Samsung GQ55Q7FN

Wer nicht in völliger Dunkelheit fernsieht, kann mit dem Samsung GQ65Q7FN gegenüber dem Q9FN 700 Euro sparen und bekommt einen hochwertigen Fernseher.

In the end, the Q7F is so-so QLED TV from Samsung that lacks the require brightness and contrast for a good picture performance. The sound is weak as well, so while this TV hits the right notes with its design, features and user interface, it slips up in the most key areas.

Compared to an equivalent OLED TV, Samsung’s Q7FN looks like good value. Its high brightness means HDR content looks fantastic, and you don’t need to draw the curtains when it’s bright and sunny. There are plenty of other benefits, too, including the separate connections box which is ideal if you plan to wall-mount your new TV as the thin cable also delivers power to the screen. Last year’s model delivers pretty much the same image quality but loses out on some of the 2018 model’s features such as the phone setup, voice assistant and requirement for just one mains socket. But then at almost half the price these days, it’s undeniably more wallet-friendly.

If you’re looking for a smart TV, but haven’t shopped Samsung’s QLEDs, you should—they’re arguably the best TVs being made today. And while the high-end Q8 and Q9 series might induce sticker shock, the Q7 series are relatively affordable and deliver the same rich and accurate quantum dot color. Indeed, once you’ve seen them, the 55-inch 55Q7FN ($1,500) and the 65-inch 65Q7FN ($2,400) reviewed here won’t seem overpriced at all. The only major difference is that the Q7 series TVs utilize edge lighting rather than direct backlighting. But the the only time you might really notice the lesser brightness and contrast (if you’re being really picky) is with HDR (high dynamic range) material; otherwise, they deliver largely the same experience.