Samsung The Terrace QN65LST7DAFXZA 65"
The Neo QLED panel with Quantum Matrix Mini LEDs and the NQ4 AI Gen2 processor delivers bright, upscaled 4K picture quality optimized for shaded outdoor spaces. Its IP56-rated durability and bundled 5-year total warranty coverage make it a resilient, long-term investment for permanent exterior installations. This 65-inch TV is best for homeowners wanting a weather-resistant display for shaded patios or outdoor living areas, not for portable or gaming use.
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong gaming (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong hdr (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong audio (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong picture quality (78th percentile) 78th
Cons
- Below average social proof (9th percentile)
- Below average display (35th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K |
| Backlight | Mini-LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Picture Quality
| Motion Tech | Game Motion Plus |
| Processor | NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor |
HDR
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | No |
| HDR10+ | Yes |
| HLG | Yes |
Gaming
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync, G-Sync Compatible |
| ALLM | Yes |
| Game Mode | Yes |
Smart TV
| Platform | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Bixby |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay |
Audio
| Speaker Config | 4CH |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Decoder |
| eARC | Yes |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | ✓ |
| Ethernet | Yes |
| Optical Audio | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 400 x 400 |
Power & Size
| Power | 200 |
| Energy Star | Yes |
| Weight | 38.9 kg / 85.8 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Samsung The Terrace QN65LST7DAFXZA 65" | LG C5 OLED55C5PUA | Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 | TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K | Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG | Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 65 | 55 | 85 | 75 | 99.5 | 55 |
| Resolution | 4K | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Panel Type | - | OLED | Mini-LED | Mini-LED | Mini-LED | QLED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 | 120 | 144 | 165 | 60 |
| Hdr | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Smart Platform | Tizen | webOS | Google TV | Google TV | Google TV | Roku TV |
| Dolby Vision | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Dolby Atmos | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Hdmi Version | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | HDR | Audio | Smart | Gaming | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Picture Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung The Terrace QN65LST7DAFXZA 65" | 84.3 | 84.2 | 53.3 | 85.6 | 34.7 | 76.1 | 9.4 | 78.1 |
| LG C5 OLED55C5PUA Compare | 96.9 | 93.9 | 90.3 | 98 | 88.4 | 98.7 | 93.8 | 93.1 |
| Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 Compare | 87.7 | 97.2 | 92 | 78.2 | 94.7 | 92.7 | 87.1 | 78.1 |
| TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K Compare | 91.1 | 92.6 | 99 | 92.9 | 89.6 | 92.7 | 87.1 | 99.3 |
| Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG Compare | 91.1 | 98.4 | 95.9 | 94.7 | 94.7 | 86.1 | 75.4 | 98.8 |
| Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 Compare | 76.1 | 81.9 | 99.7 | 56.7 | 77.7 | 89 | 93.8 | 36 |
Usage Scores
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