It’s worth playing with the options in the Sound menu. We find that the Optimised mode, which adds punch and weight, is good for action movies, but for most general viewing, we are better served by the Standard mode. One area in which this TV (and every Samsung we’ve tested this year) remains unbeatable, is input lag – the time it takes for your inputs on a PlayStation or Xbox gamepad to be represented on-screen. We uploaded the brightness measurements and uniformity photos after running the TV for four months in our Accelerated Longevity Test. Samsung QE65Q75BATXXU. Display diagonal: 165.1 cm (65"), Display resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels, HD type: 4K Ultra HD, Display technology: QLED, Screen shape: Flat. Smart TV. Motion interpolation technology: PQI (Picture Quality Index) 3400, Response time: 6 ms, Native aspect ratio: 16:9. Digital signal format system: DVB-S2,DVB-T2,ISDB-C. Wi-Fi, Ethernet LAN. Product colour: Grey

Percentage luminance drop at 20 degree vertical angle from the centre of the screen with 100% white output The QE65Q7F delivers all of the good things we’ve come to expect from Samsung’s QLED’s – punchy, vibrant, vivid and sharp images that pop from the screen and dazzle the viewer in the best possible way. Percentage luminance drop at 35 degree horizontal angle from the centre of the screen with 100% white output Drop down to standard-def and the image is still watchable, with a degree of finesse and balance that would have seemed impossible on a screen this large just a few years ago. However, LG’s 2017 OLEDs are even better in this regard. We uploaded the initial brightness measurements and uniformity photos for the Accelerated Longevity Test.

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The sound is relatively full-bodied by flatscreen standards, and there’s plenty of detail and clarity for everyday viewing. Dual LED. Powered by Quantum Dot - Samsung dual LED TV, powered by Quantum Dot balances colour for bolder contrast and a more lifelike picture, no matter what’s on Subtitles and audio description information displayed on electronic programme guide more info panel

Quantum HDR powered by HDR10+ - See the content you love in a new light, with incredible picture detail and vibrant colour every time you watch We've retested the VRR, input lag, and supported resolutions with an HDMI 2.1 source and firmware version 1403. The mid-range model in Samsung’s 2021 4K QLED line-up, the Q70A is an elegant looking 4K option with a whole raft of features for home cinema, TV and gaming addicts alike. It’s also a considerably less expensive option than any of Samsung’s recently released Neo QLED Mini LED range. Percentage luminance drop at 20 degree vertical angle from the centre of the screen with 50% white output

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We start with the Eco Solution sub-menu and turn off every option. Environmental concerns aside, the power-saving options are too detrimental to picture quality. AI Sound (SpaceFit Sound, AVA, Adaptive Sound) - Never miss a moment with AI sound perfected for whatever you're watching, wherever you're watching it

Adding even an inexpensive soundbar will transform your audio experience, though, and we’d recommend you budget for at least one of those, if not a proper surround system.

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Next up – and of particular interest to PS5 and Xbox Series X owners – the Q70A’s panel has a refresh rate of 120Hz and is capable of delivering 120fps on a 4K signal. If that wasn’t enough, it’s imbued with a new feature called ‘Motion Xcelerator Turbo+’ that enhances motion clarity for incredibly smooth, crisp gameplay, plus it supports FreeSync variable refresh rate (VRR) and promises an impressively low input lag, all combining to deliver a premium next-gen gaming experience for a mid-range price. ALLM (Auto Low-Latency Mode) is also on hand to boot the TV into a low-input Game mode when next-gen consoles are connected. The catch? There’s only one HDMI 2.1 input. Max light output HDR (high dynamic range) while displaying a live scene and white square taking up 60% of the screen (measured in Nits) 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. The Samsung QE65Q7F has a combination of good out-of-the-box settings and a selection of simplified settings, making it easy to set-up the optimum picture. Subtitle and audio description information spoken on the electronic programme guide more info panel