Updated 1 Nov 2026
Is the Samsung Q7F QLED worth it?
Only if you want a cheap Samsung for everyday TV.
Colour is accurate and well saturated, it looks smart and slim, and owners find it easy to set up. It's a 60Hz panel with no local dimming and three HDMI 2.0 ports, so blacks look grey, HDR is barely brighter than normal TV, and there's no VRR for consoles. There's no optical audio port and no Dolby Vision, and the menus are slow. For similar money, Mini LEDs from TCL and Hisense are brighter with deeper blacks. Only one full independent test has been published, so this verdict also leans on Samsung's specs and owner reports.
94%of 1,086 owners give it 4 or 5 stars
- Accurate, well-saturated colour
- Slim, smart design
- Easy to set up
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What owners say
Most owners love the picture for the money and the easy setup. The main complaints are a dull or dark picture and fiddly setup.
Good to know
- No local dimming, so blacks look grey and HDR barely stands out.
- 60Hz with three HDMI 2.0 ports and no VRR.
- No optical audio port: soundbars connect over HDMI eARC or Bluetooth.
- The picture fades from the sides, and the menus are slow.
From 1,086 buyer ratings at Currys, Costco (US) and Costco (Canada), every complaint read by us, November 2026. How we do this
What they love
- Clear, colourful pictureMentioned a lot
- Easy to set up and useMentioned often
- Good valueAlso mentioned
- Good soundAlso mentioned
- Slim, smart designMentioned by some
What they complain about
- Picture dull, dark or softVery rare
- Complicated setup, menus or Samsung accountVery rare
Get it if…
- You want a Samsung for everyday TV and streaming.
- You sit straight in front of it.
- You'll connect a soundbar over HDMI or Bluetooth.
Skip it if…
- You want HDR that pops or deep blacks at night.
- You game on a PS5 or Xbox.
- Your soundbar needs an optical cable.
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How we reached this verdict
Tom's Guide tested the 43-inch and calls it better than a basic TV, but not by much: accurate, well-saturated colour, an attractive textured design and a low price, but no local dimming, poor contrast, HDR barely brighter than SDR, sluggish Tizen software and no HDMI 2.1 or VRR; Mini LEDs from Hisense and TCL cost about the same. It is the only full independent test we could read. Currys and Costco owners mostly love the picture for the money and the easy setup; the complaints are dull or dark pictures, setup that needs a Samsung account, poor sound, no optical port and narrow viewing angles.
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: Tom's Guide, Samsung (specs), RTINGS, TechRadar, Tom's Guide, Expert Reviews, Trusted Reviews, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 1 Nov 2026How we decide