Our verdict
The Samsung Q7F is a QLED TV: it uses a layer of quantum dots to produce richer colour than a basic LED TV, though it is not an OLED and does not switch individual pixels off. The 65-inch model has a 4K screen (3,840 x 2,160 pixels), which suits films, sport and streaming on a big sofa-side screen. Samsung's Tizen system brings the usual streaming apps, plus Alexa and Bixby voice control. The limit to know about is its three HDMI ports: they accept 4K at up to 60Hz, so a PS5 or Xbox Series X cannot use its 4K 120Hz mode. At £549 for the 65-inch model when we checked on 1 August 2026, it is a television for watching first.
Buy it if
- Your main use is programmes, films and streaming on a large screen
- You like Samsung's menus and want Alexa or Bixby built in
- You only need to connect a few devices, and 4K 60Hz is enough for your games
Skip it if
- You want PS5 or Xbox Series X games at 4K 120Hz
- You expect OLED-style black levels from the QLED name
- You need more than three HDMI connections without adding a switch
How it would fit your home
Everyday viewing and streaming
Samsung's Tizen system carries the main streaming apps, and you can find programmes by voice. Try finding a programme, turning on subtitles and switching to a console in the shop menus if you can.
Casual console gaming
Auto Game Mode (ALLM) lowers delay automatically, and Game Motion Plus is included. Games run at 4K 60Hz, which suits most family titles, but not the 120Hz modes that fast shooters offer.
Living room with a soundbar
With 20W speakers, many owners will add a soundbar. Three HDMI ports go quickly once a console, a set-top box and a soundbar are all plugged in, so count your devices first.
The details, in plain English
Picture and colour
The Q7F is a QLED TV with a 4K panel of 3,840 x 2,160 pixels, so 65 inches of screen is filled with fine detail. Samsung lists Quantum HDR and HDR10+ support, which lets compatible films and shows show brighter highlights and richer colour. QLED describes how colour is produced; it says little about how dark the darkest scenes look, and this is not an OLED. Check faces, subtitles and night scenes from your normal seat rather than trusting bright shop footage.
Gaming and refresh rate
Samsung lists a 50Hz refresh rate and 4K 60Hz input on all three HDMI ports. That means the TV cannot show the extra frames from a 4K 120Hz console mode, which is what a PS5 or Xbox Series X offers in some fast games. Auto Game Mode (ALLM) switches to the TV's low-delay setting for you, and Game Motion Plus is included. Samsung's page does not list variable refresh rate, so we do not claim it.
Sound
Samsung lists 20W output over two channels, with Adaptive Sound, which adjusts the sound to what is playing. That is fine for news and soaps, but films and sport will sound fuller through a soundbar. The specification page does not mention Dolby Atmos. If you plan to add a soundbar, remember that all three HDMI sockets are shared with your console and set-top box.
Smart features and updates
The Q7F runs Samsung's Tizen smart-TV system with Bixby and, in the UK, Alexa built in. It has Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.3 for connecting wireless headphones. Samsung says it guarantees security software updates for at least three years from launch. Before buying, check that the apps you use, such as your usual catch-up and streaming services, are available.
Strengths and drawbacks
What it does well
- A 65-inch 4K screen (3,840 x 2,160 pixels): plenty of size for shared watching
- QLED colour, with HDR10+ support for films and shows that carry it
- Samsung's Tizen system with streaming apps, plus Alexa and Bixby voice control
- Auto Game Mode (ALLM) switches the TV to its low-delay setting when a console is detected
- Three HDMI ports cover a console, a set-top box and a soundbar
What to watch out for
- The HDMI ports stop at 4K 60Hz, so console games cannot run at 4K 120Hz
- Only three HDMI ports, which fill quickly once a soundbar is connected
- The QLED name alone does not tell you how deep dark scenes look; it is not an OLED
- 20W two-channel speakers with no Dolby Atmos listed: a soundbar is worth budgeting for
Compare the exact screen size and package at the current delivered price. Our recorded £549 for the 65-inch model dates from 1 August 2026 and has not been refreshed. Other 65-inch TVs at similar money may offer 120Hz gaming or a brighter picture, so check they meet your needs before deciding.
Make the Samsung Q7F easier to live with
Add-ons that answer a drawback we named above. Check compatibility with your exact model before buying.
Solves: 20W two-channel speakers with no Dolby Atmos listed: a soundbar is worth budgeting for
Hisense HS3100 Reviewed by us
A lower-recorded-cost reviewed soundbar with a centre speaker and included subwoofer can help voices and film weight if there is room for the bass box.
Check first: Needs floor space and a separate socket for the bass box. Check HDMI ARC or optical output; the review says it is not a very loud large-room system.
Solves: only three HDMI ports, which fill quickly once a soundbar is connected
Cable Matters 4-Port 8K HDMI Switch, product ID 103101 Not yet reviewed by us
Shares a remaining suitable HDMI input between consoles or boxes, reducing cable swapping when the TV has too few suitable sockets.
Check first: Connect soundbar eARC directly to the TV.
Alternatives we have reviewed
| Product | Our verdict | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
 Samsung Q7F (this one) | Shortlist the Q7F for everyday television and Samsung's smart features; choose a different model if 4K 120Hz gaming is essential. | £54965-inch model, Price recorded 1 Aug 2026 | Check price |
 Samsung M70H | A 65-inch Samsung to consider only after comparing its picture with other TVs at the same price. | £61965-inch model, Price recorded 20 Sept 2026 | Check price |
 Samsung M80H | Useful gaming connections on paper, but the tested picture does not make this an easy recommendation, so compare it in person before you buy. | £999RRP · 65-inch model, RRP recorded 12 Oct 2026 | Check price |
 LG Nano81A | Consider the Nano81A at £479 for everyday viewing and LG's familiar menus, but not as a TV for 4K 120Hz gaming. | £47965-inch model, Price recorded 1 Aug 2026 | Check price |
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Where our findings come from
Research-based assessment. Manufacturer product details were checked for this update on 10 September 2026. Practical recommendations are our interpretation of those features; we have not carried out hands-on picture, sound or gaming tests. Retailer prices retain their original recorded dates.