Samsung Q7F QN43Q7FAAFXZA 42.5"
Samsung
65 Overall Score
vs
Roku PN43-R851-26U 43"
Roku
50 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
Roku PN43-R851-26U 43"
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Samsung Q7F QN43Q7FAAFXZA 42.5" | Roku PN43-R851-26U 43" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 43" | 43" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED★ | LED |
| Backlight | Edge LED | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | — |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | Quantum HDR | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% Color Volume with Quantum Dot | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator | — |
| Processor | Q4 AI Processor | HDR Compatible |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10+ | HDR10 |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| VRR | HGiG | — |
| ALLM | ✓★ | — |
| Game Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Bixby | Not Applicable |
| Screen Mirroring | SmartThings | Apple AirPlay, Chromecast |
| Works With | Google Home, SmartThings | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 20W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Surround Sound | Surround Sound, Spatial Audio | Dolby Audio |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | — |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 200x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 88W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 171 kWh | 117 kWh★ |
| Weight | 6.80 kg | 5.85 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
Roku PN43-R851-26U 43"
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong smart (78th percentile)
- Below average display (14th percentile)14th %ile
Pricing
Samsung Q7F QN43Q7FAAFXZA 42.5"0.217score per dollar
vs
Roku PN43-R851-26U 43"0.356score per dollar
Roku PN43-R851-26U 43" offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Samsung Q7F QN43Q7FAAFXZA 42.5"
Scores 65 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 39 specs.
