Samsung Q7F QN55Q7FAAFXZA 55"
Its Quantum Dot panel delivers 100% color volume with HDR10+ dynamic tone mapping, and the Q4 AI Processor upscales content to near-4K clarity. Samsung Knox security safeguards your data and IoT devices, while the Tizen platform integrates Alexa, Bixby, and 2,700+ free channels for a robust smart home hub. This TV best fits budget-conscious smart home users seeking secure 4K streaming and casual 60Hz gaming.
Snapshot
The 30-Second Version
Entry price jumped 17%. New rivals from Sony, Samsung, Hisense, TCL, and LG offer more for your money. Not a bad TV, just a tougher sell now.
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 54.6" |
| Resolution | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED |
| Backlight | Edge LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Picture Quality
| Contrast Ratio | infinite |
| Color Gamut | 100% Color Volume with Quantum Dot |
| Color Depth | 10-bit |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator |
| Processor | Q4 AI Processor |
HDR
| HDR Formats | HDR10+ |
| Dolby Vision | No |
| HDR10+ | Yes |
| HLG | Yes |
Gaming
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| ALLM | Yes |
| Game Mode | Yes |
Smart TV
| Platform | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Bixby |
| Screen Mirroring | SmartThings |
| Works With | Google Home, SmartThings |
Audio
| Speaker Config | 2 |
| Wattage | 20 |
| Dolby Atmos | No |
| Surround Sound | Q-Symphony |
| eARC | Yes |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 |
| Ethernet | Yes |
| Optical Audio | No |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 |
Power & Size
| Power | 98 |
| Energy Star | No |
| Annual Energy | 189 |
| Weight | 10.8 kg / 23.8 lbs |
vs Competition
The field got a lot tougher. The Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 and Samsung Neo QLED QN900F are now the ones to beat, with better brightness and processing. The Hisense U7 Series 75U75QG and TCL QM7K Series 55QM7K undercut this model on price while offering similar specs. And the LG OLED evo OLED77C6HUP just embarrasses it on black levels. This set holds its own in the midrange, but it's no longer the easy pick it was. You've got real alternatives now.
| Spec | Samsung Q7F QN55Q7FAAFXZA 55" | Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG | Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 | TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K | LG OLED evo AI 4K G5 Series OLED97G5WUA | Roku Plus Series 65R6C7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 54.599998474121094 | 99.5 | 85 | 55 | 97 | 65 |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Panel Type | QLED | Mini-LED | Mini-LED | QLED | OLED | Mini-LED |
| Refresh Rate | 60 | 165 | 120 | 144 | 120 | 60 |
| Hdr | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Smart Platform | Tizen | Google TV | Google TV | Google TV | webOS | Roku TV |
| Dolby Vision | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Dolby Atmos | false | 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 Q7F QN55Q7FAAFXZA 55" | 70.7 | 57.9 | 93.2 | 54.9 | 74.1 | 70.5 | 81.9 | 71.7 |
| Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG Compare | 91.5 | 98.2 | 95.7 | 95.1 | 94.5 | 86 | 77 | 98.8 |
| Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 Compare | 76.7 | 96.9 | 91.6 | 79.3 | 94.5 | 92.7 | 81.9 | 79.8 |
| TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K Compare | 98.8 | 88.1 | 97.5 | 93.4 | 77.8 | 88.9 | 88 | 98.7 |
| LG OLED evo AI 4K G5 Series OLED97G5WUA Compare | 97.1 | 99.9 | 77.6 | 88.3 | 98.8 | 83.9 | 77 | 96.4 |
| Roku Plus Series 65R6C7 Compare | 76.7 | 82.3 | 99.8 | 58.9 | 85 | 88.9 | 94.5 | 36.7 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Pricing now starts at $290 and tops out at $543. That's a 17% bump at the entry point. You still get solid features for the money, but the floor moving up stings a little. If you were eyeing the base model, you're paying more for the same screen. The higher trims feel less affected since the ceiling didn't move. Worth it if you catch a sale, less so at full freight.
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Verdict
Still a decent TV, but the price hike and fresh competition make it harder to recommend. If you can stretch your budget, the Sony or Samsung are better. If you want to save, Hisense and TCL have you covered. This one sits in an awkward middle ground. Buy it only if you find a discount or you're locked into this specific ecosystem.
