Samsung Q7DT Review & Specs : Samsung’s 2020 Affordable QLED TV with 120Hz Native Refresh Rate

Samsung Q7DT is introduced by Samsung as part of their 2020 TV lineup. It’s QLED TV model that positioned between the higher Q8DT and the lower Q7DT. There are 3 screen size options for Samsung Q7DT : 55-Inch (QN55Q7DTAFXZA), 65-Inch (QN65Q7DTAFXZA) and 75-Inch (QN75Q7DTAFXZA). Should you choose Samsung Q7DT? In this article, we will shortly review Samsung Q7DT then take a look at its specs and features to find out whether it’s the model that we should choose.

Samsung Q7DT Short Review

Samsung Q7DT
Samsung Q7DT

Samsung Q7DT is QLED TV model that basically similar to Samsung Q70T.  Since It comes with QLED display, it can delivers 100% color volume with Quantum dot technology. Samsung Q7DT is also able to brings more natural contrast with Dual LED backlight integrated with its screen. To bring excellent picture clarity, Samsung Q7DT is completed with 4K AI Upscaling on top of its 4K UHD resolution. 4K AI Upscaling allows us to enjoy excellent picture clarity not only from original 4K content sources but also from non 4K contents that upscaled into near 4K picture quality. To bring enhanced details and expanded contrast from our favorite HDR content sources, Samsung Q7DT comes with Quantum HDR that support HDR10+, HDR10 and HLG. With Motion Rate 240 that based on 120Hz native refresh rate, we can enjoy fluid motion images from our favorite action movies and sports while also can experience minimum input lag when we use this TV as our gaming monitor. To bring better gaming experience, Samsung Q7DT already comes with Real Game Enhancer+ that supports FreeSync, G-Sync, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and HGiG (through firmware update). Quantum Processor 4K is the picture processor of Samsung Q7DT that optimizes the color, clarity and contrast of the picture delivered on the screen of this TV. Smart Hub is integrated with Samsung Q7DT to bring wide range of premium entertainment from our favorite content providers. It also allows us to run wide collection of TIZEN smart apps since it’s powered by TIZEN OS. 802.11ac wireless is already attached to this TV to provide fast and stable internet connection. The remote control that included with Samsung Q7DT is TM2050C. It’s a smart remote that allow us to control this TV conveniently with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. It also can works as Samsung OneRemote to control other connected devices. Samsung Q7DT only comes with quite basic 2Ch 20W speaker system. Although it’s still able to deliver good sound quality, I’m sure that you need to attach additional soundbar if you have higher audio expectation. eARC and HDMI 2.1 is already integrated with Samsung Q7DT that allow us to enjoy higher quality audio from more advanced audio formats.

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Samsung Q7DT Specs & Features

We can find the key specs and features of Samsung Q7DT in the table below.

Key Features
Resolution 4K UHD
Display Technology LED
Display Type VA Panel
Backlight Type Edge LED
Upscaling Technology 4K AI Upscaling
Dimming Technology Supreme UHD Dimming (Frame Dimming)
Color Technology Quantum Dot
HDR Technology Quantum HDR
Adaptive Picture YES
HDR Support
  • HDR10
  • HDR10+
  • HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
Refresh Rate Technology Motion Rate 240 (120Hz Native)
Gaming Technology
  • Real Game Enhancer+
  • FreeSync
  • G-Sync
  • Variable Refresh Rate
  • HGiG (firmware update)
Processor Quantum Processor 4K
Digital Clean View YES
USB HID Support YES
Eco Sensor YES
Mobile to TV – Mirroring, DLNA YES
SmartThings App Support YES
Smart TV
Platform Smart Hub powered by TIZEN OS
Compatibility
  • Google Assistant
  • Amazon Alexa
  • Bixby
Remote Control Standard Smart Remote (TM2050C)
Connections
HDMI/USB
  • 4 HDMI
  • 2 USB
HDMI Type HDMI 2.0 & HDMI 2.1
USB Type (ver.2.0)
eARC Support YES
Built-in Wi-Fi 802.11ac
Bluetooth Version 4.2
Digital Audio Out 1 (Optical)
Composite In NO
Ethernet YES
Terrestrial / RF input 1/1(Common Use for Terrestrial)/0
DTV Tuner ATSC/ClearQAM
Digital Broadcasting ATSC/ClearQAM
Analog Tuner YES
RS232C YES
Audio
Speaker Type 2Ch
Sound Output (RMS) 20W
Surround Sound Supported Dolby Digital Plus
Multiroom Link YES
Bluetooth Headset Support YES
Dimensions
Product Size Without Stand (W x H x D)
  • 75-Inch (UN75TU8000FXZA) : 66″ x 37.8″ x 2.4″
  • 65-Inch (UN65TU8000FXZA) : 57.1″ x 32.6″ x 2.3″
  • 55-Inch (UN55TU8000FXZA) : 48.4″ x 27.8″ x 2.3″
Product Size With Stand (W x H x D)
  • 75-Inch (UN75TU8000FXZA) : 66″ x 41.3″ x 13.9″
  • 65-Inch (UN65TU8000FXZA) : 57.1″ x 35.7″ x 11.4″
  • 55-Inch (UN55TU8000FXZA) : 48.4″ x 30.9″ x 9.6″
Stand Size (WxHxD)
  • 75-Inch (UN75TU8000FXZA) : 3.1″ x 9.2″ x 13.9″
  • 65-Inch (UN65TU8000FXZA) : 2.7″ x 8″ x 11.4″
  • 55-Inch (UN55TU8000FXZA) : 2.6″ x 7.8″ x 10.4″
Shipping Size (W x H x D)
  • 75-Inch (UN75TU8000FXZA) : 72.4″ x 44″ x 7.8″
  • 65-Inch (UN65TU8000FXZA) : 63.2″ x 37.9″ x 7″
  • 55-Inch (UN55TU8000FXZA) : 55″ x 33.3″ x 6.2″
Weight
Product Weight Without Stand
  • 75-Inch (UN75TU8000FXZA) : 79.4 lb.
  • 65-Inch (UN65TU8000FXZA) : 49.2 lb.
  • 55-Inch (UN55TU8000FXZA) : 35.7 lb.
Product Weight With Stand
  • 75-Inch (UN75TU8000FXZA) : 80 lb.
  • 65-Inch (UN65TU8000FXZA) : 49.8 lb.
  • 55-Inch (UN55TU8000FXZA) : 32.6 lb.
Shipping Weight
  • 75-Inch (UN75TU8000FXZA) : 103.8 lb.
  • 65-Inch (UN65TU8000FXZA) : 66.8 lb.
  • 55-Inch (UN55TU8000FXZA) : 50 lb.
Power
Power Supply (V) AC110-120V 50/60Hz
Typical Power Consumption
  • 75-Inch (UN75TU8000FXZA) : 95W
  • 65-Inch (UN65TU8000FXZA) : 73W
  • 55-Inch (UN55TU8000FXZA) : 69W
Maximum Power Consumption
  • 75-Inch (UN75TU8000FXZA) : 270W
  • 65-Inch (UN65TU8000FXZA) : 205W
  • 55-Inch (UN55TU8000FXZA) : 160W
Standby Power Consumption 0.5W
Price
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Samsung Q7DT Pros & Cons

Based on their specs and features on the table above, we can talk more about Pros and Cons of Samsung Q7DT.

Pros

1. Excellent Gaming Experience

Samsung Q7DT comes with Motion Rate 240 that based on 120Hz native refresh rate that can deliver fluid motion images and minimum input lag when we use this TV as our gaming monitor. Samsung Q7DT is also completed with advanced gaming technology. On top of its Real Game Enhancer+, Samsung Q7DT already supports FreeSync, G-Sync, VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) and HGiG (with firmware update).

2. Decent Contrast with HDR10+ Support

Samsung Q7DT is able to deliver vibrant contrast between its brightest whites and darkest blacks. With HDR10+ support that powered by Quantum Processor 4K processor, Samsung Q7DT allow us to enjoy excellent HDR contrast on top of VA panel of Samsung Q7DT.

3. eARC Support and HDMI 2.1

Samsung Q7DT already supports eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) that allow us to enjoy higher quality audio from more advanced audio format. HDMI 2.1 is also available in Samsung Q7DT that provides us with higher bandwidth for better gaming and audio experience.

4. Samsung Smart Remote

Samsung Q7DT already comes with smart remote. It allows us to control this TV conveniently with our voice. It already supports Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. This remote also works as Samsung OneRemote to control this TV and other connected devices conveniently.

Cons

1. No Local Dimming

Samsung Q7DT is indeed able to deliver vibrant contrast on its screen. But its contrast uniformity can be better if It comes with local dimming. Samsung Q7DT only comes with Supreme UHD Dimming that basically only frame dimming instead of local dimming

2. Standard Speaker System

The speaker system that integrated with Samsung Q7DT is quite basic. It comes with 2Ch 20W speaker system. 2Ch 20W speaker system is only basic speaker system. Although It still can delivers good sound quality, 2Ch 20W speaker system is not enough if you have higher audio expectation. But for sure, it’s easy to improve the sound quality of this TV using additional soundbar that can be attached to this TV. You can even enjoy higher quality audio from more advanced sound format since Samsung Q7DT already support eARC.

Should You Choose Samsung Q7DT?

In this article, We have reviewed Samsung Q7DT, looked at its specs as well as its pros and cons. Should you choose Samsung Q7DT? Samsung Q7DT is surely a good choice for you if you are looking for gaming monitor since It can delivers minimum input lag with 120Hz native refresh rate while It also supports FreeSync, G-Sync, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and HGiG (through firmware update). It’s also a good choice if you are looking for decent contrast since Samsung Q7DT can deliver excellent contrast both for HDR or non HDR contents. Samsung Q7DT is already completed with eARC and HDMI 2.1 that allow us to enjoy higher quality audio and handle higher bandwidth. But we can also find that Samsung Q7DT can be better with local dimming. You can find local dimming integrated on Samsung’s higher QLED TV model. It’s also recommended to attach additional soundbar to this TV if you are looking for more powerful surround sound.

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