The Samsung Q70D delivers solid performance for its price range, with standout features that will appeal to a wide range of users. Its gaming capabilities, in particular, are impressive, offering features like smooth gameplay and low input lag that make 30 fps titles feel like they’re running at 60 fps. The well-executed HGIG mode, which performs similarly to Dolby Vision, is another highlight for gamers. Additionally, the Samsung Q70D pairs easily with Canal+ decoders, a feature many other TVs struggle with.
When it comes to daytime viewing, the Samsung Q70D shines with bright SDR content that makes it ideal for well-lit rooms. However, there are a couple of downsides. The lack of Dolby Vision is noticeable, as the TV’s brightness could have benefited from it, and light leakage can be seen in dark scenes with low brightness settings. While these issues are not dealbreakers, they are worth noting.
On the plus side, the Samsung Q70D has one of the best motion smoothers in its class, making it perfect for sports or fast-action content. The system runs smoothly and has all needed apps. Overall, the Samsung Q70D is a strong addition to the manufacturer's seventh series, with consistent improvements in quality and growing popularity.
At first glance, it's clear that the TCL A300 NXTVision wants to be more than just an ordinary television. It offers an image display mode that – unlike its competitors from Korea, Samsung The Frame – is completely free of charge. Additionally, like its rivals, freebies are included. In the package, in addition to the television, we find extra frames imitating light wood as well as a flat wall mount, allowing the television to truly resemble a gallery piece. In terms of everyday use, the Google TV system makes the biggest impression – it's extensive, fast, and offers access to a vast number of applications. And if we feel like stepping out of the digital museum and jumping straight into the gaming world, the A300 can surprise us. Two HDMI 2.1 ports, 144 Hz, VRR, ALLM, and very low input lag mean that even demanding gamers can feel at home here. Well... maybe except for those who are sensitive to ghosting – because that's still one of the model's major issues. There are also downsides. Although the picture mode is free – and that's worth appreciating – the quality of the available graphics clearly falls short of what Samsung offers in its paid ART Store. The images displayed resemble photos rather than realistic reproductions of artworks. Unfortunately, the A300 – like the competing Hisense S7NQ – performs poorly in this regard and additionally has some software issues. The brightness of the television itself also leaves much to be desired – it is the darkest television of the entire “frame trio,” which translates to average experiences during the day and limited HDR effects. Nevertheless, the TCL A300 NXTVision is a quite reasonable alternative to Samsung The Frame or S7NQ – especially if we are looking for a more affordable solution without additional fees for access to the "gallery" mode and with an operating system that doesn't limit us in terms of the number of applications. However, it should be noted that this is a proposition with a lot of compromises. If we want to save a bit and aren’t expecting top-end picture quality, then the A300 could be a picture-perfect choice. Otherwise, it’s worth looking at its competition.
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