Samsung 43RU7100 43" flat 4k TV

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This is where the 2019 QLED range opens up in terms of sizes, with 49in to 82in models available. Prices come down, too. The sacrifices are the peak brightness, down to around 1000nits, and the number of local dimming zones, which is around half that of the Q80R above. Complete with every app under the sun, the only reason not to buy this TV is if you’ve got a lot more money to spend and space for a larger panel. Sizes 82in (QE82Q90R/QN82Q90R), 75in (QE75Q90R/QN75Q90R), 65in (QE65Q90R/QN65Q90R), 55in (QE55Q90R/QN55Q90R)

However, if you want better sound quality, or true thumping bass, you should still consider getting something from our list of the best soundbars. Samsung RU7100: Smart features What it does do, though, is show a level of maturity, confidence and understanding of the many elements that go into producing a truly satisfying TV picture that’s comfortably beyond anything else in its class right now.

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Samsung's set didn't fare as well with handling motion, as I noticed some jumping and stuttering. Whether it was Adonis Creed sprinting across the desert or Peter Parker leaping a fence with super-powered abilities, the RU7100 exhibited blurry trails around fast-moving objects, and even turning on Auto Motion Plus (Samsung's motion-smoothing mode) did little to fix the jumpiness of fast-moving objects.

The 43AU7100 isn’t as accomplished with its audio as it is with its pictures. It still gets the job done, though, without breaking that sense of consistency that makes it so engaging. Connections run to three HDMIs and one USB port. The only cutting edge gaming graphics feature the HDMIs support, though, is Automatic Low Latency Mode (ALLM), which allows the TV to switch into and out of its Game mode depending on the sort of content an ALLM-capable device is outputting. There’s no 120Hz or Variable Refresh Rate support. The design wears the plastic reasonably well, though. The feet aren’t distracting and lift the screen high enough to accommodate a soundbar, while the frame around the screen is extremely narrow for this level of the market (even if the set’s rear depth isn’t). At least Samsung hasn’t tried to disguise any of the plastics that comprise the bezel, the rear and the feet of the RU7020. The rear panel, with its cutaways for inputs and mains power lead, is pleasantly (if rather pointlessly) textured, while the smooth plastic bezel surrounding the screen is surprisingly (and happily) brief. Even down at SD resolution, this TV isn’t too shaky. Of course, true skin detail all but disappeared in close-ups when we watched The Wrestler on DVD. Thankfully, instead of becoming blotchy or looking too digitised, the UHD processor tends to smooth it out like a good layer of foundation make-up. The end result is a very watchable experience.We fire up the HDR10+ 4K Blu-ray of 1917 and are instantly impressed with the TU7100’s picture. It’s compromised, of course, as it has to be at this end of the market, but those compromises are in the right places and the set delivers an enjoyable core performance. That’s not to say that the TU7100 isn’t vibrant when it needs to be. We switch to Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol.2 on 4K Blu-ray, and the TV does an excellent job with the neon-lit title sequence and the rainbow-breathing, neon gunk-filled Abilisk. If you’ve been hunting for a fairly affordable 43-inch 4K TV, you know you’re not exactly spoiled for choice – and if you want one from a brand with a bit of recent profile and traction, your selection is narrowed down even further. Ultimately, we’re left with the usual conclusion – while this set sounds absolutely fine, even a budget soundbar will improve the audio dramatically. Verdict

We slot a 4K HDR edition of Life Of Pi into our reference Blu-ray player to enjoy the colour and warmth of Ang Lee’s adaptation of Yann Martel’s novel. Our first impression is that Samsung has done a decent job with the Samsung UE43RU7470, focusing on a more subtle and sensible picture performance than trying to wow viewers with punchy big hits.

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Another bargain here at Electronic World TV, your home of cheap tvs and cheap tvs around the country! It comes as little surprise that the TU7100’s 20W sound system is no sonic masterpiece, and you’d be well advised to budget for a soundbar with which to partner it. However, if you are determined to make do with the built-in speakers, their output is perfectly passable. The only issue you’ll find with the picture quality is that the viewing angles aren’t brilliant. It doesn’t need you to sit far off axis for the colours to fade and the detail with it. Everything that should be delivered in 4K with HDR is, with the TV supporting HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG. There’s no Dolby Vision, though, which is a shame, but also the norm for Samsung TVs. But the bigger problem is the directional control, which uses a five-button directional pad. While these buttons will let you navigate through smart TV menus, placing the dedicated app buttons so close to these controls greatly increases the likelihood that you will accidentally hit the wrong button, jumping to an unwanted app instead of the next intended item in the menu. Samsung RU7100 review: Verdict