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A fantastic 4k TV from Samsung’s 2019 QLED portfolio is the QLED Q70. Its VA panel is good for seeing in dark environments thanks to its high contrast ratio and black uniformity, but it also works well in bright environments with to its remarkable peak brightness. Wide color gamut and full-array local dimming enable it to deliver bright colors and highlight details in HDR video.
With a quick response time and an optional Black Frame Insertion feature to further eliminate blur, it handles motion amazingly well. For a nearly tear-free gaming experience, it also supports AMD’s FreeSync variable refresh rate (VRR) technology. But because it has weak viewing angles, like most VA panels, it’s not the greatest for large seating configurations because the image quality degrades when viewed from the side. you can read our article on Samsung Q70 review.
Design
While it keeps the same fundamental style as the rest of Samsung’s 2019 QLED range, the Samsung Q70 QLED also reflects the lower price point. It has a functional rather than showy appearance. Despite using a lot of plastic, the design adheres to the 360-degree detail philosophy utilized across the line-up, which includes a screen with almost no bezels, a black border around the outside, and textured grooves at the back.
The QLED range’s higher models use a more conventional stand from Samsung, but the Q70 has metal feet that snap into place (no screws). You’ll need a very broad area to put the TV on because these feet are spaced out, and dealing with greater screen sizes will just make this problem worse. Notably, there isn’t a One Connect box either. As you face the screen, all the connections are instead found in the back right corner of the panel.
Even so, there are plenty of inputs, including a LAN port for a wired connection, three USB ports, twin terrestrial and satellite tuners, a CI slot, an optical digital input, an auto cal connector, and four HDMI ports (along with built-in WiFi and Apple AirPlay 2). Samsung has resisted the urge to adopt HDMI 2.1, arguing that the current 2.0b inputs are sufficient for all purposes. Although some may find it disappointing, the manufacturer states that the Q70 can support 4K at up to 120Hz, dynamic metadata (HDR10+), variable refresh rate (VRR), and auto low latency mode (ALLM).
The only feature now lacking is enhanced audio return channel (eARC), but according to Samsung, it will be added by the end of the month via a software update. You still get two controllers, a fully-specced remote and a simpler wand made for everyday usage, but you don’t receive the flashy metal zapper included with the more expensive models. The latter has direct access buttons for Netflix, Amazon, and Rakuten and is pleasant to hold and operate with one hand. It also has a built-in microphone for voice control.
Samsung Q70 review: Features
Instead of using a third-party platform like Android TV, Fire TV, or Roku TV, Samsung, like LG, employs its own small TV platform, Samsung Tizen OS. As a result, the Q70 has fewer third-party apps than other TVs, but it still offers a wide range of built-in capabilities and covers the majority of the essentials. Along with more than a dozen additional apps and video streaming services, you can access on streaming services like Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Disney+, HBO Max, Netflix, and YouTube.
You can even stream and play games from your laptop and PC via Steam Link. However, Twitch is not accessible. The smart TV platform from Samsung has a tonne of exclusive features as well. It features a web browser, an Ambient mode that alternates between artwork and photographs at a low brightness to conserve power, and a Multi View mode that allows for the display of numerous sources simultaneously.
Additionally, it enables screen mirroring from iOS devices and Macs using Apple AirPlay as well as from mobile devices and PCs using Miracast/WiDi. With the Easy Connection software for Windows 10 and Remote Desktop on mac, you can immediately stream from and control your PC or Mac. You can also access Microsoft 365 cloud services and utilise compatible Samsung phones as computers with Samsung DeX. However, it isn’t Google Cast compatible, so you’ll have to use an unofficial Android app to mirror the display of your non-Samsung Android phone.
Picture quality
Overall, the Q70 delivers great performance, including superb local dimming, contrast, brightness, colour, and video processing. Its black depths were not as deep as some less expensive TVs, such as the Vizio M8 and TCL 6 series with HDR content, but it produced higher brightness for a similar overall contrast, earning it the same rating of “8” (Excellent). also you can check our article on Samsung Q70 review.
Samsung Q70 review: Sound quality
Because the Samsung Q70’s direct LED backlight necessitated a deeper chassis, it provides decent sound quality for a contemporary TV. As a result, there is a little bit more space to put good speakers, even if they still fire downward. Although the bass isn’t overly deep, there is a nice sense of stereo separation, a strong middle, and well-defined treble.
Through the use of some machine learning, Samsung has attempted to improve the sound quality of its TVs this year. As a result, the AI-enhanced Intelligent Sound mode was created, which analyses the audio depending on the context and content and then optimises it. As a result, the sound is wider and deeper, which results in a more distinct and immersive acoustic experience.
The AI processing makes sure that the music is better defined, the effects are more accurate, and the crowd noises are more engulfing. The Q70 lacks Dolby Atmos functionality, but it can deliver Dolby Atmos content from built-in apps like Netflix and Amazon to soundbars and AV receivers that support the format via the HDMI audio return channel.
Gaming
More than other TVs, Samsung has advanced gaming functions. The Xbox One X and One S, as well as some PCs, are compatible with the Q70’s variable refresh rates, or FreeSync. The Q70 supports up to 120Hz refresh rates or 4K resolutions, but not both at once. You must activate the Auto Game Mode function in order to use FreeSync. The feature allows the TV to immediately convert to game mode when it detects you’re playing a game, which reduces input lag in addition to allowing VRR. The Game Motion Plus feature in game mode also has the ability to smooth motion, however it does introduce some lag. also you will learn our article on Samsung Q70 review.
Performance
The Samsung Q70 offers great SDR picture quality, and although if it lacks the ultra dark filter seen on more expensive models, this shouldn’t be a problem as long as you don’t place the TV directly in front of a bright light source. Additionally, the Q70’s vivid and punchy visuals appear fantastic even in settings with natural lighting.
Although the viewing angles aren’t as wide as those on models that are higher up, they won’t be an issue if you’re seated somewhat centrally. The VA panel, direct backlight, and local dimming all contribute to the strong black levels and abundant shadow detail. Even though we only identified roughly 50 zones, Samsung’s excellent local dimming algorithm is still very efficient.
Because the star fields and brilliant white space suits present a significant issue, we frequently utilise Gravity as a test for local dampening. The Q70 generally handles this challenging material effectively, with almost any haloing, blooming, or clipping. Although this was rarely a problem with the less difficult content, there were a few instances where the local dimming was caught off guard.
Regardless of the source material, the picture’s level of detail was immediately obvious thanks to the AI-enhanced processing that removed more compressed content and extracted every last pixel from lower resolution sources. The panel is bright enough, and the saturated yet accurate colours make the graphics really jump.
Samsung Q70 review: Price and availability
In 2019, the Samsung Q70 QLED was made available. There are five different screen sizes available: 49-inch, 55-inch, 65-inch, 75-inch, and 82-inch models. These are all accessible in the US and UK. The model names differ based on where you live as normal. The QE49Q70R ($1,499), QE55Q70R ($1,699), QE65Q70R ($2,199), QE75Q70R ($3,499), and QE82Q70R ($4,799) are available in the UK. The QN49Q70RAFXZA costs $1,249, the QN55Q70RAFXZA is $1,499, the QN65Q70RAFXZA is $2,199, the QN75Q70RAFXZA is $3,299, and the QN82Q70RAFXZA is $4,499 in the US.
Conclusion
The Samsung Q70 is a fantastic TV for a variety of uses. With vibrant colours and remarkable motion handling, it can produce images with excellent picture quality. Highlights in HDR video stand out thanks to the wide colour gamut and high peak brightness, and most gamers should enjoy the low input lag and FreeSync compatibility. Its poor viewing angles are unfortunate, but it is to be anticipated with VA panels. The TV can display deep, consistent blacks and gets bright enough to avoid glare, so it works well in both dark and light environments.