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Specs:- Resolution: 3840x2160 UHD
- Refresh Rate: 60Hz (120 Motion Rate)
- Panel Type: VA w/ HDR
- Smart Platform: Samsung Tizen OS
- VESA Wall Mount: 200mm x 200mm
- 802.11ac WiFi + Bluetooth 4.2 (audio / headset support)
- Ports:
- 1x USB 2.0
- 1x Ethernet
- 2x HDMI 2.0
- 1x Satellite in
- 1x Optical Audio Out
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https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/tu7000
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Ratings Scorecard
Test Results
HD PICTURE QUALITY
4
/
5
UHD PICTURE QUALITY
4
/
5
HDR
1
/
5
VIEWING ANGLE
3
/
5
MOTION BLUR
3
/
5
SOUND QUALITY
3
/
5
VERSATILITY
4
/
5
DATA PRIVACY
3
/
5
DATA SECURITY
4
/
5
SCREEN SIZE (IN.)
65
TV RESOLUTION TYPE
4K UHD
DISPLAY TYPE (BACKLIGHT)
LCD (LED)
INTERNET-ENABLED
Yes
ENERGY COST/YR. ($)
33
Highs
Very Good color accuracy
Very Good 4K UHD picture quality
Lows
Edge detail is strongly over enhanced
Ineffective HDR capability
Limited viewing angle
CR's Take
This 65-inch 4K smart TV from Samsung, an entry-level model in the company's mainstream non-QLED 4K TV lineup for 2020, is a decent overall performer, though its HDR performance is ineffective, mainly due to peak brightness limitations. (When done well, HDR can produce enhanced contrast and brighter highlights.) It also has a narrow viewing angle. Samsung TVs support the HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG HDR formats. Compared to the TU8000 models above it, it lacks a few features, including an enhanced game mode, and it has only two, rather than three, HDMI inputs.
Like the TU8000-series sets, this model has an edge LED backlight without local dimming, so you lose a bit in terms of peak brightness and contrast compared to Samsung sets with full-array backlights with local dimming. The TV has Samsung's smart TV platform, plus its Bixby digital voice assistant that works with other Bixby and SmartThings-enabled devices. It's also compatible with Google Home and Amazon Alexa voice assistants, as well as Apple AirPlay 2. It has the Apple TV app so you can watch movies and TV shows purchased through iTunes right from the TV itself.
Detailed Test Results
HD PICTURE QUALITY. HD picture quality was Very Good, overall. Reproduction of fine HD image detail was Excellent. Edges of objects in the image were over-enhanced which visibly reduced image fidelity. Color accuracy was Very Good, with flesh tones in particular, looking natural. Contrast—the difference between the darkest blacks and brightest whites—was Good, so images had some depth, but it was not the best. Black levels were OK and maintained some contrast in darker scenes, but they fell short of the better TVs. The quality appeared worse as we viewed from the sides—see our Viewing Angle results, below. Image brightness was moderately low, dimmer than most even with the Brightness backlight control turned up—OK for a dark room but not the best choice for a bright room. Its reproduction of smooth edges on image content for "up-converted" HD-to-UHD images fell short with some visible "jaggies" (jagged edges); deinterlacing of 1080i video was Excellent; and film mode detection from 1080i content was Excellent.
4K UHD PICTURE QUALITY. Overall 4K UHD picture quality was Very Good, overall. In our UHD testing, we played native-4K movies and test videos (non HDR) thru the TV's HDMI input, and found their image detail was all there. For color, contrast and black level, the TV performed similarly to its HD picture quality.
HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE (HDR) PERFORMANCE. HDR performance was ineffective. In our tests, the display did not have the peak brightness capability necessary (by HDR standards) to reproduce the extended contrast on our HDR content. It could not reveal much contrast between the moderately bright and very bright highlights, while the brightness levels in the mid-to-lower tones, like those in an indoor scene, were slightly low.
VIEWING ANGLE. This Samsung model has a moderate viewing angle overall, decent, but not quite as good as the better-performing TVs we've tested. The optimal seating position for best picture quality is directly in front of this model. We examined the picture at various viewing angles, and saw the image quality was not consistent. When we viewed the TV from the sides, image quality got worse. The picture showed a slight loss of color. Black levels visibly brightened, and reduced the contrast especially on dark scenes. We viewed the image from above and below center screen, and saw Very Good vertical viewing angle performance, with minimal changes in color, contrast, and black level.
MOTION BLUR. In our motion tests, this Samsung TV had Good motion performance, with some blurring. Although this TV also includes a "LED Clear Motion" setting that we found was effective at further reducing motion blur, it limited the brightness of the image and added some flicker to the picture so we left the feature off.
SOUND QUALITY. We got Good sound quality, about average among the models we've tested. When watching a blockbuster movie, a concert, or TV show, it can deliver decent performance but just not like the better performers. In our listening evaluations, we found the bass (low frequencies) to be adequate but lacking a sense of fullness and lacked some definition. Treble (high frequencies) was satisfactory. The overall sound was closed in. This TV should be OK if the room isn't too noisy—we found the speakers could produce a Good volume level, but quality did degrade at the highest settings. Also, at higher volume, its dynamic-compression feature prevented gross distortion, but it slightly reduced the clarity and naturalness of loud peaks. Overall, though imperfect, most people would find this sound quality acceptable.
EASE OF USE. Consider the TV's stand is 45 inches wide when choosing a table top to place it on. On first power up, an on-screen guide appeared—which you could choose to follow when setting up the TV. The remote controls the TV via an IR light beam which must be pointed at the TV. It has a full number keypad for entering channel numbers. It includes all the buttons we typically expect: power, channel up/down, volume control, mute, source input, menu, and exit. It also has dedicated buttons for streaming Netflix, Prime Video, and Samsung TV Plus.
INTERNET FEATURES. This TV provides internet functionality via its "Smart Hub" portal, with access to a library of applications, and a full web browser. Movie streaming services that can be downloaded to this TV, or are built-in, include Netflix, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Disney, Apple TV and HBO Max. More so, Netflix, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, Disney and Apple TV can be streamed in 4K UHD. Claimed support for external voice assistants (not built in to the TV) include Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
CONNECTIONS. This model has two HDMI inputs (one supports eARC, enhanced audio return channel). It also has one USB port, an optical digital audio out, an Ethernet port, WiFi wireless networking; DLNA, to access files within your home network; Casting, which allows you to send streaming content from your mobile device to the TV via your home network; Screen mirroring, where the image on your smartphone or other compatible device can also appear on the TV; and AirPlay, for sharing videos, photos, music, and more from Apple devices to the TV.
WHAT'S INCLUDED. You get with this TV: a printed user manual, a quick start guide, an electronic user guide via the TV's menu, a remote control with batteries, and a detachable power cord.
ABOUT UHD TESTING: Ultra-high definition "UHD" can refer to both the TV and program content. While the UHD industry standard includes 4K and 8K, most UHD TVs and UHD content at this time are 4K. A 4K UHD image is presented as 3840 x 2160 pixels—four times the pixel-count of HD. We test UHD TV picture quality using 4K UHD movies, videos, photos, and test patterns to confirm these displays deliver performance to this format's full potential. We examine the TV's ability to reproduce 4K UHD image detail, as well as high dynamic range (HDR)—for TVs that support this capability. Image quality is tested using a UHD movie player connected to the TV's HDMI input, and from files stored on USB flash drive. We also check how well the TV can upscale HD movies to the display's higher UHD resolution while keeping artifacts such as "jaggies" along the edges of image content to a minimum. The best UHD TVs, and HDTVs, present high fidelity images that reveal the full quality of the best source content without degradation.
About
The Samsung UN65TU7000 is a 65-inch LCD (LED) 4K UHD TV with a native resolution of 3840x2160 (2160p).
It includes an Ethernet jack allowing for a wired connection to your home network. It is also WiFi capable, so you can connect it to your home network wirelessly. It is DLNA certified, so you can view content stored on a compatible computer, phone, or other mobile device also connected to your home network.
This TV has two HDMI inputs. It also has one USB port, which may be used to play media—photos, videos, and music—stored on a flash drive.
The Samsung UN65TU7000 measures 35.6 inches high by 57.1 inches wide by 11.2 inches deep, including its base. The panel itself is 2.4 inches thick including any protrusions.
The warranty on this model covers parts for 12 months and labor for 12 months.
Optimized Picture Settings
PICTURE SETTINGS
Picture Mode: Movie
Aspect ratio: 16:9 Standard (Fit to Screen: On)
Contrast: 45
Shadow Detail: 0
Gamma: BT.1886: -1
Color: 30
Tint: R11
Sharpness: 0
Color Tone: Warm2
Brightness: 50
Film Mode: Auto
Color Space Settings: Auto.
All other settings should be set to "off" or zero "0." Any individual R,G, or B color subcontrols, if present, should remain at their default settings.
TV FIRMWARE: Our data and scores reflect the feature-set that the TV had at the time we tested it. The manufacturer may choose to issue software updates that could add or remove various features. All models are evaluated using the latest firmware version available at the time of testing. The firmware version of the Samsung UN65TU7000 was: 1301.
ABOUT CR's OPTIMIZED PICTURE SETTINGS: Our fine-tuned picture adjustments are made with the support of special test patterns and reference videos to yield the best image fidelity. A professionally calibrated reference display is used for comparison. Whether you are watching movies on Blu-ray or sports from your cable box, these settings will ensure you are seeing the programs in the best quality that the model can offer, short of a professional calibration. When we optimize the image, we typically turn off special features (or turn down their settings) that can degrade performance, including; power saving modes (which often dim the image), sharpness, noise reduction (also known as DNR, a feature that can degrade image detail), and "motion smoothing," if present (an effect that can give movies a soap-opera video-like appearance). Optimal settings for your TV may vary a bit from ours due to slight variations between similar samples, or due to a newer version of the TV's firmware.
ABOUT CR's TV VIEWING CONDITIONS: Our picture settings are optimized for a darker viewing environment. If you are viewing primarily in a brightly-lit room, we suggest raising the Backlight control (not the Contrast) to brighten the image to a level that looks suitable. Additionally, you may want to lower the Gamma setting (if available) by one or two increments to better reveal darker shadow detail. If the settings we recommend don't suit your taste or your viewing environment, use the picture controls to achieve an image you consider "just right."
Features & Specs
Features
WIFI
Yes
STREAMING SERVICES
Netflix, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Disney, Apple TV and HBO Max
WEB BROWSER
Yes
DLNA-CERTIFIED
Yes
OFF-AIR ATSC DIGITAL TUNER
ATSC 1.0
Specs
MODEL YEAR
2020
OVERALL HEIGHT (IN.)
35.75
OVERALL WIDTH (IN.)
57.25
OVERALL DEPTH (IN.)
11.25
PANEL SIZE WITHOUT BASE HXWXD (IN.)
32.75 x 57.25 x 2.5
WEIGHT INCLUDING BASE (LB.)
46.1
NATIVE RESOLUTION
3840x2160
SCREEN SHAPE (ASPECT RATIO)
16:9
HDR FORMATS
HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
WARRANTY (MONTHS): PARTS/LABOR
12/12
Connections
HDMI INPUT
2
USB PORT
1
ETHERNET PORT
Yes
DIGITAL-AUDIO OUTPUT
Optical
HEADPHONE JACK (3.5MM AUDIO JACK)
No
OTHER CONNECTIONS
eARC (via HDMI 2)
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At the end of the day, if you want to be able to buy name-brand TVs on the super cheap you're going to have to sacrifice something, likely multiple things. This just so happens to be something that's easy to work around for next to no cost.
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2 hdmi is not a problem with me cuz I connect to a receiver
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