Samsung - 65" Class Q70 Series LED 4K UHD Smart Tizen TV

We’ve owned Samsung TVs for years and have never been let down. We just replaced our nearly 5 year old 55” 4K (not HDR) 6 series, which served us well. But times, my how they have changed. First we wanted Apple TV and we didn’t want to buy a $200 Apple TV adapter from Apple. 2018 and 2019 Samsung TVs come with Apple TV and AirPlay II built in. Add in Quantum Dot technology with HDR and the screen resolution on the newest TV’s is simply so much better than anything we’ve ever had. We didn’t want OLED. It’s true that OLED probably has the best blacks you can get, but OLED isn’t refined enough yet IMHO. OLED won’t get as bright as a high-quality LCD. OLED also can suffer from burn-in if a static image is left on the screen too long. Sorry, but I’m not spending this much money to get a static image burned into the screen. Samsung Quantum Dot technology rivals OLED and in many ways surpasses it. It’s LCD technology on Steroids and it’s amazingly great. Enter the Samsung QN65Q70RAF. We wanted to move up to 65” and we thought we were going to buy the 65” 60RAF, but after seeing the difference between the 60R and 70R with Direct Array Backlighting (48 areas), the difference was significant enough to justify the 70R. We also looked seriously at the 65” 80RAF, but other than slightly better off axis viewing (not important to our viewing needs), we could not justify the added cost for what to us seemed a limited value over the 70R. At some point the value of diminishing returns kicks in and the 70RAF was all the TV and more for our needs. The TV is really well built. The bezels are super slim and are framed in real brushed black aluminum. The 60RAF bezels are plastic, so the 70RAF is a step up in construction. The screen employs a layer to minimize reflections from lights. The 80RAF has an even better layer than the 70RAF, but honestly, in most living rooms, the differences would be minimal. In years past Samsung included a One Box with their Q Series TV’s. The One Box let you connect one cable to back of the TV and plug in your electronics, such as receiver, DVD, Cable box, etc., to the box. The 70RAF does not include the One Box, instead you plug devices into the back of the TV. You get 4 HMDI’s, cable and optical connections, which is likely more than most anyone could need anyway. Full disclosure, we did not set the TV up ourselves, though I’m sure we could have. We chose to pay Geek Squad to deliver and set it up as well as have them reprogram our Harmony Home Hub to take full advantage of all the features this stunning TV offers. They were terrific and took a great deal of time ensuring everything was set up for the best resolution possible and ease of use. The TV comes really well boxed. I’d seen enough unboxing reviews to know Samsung took great care to ensure the TV comes out of the box in perfect condition. The metal feet (the 60 RAF has plastic feet), just slide and click firmly into place and look terrific with a slide off groove on the back foot for cable management. You can only really get one cable in each foot, but our TV is in a huge entertainment center and the feet weren’t needed to hide cables anyway. While Geek Squad did the setup, I watched carefully and it is really well thought out. There are multiple video viewing modes, and we chose Standard Mode as the best for the lighting conditions in our room. This TV get’s BRIGHT. REALLY BRIGHT. Signing into Apple TV, Amazon Prime, YouTube, etc, was so simple. We did listen to the built-in speakers for a moment, which with 40 watts and 2.1 sound is OK. But it’s really recommended to use a sound bar or better speakers to enjoy true surround sound. Ours is running through a 7.1 Channel Surround receiver system with multiple dedicated speakers. The 70RAF offers as I mentioned above, full array multi-zone dimming. This in combination with HDR provides amazing blacks, which can’t be accomplished with edge lit screens (the 60RAF is not multi-zone dimming). An LCD TV which is edge lit lights along the edges of the screen (usually the side edges), whereas multi-zone backlit TV’s such as the 70RAF have an array of LEDs directly behind the screen with 48 zones, which permits much better definition of dark and light. The difference is positively stunning! All the TV’s in Samsung’s Quantum Dot line are powered by an advanced Quantum Processor 4K Chip, which instantly upscales content to as close to 4K as possible without any unwanted effects. We’ve watched several movies weren’t filmed in 4K, but the resolution was fantastic. Throw something in 4K to this puppy and it’s beyond awe-inducing. You can see detail like you’ve never seen before and we’re coming from a TV which was 4K. This Samsung TV offers the following HDR formats: HDR 10, HLG and HDR10+. Samsung does not offer Dolby Vision, but I’m not sure I would be able to tell the difference. How about color on this TV? Simply amazing is all I can say. The 70RAF has what Samsung says is Quantum HDR 8X. It fine-tunes color and black to bring out the most realistic and vivid picture details and it does its job fantastically. With Intelligent Mode, the sound (if you use the built-in speakers) and picture adjust to match the conditions of the room. Integration with devices such as Alexa or Google Home is simple. We use Alexa and now I can just say Hey Alexa, turn the TV on or off. The remote provided by Samsung is simple enough and includes dedicated buttons for Netflix, Amazon or Hulu. It also has the Bixby voice assistant, but he doesn’t seem to understand me all that well. We use a Harmony Home Hub anyway, it does everything I could need from a single unified remote. The interface for changing apps on Samsung TV’s is powered by their Tizen Smart TV Operating System. From my perch, it’s the very best there is. It’s simple to use and very intuitive. If you want to download apps, you need a Samsung Account, which you can easily create using the Smart Things App when you set up the TV. One interesting, but I’m not sure how important it is feature, is Ambient Mode. You can use the TV screen when the TV is off to display a photo, or news, weather, time, artistic images or you can even take a photo of the surrounding area, which can be on the screen when it’s off. If you mount your TV on a wall, I can see the value in this. If your TV is in a large entertainment center like ours is, Ambient Mode may not be all that important to you. Still, it’s great it’s there and you have the option. I don’t think any other TV manufacturer offers such a feature. While we’re not gamers, I would be remiss if I didn’t mention that the 70RAF is rated as one of the absolute best T’'s for gaming. It’s the first TV with FreeSync, which reduces lag time and tearing to give you amazing gaming speed and greater visibility in the dark. Well there you have it. To say we’re simply blown away by how far TV’s have come in the last 4+ years is an understatement. We took advantage of Black Friday pricing, which makes this 65” Samsung 70RAF an even more impressive purchase. There is literally not one thing I would change about this TV and that’s mighty high praise. If you’re looking to upgrade your home TV, I suggest you get in our car and go over to your Best Buy Store right now and get this amazing Samsung TV. You’ll really be happy you did. So will your family and friends! Ps: Photos taken with iPhone 11 Pro Max. All are of a 4K broadcast directly viewing the TV and off axis. Here’s the only area where the 80RAF surpasses the 70RAF. It’s still much better than the TV we replaced as off axis viewing on this TV is solidly good.

Simply beautiful tv. Easy to set up and use. Price became affordable on Black Friday pricing. Did a lot of research before getting this tv. I compared this tv to the new Sony 950g 2019 model. I chose this one, the Samsung Q70R because it’s color accurate like the Sony but for less money. Historically, Sony only makes video and audio equipment that is at a broadcast production level. And Sony still only makes for movie and television industry. The cameras and the studios that all tv shows, news and movies are made by using only Sony equipment to produce, record and broadcast. This Samsung and the entire qled line is extremely close to that same production level. So I brought it. Now I have owned Sony TVs since the 1970’s. This Samsung Q70R replaced a 11 year old Sony Bravia that sill works but occasionally had audio issues. This Samsung was set up by geek squad and delivered by them. I got the protection plan and I also got the Best Buy tech support. They came to my house and assessed my internet and made recommendations as to how to amplify my WiFi signal since I live in a 100 year old house with very thick walls. My Samsung works perfectly thanks to them.

I read other reviews warning this tv doesn’t come with tv mount bolts. I ordered a set of M8 x 45mm bolts online before buying. This tv was priced at $1200 but when I checked out on the Best Buy app I was pleasantly surprised to see it was on sale for $1050. Home delivery required waiting 4 days. They put my tv on the front porch and did not ask for a signature. The tv comes with 4 spacers to be placed thru the mounting bolts between the tv and mount plate. If you don’t use the spacers you will quickly realize like I did the bolts are too long. They won’t snug and tighten all the way down unless the spacers are used. Set up was very easy. The tv shows various screens asking you to set up devices, look for a WiFi network, etc.... The tv recognized my Directv receiver and automatically added a Directv app to the other apps listed on the bottom of the screen. The remote control is very small with no number buttons. Having no numbers is only a concern if you are using a rabbit ears antenna to watch free over the air channels. Learning to use the remote happens quickly. All functions have an app at the bottom of the screen. Input source, settings, Netflix, Hulu, YouTube etc are easily accessed by clicking on the app. The first thing I noticed is how bright the colors are compared to the 6 year old 55 inch set being replaced. 4K TVs have come a long ways in the last 6 years. You can go into settings and tweak the motion blur settings by customizing it or simply turn it off. The default setting of Auto made my iPhone movies look distorted so I turned it off which looks much better. The internet browser works great. I was able to stream our Sunday morning service with no problems. This tv plays family iPhone movie mp4 and mkv files with ease on a usb flash drive. Now I just use my iphones airplay to look at pics and movies by connecting to my tv with Bluetooth. No more copying iPhone pics to a flash drive to see them on tv ! We’ve only had this tv a short time but everyone loves it. I haven’t noticed any bad pixels or other defects. Black screens look ink black. I agree with other reviews spending more money on a Q80 or Q90 won’t get you much more quality. This Q70 has a great picture for the money. Samsung doesn’t have as many apps as Roku. You can easily add a Roku streaming stick or box if you gotta have those apps. Highly recommend this tv !!!!

This tv looks amazing. The interface is fast and responsive. Able to keep place of shows and movies as you switch apps or turn tv on and off. Integrates with google so I can control it from anywhere in my home. 4k content looks like im watching the show being filmed live. I was actually worried about the "soup Opera" effect, but now find it memorizing to view. Only negative is Bixby is terrible! I had to turn it off because it would constantly trigger on accident and when I did try, it never could understand. Not a huge problem cause we have a JBL speaker with google integration behind our seating.

Great size for any large living room. Picture is crisp, clear and vibrant. Full LED panel display, thin bezel design, QLED picture quality makes this model extremely enjoyable to watch. The apps available are outstanding. Spectrum, Showtime Anytime, Apple TV+, Samsung network, Tubi, Vudu, Netflix, and many other popular network apps work flawlessly. I was able to get rid of the cable box and stream all my programs. What’s really impressed me was that I also purchased the Samsung Q60 soundbar which I connected via Bluetooth and it’s sounds incredible. Better than using the fiber optic cable. Sounds emulsive, depth and loud like a theatre. I couldn’t be happier with this TV. The remote is voice activated and extremely intuitive. The TV allows you to control all devices connected to it. This also has air play built it so I’m able to connect all my apple devices to it. Screen mirror works flawlessly and there’s no latency. Again having this TV setup in the living room where there’s windows all around you don’t have be concerned about glare. The brightness auto adjusts based on how much lighting is in the room. I only have pros and zero cons with this TV. It’s simple to setup and just works. It’s the first time I’ve ever been this excited about a product and have nothing bad to say about it. I can’t think of a thing I’d change or do differently.

I had been looking into upgrading to a 55’ 4K TV for my game room. But decided to go with the Samsung 65’ LED Q70 after going to my local Best Buy and comparing the 55’ vs 65’ for the different Samsung series models. I’m so glad I went with the Q70 65’ vs. the Q60. The price is a bit more for the Q70 but the 4K picture quality looks so much better. I also purchased the definitive technology slim studio 3.1 sound bar to pair up with the TV. The whole family is enjoying the new set up and we look forward to having many movie nights.

I was initially debating between the Q60 and this model and for an additional $200 I got the Full Array Local dimming which makes a HUGE difference in picture quality!! This is the best compromise between quality and price, not the highest end but not the lowest either and fit my budget. The next step up Q80 is another $500 which to me was not worth it. Very happy with my purchase.

We have been using Samsung Q70R QLED TV for roughly 2 weeks and the excitement is still surrounding. Samsung absolutely bring the watching experience into a climax. It’s a great journey no matter what we put on this big screen. The delicate pictures and flowery colors entertain the eyes and nerves, it makes watching TV become a most pleasant moment after a busy workday. With the build in AI chip, it makes watching TV more enjoyable. The Intelligent Mode automatic adjust brightness and sound when we are ready to jump in the other movie Friday. And all in one remote, we control all connected device, no more hassle changing remotes. Before having this TV, I thought a 65 inch TV could be kind of cumbersome. But it’s surprisingly thin and exquisite, with a slightly curved edge on the backside, it stays thin from any angle.The ultrathin frame allows maximize the whole flat screen flawlessly, and keeps your focus on the incredible picture! With Bixby voice control, control your tv is easy and fun. We downloaded the Smartthings App to customize the display photo album for the Ambient mode. The alive background lights up , blends into and decorate the wall so well. No more black and boring screen! I have to say this is one of the most successful purchases we made and we are so satisfied about it!