Samsung QE65Q70AATXXU 65" Smart 4K Ultra HD HDR QLED TV with Bixby, Alexa & Google Assistant

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Since Bixby is actually built into the TV, rather than simply working with another device that includes a smart assistant, the experience is largely seamless. Bixby is best accessed by simply pressing the mic button on the remote. There is a near-field mic built into the TV but we’d recommend turning that off, unless you want Bixby springing into life every 10 minutes. Percentage luminance drop at 35 degree horizontal angle from the centre of the screen with 100% white output

Percentage luminance drop at 20 degree vertical angle from the centre of the screen with 50% white output Samsung has resisted the temptation to embrace HDMI 2.1, claiming the current 2.0b inputs do all that is needed of them. That might disappoint some, but the company claims the Q70 can handle 4K at up to 120Hz, dynamic metadata (HDR10+), variable refresh rate (VRR), and auto low latency mode (ALLM). The only thing missing is enhanced audio return channel (eARC), but Samsung says that will be coming via a software update by the end of the month. Screen mirroring with Apple and Android devices is possible so you can enjoy your mobile content on the big screen.Unfortunately, but not unexpectedly, Samsung forgot to bring the bass, which is an essential part of any self-respecting home cinema. Obviously, this bass deficiency can be easily rectified with the addition of a soundbar – something Samsung has more than pre-empted with its 2021 Q-series and A-series soundbar range. Max light output HDR (high dynamic range) while displaying small white square taking up 60% of the screen (measured in Nits) It almost goes without saying at this point that even the best sounding TV can be beaten for audio quality by a decent soundbar. But if you absolutely insist on using the built-in speakers, the Q70R is decent enough, with plenty of clarity and projection through the midrange. QN: This relates to the range – QN being the company’s Neo QLED range. S represents the QD-OLED range.

Samsung has tried to boost the sound quality of its TVs this year through the application of some machine learning. The result is the AI-enhanced Intelligent Sound mode that analyses the audio based on the environment and content, and the optimises it accordingly. As a result the sound has more width and depth, creating an acoustic experience that is more defined and immersive. The final LED TVs in the lineup form the Crystal UHD range. There’s no quantum dot filter applied here, and these budget options only use basic LEDs to illuminate their panels. As a result, they’re not able to deliver the same level of picture performance as QLED or Neo QLED models but do cost a fair bit less than their stablemates. Key features include: Quantum 4K Processor, 4K 120Hz HDMI 2.1 Gaming, Quantum HDR with 100% Colour Volume, Q-Symphony Sound,Smart Home enabled

T: This letter represents the type of tuner. Here, T indicates it’s a twin DVB tuner; you may also see U being used, which represents a single DVB tuner. Please note: Failure to produce the card and relevant ID means we are unable to release goods on collection. Detail and definition are exceptional. Edges are razor sharp without looking artificially enhanced, and every bristle of a henchman’s fabulous handlebar moustache is clearly visible. Throw in the best operating system money can currently buy, and the most substantial selection of apps available anywhere, and you’ve got a real belter of a midrange TV.

Max light output HDR (high dynamic range) while displaying small white square taking up 10% of the screen (measured in Nits) Percentage Luminance drop at 35 degree horizontal angle from the centre of the screen with 50% white output Q: This reflects the panel type, with Q covering both Neo and basic QLEDs. S, meanwhile, refers to QD-OLED panels, while U denotes basic LED panels.Last year saw Samsung return to the OLED market for the first time in almost a decade and it has expanded its OLED range for 2023. There are now two quantum dot OLED options – the S90C and S95C – and both come in a new 77in screen size in addition to the 55in and 65in models available last year. The majority of the 2023 lineup, which includes Neo QLED, QLED, LED and QD-OLED models, is available to buy now from Samsung and various other retailers, though there may be a couple of additions to the range later in the year. What Samsung calls AirSlim, the Q70A has a depth of just 27mm and a bezel that measures just 12mm. It’s almost all-screen, making it perfect for popping on the wall, but if wall-mounting isn’t an option it also comes with a perfectly functional centre-mounted stand that allows it to be positioned pretty much anywhere, so there’s ample flexibility on that score. Switching to Bargain Hunt in standard definition (the things we do in the name of testing), the Q70R sensibly plays things fairly cautiously, resulting in colours that are a little subdued next to some, but avoid the far spikier pitfall of garish over-exuberance.

The QE65Q70BATXXUhas a Quantum 4K processor that makes navigating through the menus and smart features of this lovely set easy and fast as well as optimising the picture and sound to give you the best possible experience possible. Multitasking between apps, menus and settings is a breeze for the QE65Q70BATXXUas well as optimising the picture quality for omtimum viewing at all times. HDR10 and HLG are nice to have, but it’s the HDR10+ support that’s most important. This HDR format enhances images by fine-tuning the brightness in each and every scene to eke out the smallest details that might otherwise be lost to dark shadows or specular highlights. And if your Q70A resides in a room with variable ambient light (as most will), the TV’s adaptive brightness can automatically adjust contrast and brightness to suit the environment, keeping your 4K HDR movies looking impactful. Basic LCD sets like those in the Crystal UHD range typically use the former naming convention, while QLED alternatives use the latter.To make sense of exactly what these numbers and letters mean, let’s look at each component of this year’s QN95C (QE55QN95CATXXU). Importantly, there’s no One Connect box here, either. Instead all the connections are located at the rear right of the panel as you face the screen. However at least there’s a full complement of inputs, including four HDMI, three USB, twin terrestrial and satellite tuners, CI slot, optical digital input, auto cal connector, and LAN port for a wired connection (along with built-in WiFi and Apple AirPlay 2). Regardless of the material it was the detailed nature of the picture was readily apparent, with the AI-enhanced processing cleaning up more compressed content, and teasing every last pixel out of lower resolution material. The panel has plenty of brightness, and the colours are saturated but accurate, giving the images real pop. The company’s Neo QLEDs are more affordable despite their highly advanced panel technology. These use Mini LEDs, which are larger than Micro LEDs but significantly smaller than regular LEDs, to light their panels, along with a quantum dot filter. They’re brighter and more energy-efficient than their standard LED counterparts and feature many more local dimming zones, which helps improve contrast and overall image quality.