Overview

The Samsung 70-inch UHD TV is from the 6 series that has 4K of maximum resolution and HDR. The brightness is unique because of the 'Direct-Lit' type backlight which provides even backlighting across the screen. This UHD TV also has picture enhancing technologies like Crystal Processor 4K, Digital Clean View, Contrast Enhancer, PurColor, Game Enhancer, LED Clear Motion, etc. It is powered by Tizen Operating system for easy menu navigation and it works with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant for voice recognition controls.

Samsung 70-Inch 6 Series Top 5 Features

1. 4K Resolution

This TV has a sharp image output because it has a maximum resolution of 3840 by 2160 (2160p) across its large 70-inch screen which looks sharp and produces accurate vivid colors for theater and realistic like viewing experience.

2. HDR 10+

The High Dynamic Range evens out the contrast between darks and whites and gives out details and resolution for a realistic viewing experience. It also supports HDR from other devices like gaming consoles or from a computer.

3. Tizen OS

It is the Samsung's user interface for this smart UHD TV that is easy to use with controls for searching videos and it fully supports Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. It also has streaming services like Apple TV, Disney, Netflix, Hulu and YoutubeTV.

4. Direct Lit Backlighting

The backlights on this TV is strategically placed on the back of the LCD panel for even lighting compared to the traditional bottom. This gives uniform lighting and additional brightness on specific scenes that further show the details.

5. Motion Rate 120

Smoothens the video output playback on the screen that minimizes the image blurring and trailing especially when watching sports, action movies or fast moving objects on the TV.

UN70TU6980FXZA Technical Specifications

Manufacturer	Samsung
Model	UN70TU6980FXZA
Series	6 Series
Screen Size	70” Inch (Class 70”)
Screen Resolution	3840 x 2160 (2160p) 4K
TV Specific Features	Crystal Processor 4K Digital Clean View Contrast Enhancer PurColor Game Enhancer LED Clear Motion Hybrid Log-Gamma HDR 10+
Refresh Rate	Motion Rate 120 (60Hz)
User Interface	Tizen Operating System
Connectivity	Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2 and LAN via Ethernet Port
Speaker Type	Stereo Speakers
Sound Technologies	Dolby Digital Plus
Built-in Speaker Output Power	20 Watts Total (10 Watts x2)
Inputs and Outputs	2x HDMI 2x USB Port RF Antenna Terestrial and Satellite 1x Optical Audio 1x Ethernet Port
Dimension (H x W x D)	With stand 38.7 x 61.3 x 13.4 in Without stand 35.4 x 61.3 x 2.4 in
Total Weight	54.5 lbs with stand 53.4 lbs without stand
Vesa Wall Mount	400 x 300mm
UPC	887276457000

Pros:

Reasonable price for the size
4K Resolution
HDR
Easy to setup

Cons:

Only 2 HDMI Inputs
Issues on interface lagging
Only 60Hz refresh rate

Price Range: $530 to $750 (USD)

Verdict:

This Samsung TV is one of the best UHD TV if you are planning or upgrading to buy one because of the value and features that you get like 4K resolution, HDR, and smart OS. The menus are easy to navigate although it may lag at times it may be fixed on future firmware upgrades. The HDMI inputs are limited to 2 but it can be remedied using an HDMI hub. The downsides of this UHD TV are forgivable because this TV is cheaply priced.

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Samsung UN70TU6980FXZA Series 6 70-Inch UHD TV User Guide