With its multitude of brightness and picture settings, the Samsung UN50RU7100FXZA has definitely earned its #1 spot on our best TV for bright rooms buyer’s guide. It works as a smart hub for all your smart devices, meaning you can access your favorite TV shows right from your phone
Why We Like It – UN50RU7100FXZA
The Samsung UN50RU7100FXZA has a slim design for a subtle look. It is a great hub for your smart devices, and a good value compared to other 4K UHD smart TVs. The RU7100 is fairly easy for one person to wall mount, and is compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
- TV includes cable management system
- Samsung’s Universal Guide makes finding content easy
- Smart features are easy to set up
- Amazon reviewers note issues with Samsung customer support
- Amazon reviewers had trouble staying connected to wifi
Performance/Display/Resolution/Refresh
The Samsung RU7100 has a powerful 4K UHD processor that optimizes your TV’s picture quality, and the HDR performance has more shades of color that typical HDTV. It’s a UHD TV with dimming for a gorgeous black level and great picture quality. And Samsung’s PurColor technology has a wide color gamut for more realistic picture quality. With Motion Rate 120, the RU7100 is great for gaming. Compare its settings to the Sony XBR55X900F.
Sound
With Dolby Digital Audio, the RU7100 has decent sound for a flatscreen TV, and the audio levels are good for even a large bedroom. However, many Amazon reviewers added an external soundbar for better sound quality. Sound systems can be connected using Bluetooth or an optical cable.
Smart Features
With its Universal Guide, the Samsung RU7100 makes it easy to find all of your favorite streaming services (Hulu, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and more) in one convenient place. It’s compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant devices, and it even has smart speaker expandability with Bluetooth. The remote control has buttons for YouTube, Netflix, and other popular streaming services, so your favorite content is just a touch away!
Ports/Expandability
The Samsung RU7100 has 3 HDMI ports, 2 USB ports, and 1 component video port for great connectivity. If you love gadgets, then know you’ll be able to connect your Blu Ray, DVD player, gaming consoles, and a wireless keyboard all at the same time. The TV also has built-in wifi and an ethernet port for easy internet setup and access to smart features.
Value
At $500, this Samsung TV is a great deal compared to other 4K smart TVs; for example, it’s hundreds of dollars cheaper than the LG OLED55B8PUA. You don’t necessarily need to buy an external sound system, which is a great savings, and the price is right for even buying it as a secondary TV for the bedroom.
UN50RU7100FXZA Wrap Up
Easily access your favorite movies and TV shows with the Samsung UN50RU7100FXZA. It is a great value, and is perfect for bright rooms with its multitude of picture settings. The smart TV features are very handy, and the UHD and HDR performance can’t be beat. It has gorgeous 4K picture quality, but if you’re looking for QLED technology, then you might want to check out another TV review for a different, higher-end model, Samsung Q80T QLED.
