.com, the X80J failed to get anywhere close that the aforementioned minimum threshold as it can only achieve 369 nits at Real Scene Highlight.

You can find the HDR brightness test results below (via RTINGS):

  • HDR Real Scene Highlight: 369 nits
  • HDR Peak 2% Window: 328 nits
  • HDR Peak 10% Window: 405 nits
  • HDR Peak 25% Window: 406 nits
  • HDR Peak 50% Window: 406 nits
  • HDR Peak 100% Window: 406 nits
  • HDR Sustained 2% Window: 328 nits
  • HDR Sustained 10% Window: 405 nits
  • HDR Sustained 25% Window: 405 nits
  • HDR Sustained 50% Window: 405 nits
  • HDR Sustained 100% Window: 405 nits
  • HDR ABL: 0.014

Adaptive Sync Support

The Sony X80J does not support any of the FreeSync, GSYNC or Variable Refresh Rate modes.

These adaptive sync features are designed to make games run smoother and remove any screen tearing.

Variable Refresh Rate is currently supported by the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X. This feature is also expected to be added to the PlayStation 5 in the future.

X80J’s Input Lag

The Sony X80J does provide extremely low input lag when you used its game mode.

We recommend getting a television set with 30 ms of latency at most if you want a relatively lag-free experience when playing a videogame.

According to tests conducted by RTINGS, the X80J managed to be comfortably below that upper limit when game mode is enabled.

With the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, you will play most games at 4K, 60 frames per second and HDR.

With the Xbox Series S, you will mostly be playing at 1080p resolution and 60 Hz refresh rate.

You can take a look at the input lag test results for the Sony 4K television set below (via RTINGS):

  • 1080p resolution and 60 Hz refresh rate (Game Mode Enabled): 11.8 ms
  • 1440p resolution and 60 Hz refresh rate (Game Mode Enabled): 11.6 ms
  • 4K resolution and 60 Hz refresh rate (Game Mode Enabled): 11.6 ms
  • 4K resolution and 60 Hz refresh rate + 10 bit HDR (Game Mode Enabled): 11.4 ms
  • 4K resolution and 60 Hz at 4:4:4: 11.4 ms
  • 1080p resolution and 60 Hz refresh rate (Game Mode Disabled): 132.6 ms
  • 4K resolution and 60 Hz refresh rate (Game Mode Disabled): 132.7 ms
  • 4K resolution and 60 Hz refresh rate With Interpolation: 132.7 ms

Is the X80J good for PS5, Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X?

The X80J is not the best television set for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X due to the lack of support for HDMI 2.1, 120 frames per second and Variable Refresh Rate.

Not to mention that this Sony TV is also quite poor when it comes to displaying HDR brightness levels.

Is the X80J good for Switch, PS4, PS4 Pro, Xbox One, Xbox One S and Xbox One X?

The Sony X80J does have low input lag when you used its game mode. Thus, it is perfectly suitable for older consoles that use the HDMI input, which include the PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Wii U, Switch, Xbox 360 and Xbox One.

However, the X80J’s poor HDR brightness levels mean that it will display HDR poorly on HDR-supported games running on the PS4, PS4 Pro, Xbox One S and Xbox One X.

Is the AU8000 a suitable TV for PS5, Xbox Series X and other consoles?

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The AU8000 is a new budget-friendly television model released by Samsung in 2021. So, is this TV set any good when it comes to displaying videogames on the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X as well as other home consoles?

You can find out in this guide from Seeking Tech.

Quick Summary

We don’t recommend the Samsung Crystal AU8000 for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S and Xbox Series S as it does not come with any HDMI 2.1 ports. It is also missing support for 120 frames per second, 1440p, Dolby Vision and Variable Refresh Rate.

Furthermore, this 4K television set has poor HDR capabilities due to the lack of a wide color gamut in addition to not being able to output acceptable HDR brightness levels.

The only bright spot is that the AU8000 does offer low input lag when you use it game mode settings.

If you are planning to mount the AU8000 to a wall, then you might want to take a look at this guide.

AU8000 Screen Sizes

The AU8000 is available in the following screen size options:

  • 43″ (UN43AU8000FXZA)
  • 50″ (UN50AU8000FXZA)
  • 55″ (UN55AU8000FXZA)
  • 60″ (UN60AU8000FXZA)
  • 65″ (UN65AU8000FXZA)
  • 70″ (UN70AU8000FXZA)
  • 75″ (UN75AU8000FXZA)
  • 85″ (UN85AU8000FXZA)

Does the AU8000 have any HDMI 2.1 ports?

The Samsung AU8000 does not come with any HDMI 2.1 ports. As a result, you won’t be able to play games at 120 frames per second in 4K on the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X.

This TV does have three HDMI 2.0 ports as you should be able to play games at 60 frames per second in 1080p and 4K resolutions.

Legacy Consoles Support

For retro consoles that do not use the HDMI input, the AU8000 comes with an antenna input that you can use to connect gaming systems like the Nintendo Entertainment System, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Master System, Sega Genesis and TurboGrafx-16.

This entry-level television set does not have any inputs for composite or component. So, you need to purchase a HDMI adapter if you want to connect consoles that uses either of those cables. The list includes the PS1, PS2, Nintendo 64, Nintendo GameCube, Nintendo Wii, Sega Saturn, Sega Dreamcast and Xbox.

HDR Features

When it comes to HDR features, the AU8000 supports HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG.

The HDR10 format is used by the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 4 Pro, Xbox One S, Xbox One X, Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X.

On the other hand, the AU8000 does not have a wide color gamut. It also does not support Dolby Vision, a format that is being used by the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X.

AU8000’s Game Mode HDR Brightness

For HDR to begin to stand out, we recommend getting a television set that can display at least 500 nits of brightness.

According to tests done by RTINGS, the Samsung AU8000 can only output 304 nits when you are playing a game using the TV’s game mode setting, which is well below our recommended brightness level. It also does not come anywhere close to 500 nits in other scenarios that were tested.

You can find the HDR brightness levels for the AU8000 below (via RTINGS):

  • Real Scene Highlight: 304 nits
  • HDR Peak 2% Window: 149 nits
  • HDR Peak 10% Window: 326 nits
  • HDR Peak 25% Window: 325 nits
  • HDR Peak 50% Window: 324 nits
  • HDR Peak 100% Window: 324 nits
  • HDR Sustained 2% Window: 147 nits
  • HDR Sustained 10% Window: 325 nits
  • HDR Sustained 25% Window: 324 nits
  • HDR Sustained 50% Window: 324 nits
  • HDR Sustained 100% Window: 324 nits
  • HDR ABL: 0.054

Adaptive Sync Support

The AU8000 does not support FreeSync, GYSNC or Variable Refresh Rate. The latter, which is also referred to as VRR, is used by the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X to eliminate screen tearing and stutters when playing a videogame that does not have a stable frame rate. The PS5 should also get VRR support is a future firmware update for Sony’s home console.

AU8000’s Input Lag

When you used AU8000’s game mode settings, you will get very low input lag at 1080p and 4K.

If you want a responsive experience when playing a game, then you should get a television that feature input lag of less than 30 ms.

This Samsung entry level TV was able to achieve this quiet easily, according to RTINGS.com, as it is below 12 ms when you use its game mode.

You can find the input lag test results below (via RTINGS):

  • 1080p resolution and 60 Hz refresh rate (Game Mode Enabled): 10.9 ms
  • 4K resolution and 60 Hz at 4:4:4: 11.0 ms
  • 4K resolution and 60 Hz refresh rate (Game Mode Enabled): 11.1 ms
  • 4K resolution and 60 Hz refresh rate + 10-bit HDR (Game Mode Enabled): 10.9 ms
  • 1080p resolution and 60 Hz refresh rate (Game Mode Disabled): 18.0 ms
  • 4K resolution and 60 Hz refresh rate (Game Mode Disabled): 18.1 ms
  • 4K resolution and 60 Hz refresh rate with Interpolation: 34.8 ms

Is the AU8000 good for PS5, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S?

The Samsung AU8000 is not a good television set for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S. This TV lacks HDMI 2.1 ports in addition to not supporting 120 frames per second, 1440p, Dolby Vision or Variable Refresh Rate.

Furthermore, the HDR output is quite poor with the lack of a wide color gamut in addition to low HDR brightness levels.

Is the AU8000 good for Switch, PS4, PS4 Pro, Xbox One, Xbox One S and Xbox One X?

The one real positive of the AU8000 is the low input lag when you used its game mode. So, this should be a fine television set for older HDMI consoles such as the PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Wii U, Nintendo Switch, Xbox 360 and Xbox One.

As we stated above, the AU8000 has poor HDR capabilities. So, we don’t recommend this TV when playing HDR-supported games on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 4 Pro, Xbox One S and Xbox One X.

Is The Frame 2021 a suitable TV for PS5, Xbox Series X and other systems?

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In 2021, Samsung released a new version of its “The Frame” television model. So, is this TV any good when it comes to playing games on the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X and other home consoles?

You can find out in this guide at Seeking Tech.

Quick Summary

When it comes to the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X, The Frame 2021 is a good television set as it comes with support for 120 frames per second (the 43″ and 50″ only supports up to 60 fps), HDMI 2.1, HDR10 and Variable Refresh Rate. It does not support the Dolby Vision format, however.

In terms of performance, its HDR brightness levels is passable enough to deliver a good enough HDR picture for the new consoles as well as the PS4, PS4 Pro, Xbox One S and Xbox One S. The input lag reduction is also excellent when game mode is used on all consoles.

Screen Sizes

The Frame 2021 television set is available in the following screen sizes:

  • 43″ (Model Number: QN43LS03AAFXZA)
  • 50″ (Model Number: QN50LS03AAFXZA)
  • 55″ (Model Number: QN55LS03AAFXZA)
  • 65″ (Model Number: QN65LS03AAFXZA)
  • 75″ (Model Number: QN75LS03AAFXZA)

Does The Frame 2021 have HDMI 2.1 ports?

The Frame 2021 comes with four HDMI ports, one of which is HDMI 2.1. The other three ports are HDMI 2.0.

The PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S all support HDMI 2.1 although you need to get your own HDMI 2.1 cable if you have the Series S.

The HDMI 2.1 specification is required to play games at 120 frames per second in 4K. With HDMI 2.0, you can still play games at 120 frames per second in 1080p and 1440p. Keep in mind that the 43″ and 50″ versions of this TV only supports 60 Hz, so the frame rates will top out at 60 frames per second.

Legacy Consoles Support

When it comes to older, non-HDMI consoles, the 2021 version of The Frame does not come with any composite or component inputs. So, you will need to get an adapter on your own for consoles like the PlayStation 1, PlayStation 2, Nintendo 64, Nintendo GameCube, Nintendo Wii and Xbox.

This Samsung television does come with an antenna tuner, which means that you should be able to connect older systems, including the Nintendo Entertainment System, Super Nintendo Entertainment System and Sega Genesis.

The Frame 2021’s HDR Features

When it comes HDR features, The Frame 2021 supports HDR10, HDR10+, HLG and wide color gamut. It does not support Dolby Vision.

HDR supported console games use the HDR10 format. Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S games also support Dolby Vision.

The Frame 2021’s HDR Brightness Levels in Game Mode

When it comes to brightness level when using HDR in game mode, Samsung’s The Frame 2021 features passable capabilities.

According to tests done by RTINGS.com, this television model has a Real Scene Peak Brightness of 533 nits. To really highlight the strengths of HDR, we recommend getting a TV that can display at least 500 nits. So, The Frame 2021 was able to pass that minimum threshold in a vast majority of scenarios with the exception of very dark scenes.

You can check out the HDR brightness levels, in game mode, for The Frame 2021 below (via RTINGS):

  • HDR Real Scene Peak Brightness: 533 nits
  • HDR Peak 2% Window: 245 nits
  • HDR Peak 10% Window: 559 nits
  • HDR Peak 25% Window: 557 nits
  • HDR Peak 50% Window: 557 nits
  • HDR Peak 100% Window: 557 nits
  • HDR Sustained 2% Window: 241 nits
  • HDR Sustained 10% Window: 556 nits
  • HDR Sustained 25% Window: 555 nits
  • HDR Sustained 50% Window: 554 nits
  • HDR Sustained 100% Window: 555 nits
  • HDR ABL: 0.053

The Frame 2021’s Adaptive Sync Features

When it comes to adaptive sync, The Frame 2021 supports Freesync and Variable Refresh Rate. This Samsung TV does not officially support GSYNC.

Variable Refresh Rate, or VRR, is used by the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X smooth out frame rates. VRR is also expected to come out for the PlayStation 5 in the future.

The Frame 2021’s Input Lag

The Frame 2021 features extremely low input lag when you utilize its game mode.

For a responsive gaming experience, we recommend getting a screen with less than 30 ms latency. According to tests done by RTINGS, the 2021 version of The Frame has input lag of just 10 ms at 60 frames per second in game mode. The latency is even lower when you play at 120 frames per second.

You can check out the input lag test results of this Samsung TV below (via RTINGS):

  • 1080p resolution and 60 Hz refresh rate (Game Mode Enabled): 10.3 ms
  • 1080p resolution and 120 Hz refresh rate (Game Mode Enabled): 5.4 ms
  • 1440p resolution and 60 Hz refresh rate (Game Mode Enabled): 9.8 ms
  • 1440p resolution and 120 Hz refresh rate (Game Mode Enabled): 5.5 ms
  • 4K resolution and 60 Hz refresh rate (Game Mode Enabled): 9.6 ms
  • 4K resolution, 60 Hz refresh rate and 10-bit HDR (Game Mode Enabled): 9.9 ms
  • 4K resolution and 60 Hz at 4:4:4: 9.9 ms
  • 4K resolution and 120 Hz refresh rate (Game Mode Enabled): 5.5 ms
  • 1080p resolution and 60 Hz refresh rate (Game Mode Disabled): 89.1 ms
  • 4K resolution and 60 Hz refresh rate (Game Mode Disabled): 75.3 ms
  • 4K resolution and 60 Hz refresh rate with Interpolation: 20.7 ms

Is The Frame 2021 good for PS5, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S?

The Frame 2021 is a good choice for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. The main positives are that this television comes with a HDMI 2.1 port in addition to support for 120 frames per second, HDR10 and Variable Refresh Rate.

The Samsung TV also has passable HDR brightness levels in addition to very low input lag.

The only negative is the lack of support for the Dolby Vision format.

Is The Frame 2021 good for Switch, PS4, and Xbox One?

The low input lag also makes The Frame 2021 a great TV for older HDMI consoles, which includes the PS3, PS4, Wii U, Switch and Xbox.

As we stated above, the passable HDR brightness levels mean that HDR-enabled games should look good enough on the PS4, PS4 Pro, Xbox One S and Xbox One X.

Compatible desk and wall mounts for Samsung Odyssey Neo G9

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The Odyssey Neo G9 is an impressive ultrawide screen curved gaming monitor released by Samsung in 2021. If you want to mount this massive screen on a desk or on a wall, then you can check out this guide at Seeking Tech to find the best available options.

Mounting Specifications

You can check out the mounting specs for the Odyssey Neo G9 below:

  • Dimensions without Stand: 1149.5 mm x 363.5 mm x 287.4 mm
  • Weight without Stand: 26.24 lbs.
  • VESA Mount: 100 mm x 100 mm

For the uninformed, the VESA Mount measures the horizontal and vertical distances between the four mounting screw holes located at the back of the Odyssey Neo G9.

Desk mount example.

Compatible desk mount

The best desk mount we recommend for the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 is the Ergotron HX Ultrawide Monitor Arm Desk Mount with HD Pivot.

This product provides 11.5 inches of height adjustment. Not to mention that the mount will also let you extend the screen at up to 23.6 inches. Furthermore, you will be able to tilt the ultra widescreen curved monitor at up to 15 degrees downwards or at up 5 degrees upwards.

The Ergotron HX Ultrawide Monitor Arm Desk Mount with HD Pivot supports the 100 mm x 100 mm VESA mounting distance and can hold up to 42 pounds. Therefore, it should be compatible with the 49″ Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 Series 32:9 Dual QHD 1000R Curved Gaming Monitor.

For installation, the desk mount comes with a desk clamp base (for desks that are between 0.4 inch to 2.4 inches in thickness) in addition to a grommet base. Also included in the package are the desk monitor arm, extension, heavy-duty pivot, 75 mm x 75 mm/100 mm x 100 mm VESA plate in addition to installation tools and fasteners.

If you are interested, you can purchase the desk mount, which comes with a 10-year warranty, on Amazon with the following link:

Compatible wall mount

If you would rather mount the Odyssey Neo G9 to a wall, then we recommend taking a look at the PERLESMITH Heavy Duty TV Wall Mount with Swivel Tilt & Extension Arm.

With this wall mounting bracket, the ultra widescreen curved monitor will be sitting at 1.77 inch away from the wall when full retracted. You will be able to extend the screen all the way out to 18.89 inches away from the wall.

The extension will let your swivel the Odyssey Neo G9 180 degrees horizontally, which is up to 90 degrees to the left side or up to 90 degrees to the right side. You will also be able to tilt the computer monitor a maximum of 8 degrees downwards or a maximum of up to 5 degrees upwards.

The PERLESMITH product fits the 100 mm x 100 mm VESA mounting distance and is able to hold a maximum of 88 pounds. Thus, the wall mount should be compatible with the 49″ Samsung Odyssey Neo G9.

When it comes to installation, you can put this mount on a brick wall, concrete wall or wall with a single wooden stud.

If you are interested, you can purchase our recommend wall mount, which comes with a 5-year warranty, on Amazon via the following link:

2021 Insignia F30 wall mount specs

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In 2021, Insignia updated its F30 Series. If you want to mount these 4K televisions on a wall, then you can follow this guide at Seeking Tech to find the most suitable options.

Mounting Specifications

You can find the mounting specs for the 2021 Insignia F30 below:

Insignia 50-inch F30 Series LED 4K UHD Smart Fire TV (NS-50F301NA22)

  • VESA Wall Mount Standard: 200 mm x 200 mm
  • Screw Type: M6
  • Screw Length: 16 mm to 24 mm

Insignia 55-inch F30 Series LED 4K UHD Smart Fire TV (NS-55F301NA22)

  • VESA Wall Mount Standard: 200 mm x 200 mm
  • Screw Type: M6
  • Screw Length: 16 mm to 24 mm

Insignia 58-inch F30 Series LED 4K UHD Smart Fire TV (NS-58F301NA22)

  • VESA Wall Mount Standard: 300 mm x 200 mm
  • Screw Type: M6
  • Screw Length: 12 mm to 14 mm

For the uninformed, the VESA Wall Mount Standard is a measurement of the horizontal and vertical distances in between the four mounting screw holes located on the back of your 2021 F30.

VESA Mounting Pattern (example from different TV).

Compatible fixed mount

If you want a simple fixed mount that won’t be taking up too much space for your 2021 Insignia F30, then we recommend checking out the PSLLK1 Low Profile Fixed TV Wall Mount Bracket from PERLESMITH.

When installed with this mounting bracket, your F30 will be sitting at just 1.3 inch away from the wall. This product also comes with a bubble level tool to help you with installation along with several cable ties.

The PSLLK1 will fit with 200 mm x 200 mm and 300 mm x 200 mm VESA Wall Mount Standards in addition to being able to hold a maximum of 132 pounds. So, this mount should be compatible with the 50-inch, 55-inch and 58-inch 2021 F30 televisions.

The PERLESMITH PSLLK1 can be installed on a brick wall, a concrete wall, studs that are 16 inches apart, studs that are 18 inches apart or studs that are 24 inches apart.

If you are interested, you can purchase the fixed mount via the following link on Amazon:

Compatible tilt mount

Tilting your 2021 F30 will help eliminate screen glares in addition to give you better viewing angles if you planning to mount your Insignia TV high up on a wall. If you are interested in this feature, then we recommend getting the PILTK4 Tilt TV Wall Mount Bracket from Pipishell.

With the PILTK4, your F30 will sit at 1.5 inch away from the wall, giving you the ability to tilt the screen at a maximum of 7 degrees downwards.

This mounting bracket supports the 200 mm x 200 mm and 300 mm x 200 mm VESA Wall Mount Standards. With a weight capacity limit of up to 132 pounds, this product should be compatible with all screen sizes of the 2021 Insignia F30.

You can install the PILTK4 on a brick wall, concrete wall, studs that are 16 inches apart or studs that are 24 inches apart.

You can purchase our recommended tilting mount for your F30, if you are interested, on Amazon with the following link:

Compatible full motion mount

You may also want to consider getting a swiveling mount if you want to watch your 2021 Insignia F30 from many different angles. If you are interested in doing so, then we recommend taking a look at the MD2413-MX Full Motion TV Wall Mount from Mounting Dream.

With this mounting bracket, your F30 will sit at 2.7 inches away from the wall when fully retracted. You can then extend the screen to a maximum of 16.7 inches away from the wall.

The extension gives you room to swivel your Insignia TV at up to 90 degrees to the left side or up to 90 degrees to the right side. You can also tilt the screen up to 15 degrees downwards or even up to 5 degrees upwards.

In addition to being able to hold up to 77 pounds, the MD2413-MX also supports the 200 mm x 200 mm and 300 mm x 200 mm standards. So, you should be able to use the 50-inch, 55-inch and 58-inch 2021 F30 TVs with this product.

The Mounting Dream MD2413-MX can be installed on a brick wall, concrete wall or single wood stud. After installation, you can also level your F30 in either direction.

Along with the mount, this product also comes with a bubble level, socket wrench in addition to cable ties.

If you are interested, you can purchase the full motion mount for your F30 on Amazon with the following link:

Toshiba C350 wall mount specs

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The C350 is a new 2021 entry level television from Toshiba.

You can check out this guide at Seeking Tech to find what the most suitable options when it comes to mounting this TV on a wall.

Mounting Specifications

You can take a look at the mounting specs for every screen size of the C350 model below:

43” Toshiba C350 Series 4K UHD Smart Fire TV (43C350KU)

  • Dimensions without Stand: 37.9 inches x 22.0 inches x 2.9 inches
  • Weight without Stand: 15.0 lbs.
  • VESA Mount Pattern: 200 mm x 300 mm
  • Wall Mount Screw: M6

50” Toshiba C350 Series 4K UHD Smart Fire TV (50C350KU)

  • Dimensions without Stand: 44.0 inches × 25.4 inches × 2.9 inches
  • Weight without Stand: 21.6 lbs.
  • VESA Mount Pattern: 200 mm x 300 mm
  • Wall Mount Screw: M6

55” Toshiba C350 Series 4K UHD Smart Fire TV (55C350KU)

  • Dimensions without Stand: 48.5 inches x 28.0 inches x 2.9 inches
  • Weight without Stand: 24.9 lbs.
  • VESA Mount Pattern: 200 mm x 300 mm
  • Wall Mount Screw: M6

For the uninitiated, the VESA Mount Pattern is a specification that measures the horizontal and vertical distances of the four mounting screw holes on the back of your C350 screen.

VESA Mounting Pattern (example from different TV).

Compatible fixed mount

If you are in search of a simple wall mount to keep your C350 in a fixed position, then you should get the MD2163-K Fixed TV Mount from Mounting Dream.

The MD2163-K offers a low-profile design as your Toshiba television set will be sitting at just 1.1 inch away from the wall.

This mount supports the 200 mm x 300 mm VESA mount pattern in addition to being strong enough to hold up to 132 pounds. So, it should be compatible with the 43-inch, 50-inch and 55-inch screen sizes of the Toshiba C350 Series 4K UHD Smart Fire TV.

This Mounting Dream product can be installed on brick, concrete, studs that are spaced 16 inches apart, studs that are spaced 18 inches apart and studs that are spaced 24 inches apart.

You can purchase our recommended fixed mount, which comes with a bubble level tool, on Amazon with the following link:

Compatible tilt mount

A mount that can be tilted may help you get better viewing angles and eliminate any screen glares with your C350. If you want this feature, then we suggest picking up the MI-103L Large Tilting TV Wall Mount Bracket from Mount-It.

When used with this mount, your Toshiba will be 3 inches away from the wall. That distance gives you space to tilt your screen a maximum of 30 degrees, which is up to 15 degrees downwards or up to 15 degrees upwards.

The MI-103L has a VESA mount pattern range of 200 mm x 200 mm through 850 mm x 450 mm. Since it can hold a maximum of 220 pounds, then this mount should be compatible with every screen size from the Toshiba C350.

The Mount-It tilting mount can be installed on concrete walls as well as walls with studs that are 8 inches, 12 inches, 16 inches or 24 inches apart.

You can purchase the product, which comes with an integrated bubble level in addition to a 5-year warranty, on Amazon with the following link:

Compatible articulating mount

An articulating mount can be helpful if you want to watch your C350 from different viewing positions. If you want this feature, then you should get the MD2413-MX Full Motion TV Wall Mount from Mounting Dream.

This product will extend your Toshiba screen from 2.7 inches to 16.7 inches away from the wall. Thanks to the extension, you will be able to swivel your television at a maximum of 90 degrees to the left side or a maximum of 90 degrees to the right side.

You will also be able tilt your C350 downwards at a maximum of 15 degrees or upwards at a maximum of 5 degrees. Last but not least, you can also level your TV post-installation by a maximum of 4 degrees in either direction.

The MD2413-MX fits the 200 mm x 300 mm VESA mount pattern and can hold up to 77 pounds. Thus, it should be compatible with all C350 screen sizes.

This full motion mount can be put on a concrete wall or on a single stud.

You can purchase the product, which comes with a bubble level, cable titles and 10-year warranty, on Amazon with the following link: