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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you watch a lot of movies and sports, the Samsung Q70A delivers better performance in bright rooms and has a good reflection handling, making it suitable if your room tends to get a lot of sunlight. However, the TCL Q7 is often less expensive and offers better picture quality overall, as well as superior gaming performance due to its somewhat lower input lag and higher response time. The TCL also has more advanced features such as Dolby Vision and a higher speaker power, which could enhance your movie-watching experience. Consider the Samsung Q70A if a brighter room performance is crucial, otherwise the TCL Q7 offers better value overall. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Q70A (LCD)
- Good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Good for upscaling
- Very good motion processing
Advantages of the TCL Q7 (LCD)
- Good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Good for movies & TV
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.2
7.8
8.21/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
7.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL Q7 (LCD) and Samsung Q70A (LCD) both have good picture quality, though the TCL Q7 (LCD) has somewhat better picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.4
7.7
8.21/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
6.8/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
8.7/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL Q7 (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Samsung Q70A (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL Q7 is considered better for movies and cinematic TV because it has superior local dimming and black uniformity, ensuring deeper blacks and more detailed dark scenes, which are crucial for a cinematic experience. While the Samsung Q70A has good colors out of the box and color volume, its lack of local dimming and weaker black uniformity compared to the TCL Q7 means it may not provide as immersive a viewing experience in dark scenes.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.6
6.3
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL Q7 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung Q70A is considered good for watching news and TV programs largely because of its excellent upscaling capabilities, which means it can make lower resolution content look clearer. Additionally, its colors out of the box are rated as very good, providing vibrant and accurate hues without the need for manual adjustments, unlike the TCL Q7 which has fair performance in both upscaling and colors out of the box.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.7
6.4
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) and TCL Q7 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Samsung Q70A and TCL Q7 both have challenges with watching sports, as the Q70A has poor performance in reflections handling which can be distracting in bright rooms, and the Q7 has a lower motion processing capability leading to less smooth action during fast-paced games. Both TVs have a good response time that benefits sports viewing but are limited by their narrow viewing angles, meaning the picture quality drops when watched from the side, and have only fair reflections handling, which may affect viewing in well-lit environments.
Gaming
7.7
8.2
8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
90.0/100
7.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL Q7 (LCD) to be very good for gaming, while the Samsung Q70A (LCD) is good.
The TCL Q7 (LCD) is regarded as very good for gaming in part because it supports a higher refresh rate allowing smoother gameplay. In contrast, the Samsung Q70A (LCD) is simply considered good for gaming; although it has an excellent response time which is crucial for fast-paced games, its input lag is lower compared to the TCL Q7, which might make it slightly less responsive for competitive gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
8.2
7.8
7.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
7.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.5/10
6.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung Q70A (LCD) to be very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL Q7 (LCD) is good.
The Samsung Q70A displays cartoons and animations very well due to its excellent colors straight out of the box, complemented by a good color gamut and color volume, ensuring vibrant and consistent colors across a range of brightness levels. On the other hand, the TCL Q7, while still good for cartoons and animations, is rated lower for colors out of the box, although it matches the Samsung in color gamut and color volume, critical for maintaining color fidelity in varied content.
Bright Room
7.4
7.6
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
7.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.6/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The TCL Q7 (LCD) and Samsung Q70A (LCD) are both good for bright room.
The Samsung Q70A has been noted for its very good SDR brightness and good HDR brightness, which improves its visibility in brightly lit environments. While both TVs have less effective reflection handling, the Samsung appears slightly better, and despite the TCL Q7 having similar SDR and HDR brightness, the difference in reflection handling could affect viewing in a bright room. Contrast, color volume, and color gamut are also important, but they might not affect the performance in a bright room as significantly as brightness and reflections.
Cost
$729
$700
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) has a price of $729 and the TCL Q7 (LCD) costs $700.
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Spec Comparison
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| Samsung Q70A (LCD) | TCL Q7 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$729 | $700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2021 | May 4, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN55Q70A | 55Q750G | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 55" | 55" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 5.7/10 | 6.9/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.4/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.8/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.7/10 | 6.4/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 27.9" x 48.5" x 1" | 28" x 48.2" x 2.8" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 30.5" x 48.5" | 30.2" x 48.2" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 34.2 lbs | 28.9 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 X 200 | 400 x 300 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 8.2/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 30 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Yes, Bypass only | |
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About Samsung
Samsung, a South Korean electronics manufacturer, holds the title of being the largest global TV vendor in terms of units sold. They offer a diverse lineup of TV products that cater to various budget ranges. A notable achievement in recent years is the development of Quantum Dots, a technology that enhances color reproduction, resulting in richer and more vibrant hues. Samsung TVs are well-regarded for their high manufacturing quality and user-friendly software, making them an excellent choice for consumers seeking an intuitive viewing experience.
About TCL
TCL, the highly recognizable TV brand from China, has firmly established itself as the second-largest manufacturer in terms of sales volume. Renowned for striking an impressive balance between affordability, picture quality, and design, TCL TVs deliver a compelling overall package. While they have traditionally excelled in the low-end and midrange TV segments, TCL has recently made remarkable strides in the realm of high-end televisions, introducing impressive models that rival top competitors. Most TCL TVs use Roku software which is very user friendly and easy to use, but they have a few other models that use Google TV which has the largest app selection, but is not as user friendly as Roku.
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