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Samsung QLED Q7F (2017) vs Samsung SUHD KS7000

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SamsungQLED Q7F (2017)SamsungSUHD KS7000
Overview
Released20172016
Display
PanelLED LCDLED LCD
Panel detailFlat quantum-dot LED-backlit LCD. AVForums identifies its tested UK 55-inch panel as 10-bit VA with LEDs along the bottom edge; Samsung's UK size tables do not specify the LCD matrix or native refresh rate for the other sizes.Flat 10-bit quantum-dot LCD with edge-mounted LED lighting, as identified in the two full UK 55-inch reviews. Samsung's 2100 Picture Quality Index is not a native 2100 Hz refresh rate; native Hz was not established.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
HDR formatsHDR10, HDR10+, HLGHDR10
HDR extrasSamsung's QHDR 1500 is a product label, not a measured 1500-nit result. Samsung confirmed HDR10+ on its 2017 UHD range through Prime Video in December 2017; the initial UK maker tables do not specify HDR formats or whether other sources gained HDR10+.Samsung HDR 1000 and Ultra HD Premium certification. Samsung's HDR 1000 name is not a measured 1000-nit specification for all sizes; AVForums measured 1500 nits on a 10% window on its 55-inch review unit.
Screen finishMoth Eye anti-reflection treatment in each UK size table.Ultra Black Moth Eye antireflection filter on the reviewed UK 55-inch model.
Colour rangeSamsung's March 2017 launch claimed 100% colour volume for the QLED family. AVForums measured 95% DCI-P3 xy on its exact UK 55-inch test; this is a reviewer measurement, not a maker specification for every size.Quantum Dot Colour and 10-bit panel support, as stated on the UK 55-inch maker table and checked by two full UK reviews.
Picture processingSamsung UK lists Auto Motion Plus, Supreme UHD Dimming, Q Viewing Angle and a 3100 Picture Quality Index. The index is a processing score, not the native panel refresh rate. Samsung Spain calls the 55-inch processor Q Engine, while the UK table says quad-core.SUHD Remastering Engine, UHD Dimming, Precision Black and Peak Illuminator Pro on the UK 55-inch maker table. Samsung's January 2016 announcement precedes the full UK reviews by several months; an exact first-sale month is not established.
Picture modesFilm Mode and Auto Motion Plus in each UK maker table. What Hi-Fi? recommends reducing contrast enhancement and sharpening on its 55-inch test unit.–
Motion handlingAVForums identifies a 100 Hz native panel in its UK 55-inch test and finds motion mostly good; What Hi-Fi? finds no ideal processing setting. The UK maker tables do not publish native Hz for all four sizes, so the main refresh row is omitted.Auto Motion Plus and LED Clear Motion in AVForums' 55-inch review. Picture Quality Index 2100 is a Samsung processing score, not the native refresh rate.
Viewing angleBoth independent UK 55-inch reviews find colour and black levels deteriorate away from the centre despite Samsung's Q Viewing Angle claim.–
Sizes
Sizes49, 55, 65, 75″49, 55, 60″
Largest size75″60″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateNoneNone
Auto low latency mode–No
HDMI detailFour HDMI 2.0b inputs on the reviewed UK 55-inch One Connect box, accepting up to 4K 60p with HDR10/HLG and HDCP 2.2 (AVForums). Samsung's separate UK maker tables list four HDMI inputs and ARC on every size; no 4K 120 Hz or eARC capability is claimed.One Connect Mini box with four HDMI 2.0a / HDCP 2.2 inputs on the reviewed UK 55-inch model, suitable for 4K HDR10. ARC on the 55-inch UK maker table; no eARC or HDMI 2.1. Three USB sockets total, plus optical digital audio and Ethernet.
Input lag23.8 ms (What Hi-Fi?) and 17.4 ms (AVForums) measured in Game Mode on separate exact UK 55-inch units; review measurements differ and are not assigned to other sizes.21 ms in Game Mode on the 55-inch KS7000, measured by AVForums; 112 ms in Movie mode. Reviewer measurement, not maker claim.
Game featuresManual Game Mode in the UK maker tables. The 55-inch AVForums test found motion interpolation raised input lag to about 79 ms, compared with 17.4 ms in plain Game Mode.Manual Game Mode in Samsung's UK 55-inch table; no 4K120, VRR or automatic low latency claim.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformTizenTizen
ProcessorQuad-coreSUHD Remastering Engine; quad-core smart processor
Speakers40 W40 W, 2.1 channels
eARC–No
Wi-FiWi-FiBuilt-in Wi-Fi
Speaker detailSamsung's separate UK maker tables specify 40 W across all four sizes, with 2.2 channels at 49 inches and 4.2 at 55, 65 and 75 inches. AVForums describes its exact 55-inch review unit as 2.2 channels; the disputed 55-inch channel figure is omitted from the main specification.40 W, 2.1 channels with down-firing woofer in Samsung's separate 49, 55 and 60-inch UK tables.
Audio featuresDolby Digital Plus, DTS codec, woofer, Multiroom Link and Bluetooth audio in Samsung's UK maker tables. No Dolby Atmos or DTS:X claim is made.Dolby Digital Plus, DTS codec, TV SoundConnect and Bluetooth headset support on the UK 55-inch maker table.
Voice assistantsVoice interaction with UK English support in Samsung's 2017 UK maker tables; today's service availability may differ.Samsung's 2016-era voice recognition via Smart Control; service support can change after launch.
CastingSamsung Smart View, mobile mirroring, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct and Bluetooth Low Energy in the UK maker tables.Samsung Smart View, DLNA mobile mirroring and Wi-Fi Direct in the UK 55-inch maker table; app and network service availability can change.
TV tunersTwin DVB-T2/C/S2 digital tuners, analogue tuner, CI+ 1.3, UK MHEG 5, programme guide, PVR and time shift in the UK maker tables.DVB-T2/C/S2 and analogue tuner, CI+ 1.3, electronic programme guide and USB recording/time shift on the UK 55-inch table.
USBThree USB inputs on the One Connect box in the UK maker tables.Three USB sockets across the TV and One Connect Mini box.
EthernetEthernet LAN built in.Ethernet LAN built in.
Optical audio outOne optical digital audio output.One optical digital audio output.
Design and power
SizeWithout stand, width × height × depth: 49-inch 1089.4 × 627 × 44.9 mm; 55-inch 1225.2 × 703.6 × 44.9 mm; 65-inch 1444.1 × 826.4 × 45 mm; 75-inch 1671.2 × 957.9 × 53.2 mm. Configuration weights exclude stand. Each size is from its own UK maker table.Without stand, width × height × depth: 49-inch 1089.1 × 633.6 × 43.4 mm; 55-inch 1225 × 710 × 44.3 mm; 60-inch 1352.4 × 783.6 × 44.2 mm. Configuration weights exclude stand. All figures from separate UK maker tables for each size.
StandSterling Silver central metal tripod. With-stand weights from separate UK maker tables: 49-inch 18 kg; 55-inch 21.2 kg; 65-inch 29.8 kg; 75-inch 42.9 kg. One Connect has its own mains cable and joins the screen by a thin optical cable.Two wide branch feet. With stand, width × height × depth / weight: 49-inch 1089.1 × 699 × 233.2 mm / 14.4 kg; 55-inch 1225 × 775.5 × 233.1 mm / 17.6 kg; 60-inch 1352.4 × 856.9 × 294.6 mm / 22.6 kg.
Power useMaximum from separate UK maker tables: 49-inch 155 W; 55-inch 180 W; 65-inch 225 W; 75-inch 280 W.UK 55-inch maker table lists 180 W maximum; other sizes are not assigned that figure.
Energy classOld energy labels: B at 49/55 inches and A at 65/75 inches. These are not today's A–G ratings.UK maker archive assigns A to 49-inch and A+ to 55 and 60-inch under the old energy scale, not today's A–G scale.
ColoursSterling Silver front and metal stand in the UK maker tables.Silver front trim with black screen border in contemporary UK review photographs.
In the boxThe UK maker tables name the TM1790A One Remote and TM1240A conventional remote for UK/IE, plus One Connect, power cable, user/e-manual and stand. A No Gap wall mount is optional.UK 55-inch maker table lists TM1680A Smart Control and TM1240A conventional remote, batteries, power cable, One Connect and user/e-manual.

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