Samsung AU71xx (2021) Series

Balanced, believable native 4K images ; Effective smart TV interface ; Good upscaling (up to a point)

Contrast suffers from lack of both brightness and blackness ; No Dolby Vision HDR ; Tedious sound

Balanced, consistent picture quality ; Strong smart features ; Excellent value for money

Some mild colour compression ; Sound doesn’t project well ; Limited gaming features

Samsung’s miniature hero proves you don’t need a bottomless bank account or a cavernous room to enjoy great picture quality

Detailed, composed 4K images ; Good contrast and motion handling ; Solid performance for gaming ; Great smart TV interface

Not the brightest screen around ; No Dolby Vision ; Sound is underpowered

The Samsung AU7100 is a sensibly priced television, available at screen sizes that work for you, that is more than competent where the televisual basics are concerned and has some real areas of picture quality expertise. You don't get much more for...

Accomplished 4K images ; Predictably impressive smart TV interface ; Almost too many control options

No Dolby Vision HDR ; Upscaling has its limits ; Sounds humdrum

An almost ideal compromise between performance and price