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Samsung Q70A QLED

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Samsung Q70A is a mid-range 4K QLED TV in Samsung's 2021 smart TV lineup. Compared to the Q80A, it loses full-array LED backlighting, more sophisticated speaker setup, and OTS sound tracking. On the plus side, the Q70A is markedly thinner, making for a good option for wall-mount in brightly-lit rooms.

Like other premium QLED TVs, the Q70A covers 100% DCI-P3 color space and refreshes at 120Hz natively. QLED panels offer some of the best brightness and contrast in the industry today, and the Q70A packs it in a sleek form factor with minimal bezels.

As manufacturers are pushing for gaming use of their TVs, Samsung has endowed the Q70A with ultra-low latency / input lag as well as support for variable frame rates.

Naturally, the Q70A comes with a range of smart TV functions, including all major voice assistants as well as Samsung's proprietary Bixby.

Other 2021 conventional 4K QLED models in Samsung's lineup include the Q60A, Q80A, and The Frame. They are joined by the new Neo QLED models.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 88%

Pros

Gorgeous QLED panel
High screen-to-body ratio
Supports HDR10, HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma), HDR10+, and Quantum HDR
Rich color reproduction
Exceptional 7000:1 contrast ratio
10-bit display panel
Bright display panel

Cons

Slow response time

What external reviewers found

External score 71%

Pros

Excellent gaming performance
Fast response time
Low input lag
High contrast ratio
High-contrast panel
Wide color gamut

Cons

Mediocre contrast
No Dolby Vision
Only one HDMI 2.1 port
Narrow viewing angles
No local dimming

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External Reviews

pcmag^[1]

Reviewer score 82% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from pcmag have found:

The Samsung Q70A is a solid TV with a few standout aspects but fairly modest picture quality. The TV's colors are strong and balanced, even if it doesn't reach the full digital cinema color space. Contrast is its weakest point, with modest performance that can soften shadow details. If you want to splurge and get even more gaming features, consider the LG C1.

Pros

Excellent gaming performance
High-contrast panel
AMD FreeSync Premium

Cons

Mediocre contrast
No Dolby Vision

rtings^[2]

Reviewer score 60% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from rtings have found:

The Samsung Q70 is good for mixed usage. Thanks to its high contrast ratio, it's good for watching movies or gaming in the dark, but it's also suited to well-lit rooms. Its fast response time delivers smooth motion in content like sports and video games. Its low input lag makes it feel response when gaming or connected to a PC.

Pros

High contrast ratio
Fast response time
Low input lag
Wide color gamut

Cons

Narrow viewing angles
Only one HDMI 2.1 port
No local dimming

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^ Samsung 55-Class Q70A QLED TV (QN55Q70AAFXA) Review. [pcmag].
^ Samsung Q70/Q70A QLED TV Review. [rtings].

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