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The Samsung Q70/Q70A QLED is an excellent TV for most users, thanks to its high native contrast, deep blacks, and fast response time. But be aware of the poor viewing angles and the absence of Dolby Vision.
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Product Snapshot
Overview
The Samsung Q70/Q70A QLED is a mid-range 4K Quantum Dot TV launched in February 2021. It boasts a UHD VA panel, which promises better blacks and contrast compared to IPS LCD TVs.
In addition, Samsung claims that this TV delivers a mind-boggling HDR experience, thanks to their Quantum HDR technology. It sports Samsung’s custom-made Tizen TV OS UI for fluid navigation.
Overall, it is exceptionally well-positioned for both gamers and movie buffs in its range. Make sure to read to the end of our Samsung Q70/Q70A QLED review to compare it with the best rated TVs currently available on the market.
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The Samsung Q70/Q70A QLED is a great TV for gaming and media. It has a great native contrast ratio, deep blacks, fast response time, and low input lag. Plus, gamers will love the HDMI 2.1, ALLM, and VRR features. Just be aware of the poor viewing angles and lack of Dolby Vision.
ReasonS to Buy
- Fantastic native contrast
- Excellent black levels
- HDMI 2.1
- VRR, ALLM, and eARC support
- AMD FreeSync Premium Pro compatible
- Good peak brightness for its range
- Fast response time
- Low input lag
- Great color accuracy
Reason to Avoid
- Narrow viewing angles
- Stutters while playing back 24 FPS content
- Lacks local dimming
- No support for Dolby Vision
- Cheaply built stand
Samsung Q70A Specs
![]() | Backlight Type | Edge |
Display Type | LED | |
HDMI Inputs | 4 | |
HDR Format | HDR10, HDR10+ | |
![]() | HomeKit Compatible | No |
![]() | LED Panel Type | VA |
Max Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (4k) | |
Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | |
Screen size | 55" | |
![]() | Smart Platform | Tizen |
![]() | Sync Technology | AMD FreeSync, G-Sync |
![]() | VRR | Yes |
![]() | Works With | Amazon Alexa, Bixby, Bluetooth, Google Assistant, Remote Control, SmartThings, Wi-Fi |
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Test Results
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Color Gamut % (DCI P3 xy) | 86.43 |
Color Gamut % (DCI P3 uv) | 93.28 |
Color Gamut % (Rec 2020 xy) | 64.06 |
Color Gamut % (Rec 2020 uv) | 73.32 |
Color Gamut % (sRGB) | 0 |
Color Gamut % (Rec 709) | 0 |
Color Gamut % (BT.2020) | 0 |
Color Gamut % (Adobe RGB) | 0 |
Color Gamut % (BT.709) | 0 |
Contrast Ratio (x:1) | 7,751 |
SDR Brightness (nits) | 405 |
HDR Brightness (nits) | 594 |
Input Lag (ms) | 6.7 |
Response Time (ms) | 9.5 |
Color Washout (Degrees) | 28 |
Color Shift (Degrees) | 34 |
Brightness Loss (Degrees) | 33 |
Reflections (%) | 5.7 |
Low-Freq Extension (Hz) | 151.02 |
Freq Response StdDev @ 70db | 4.18 |
Freq Response StdDev @ 80db | 6.09 |
Weighted Total Harmonic Distortion @80db | 0.866 |
Intermodulation Distortion @80db | 5.39 |
EOTF (600 nit delta) | 0.031 |
EOTF (1000 nit delta) | 0.0313 |
EOTF (4000 nit delta) | 0.0029 |
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