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Samsung UE43RU7020 Review

Name: Samsung UE43RU7020
Brand: Samsung

By

Debanjan Chowdhury

9/29/2023 4:27 PM

True Score

87

Absolutely Fresh

86

4

Experts

90

443

Consumers

Product Awards

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Expert Pick

Customer Favorite

Expert Rankings

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4

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The Samsung UE43RU7020 4K TV is an excellent entry-level model that’s got a splendid native contrast ratio, great black levels, and superb screen uniformity. However, gamers should be aware of the lack of HDMI 2.1 and VRR.

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Table of Contents

Product Snapshot
Overview
Consensus
- {post.0.post_title} Specs
- Test Results
Product Comparison
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Score Card
Expert Score Breakdown
Customer Score Breakdown
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Product Snapshot

Overview

The Samsung UE43RU7020 4K TV is Samsung’s entry-level LCD model for 2019. It features a VA panel that promises to deliver better contrast and black levels than IPS TVs.

In addition, Samsung touts that its upscaling chip can bring out details and make them pop even from standard definition content. Also, Samsung’s Tizen operating system runs fluidly on this TV to provide easy navigation.

Overall, this is an excellent TV for casual gamers and movie lovers looking for an affordable 4K model. Continue reading till the end of our Samsung UE43RU7020 4K TV review to discover what reviewers thought and how it compares to the top rated TVs available right now.

Consensus

our Verdict

The top critics’ overall verdict is that the Samsung UE43RU7020 4K TV is a splendid entry-level model for consuming media in dark rooms.

It has an excellent native contrast ratio, great black levels, superb screen uniformity, and a low input lag. But gamers should be aware of the lack of HDMI 2.1 support and VRR.

Reason to Buy

Good native contrast
Great black levels
Superb screen uniformity
Low input lag
Good color accuracy out of the box
10-bit panel
Decently fast response time
Motion interpolation and BFI present
No perceived stutter while playing low frame rate content

Reason to Avoid

Poor viewing angles
No Dolby Vision
Lack of HDMI 2.1
No VRR or eARC
Lacks local dimming
Low peak brightness
No judder removal feature
No USB 3.0 port

Samsung UE43RU7020 Specs

	Backlight Type	Edge
	Display Type	LED
	HDMI Inputs	3
	HDMI Type	2.0
	HDR Format	HDR10+, HLG
	HomeKit Compatible	No
	Max Resolution	3840 x 2160 (4k)
	Number of Audio Channels	n/a
	Panel Type	VA
	Refresh Rate	120 Hz
	Screen size	43"
	Smart Platform	Tizen
	Speaker Output	20 Watts
	VRR	Yes
	Works With	Bluetooth, Remote Control, SmartThings, Wi-Fi

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Test Results

Color Gamut % (DCI P3 xy)	0
Color Gamut % (DCI P3 uv)	0
Color Gamut % (Rec 2020 xy)	0
Color Gamut % (Rec 2020 uv)	0
Color Gamut % (sRGB)	0
Color Gamut % (Rec 709)	0
Color Gamut % (BT.2020)	0
Color Gamut % (Adobe RGB)	0
Color Gamut % (BT.709)	0
Contrast Ratio (x:1)	0
SDR Brightness (nits)	0
HDR Brightness (nits)	0
Input Lag (ms)	0
Response Time (ms)	0
Color Washout (Degrees)	0
Color Shift (Degrees)	0
Brightness Loss (Degrees)	0
Reflections (%)	0
Low-Freq Extension (Hz)	0
Freq Response StdDev @ 70db	0
Freq Response StdDev @ 80db	0
Weighted Total Harmonic Distortion @80db	0
Intermodulation Distortion @80db	0
EOTF (600 nit delta)	0
EOTF (1000 nit delta)	0
EOTF (4000 nit delta)	0

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Score Card

E

Expert Score

86

*.75

We place a 75% weighted value on Expert Test Scores

C

Customer Score

90

*.25

We place a 25% weighted value on Customer Scores

True Score

87

Any product with a True Score above 80 is a Absolutely Fresh

Expert Score Breakdown

Publications with higher Trust Scores are given more weight.

80.4
Category Trust Score
90
In the simplest terms, the UE43RU7020 is a small, affordable 4K HDR TV that masquerades… read more
By:
Unknown
56.6
Category Trust Score
80
For once with an entry-level TV, the pros far outweigh the cons. Impressive color balance… read more
By:
Simon Lucas
38.2
Category Trust Score
100
Way better than its place in the Samsung pecking order might suggest, the UE43RU7020 is… read more
By:
Simon Lucas
48
Category Trust Score
80
This is still a fine ‘small’ TV but without quite the same performance-per-pound ratio as… read more
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