Samsung QN70F Neo QLED vs Samsung U8000F Crystal UHD
Get the Samsung U8000F if you just watch TV. Unless you game on a PS5, Xbox or PC: then the QN70F's 144Hz panel is worth it.
Samsung QN70F Neo QLED
A bright Samsung Mini LED with a 144Hz panel and very low input lag for gaming, but weak contrast and HDR, and no Dolby Vision.
Samsung U8000F Crystal UHD
A cheap Samsung 4K TV with a punchy picture and low input lag, but no Dolby Vision, no local dimming and narrow viewing angles.
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The U8000F costs far less and does the everyday job with a punchy picture. The QN70F is brighter, runs at up to 144Hz with four HDMI 2.1 ports and has Mini LED backlighting, but its contrast is still weak for the money.
- —You play fast games at 120Hz.
- —Your room is bright.
- —You mostly watch TV and streaming.
- —You want a big Samsung for as little as possible.
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +144Hz with very low input lag
- +Four HDMI 2.1 ports
- +Bright enough for a sunny room
- −Local dimming does little, so contrast is poor for a Mini LED.
- −No Dolby Vision or DTS.
- −Very dim in Filmmaker Mode.
- −Fast motion can blur.
- +Punchy picture for the price
- +Low input lag for consoles
- +HDR10+ and HLG
- −No Dolby Vision, so Netflix and Disney+ HDR falls back to HDR10.
- −The picture fades and loses colour from the sides.
- −Some sets show patchy backlighting in dark scenes.
- −The menus are slow, and some owners report sets that failed within months.
- Is the Samsung QN70F worth it?
- Is the Samsung U8000F worth it?
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: RTINGS, TechRadar, Tom's Guide, Expert Reviews, Trusted Reviews, manufacturer specifications.