Samsung QN70FA QN65QN70FAFXZA 65"

The Samsung QN70FA delivers a top-tier display and solid gaming chops for under $800. HDR is the weak link, landing in the bottom third of our database. If you mostly watch sports and don't care about HDR, this bundle is a great deal.

The Mini-LED backlight does real work here. Bright scenes pop, and the local dimming keeps blacks respectable for a non-OLED panel. Motion handling at 144Hz is smooth, and the NQ4 AI Gen2 processor cleans up lower-res content nicely. Gaming gets a solid 120Hz over HDMI 2.1, which is fine for consoles but not the 144Hz the panel technically supports. The weak spot is HDR. Neo Quantum HDR sounds fancy, but our testing puts it in the bottom third of the market. Audio is also just okay, two channels with Dolby Atmos support that won't fool anyone into thinking there's a soundbar in the room.

Against the LG C5 OLED, the Samsung loses on contrast and HDR but wins on price and brightness. The Sony BRAVIA XR A95L is in a completely different league, and its price reflects that. The TCL QM8K and Hisense U8 are the real threats here. Both offer stronger HDR performance and newer smart platforms at similar prices. The Samsung's display quality keeps it competitive, but TCL and Hisense have closed the gap significantly in the last two years.

At $798 with a wall mount and surge protector thrown in, this is a lot of TV for the money. You're getting Mini-LED tech, a 144Hz panel, and solid processing for under eight hundred bucks. The trade-off is HDR that won't wow you and a smart interface that feels a generation behind. If you mostly watch sports and stream in SDR, this is a steal. If you're buying specifically for HDR movies, you'll want to spend more.

Samsung's QN70FA is a 65-inch Mini-LED TV that punches above its price class in a few key areas. The display and connectivity are the stars here, both landing near the top of our database. You get a 144Hz panel, four HDMI ports, and Samsung's NQ4 AI Gen2 processor doing the heavy lifting for upscaling and motion.

But it's not a clean sweep. HDR performance sits in the bottom half of what we've tested, and the smart platform feels dated compared to what LG and Roku are shipping. Still, for under $800, this bundle with a wall mount and surge protector is a tempting package if you know what you're getting.

Skip this if HDR performance matters to you. The Neo Quantum HDR branding oversells what the panel actually delivers, and you'll notice it in dark movie scenes. Also skip it if you want a modern smart TV experience, Tizen here feels sluggish and cluttered compared to Google TV or Roku.

This is a great pick for sports fans and casual gamers who want a big, bright screen without spending OLED money. The 144Hz panel and strong processing make fast motion look clean, and the display quality is genuinely impressive for the price. Just don't expect flagship HDR or a snappy smart experience.