Toshiba 65Z670SP Mini LED TV featured
Buying a 65-inch TV used to mean spending well into the premium segment, but the category has changed quite a bit. You can now get a large screen with Mini LED backlighting, high refresh rates and gaming-focused features without going too far beyond the Rs 80,000 mark. The Toshiba Z670SP is built around exactly that proposition.
The 65-inch model comes with a 4K Mini LED panel and a native 144Hz refresh rate, along with Dolby Vision, Filmmaker Mode, HDMI 2.1, VRR and ALLM. Toshiba has also equipped it with a 54W four-speaker system, while Vidaa brings features such as Apple AirPlay and hands-free voice controls.
We spent time with the 65-inch Z670SP across movies, sports, streaming content and gaming to see where it stands against what you can expect from TVs around this price. At Rs 79,990, does Toshiba’s Mini LED approach offer enough to make the Z670SP worth considering?
The Z670SP has a fairly understated design. The bezels are slim enough that most of your attention stays on the picture. The lower section is slightly thicker and houses the Toshiba and Regza branding along with the standby indicator.
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Build quality is one area where Toshiba has done a good job. The rear uses a metal construction and the supplied table stands are also metal rather than lightweight plastic. They feel sturdy once attached and have rubber sections underneath to prevent the TV from sliding around easily. Toshiba has also integrated a small cable-management section into the stand, which is a useful touch when the TV is placed on a table.
One thing worth keeping in mind is that while the table-top stands themselves feel sturdy and provide a good grip, the TV can still feel a little shaky once mounted on them. Even a light touch can make the screen wobble slightly, so you’ll need to be a bit careful while dusting or adjusting the TV. The stands are also positioned quite far apart, so if you’re planning to table-mount the 65-inch model, make sure your TV unit is wide enough to accommodate them properly. It’s not a deal-breaker, but it is something to consider if you don’t plan to wall-mount the TV.
The Z670SP is well equipped for a modern home entertainment setup. There are four HDMI 2.1 ports, USB, Ethernet, optical audio and an antenna connection. The power input is positioned separately on the opposite side, while the main connectivity ports are grouped together.
HDMI 1 and 2 support 4K at 60Hz, while HDMI 3 and 4 are the high-bandwidth ports capable of handling 4K at 144Hz. These are the ones you will want to use for high-refresh-rate gaming. The TV also supports eARC, so a compatible soundbar can be connected without giving up the higher-quality audio formats supported by the TV.
The arrangement is particularly useful if the TV is wall-mounted because the main ports remain accessible from the side.
The 4K Mini LED panel is one of the biggest strengths of the Toshiba Z670SP. Mini LED performance depends heavily on how well the backlight and local dimming are implemented, and in our testing, the TV delivered strong contrast, particularly with HDR content.
Our Calman testing measured 617.1 nits of brightness. The panel gets bright enough to make HDR highlights stand out against darker portions of the frame. A 0.1-nit black level also helps the TV produce deep blacks, which was particularly noticeable during the submarine sequence in Mission: Impossible: The Final Reckoning. Dark portions of the frame retained good detail without looking washed out, although some limitations of an LCD panel were still visible in particularly challenging scenes.
In our testing, colour coverage reached 71.09% of BT.2020 and 95.08% in DCI-P3, while means colour accuracy isn’t particularly strong. However, I wouldn’t consider that a major surprise at this price point. In actual viewing, colours look punchy without making regular TV content excessively saturated. We did also notice some visible bending in dark-to-light colour gradients in parts of the image, particularly in the background. It isn’t something you’ll notice in every scene, but it can show up in certain content with smooth colour transitions.
For lower-resolution content, the Z670SP performs reasonably well. We tested it with a set-top box, and the upscaling keeps the picture clean and detailed enough from a normal viewing distance. MEMC helps with motion as well, particularly when watching sports. Football and cricket benefited from smoother camera movement and better clarity during fast-moving sequences, making the ball easier to follow.
The Z670SP also delivered better-than-expected viewing angles during our testing, with colours and overall clarity holding up reasonably well from moderate angles. Dolby Vision content on Netflix also looked impressive, with the combination of brightness and local dimming helping highlights stand out while retaining detail in darker areas.
For movies, Filmmaker Mode takes a more restrained approach by reducing some of the punchier processing and offering a more natural presentation.
Gaming is arguably one of the strongest reasons to consider this TV. The panel has a native 144Hz refresh rate and supports VRR and ALLM, while the higher-bandwidth HDMI ports can handle 4K at up to 144Hz.
I connected my PS5 and spent time playing Spiderman 2, Hogwarts Legacy, and Apex Legends. Since the PS5 tops out at 120Hz, you won’t actually be using the full 144Hz capability of the panel with Sony’s console. Even so, gameplay felt smooth and responsive during testing, with no obvious stuttering or distracting frame drops.
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Toshiba also provides a dedicated gaming interface with additional gaming controls and information such as the current frame rate. It is a small addition, but one that makes the TV feel more purpose-built for gaming rather than simply having a high-refresh-rate panel on the specification sheet.
For PC gamers, the 144Hz capability is potentially more useful, provided the connected hardware can actually deliver the required frame rates.
The Toshiba Z670SP comes with a 54W four-speaker setup, including front-firing speakers that direct sound towards the viewer rather than downwards. This makes the audio feel more direct, with dialogue coming through clearly and the overall output getting loud enough for a reasonably sized room. The front-firing setup also adds to the viewing experience, especially while watching movies, as the sound feels more closely tied to what’s happening on screen.
There is a decent amount of bass as well, giving music, movies and action sequences some weight, although it doesn’t have the depth you would get from a dedicated subwoofer. Still, for regular TV shows, sports and movies, the built-in speakers are capable enough and don’t immediately make you feel the need for a soundbar.
The Z670SP runs on Vidaa TV OS, and the overall interface is clean, responsive and easy to navigate. The home screen brings recommended content, recently used apps, inputs and installed applications together, while popular streaming platforms such as Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar, Apple TV and YouTube are readily available. There is also an app store for additional apps, along with dedicated sections for movies, kids’ content, games and other categories. During my testing, the TV also received a software update, which is a good sign that Toshiba is continuing to keep the software experience updated rather than leaving the TV on its launch firmware.
Apple users get native AirPlay support, allowing content from an iPhone, iPad or Mac to be mirrored on the TV. I found screen mirroring and video playback to be smooth, with no noticeable lag during our usage. The TV also supports hands-free voice controls through the Vidaa assistant, letting you perform tasks such as adjusting the volume, muting the TV, opening apps, toggling Bluetooth and even switching the TV off using voice commands.
Overall, Vidaa may feel different if you’re coming from Google TV, but the interface is straightforward enough to get familiar with quickly, and the combination of app support, AirPlay and voice controls covers most of what you’d expect from a modern smart TV.
The bundled Bluetooth remote takes a more traditional full-size approach, with a large number of keys covering navigation, volume and channel controls, inputs, subtitles and shortcuts for streaming services and other content. Personally, I prefer more compact remotes, so this layout feels a little too busy for my liking. The keys are packed quite closely together, with very little space between them, which makes the remote feel even more cluttered.
With so many buttons packed together, the key markings could also have been simpler. For example, the Settings button is represented by three vertical lines instead of the more familiar gear icon. Using more conventional and easily recognisable markings would have made the remote easier to navigate.
The remote also doesn’t quite live up to the otherwise premium build quality of the TV and its metal stands. It feels relatively flimsy in hand, and a more refined, sturdier design would have complemented the TV better. However, given the price constraints, this is understandable, and it’s not a compromise unique to Toshiba, as most TVs in this segment tend to offer fairly basic remotes.
The Toshiba Z670SP is a strong showcase of what a Mini LED TV can offer in this price segment. Its display delivers the kind of contrast and HDR performance that makes movies more engaging, while the 144Hz refresh rate adds another dimension to sports and gaming. The 54W audio system also complements the large screen well, with the front-firing speakers making the sound feel more direct.
What I liked about the Z670SP is that the experience doesn’t stop at the display. Vidaa keeps things simple, AirPlay works smoothly, and the hands-free voice controls are useful additions for everyday use. With HDMI 2.1, VRR, ALLM, Dolby Vision and Filmmaker Mode, the TV is equally comfortable handling movies, sports and gaming.
At Rs 79,990 for the 65-inch model, the Z670SP brings together a large Mini LED display, high refresh rate, capable audio and a good set of smart features in one package. It feels like a TV designed to be used for a bit of everything, rather than one that asks you to compromise on what you want to watch.
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