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Samsung QN70H vs TCL QM8L
Product A: Samsung
82 of 159 known
Change Samsung QN70H
Product B: TCL
88 of 159 known
64 of 151 fields differ
- 36 different values
- 28 known for one only
- 29 the same
- 58 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 163 TVs.
- Refresh rateA: 60HzB: 144HzTCL is 84 Hz higher.
Refresh rate per resolution
The best rate over any port. Bars run from 0 to 360 Hz.
3840 × 2160Native for both
A60Hz
B144Hz
2560 × 1440
ANot listed
B288Hz
1920 × 1080
A120Hz
B288Hz
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side, on their stands.
- ASamsung: 1,450.9 × 831.8 mm
- BTCL: 1,435.1 × 823 mm
Weight
0 to 40 kg
Weight with stand
A21.3kg
B23.0879kg
Weight without stand
A20.8kg
B21.092kg
All 159 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
QN70H2Maker spec sheet (PDF)theinsidersnet.com/site/public/store/pl_12/campaigns/us/sea_tv2026w1_2602/QN70H_NeoQLED4K_Spec%20Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original manufacturer family sheet headline identifies QN70H across documented screen sizes, independently corroborated by exact retailer Series row.11Retailer pageabt.com/Samsung-QN70H-Neo-QLED-Mini-LED-4K-UHD-Smart-TV-65-Inch-with-Samsung-Vision-AI-QN65QN70HAFXZA/p/239325.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact product Specifications General Series row says QN70H Series 4K. Stored family QN70H, with 4K resolution kept separately. Maker brochure headline independently identifies QN70H.
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Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
Status
Predecessor
Successor
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Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Colours
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Segment
Model year
Display
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Screen size class
Sizes covered
Viewable size
Native resolution
Pixel density (size class)
67.8ppi
67.8ppi
Screen surface
Anti-reflection coating
Not available
Panel
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Display type
Display type (as published)
Panel type
Not available
Backlight
Local dimming
Yes6Measurementrtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/qn70hRead 7 October 2026Public Home Theater and Black Level prose explicitly say it has local dimming. Calibration page confirms Low/High settings. No spatial zone count inferred from Supreme Dimming marketing or edge layout.7Measurementrtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/qn70h/settingsRead 7 October 2026Exact 65-inch test settings expressly name Local Dimming Low and High. No protected zone count used.
Local dimming zones
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Panel generation
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Subpixel layout
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Native colour depth
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Native panel refresh rate
60Hz1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 7 October 2026Exact producer Display row explicitly states 60 Hz. Its separate DLG 120 Hz entry is not substituted for nominal panel rate.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)theinsidersnet.com/site/public/store/pl_12/campaigns/us/sea_tv2026w1_2602/QN70H_NeoQLED4K_Spec%20Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 separately declares panel 60 Hz and DLG 120 Hz. Footnote 5 says reduced sharpness but gives no resolution.
DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)
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Rec. 2020 coverage (claimed)
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Peak HDR brightness (claimed)
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HDR and picture
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HDR formats
HDR10+, HDR10+ Adaptive, HDR101Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 7 October 2026Exact maker row explicitly HDR10+ Adaptive. Added HDR10 is independently proved by exact reviewed-unit HDR10 calibration content. HLG remains unproved and Dolby Vision is explicitly unsupported by the review.7Measurementrtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/qn70h/settingsRead 7 October 2026HDR accuracy section explicitly says settings used for HDR10 content on exact tested 65-inch. HDR10+ Adaptive maker claim retained separately. HLG remains unproved.
Dolby Vision IQ, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
Filmmaker Mode
HGiG
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Picture processor
Motion interpolation
Black frame insertion
Ambient light sensor
Calibration software
Samsung Smart Calibration (Basic)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 7 October 2026
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Motion and gaming
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Maximum accepted refresh rate per resolution and input
ASamsung QN70H
| Resolution | HDMI |
|---|---|
| 3840 × 2160Native | 60Hz |
| 1920 × 1080 | 120Hz |
Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 7 October 2026Exact maker row states 4K 60 Hz on HDMI 1/2/3. Maker DLG 120 Hz lacks input resolution. New 1080p120 row is separately proved by exact 65 independent review, not inferred from DLG marketing. Maker N/A VRR/FreeSync/G-SYNC is corroborated by public review No VRR prose.6Measurementrtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/qn70hRead 7 October 2026Public Inputs/Supported Resolutions and gaming prose explicitly accept 1080p at 120 Hz with DLG. Accepted input format, not native 4K 120 Hz. Source expressly says chroma 4:4:4 is not supported in this FHD120 mode. Existing 4K60 row remains.
BTCL QM8L
| Resolution | HDMI 2.1 |
|---|---|
| 3840 × 2160Native | 144Hz4:4:4 |
| 2560 × 1440 | 288Hz4:4:4 |
| 1920 × 1080 | 288Hz4:4:4 |
Source4Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6536722/65-85QM8L_US_QSG_.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 1 timing-table footnote supplies conditions only, not maxima. 144, 240 and 288 Hz require VRR and/or High Frame Rate Mode. Actual maxima established by the separate exact 65 RTINGS test. Bit depth and DSC are not stated.5Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm8lRead 8 October 2026Public Supported Resolutions narrative: tested US 65QM8L accepts 4K 144 Hz and 1080p or 1440p 288 Hz with proper 4:4:4 on all four HDMI ports. This supersedes the older preset table 1440p 144 Hz entry.
Maximum accepted refresh rate
120Hz
288Hz
Maximum accepted refresh rate at 4K
60Hz
144Hz
Adaptive sync
Not available
HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro, G-SYNC Compatible1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026Published FreeSync Premium Pro and VRR claims. Certification does not infer an unstated VRR minimum.5Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm8lRead 8 October 2026Public VRR narrative confirms all three VRR families. G-SYNC operation works at 4K 120 Hz or higher but NVIDIA VRR does not work with a link locked at 60 Hz. Functional compatibility only, no unstated NVIDIA certification.
VRR range per input
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Low framerate compensation
Not available
Dolby Vision gaming
Auto game mode (ALLM)
Game menu features
Dynamic Black EQ, Super Ultra Wide Game View, Game Bar, Mini Map Zoom1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 7 October 2026Exact row names Dynamic Black EQ, Super Ultra Wide Game View, Game Bar and Mini Map Zoom. No other model gaming feature is inherited.
Input lag (claimed)
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Measured
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Input lag (measured)
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Input lag at 4K 60 Hz (measured)
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Input lag at 4K 120 Hz (measured)
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Input lag at 4K 144 Hz (measured)
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SDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
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HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
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1,240nits5Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm8lRead 8 October 2026Tested exact US 65QM8L, Test Bench 2.3. Public additional HDR table: Hallway Lights 1240 cd/m² with Dynamic Tone Mapping Off and Peak Brightness High. Settings page identifies FILMMAKER MODE, Local Contrast High, Brightness 100. This is a peak highlight within the real HDR scene, not a white-window average. Initially tested V080, spot-checked V082. The review does not assign a firmware build to this individual supplemental reading.7Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm8l/settingsRead 8 October 2026Exact 65QM8L HDR preset: FILMMAKER MODE, Brightness 100, Local Contrast High. The supplemental review table specifically overrides Peak Brightness to High and keeps Dynamic Tone Mapping Off.8Measurementrtings.com/tv/tests/picture-quality/hdr-peak-brightnessRead 8 October 2026Real-scene clips come from a Murideo 7G generator. Konica Minolta LS-100 measures both hallway overhead lights and records the higher luminance. Distinct from the CR-100 white-window test.
HDR brightness per window (measured)
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HDR peak brightness (measured)
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Full-screen HDR brightness (measured)
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Contrast ratio (measured)
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Contrast with local dimming (measured)
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Infinite contrast (measured)
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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)
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Rec. 2020 coverage (measured)
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Colour volume at 1,000 nits (measured)
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Colour volume at 10,000 nits (measured)
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
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Gray uniformity deviation (measured)
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Colour shift angle (measured)
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Reflections (measured)
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Total pixel response time (measured)
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PWM flicker frequency (measured)
120Hz6Measurementrtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/qn70hRead 7 October 2026Public Flicker prose: 120 Hz in most picture modes, except Movie at 960 Hz at all brightness levels. Store 120 Hz for Filmmaker SDR test mode established by calibration/method pages. Alternative Movie frequency is preserved in note. RTINGS methodology v2.3, bought exact 65-inch. Optional BFI disabled in normal PWM test.7Measurementrtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/qn70h/settingsRead 7 October 2026SDR method uses Filmmaker Mode and leaves other picture-quality controls at defaults. Main Flicker prose gives 120 Hz in modes other than Movie, including Filmmaker. Brightness-setting threshold is not claimed.8Measurementrtings.com/tv/tests/motion/pwm-flickerRead 7 October 2026Published RTINGS method displays white window with optional flicker off, ThorLabs photodetector and Rigol DS1102E oscilloscope. Tests accurate pre-calibration SDR and other modes at 0%, 50%, 100% backlight. Method page says frequency measurement unchanged across benches. This establishes method, not a model-independent numeric value.
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VRR range (measured)
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4:4:4 chroma (measured)
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Power use SDR (measured)
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Smart platform
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Smart platform
OS at launch
Latest OS
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OS upgrade support period
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Chipset
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Total internal storage
Not available
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Voice assistants
Hands-free microphone
Casting
Chromecast built-in1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 7 October 2026
Chromecast built-in, AirPlay 21Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
Smart home
Art or ambient mode
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Tuners
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Tuners
Clear QAM, Analog, ATSC 1.01Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 7 October 2026Exact row names ClearQAM and Analog Tuner Yes. Unversioned ATSC is not forced into ATSC1/3 enum.6Measurementrtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/qn70hRead 7 October 2026Public Input Specifications explicitly says tuner limited to ATSC 1.0. Completes maker unversioned ATSC without changing ClearQAM/analog.
Tuners per broadcast standard
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Antenna inputs
ASamsung QN70H
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Terrestrial and cable | 1 |
BTCL QM8L
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Terrestrial and cable | 1 |
CI+ slot
Not available
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Record to USB
Not available
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Broadcast platforms
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Audio
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Physical speaker channels
Not available
Physical speaker drivers
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Total built-in speaker power
Not available
Built-in subwoofer
Not available
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Up-firing speakers
Not available
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Audio formats
Dolby Digital, PCM, AAC, HE-AAC, Dolby Digital Plus, MP3, MPEG-H, AC-43Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202606/20260619034037001/BN81-28760A-140_EUG_ROPATSCH_NA_ENG-US_260316.0.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 186 Supported Video Codecs specifically QN7*H/QN1EH lists AC3, LPCM, AAC, HE-AAC, Dolby Digital+, MPEG(MP3), MPEG-H and AC-4. These are file-playback decoder formats, not eARC passthrough or speaker channels. ADPCM/OPUS/G.711/Vorbis and Eclipsa IAMF cannot be forced into existing enums.
eARC passthrough
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Audio features
Q-Symphony, OTS Lite, Active Voice Amplifier, Adaptive Sound+, AI Sound Controller1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 7 October 2026Exact row explicitly names Q-Symphony, OTS Lite, Active Voice Amplifier, Adaptive Sound+ and AI Sound Controller. Dolby Atmos is expressly N/A on sheet and is not inherited from QN80H.
Audio by Bang & Olufsen, Dolby Atmos FlexConnect1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 20266Press releaseus.tcl.com/blogs/press-releases/tcl-turns-up-the-color-expanding-its-groundbreaking-sqd-mini-led-lineupRead 8 October 2026Dolby Atmos FlexConnect expansion is supported with separately purchased Z100 speakers and Z100-SW subwoofer. These optional devices are not counted as supplied speakers.
Bluetooth headphones
Connectivity
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Video inputs
ASamsung QN70H
| Type | Count | Max refresh rate at 4K (Hz) |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI | 3 | 60 |
BTCL QM8L
| Type | Port | Version | Count | Max refresh rate at 4K (Hz) | eARC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI | HDMI 1 | 2.1 | 1 | 144 | Yes |
| HDMI | HDMI 2, 3 and 4 | 2.1 | 3 | 144 | No |
HDMI ports
3
4
HDMI ports with 4K 120 Hz
0
4
Highest HDMI version
Not available
2.1
Maximum HDMI link bandwidth
Not available
Not available
HDMI features
USB peripheral ports
ASamsung QN70H
| Connector | Count |
|---|---|
| USB-A | 2 |
Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 7 October 202611Retailer pageabt.com/Samsung-QN70H-Neo-QLED-Mini-LED-4K-UHD-Smart-TV-65-Inch-with-Samsung-Vision-AI-QN65QN70HAFXZA/p/239325.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact QN65QN70HAFXZA Specifications Input Connectors explicitly lists 2 x USB-A and Number of USB Ports 2. Maker exact feed also gives two USB sockets. Native connector count, revision unstated and omitted.
BTCL QM8L
| USB version | Count |
|---|---|
| 3.0 | 1 |
| 2.0 | 1 |
Ethernet speed
Not available
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
Not available
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Bluetooth
Optical out
Headphone out
Not available
Included connection box
Remote
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Remote control
Remote connection
Remote power
Voice button on remote
Not available
Pointer remote
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Stand and mounting
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Stand
Stand installation positions
Stand height adjustment
Space under the screen
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Distance between feet
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Stand footprint
Width1,049.782Depth270.51mm(41.3 × 10.7 in)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 7 October 2026Exact row Stand Basic W x D 41.33 x 10.65 inches converted by 25.4 to 1049.782 x 270.51 mm. This is wide overall footprint, not single-foot 0.7 inch sheet width. Narrow 12.14 x 10.65 inches is a separate installation position. Direct guide overall depth 270.4 mm has different published precision.
Width388.62Depth370.84mm(15.3 × 14.6 in)5Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm8lRead 8 October 2026Exact tested 65-inch stand footprint 15.3 x 14.6 inches, converted at 25.4 mm per inch. The reviewer also describes high and low installation heights. Screen clearance is omitted because the accompanying third-axis wording is less explicit.
VESA mount
VESA screw
OLED care
None of 3 known
OLED care
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Burn-in covered by warranty
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Burn-in warranty length
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Dimensions and weight
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Dimensions with stand
Width1,450.9Height890Depth270.4mm(57.1 × 35 × 10.6 in)4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/EM/202606/20260619034046001/BN68-25141B-00_IG_QN70H%20QN1EH%20Aero%20Linear%20Stand%2043-65inch_ZA%20ZC_L02_260127.0.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 exact 65QN7*H row directly publishes 1450.9 x 890.0 x 270.4 mm. This avoids sheet with-stand 57 inches being narrower than bare 57.1 because of rounding. Metric producer measurements take priority.
Width1,435.1Height861.06Depth368.3mm(56.5 × 33.9 × 14.5 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/2774/direct/1776456564294/26%20QM8L%20SpecSheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 2: 56.5 x 33.9 x 14.5 in, multiplied exactly by 25.4. Source precision preserved. Live exact 65-inch metric cells instead state 1434 x 860 x 368 mm. The sheet takes precedence and this rounding conflict is retained. The source does not identify which installation height this dimension uses. It is not presented as the minimum or maximum.
Dimensions without stand
Width1,450.9Height831.8Depth25.7mm(57.1 × 32.7 × 1 in)4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/EM/202606/20260619034046001/BN68-25141B-00_IG_QN70H%20QN1EH%20Aero%20Linear%20Stand%2043-65inch_ZA%20ZC_L02_260127.0.pdfRead 7 October 2026Same exact 65 guide row 1450.9 x 831.8 x 25.7 mm. API/sheet 57.1 x 32.7 x 1 inches are rounded publication differences.
Width1,435.1Height822.96Depth50.8mm(56.5 × 32.4 × 2 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/2774/direct/1776456564294/26%20QM8L%20SpecSheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 2: 56.5 x 32.4 x 2.0 in, multiplied exactly by 25.4. Source precision preserved. Live metric cells instead state 1434 x 824 x 50 mm. The sheet takes precedence and the conflicting 824 mm height is not silently substituted.
Thinnest depth
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Weight with stand
Weight without stand
Power
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Power supply
On-mode power in SDR (EU label)
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On-mode power in HDR (EU label)
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Maximum operating power
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Standby power
Networked standby
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EU energy class SDR
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EU energy class HDR
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Energy per 1000 h SDR
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Energy per 1000 h HDR
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Certifications
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Picture certifications
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ENERGY STAR
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Other certifications
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In the box
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In the box
BT Simple Remote TM2280A, Two AAA batteries, Stand feet, Power cable, Cable holder, Simple User Guide, Remote control guide, Regulatory Guide4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/EM/202606/20260619034046001/BN68-25141B-00_IG_QN70H%20QN1EH%20Aero%20Linear%20Stand%2043-65inch_ZA%20ZC_L02_260127.0.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 includes Samsung Smart Remote with two AAA batteries for QN7*H, feet, power cable, holder-cable, Simple User Guide, remote control guide and Regulatory Guide.
TV remote, Two AAA batteries, Power cable, TV stand, Cable clips, Stand screws, Quick Start Guide, VESA adapters3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/GoogleTV_User_Guide_65-85QM8L_US_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 8 exact supplied components list.
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
www.theinsidersnet.com/site/public/store/pl_12/campaigns/us/sea_tv2026w1_2602/QN70H_NeoQLED4K_Spec%20Sheet.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)theinsidersnet.com/site/public/store/pl_12/campaigns/us/sea_tv2026w1_2602/QN70H_NeoQLED4K_Spec%20Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Producer US three-page QN70H sheet at Insiders mirror. Page 2 exact 65 block expressly names QN65-inch QN70HAFXZA and UPC 198957273803.
static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/2774/direct/1776456564294/26%20QM8L%20SpecSheet.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/2774/direct/1776456564294/26%20QM8L%20SpecSheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Maker 2-page QM8L datasheet, page 2 exact 65-inch column.
Manual
downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202606/20260619034037001/BN81-28760A-140_EUG_ROPATSCH_NA_ENG-US_260316.0.pdf1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 7 October 2026Exact Support row links 302-page North American ATSC manual and two-page US/Canada QN70H/QN1EH 43-65 installation guide. Both downloaded and inspected.3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202606/20260619034037001/BN81-28760A-140_EUG_ROPATSCH_NA_ENG-US_260316.0.pdfRead 7 October 2026302-page producer North American ATSC English manual linked for exact reference. OLED care and conditional generic features are not inherited. Remote recharge/battery choices in this generic guide are not selected without the exact package proof.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year9Maker product pagesupport-us.samsung.com/cyber/mysamsung/warrantyinfo.jspRead 7 October 2026Public iframe linked by exact maker warranty page states QN65QN70HAFXZA parts 12 months and labor 12 months, original consumer purchase/use in US. Commercial 90-day term and dealer extended cover excluded.11Retailer pageabt.com/Samsung-QN70H-Neo-QLED-Mini-LED-4K-UHD-Smart-TV-65-Inch-with-Samsung-Vision-AI-QN65QN70HAFXZA/p/239325.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact product warranty table says Parts 1 Year Limited and Labor 1 Year Limited, corroborating maker exact iframe. Its generated FAQ Atmos/Google claims do not override maker specification.














