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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Samsung Frame Series TV comes at a premium price and is known for blending into home decor like a piece of art when not in use. If design and aesthetic are top priorities and you're willing to pay more, the Samsung might be the better choice. However, if you're looking for great value and performance at a lower cost, the TCL Q7 could be the preferable option. Both TVs should perform well for general viewing and gaming, but evaluate what's most crucial in your buying decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Frame Series (LCD)
- Good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Good for upscaling
- Good motion processing
- Good reflections
Advantages of the TCL Q7 (LCD)
- Good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Good for movies & TV
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.1
7.8
7.75/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL Q7 (LCD) and Samsung Frame Series (LCD) both have good picture quality, though the TCL Q7 (LCD) has somewhat better picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.2
7.7
7.75/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
6.5/10
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 Frame Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) has limitations in critical viewing areas for movies such as contrast, black uniformity, and local dimming, which are not present in the TCL Q7 (LCD), thus the TCL Q7 offers a better movie and cinematic TV experience. Additionally, the TCL Q7 also has better gray uniformity and viewing angles, making it superior for those somewhat important factors in a typical cinematic viewing environment.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.5
6.3
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL Q7 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung Frame Series is better for watching news, talk shows, and other TV programs due to its superior upscaling and better SDR brightness, which enhances the clarity and visibility of standard definition content. In contrast, the TCL Q7 is rated lower in upscaling which is very important for these types of content, and although it has very good SDR brightness, it still has poor colors out of the box, affecting the immediate viewing experience.
Cost
$1,598
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) has a price of $1,598 and the TCL Q7 (LCD) costs $800.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.8
6.4
7.5/10
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
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) and TCL Q7 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Samsung Frame Series has good reflection handling and motion processing, which benefits sports viewing, but its viewing angles are limited, potentially reducing clarity for viewers sitting off to the side. In contrast, the TCL Q7 struggles with reflections and motion processing, making it less suitable for brightly lit environments and fast-paced sports, but like the Samsung, it also has narrow viewing angles which affect those not sitting directly in front of the TV.
Gaming
7.8
8.2
8.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
90.0/100
7.0/10
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 Frame Series (LCD) is good.
The Samsung Frame Series is a better choice for gaming due to its superior input lag score, meaning it will react faster to your gaming inputs, which is advantageous for fast-paced gaming. On the other hand, the TCL Q7, while still very good for gaming, has a slightly lower input lag score, indicating a less prompt response to gaming controls compared to the Samsung Frame Series.
Cartoons & Animation
8.1
7.8
7.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.5/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung Frame Series (LCD) to be very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL Q7 (LCD) is good.
The Samsung Frame Series is rated higher for colors out of the box, which means it's likely to display vibrant and accurate colors for animation without much adjustment, and it also has a good color gamut ensuring a wide range of colors. In contrast, while the TCL Q7 also has a good color gamut, its colors out of the box are not rated as high, implying that it may not be as immediately impressive with its color accuracy and vibrancy as the Samsung.
Bright Room
7.3
7.6
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
6.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.6/10
7.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The TCL Q7 (LCD) and Samsung Frame Series (LCD) are both good for bright room.
The Samsung Frame Series performs well in bright rooms due to its very good SDR and HDR brightness and better handling of reflections. In contrast, although the TCL Q7 also has very good SDR brightness, its reflections handling is not as effective, making it less ideal for environments with lots of light.
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How the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) and the TCL Q7 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung Frame Series (LCD) | TCL Q7 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,598 | $800 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 4, 2022 | June 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65LS03B | 65Q750G | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.6/10 | 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 | 7.3/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.8/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.8/10 | 6.4/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.8" x 57.4" x 1" | 32.9" x 56.9" x 2.8" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34.2" x 57.4" | 35.2" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 49.4 lbs | 44.3 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 300 | 300 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 | 7.8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 40 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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