Samsung Neo QLED QN65QN70FAFXZA 65"

A bright, fast, gaming-ready Mini-LED TV that crushes it on value when priced right. Skip it if HDR is your priority, the 34th percentile HDR score is the one real letdown here.

The 144Hz refresh rate with FreeSync Premium Pro is the headline act here. We're talking top-tier gaming performance, 88th percentile in our database, and that Motion Xcelerator Turbo+ tech means fast-paced sports and shooters stay crisp without that smeary mess you get on cheaper panels. The NQ4 AI Gen2 processor with its 20 neural networks does real work on upscaling, old 1080p content looks genuinely sharp on this thing. But here's the surprise: the HDR story is weirdly weak for a Mini-LED set. HDR sits at just the 34th percentile, which is a head-scratcher when the panel itself is this bright. Samsung's edge-lit backlight on this model holds it back from the full Mini-LED potential you'd expect.

Against the LG C5 OLED, the QN70F can't match those perfect blacks, but it gets brighter and costs way less. The TCL QM8K is the real threat here, it offers similar Mini-LED tech with better HDR performance for competitive money. The Sony BRAVIA 8 beats it on processing and motion handling, but you'll pay a premium for that Sony badge. If you're gaming-focused, the Samsung's 144Hz and FreeSync Premium Pro give it an edge over most competitors at this price point.

Here's where it gets interesting. US pricing swings wildly from $588 to $1,900 across 22 listings, which is a $1,312 spread that makes zero sense. At the low end, this TV is an absolute steal. At the high end, you're getting fleeced. Shop around, wait for a deal, and don't pay anywhere near the top of that range. The sweet spot is under $900, and at that price this thing competes with sets costing twice as much.

The Samsung QN70F is the TV you buy when you want Mini-LED contrast without selling a kidney for an OLED. This 65-inch Neo QLED packs Samsung's NQ4 AI Gen2 processor and a 144Hz panel into a package that absolutely nails the basics. Picture quality sits in the 84th percentile in our database, and gaming performance is even better at 88th. The one thing to know? This is a brightness and motion monster that makes your old TV look tired.

If you're a cinephile who cares about HDR performance above all else, this isn't your TV. The 34th percentile HDR score means dark scenes won't have that depth you're craving. Go grab an LG C5 OLED or step up to Samsung's higher-end QN90 series instead. Also skip this if you're not planning to add a soundbar, the built-in audio just won't cut it for movie nights.

The QN70F is a fantastic gaming and bright-room TV that stumbles on HDR and audio. If you can find it under $900, buy it without hesitation. The picture quality, motion handling, and gaming features make it one of the best values in the 65-inch space right now. Just budget for a soundbar and accept that HDR won't blow your mind.