Samsung 50CU7172 (CU7100 series) UHD 4K TV review

Review of Samsung 2023 CU series, the successor of 2022 BU models. Together with CU8000 and CU8500 series, these are step-down models compared to Samsung's QLED line - no quantum dot technology, no special gaming features, and Tizen 7.0 with limited features (e.g., Ambient mode is missing).

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HDR picture settings:

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[fuso]

Fun fact: the 85" version of CU8000 series has 120Hz panel, VRR support and three HDMI 2.1 ports, which is one more than the high-end models from Sony, Panasonic.

[dragandjordjevic]

Pozdrav Darko.Koji po tebi je najbolji izbor, ovaj model, Philips PUS 8079/12, TCL c645 ili Hisense A7KQ, svi su slicnog cenovnog ranga.Hvala unapred.

[notes_]

Yo! You saved me money by mentioning the main differences between cu7100 and cu8000

[ДмитрийКузнецов-пч]

I missed your reviews Darko. It's great that you mention specific ANSI contrast measurements numbers. Waiting for QN90C review

[GeorgeVardiabasis]

I found the 55cu7172 for around 330€ do you think I should go for it?

[razer--]

The tv looks left and right really dark in the video, is this the camera or the tv???

[aladinobaziz]

hi, i’m considering buying one but is it 4k when playing on ps5? because it says it’s uhd 4k image. i was wandering if with ps5 i can play with 4k resolution. thanks

[zeljkolazic]

Poštovani Darko imam model cu7000 i kroz odredjenu aplikaciju ne mogu da pokrenem live strimove koji rade u rezoluciji 1920x1080 sa 50 fps.Ono što radi to su strimovi u 24 fps iste rezolucije.Moje pitanje glasi kako podesiti parametre da bih i takvu vrstu strimova mogao gledati?Pozdrav

[.unknown]

What you say about SAMSUNG UE65CU7172UXXH? Is it worth buying? Thank you.

[south-ALB]

Hello Darko! Please, I wanted your opinion on TV. I think for buy a TV, not for games, only for movies, and I am confused?! Lg never I buy it because I had a nano86 and after a year and a half its screen has lines, I also have a Samsung 50au series 7 and I don't like tizen. and I am confused what to get GRUNDIG GHU7970B, TCL P735, or Hisense qled? Thank you

[tomislavurek]

Pozdrav Darko, zamjenio sam svoj RU 7402 model sa novim CU 8072, zanima me kako se riješiti te crvene prezasičene boje, sve kaj je crveno na ekranu doslovce ubija oči.

[JelenaProdanovic-op]

Razmisljam se izmedju ovog Samsunga i LG 55NANO763. Koji je bolji, po tvom misljenju?

[matijafusic]

Pozdrav, da li njegov OS podržava third party apklikacije za IPTV ? Poput aplikacije Televizo ?

[zuti]

In general small make up of old TV with new software.

[Richard-seju]

Can I record TV channel and set up automatic start of recording at certain time? Can I watch some TV channel while recording another one?

[EndreUchiha]

Hello! Can't change the menu theme? because I really don't like what I have! I like what was in the previous vintages much better.

[arto.nal]

Hi, thanks for the review, instant like.
Does it have Apple TV or airplay?

[BiztosTudniAkarod]

Hi! Can Samsung UE65CU7172 do voice control? Thank you!

[Bull_sheet_Bob]

What is the common interface connection. Also there is a small panel thats in the same packet as the mains wire and remote. I think it fits into the common interface port on the back of the tv?
Is it necessary to connect it and what is it for.
Thanks in advance.

[DaveyBoiLad]

how do u get a gd picture quality like crystal clear ultra half picture I got a ue50cu7110k and got 4k lead and can't get the picture right 😞