Samsung Q7F (2017) Series

Bright with lovely colours ; Strong contrast ; Premium build and design ; External connections box

Occasional lighting issues ; Expensive

If you love colour and brightness, then you should check out this TV

QLED proves that the battle for HDR dominance is far from over. If you love colour and brightness, check it out.

Punchy, bright and vibrant pictures - particularly in HDR ; Fabulous detail and definition ; Great operating system ; Excellent for gaming ; Broad selection of apps

Iffy viewing angles ; Can be beaten for motion ; Sony rival is cheaper and more subtle

The Q7F is an HDR-tastic TV and one of the best in the class

Brilliantly punchy, vibrant and bright images, particularly when fed HDR content ; Bags of detail and razor-sharp edges

Sacrifices purity of blacks to add punch to whites and colours ; Motion isn’t perfect ; Relatively poor viewing angles

The Samsung QE65Q7F is a thrilling performer, but it’s just a bit too close to its OLED rivals on price

Gorgeous colors ; Unprecedented brightness ; Amazing upscaling

Poor black levels ; Apps hang periodically ; Inconsistent sound system

If you’re looking for an eye-catching addition to your living room and don’t mind a few niggling issues, Samsung’s Q7F is a excellent option.

Awesomely bright, vibrant images ; Detailed and very sharp indeed ; Neat, attractive design ; Smart and simple to use ; Excellent for gaming

Sacrifices black performance for vibrancy ; Poor viewing angles ; Motion isn’t perfect

A previous HDR bug has been squashed and the Q7F is now a thrillingly punchy and more affordable alternative to its OLED rivals

Great gaming features including variable refresh rate support ; Very wide color gamut ; Can get very bright and easily overcome glare.

Image deteriorates when viewed at an angle

Excellent SDR picture quality especially in non-light-controlled room ; Stunning colour rendition ; Very low input lag for gaming

Limited viewing angles ; Dark HDR scenes washed out and exhibit blooming/haloing ; Pricier than competing TVs of similar size

The Samsung 49Q7F is one of the best sub-50-inch TVs you can buy new today – not least because OLED TVs are not available in sizes smaller than 55 inches. It key strengths include a 120Hz panel, stunning colours, great motion, class-leading...