Samsung Q7F QN43Q7FAAFXZA 42.5"
Samsung
65 Overall Score
vs
Hisense CanvasTV 65S7N 65"
Hisense
73 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung Q7F QN43Q7FAAFXZA 42.5"
68 out of 100 medium confidence 26 reviews
The Samsung 43" QLED TV is generally praised for its vibrant picture quality, easy setup, and great value, especially for bedroom use. However, several users report significant software issues, including a crippled operating system that fails to remember settings, problematic app integration, and a frustrating remote control. A few reviewers also mention sound problems and a premature failure, which tempers the overall positive sentiment.
Pros
- Vibrant picture quality
- Easy setup
- Great value for money
- Good for bedroom use
- Lightweight design
Cons
- Software doesn't remember settings
- Frustrating remote control
- Sound issues reported
- App integration problems
- Premature failure risk
Picture quality 8
Software issues 5
Remote control 5
Value for money 4
Sound quality 4
Ease of setup 4
Hisense CanvasTV 65S7N 65"
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Smart Home
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Movies
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Specifications
| Samsung Q7F QN43Q7FAAFXZA 42.5" | Hisense CanvasTV 65S7N 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 43" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | QLED |
| Backlight | Edge LED | Edge LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | Quantum HDR | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% Color Volume with Quantum Dot | Quantum Dot Color |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | Q4 AI Processor | Hi-View Engine Pro |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| VRR | HGiG | FreeSync Premium (AMD Adaptive Sync) |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Bixby | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | SmartThings | Chromecast, Apple AirPlay |
| Works With | Google Home, SmartThings | Google Home, Apple Home, Amazon Alexa |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.0.2 |
| Wattage | 20W | 36W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | — |
| Surround Sound | Surround Sound, Spatial Audio | DTS Virtual:X |
| eARC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 400x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 88W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 171 kWh★ | 325 kWh |
| Weight | 6.80 kg★ | 28.39 kg |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Q7F QN43Q7FAAFXZA 42.5"
- Strong smart (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (75th percentile)
- Strong audio (74th percentile)
- Strong connectivity (73rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (18th percentile)18th %ile
Hisense CanvasTV 65S7N 65"
- Strong smart (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gaming (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (84th percentile)84th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Hisense CanvasTV 65S7N 65"
Scores 73 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 40 specs.