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Samsung QN49Q70RAFXZA Flat 49 Inch QLED 4K Q70 Series Ultra HD Smart TV with HDR and Alexa Compatibility 2019 Model
Last Updated: November 30, 2019 (Refresh Now)
7.6
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133
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Picture Quality
38tv, oled, sound, amazing, quality is excellent
+100%
" ... With that said I really like the QLED picture as well and in some circumstances the color and brightness do top the OLED, but if I could only have one I would go with the OLED here. ... My OLED absolutely has temporary image retention issues from time to time. ... The image retention always goes away but it happens regularly and freaks me out so I feel like I have to baby the TV a little. ... "
" ... Picture quality is excellent The software and computer chip is very fast. ... "
" ... the picture quality on this TV is amazing. ... "
" ... We settled on the Samsung QLED and while the picture is very good, it is nowhere near as good as an OLED. ... "
" ... I love the picture quality as well as the the sound. ... "
" ... The picture as noticeably improved. ... "
" ... 4K Picture quality on this TV is better than Vizio but not as good as the LG OLED. ... "
" ... So petty , but love the tv and picture wow ! ... "
Display Clarity
26screen, samsung, viewing, edge lit, went
+81%
-19%
" ... The glossy finish to the screen feels quality but lets more glare than desired. ... "
" ... I had a Samsung 52" LED tv before this one. ... "
" ... I am not sure why Samsung did not place this in the Picture menu, but it def should be as it is not something you would think would help the overall picture. ... "
" ... The Toshiba was almost unviewable during mid-day but this Samsung is so bright and clear that the very bright room is no longer an obstacle to daytime viewing. ... "
" ... Smart panels and icons are arranged differently but just a matter of getting used to it. ... "
" ... But I've been researching big screen tvs for a few years now, and finally took the plunge after show-rooming it at Best Buy. ... The screen is super sharp - almost TOO sharp. ... "
" ... Being backlit vs edge lit makes all the difference in the world. ... "
" ... The screen size increase if better, but could be larger. ... "
Software Platform
21samsung, voice, smart, apps, app
+62%
-38%
" ... I would just watch things on my Fire tablet and I was happy. ... "
" ... There are cards you can't remove you'll never use, apps you'll never use you can't remove, it will advertise TV shows on it's main screen you'll never watch. ... I want a tv set that only has the features and apps enabled I specifically ask for. ... I want a TV set that doesn't make me sign up for an account to use the built in features of it! ... "
" ... I have loved Roku at my winter home for a few years with an older Sony TV but wasn't sure I would need it for the "Smart" Samsung. ... In summary, the TV works perfectly for our needs after adding a Roku box. ... "
" ... Watching Amazon Prime using the Samsung app lacks the informative features of the Fire Stick (pause shows actors in the current scene with ability to get information, Skip recap, Skip Intro, etc.). ... "
" ... Samsung provides an Apple TV app but I bought a hardware Apple TV 4K. ... I was surprised that I can use the Samsung remote to control the Apple TV hardware. ... EDIT: The Xfinity streaming app beta (ver 1.0.10) is now available for 2019 Samsung TVs as of 7/14/2019 ... "
" ... If you do use it though Samsungs has a great selection of apps, they work well and run fast, and I haven't had any connection issues. ... My only complaint is the viewing angles but its not bad and the smart interface won't entirely get out of the way (maybe there's a setting a missed though). ... "
" ... I did have to sign up for a Smart Things user account but that was simple too. ... "
" ... Great interface to switch between streaming services. ... "
Color
20blacks, color, colors, brightness, black
+95%
-5%
" ... I chose this over the Q80 because in games and movies the Q80s blacks are to dark and I rather have it brighter to see down dark rooms or areas ... "
" ... Way more contrast, color and brightness. ... "
" ... The "blacks" are so black it's like the portion of the TV is off. ... there's no "ghost" image around the text it's just very detailed. ... "
" ... The Q70 has awesome colors, very good brightness, extremely strong contrast, black levels look almost perfect, but poor viewing angles. ... The LG C8 OLED perfect blacks, gets bright but not as bright as most QLEDs, very natural color, and perfect viewing angles. ... There's no doubt I prefer the picture on the OLED there is just something special and natural about perfect black. ... With that said I really like the QLED picture as well and in some circumstances the color and brightness do top the OLED, but if I could only have one I would go with the OLED here. ... My OLED absolutely has temporary image retention issues from time to time. ... "
" ... If you are used to a high end TV with popping colors and deep blacks that don't degrade a whole lot depending on where you are sitting then don't waste your time on a cheaper TV because unless you went color blind or have not seen what a high end model looks like, you will be disappointed. ... "
" ... (NOTE: I took the photo using an ‘Ambient Mode’ screen saver setting to provide a consistent background) ... I’m not a videophile complaining about seeing only 999-million of the claimed 1-billion colors this thing can produce. ... "
" ... amaZing colors and blacks is black . ... "
" ... Great color contrast. ... "
Sound Quality
16tv, speakers, bar, samsung, picture
+75%
-25%
" ... added the rear Samsung speakers. ... I like that I have the SAME level of surround sound ability now for TV, BlueRay, Amazon, Netflix . ... previously, the Bose only had the front sound when watching a DVD. ... "
" ... I love the picture quality as well as the the sound. ... "
" ... Sound is good, but just good. ... "
" ... Sound surprised me in a great way. ... "
" ... Sound quality is adequate as is although I do use a separate sound system. ... "
" ... Great picture, better sound than expected. ... "
" ... The sound from this TV is great because it has a built in sub woofer. ... However, I do use a theater sound system but again the internal speakers are just fine. ... "
" ... Sound quality is great - who needs a "sound bar?" ... "
Resolution
16tv, hdr content, samsung, hdr, 43inch
+81%
-19%
" ... To utilize the full picture capability of the TV is to get a 4k signal going through it or ultra high definition. ... "
" ... We have it streaming from an Apple 4K TV. ... "
" ... It looks like no modern Samsung TVs under 55 inches carry a 120Hz native refresh rate. ... "
" ... Ultra 4k and HDR content from YouTube and Amazon look amazing. ... "
" ... The TV also comes with free channels like Buzzr (old reruns of game shows like Match Game). ... "
" ... I researched HDR TVs for a while before settling on the Samsung Q70 series. ... "
" ... I got this television because I wanted to get into 4K gaming. ... "
" ... 4K Picture quality on this TV is better than Vizio but not as good as the LG OLED. ... "
Marketplace
16amazon, one, image, get, buying
+88%
-13%
" ... The picture as noticeably improved. ... "
" ... And as always you should correct the picture setting yourself. ... The picture is no surprise a step higher than my ju7500. ... Go check RTINGS.com. ... "
" ... There is sooo much light available for the image. ... "
" ... What a great experience buying this large product from Amazon. ... "
" ... Amazon should adjust the price. ... "
" ... The picture is perfect! ... "
" ... Save some $ buying through Amazon when compared to other retailers. ... "
" ... if you get it shipped, good luck. ... "
Device Compatibility
15samsung, smart, upgraded, tvs, firetv
+87%
-13%
" ... The other features work fine although I have not connected mine to the internet to test all the features. ... "
" ... I couldn't find any defects in the box or on the TV. ... "
" ... I was surprised that I can use the Samsung remote to control the Apple TV hardware. ... "
" ... This is an 82" TV. ... I don't own a Samsung phone or tablet so some options are not available to me. ... "
" ... Excelente tv pero sería ideal poder usar el mismo control para el Directv como otras marcas ... "
" ... Excellent smart TV- worth it! ... "
" ... I like Samsung TVs. ... "
" ... I really like this tv! ... "
Product Reliability
12tv, working, samsung, longevity, issues
+50%
-50%
" ... Some times it works, sometimes it doesn't. ... "
" ... It never worked. ... "
" ... 15 - 20 second later it will turn on itself and it only happens occasionally . ... "
" ... They could not commit to a date that ranged from 3 days to ??? ... "
" ... It’s pretty incomprehensible to me how a global technology company like Samsung can produce defective products right from the factory…what, are we in the 60’s? ... So once again, I’m forced to conclude it’s another hardware failure. ... "
" ... 699 a month. ... "
Gaming
10movies, games, game, sports, gamer
+100%
" ... As a gamer, super happy with it. ... "
" ... I bought the QLED instead of an OLED for gaming reasons. ... It also includes awesome gaming features like fast response time, very low input lag, Freesync, game enhance mode (contrast that really does make your game pop), and auto game detection (game mode turn itself on which is very handy). ... Gaming is the primary reason I chose the QLED as this TV has all our consoles hooked up to it. ... The picture is beautiful, the gaming options are incredible if gaming is something you'll be doin. ... Both are minor details which some other TVs do better, but since it shines in the gaming department its easy for me to look past. ... "
" ... If you want a good tv for see movies and play games . ... "
" ... I chose this over the Q80 because in games and movies the Q80s blacks are to dark and I rather have it brighter to see down dark rooms or areas ... "
" ... Played movies, games, sports and generally whatever we could find and they all look great. ... "
" ... Best game tv ever. ... "
" ... I got this television because I wanted to get into 4K gaming. ... But I don't need the hundred 120 refresh rate, as I don't do a lot of online gaming. ... But some of my games are dark due to the nature of the game and you can definitely see it and once you see it and it's hard not to see it. ... "
" ... it makes the experience 100 times better and video games feel like you're actually a part of them and what they're battling through. ... "
Product As Described
10one, image
+90%
-10%
" ... The picture as noticeably improved. ... "
" ... The picture is perfect! ... "
" ... works as described . ... "
" ... And as always you should correct the picture setting yourself. ... The picture is no surprise a step higher than my ju7500. ... "
" ... The picture is fabulous. ... "
" ... There is sooo much light available for the image. ... "
" ... Picture of actual screw is above. ... "
" ... It had a great picture but nothing like this one. ... "
Price
9worth, good, every, tv, get
+89%
-11%
" ... Good value for quality tv. ... "
" ... I have to call to get the new lower price. ... "
" ... So right here i will justify the 2.5x price difference. ... "
" ... Price was a big factor for me and the performance was good enough across the board to choose the Q70 over cheaper options. ... "
" ... This seemed to have the best features vs price. ... "
" ... worth every F*&*ing dollar of the $2200 I spent ... "
" ... Absolutely worth every penny in my opinion. ... "
" ... Amazon should adjust the price. ... "
Features
8smart features, features, auto, ambient, tv
+75%
-25%
" ... I really like this TV and it's smart features. ... "
" ... I use all of the features. ... "
" ... This seemed to have the best features vs price. ... "
" ... Haven’t used the Smart Features yet. ... "
Device Stand
7tv, mount, stand, screws, mounting
+71%
-29%
" ... I veered from the recommended "two person" control in lifting the TV to my wall mount. ... "
" ... However, there was no damage to the TV itself. ... "
" ... The TV itself is minimal and looks nice on the wall or on the stand. ... "
" ... I bought this TV to go on a wall and I love it. ... "
" ... You must buy M8 43 mm bolts to mount this TV on a wall. ... "
Remote
7samsung, control, tv, roku, supplied
+86%
-14%
" ... The remote is alittle to minimal, but functions well. ... "
" ... The Samsung remote is great. ... It just works out of the box and I use it as the primary remote even when watching FireTV content most of the time. ... The remote is handy. ... "
" ... With Roku, Britbox and MhzChoice both work perfectly, and I don't even need to use the Roku remote. ... The Samsung remote handles the Roku stations just like any other. ... "
" ... This lets me control the volume using the Samsung remote. ... I was surprised that I can use the Samsung remote to control the Apple TV hardware. ... "
" ... I love how it easy the new ONE Remote is to use. ... "
Setup
6install, unboxing, easy, instructions, follow
+100%
" ... Unboxing, setup and, connecting wirelessly to internet went well. ... "
" ... However, delivery promise was unboxing and setup. ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... It was easy to install, but needed several people to put on the furniture stand. ... "
" ... It was a snap to install. ... Well there is no "installing." ... "
" ... it was a breeze to setup- follow the on-screen directions and it is a piece of cake. ... "
Delivery
6delivery, shipping, perfect, fine, delivered
+83%
-17%
" ... Even my TV was delivered upside down although the box is clearly marked "THIS SIDE UP". ... "
" ... However, delivery promise was unboxing and setup. ... "
" ... The box arrived in perfect condition. ... "
" ... Received it and the packaging was fine, no dents perfect box. ... "
" ... The delivery was trouble free. ... "
Ease of Use
5use, set, intuitive, picture, install
+80%
-20%
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... Hooks ups were easy, and for the most part intuitive. ... "
Apps
5samsung, apps, tv, xfinity, voice
+100%
" ... Watching Amazon Prime using the Samsung app lacks the informative features of the Fire Stick (pause shows actors in the current scene with ability to get information, Skip recap, Skip Intro, etc.). ... "
" ... If you do use it though Samsungs has a great selection of apps, they work well and run fast, and I haven't had any connection issues. ... "
" ... There are cards you can't remove you'll never use, apps you'll never use you can't remove, it will advertise TV shows on it's main screen you'll never watch. ... I want a tv set that only has the features and apps enabled I specifically ask for. ... "
" ... Have options for all my addons like VUDU and google movies . ... "
" ... Samsung provides an Apple TV app but I bought a hardware Apple TV 4K. ... This lets me listen to music from my Apple Music subscription. ... EDIT: The Xfinity streaming app beta (ver 1.0.10) is now available for 2019 Samsung TVs as of 7/14/2019 ... "
Video Playback
5watching, video, movies, sports, times
+60%
-40%
" ... For gaming, sports, or movies this is an amazing tv. ... If you watch sports, nature shows on youtube or movies yes it will suit you well. ... "
" ... Black bars when watching movies are true black. ... "
" ... Played movies, games, sports and generally whatever we could find and they all look great. ... "
Returns
5refund, replacement, box, back, amazon
+20%
-80%
" ... Had to return it and buy it from bestbuy. ... "
" ... This was an enormous disappointment and I will be picking up a replacement at the local big box to avoid the hassle of returning in the future :( ... "
" ... 2 days later waiting for refund. ... "
" ... After a call to Amazon to arrange a replacement, it was back in the box to be returned. ... "
Screen Protection
5went, set, busted, tv, lot
+20%
-80%
" ... just spent a lot of time taking down old and setting up new to find out the screen is busted. ... "
" ... Once it was on it looked like the screen was shattered and kept flickering on and off. ... "
" ... I was 100% shocked when I went to power up and the screen was cracked all over!!! ... "
" ... Got it all set up only to turn it on and realize the screen was busted. ... "
Fit
4screws, galaxy
+75%
-25%
" ... If you have a very standard couch and love seat or sectional and a chair the Q70 will likely be perfect if its in your target budget. ... "
" ... Oh wait, I forgot about those Galaxy Note 7 and Galaxy Fold phone debacles. ... "
" ... I felt qled was a better fit for me. ... "
Build Quality
4+100%
" ... I think these TVs are fairly durable. ... "
" ... Overall it looks great and the build quality is well worth the $1200+ over the ru7100s crooked labels and cheap material. ... "
" ... If you have a very standard couch and love seat or sectional and a chair the Q70 will likely be perfect if its in your target budget. ... "
" ... Per my research the actual length is 43MM and Samsung/amazon sells the screw. ... "
Capacity
3room, large, house, 20
+100%
" ... It is a very heavily used TV by the whole family. ... "
" ... I have 4 in my house ... "
" ... Bought this Samsung Q70R to replace a 10 year old Toshiba in our very light living room. ... "
Ports
3samsung, input, connectivity, connections, refresh
+67%
-33%
" ... I also bought 8K HDMI cables since this television is kind of future proof. ... That means it does have the 2.0 and 2.2 HDMI connections which it's supposed to allow the faster refresh rate although I don't need it because the 49in does not offer the higher 120 refresh rate. ... "
Call quality
3calls, bixby, tv, called
-100%
" ... Took about 8 calls over 3 days to actually talk to someone, so that was kind of frustrating. ... "
" ... Don't buy this TV if you are expecting a voice activated TV. ... "
" ... Made two more calls to Samsung. ... "
Design
3looks, lg, c8
+100%
" ... The back texture is a nice touch and it has a minimal design. ... "
" ... I prefer the LG C8 design in general. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 49 meters
Display
Resolution: 4K