Samsung U7900 Series UN70U7900FFXZA 70"
The 70-inch Direct LED panel leverages the Crystal Processor 4K for clear upscaling and a slim MetalStream design that frames the screen with minimal bezel. Its Tizen OS grants access to 2,700+ free Samsung TV Plus channels and robust smart home controls via SmartThings. This TV suits budget-focused streamers and smart home users who prioritize screen size and free content over high-performance gaming.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong smart (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong social proof (81st percentile) 81st
Cons
- Below average gaming (18th percentile)
- Below average display (33rd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q3 202691/100
Buyers praised the TV's picture quality, value, and smart features. A few noted limited HDMI ports and one remote failure after four months.
- Excellent picture quality and vibrant colors for the price.
- Good value and performance for everyday use.
- Limited HDMI ports, but eArc support is a plus.
- One remote broke after four months of use.
- Q2 2026100/100
Buyers in Q2 2026 were extremely satisfied, praising the TV's picture quality, sound, and overall value.
- Excellent picture and sound quality, perfect for movies and gaming.
- Great value for the price, making living rooms look spectacular.
- Overall satisfaction, with buyers loving the upgrade and gift appeal.
- Knowledgeable delivery and installation service.
- Q1 202665/100
Buyers praised the value, picture quality, and smart features. However, many reported receiving damaged units or experiencing delivery delays, and some noted limited ports and mediocre sound.
- Great value for a large screen with clear picture and easy-to-use smart features.
- Multiple reports of TVs arriving with cracked screens or other damage.
- Delivery delays and poor customer service, especially with exchanges and returns.
- Limited HDMI ports and no optical input; sound quality is decent but could be better.
- Q4 202568/100
Buyers praise the picture quality, size, and value, but many report glitches, defective units, and poor customer service.
- Excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, and sharp 4K display.
- Good value for the price, but some note missing parts or limited ports.
- Frequent glitching during streaming or TV apps, like a skipped record.
- Defective units on arrival, including cracked screens and DOA TVs.
Based on 207 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 70" |
| Resolution | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED |
| Backlight | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Picture Quality
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator |
| Processor | Crystal Processor 4K |
HDR
| HDR Formats | HDR 10+ |
| Dolby Vision | No |
| HDR10+ | Yes |
| HLG | No |
Gaming
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
Smart TV
| Platform | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Bixby |
| Screen Mirroring | SmartThings |
| Works With | Google Home, SmartThings |
Audio
| Speaker Config | 2 |
| Wattage | 20 |
| eARC | Yes |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| HDMI Version | 2 |
| USB Ports | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | No |
| Optical Audio | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 400x300 |
Power & Size
| Power | 43 |
| Energy Star | No |
| Annual Energy | 270 |
| Weight | 19.0 kg / 41.9 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Samsung U7900 Series UN70U7900FFXZA 70" | Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 | TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K | Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG | LG QNED 65QNED85AUA | Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 70 | 65 | 55 | 65 | 65 | 55 |
| Resolution | 4K | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Panel Type | LED | Mini-LED | QLED | Mini-LED | Mini-LED | QLED |
| Refresh Rate | 60 | 120 | 144 | 165 | 120 | 120 |
| Hdr | HDR 10+ | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR10, 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 | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Hdmi Version | 2.0 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | HDR | Audio | Smart | Gaming | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Picture Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung U7900 Series UN70U7900FFXZA 70" | 35.5 | 46.2 | 93.6 | 17.5 | 32.8 | 92.9 | 44.3 | 80.9 | 36.2 |
| Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 Compare | 97 | 92.5 | 83.8 | 78.6 | 84.7 | 39.5 | 92.9 | 93.8 | 91.8 |
| TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K Compare | 98.7 | 88.2 | 97.6 | 93 | 77.9 | 82.1 | 89.2 | 87.2 | 93.4 |
| Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG Compare | 91.3 | 97.4 | 96 | 96 | 84.7 | 82.1 | 86.4 | 75.7 | 99.4 |
| LG QNED 65QNED85AUA Compare | 63.4 | 74.1 | 90.5 | 84.3 | 84.7 | 82.1 | 96.7 | 80.9 | 78.4 |
| Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 Compare | 76.4 | 85.5 | 86 | 88.4 | 77.9 | 92.9 | 92.9 | 87.2 | 36.2 |
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