Samsung F70xx (2013) Series

Excellent 2D and 3D pictures ; Gorgeous Design ; Class-leading catch-up TV support

Minor backlight clouding ; Smart TV interface can be a little inscrutable ; Sound doesn't do the images proud

the key UK channel catch-up TV services) and its ability to track your viewing habits and recommend new viewing material accordingly. So all we’ll say further about it here is that while its interface is still a bit inscrutable in places, its content,...

Sharp and detailed pictures ; Natural and vibrant colours ; Redesigned smart features ; Remote controls are slick and fun to use ; Classy-looking and well built

Patchy backlight in one corner ; Voice control can be frustrating to use

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Nice design ; Good smart functions ; Deep blacks, Plenty of subtle detail

Tuner performance could be more subtle

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Exceptional 2D and 3D picture quality; gorgeous, space-saving design; remarkably clever smart system

Pictures not as punchy as those of the F8000 range; sound is only average; Smart interface can confuse at times

Sharp HD and SD ; Smooth motion ; Slim bezel design ; Smart Hub GUI ; Second screen viewing

iOS apps disappoint ; Some LED light leakage ; Out-of-box presets overcooked ; Voice control

For anyone after a high-end TV, we'd wager that the Samsung UE46F7000 will suit more people than the Samsung UE46F8000

You do get a lot of hardware for your money there too. This smart TV comes with built in WiFi, integrated webcam, motion and voice control features, 2 bundled 3D glasses and two remote control units.

Impressive blacks and dynamic range ; Much improved backlight uniformity in 2D ; Excellent greyscale and colour out-of-the-box ; Reference greyscale and colour after calibration ; Excellent video processing ; Comprehensive calibration controls ;...

Motion processing sometime gets caught out causing stuttering ; Some judder with 1080p24 sources ; Light uniformity poor with 3D sources ; Stand doesn't swivel

That the UE46F7000 is very easy on the eye should come as no surprise. When it comes to design, Samsung hits it over the net more than most and only the staunchest traditionalist would be put off by the minimal elegance provided by the micro-thin bezel...

Impressive blacks and dynamic range ; Reference greyscale and colour after calibration ; Excellent video processing ; Quad-core processing ; Reference Smart TV System ; Beautiful design ; Built-in WiFi and camera ; Touch pad remote control

Lots and lots of light pooling issues ruined all the good work ; Cinema black issue

Qualitäts­urteil: gut (1,8) ; Bild: gut (1,6) ; Ton: gut (2,4) ; Hand­habung: gut (1,6) ; Vielseitig­keit: sehr gut (1,1) ; Umwelt­eigenschaften: befriedigend (2,7)