{"id":136458,"date":"2021-09-14T09:41:52","date_gmt":"2021-09-14T08:41:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=136458"},"modified":"2023-10-18T07:04:44","modified_gmt":"2023-10-18T06:04:44","slug":"samsung-au9070-review-simply-gorgeous","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/tv\/samsung-au9070-review-simply-gorgeous\/","title":{"rendered":"Samsung AU9070 : Simply gorgeous!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Samsung Crystal UHD TVs from the current 2021 collection are now also available in a very stylish ultra-slim design.\u00a0Samsung AU55AU9070 is equipped with Smart TV functions, triple tuner and can be controlled by voice.<\/p>\n<p>The Samsung AU9070 series is available in 5 sizes with screen sizes ranging from 43 to 75 inches.\u00a0In the Samsung AU55AU9070 Crystal HDR 4K review below, using a 55-inch TV as an example, let&#8217;s try to figure out in more detail how good the AU9070 series is and whether it is worth buying.<\/p>\n<h3>Design<\/h3>\n<p>Samsung AU9070 TV looks gorgeous. Its Titan Gray case is AirSlim. The 55 &#8221; device is only 2.5cm deep at its thickest point without stand! The case with the Samsung logo also looks good.<\/p>\n<p>If you need to hang the TV on the wall, you can do it either with the more expensive Samsung Slim Fit WMN-A50EB \/ XC wall mount, or with the usual VESA 200 \u00d7 200 wall mount.<\/p>\n<p>The included Eco Smart Remote Contro looks great.\u00a0The batteries are automatically charged via the built-in solar cells on the back.\u00a0This saves batteries in the long run and is environmentally friendly.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/ultrahd.su-Samsung-AU55AU9070-zadnjaja-panel.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-9640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/ultrahd.su-Samsung-AU55AU9070-zadnjaja-panel-700x403.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/ultrahd.su-Samsung-AU55AU9070-zadnjaja-panel-700x403.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/ultrahd.su-Samsung-AU55AU9070-zadnjaja-panel-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/ultrahd.su-Samsung-AU55AU9070-zadnjaja-panel-768x443.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/ultrahd.su-Samsung-AU55AU9070-zadnjaja-panel.jpg 1331w\" alt=\"Samsung AU55AU9070 design\" width=\"700\" height=\"403\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Tizen 6.0 Smart TV<\/h3>\n<p>Among flat screen TVs, Samsung Smart TV offers one of the best suite of apps.\u00a0All well-known streaming services like Amazon Prime Video, Disney +,\u00a0Netflix\u00a0and popular media libraries are pre-installed and can be used directly.\u00a0Others, like the SkyQ app, can be easily downloaded from the App Store.<\/p>\n<p>Tizen 6.0 operating system works in Samsung AU55AU9070 TV without crashing.\u00a0The compact Smart Remote works very well.\u00a0However, when navigating streaming services, it is best to use a Bluetooth wireless keyboard.\u00a0An example is the\u00a0Logitech K400 Plus\u00a0keyboard\u00a0with touchpad.<\/p>\n<h3>Equipment<\/h3>\n<p>The Samsung 55AU9070 TV handles all types of reception and no longer requires an additional cable box or satellite receiver.\u00a0During the setup process, the system automatically detects if a satellite dish, cable connection or an indoor DVB-T2 antenna is connected.<\/p>\n<p>Even a technically inexperienced user can easily get along with the control of the TV.\u00a0Satellite TV users can count on no longer needing an additional HD + card to receive private HD channels, as the HD + app is already preinstalled.<\/p>\n<p>All private HD and UHD channels are already activated and can be used free of charge for 6 months.\u00a0The built-in TV tuner is relatively fast.\u00a0Switching channels takes 2-3 seconds.\u00a0Recording is also possible by connecting a suitable USB hard disk.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/ultrahd.su-Samsung-AU55AU9070-obzor.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-9642\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/ultrahd.su-Samsung-AU55AU9070-obzor-700x583.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/ultrahd.su-Samsung-AU55AU9070-obzor-700x583.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/ultrahd.su-Samsung-AU55AU9070-obzor-300x250.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/ultrahd.su-Samsung-AU55AU9070-obzor-768x640.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/ultrahd.su-Samsung-AU55AU9070-obzor.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"Samsung AU55AU9070 review\" width=\"700\" height=\"583\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Image quality<\/h3>\n<p>The TVs that Samsung advertises as Crystal UHD are actually standard LCD TVs with Crystal Processor 4K and LED backlighting.\u00a0The same applies to the Samsung AU9070 TV.\u00a0In terms of brightness, the display does not reach record values.<\/p>\n<p>This value is not quite enough for HDR movies to look good.\u00a0During the day in direct sunlight, viewing becomes even more difficult.\u00a0Contrast decreases sharply and colors fade.\u00a0Only one thing helps: either draw the curtains or watch a movie in the evening.\u00a0The AU55AU9070U TV also cannot fully display black when viewed from an angle other than 90 degrees.<\/p>\n<p>This is mainly due to the\u00a0VA matrix\u00a0installed in it\u00a0.\u00a0On the other hand, in a dark room with horizontal viewing, the black level is very good.\u00a0The 55-inch device is well-tuned from the factory.\u00a0Using the Home button on the remote control, you can choose between 5 different picture settings for picture options.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to Dynamic and Cinema, Director Mode is also available.\u00a0According to the manufacturer, with\u00a0Filmmaker Mode,\u00a0you can enjoy the Hollywood blockbuster in its original cinematic quality.\u00a0However, on inexpensive TVs, according to user reviews, everything looks exactly the opposite.<\/p>\n<p>Since all Image Optimizers are off, the screen appears too dark.\u00a0In Dynamic mode, the brightness is increased and colors are rendered much brighter.\u00a0The best way to see what the inexpensive AU55AU9070 TV is capable of in terms of picture quality is to watch a 4K movie with HDR10 on Ultra HD Blu-Ray.<\/p>\n<p>The 55AU9070 delivers crisp, crisp images even with fast frame rates.\u00a0The image convinces with vivid colors and clear gradations of brightness.\u00a0Also note that HD and SD TV channels also scale very well.\u00a0However, it should be noted that due to the built-in\u00a0Edge Lit\u00a0backlighting,\u00a0black irregularities can sometimes appear.<\/p>\n<h3>Sound quality<\/h3>\n<p>When it comes to sound, you shouldn&#8217;t expect much from an inexpensive 55-inch device, but always enough to watch news or documentaries.\u00a0There are 3 different sound modes available for the best sound.\u00a0The preset is &#8220;standard&#8221; mode, which doesn&#8217;t sound very exciting.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes it is better to select &#8220;Adaptive Sound Mode&#8221;.\u00a0In this mode, the sound is automatically adjusted based on the content.\u00a0The result is more powerful sound and clearly understood voices.\u00a0For a rich sound like in a home theater, an external sound solution in the form of a compact soundbar is still recommended.<\/p>\n<p>For example, the\u00a0Samsung HW-S60A Soundbar\u00a0with a built-in subwoofer delivers an impressive 200W of playback power.\u00a0The volume of this panel can be easily adjusted with the TV remote control.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/ultrahd.su-Samsung-AU55AU9070-kommutacija.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-9641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/ultrahd.su-Samsung-AU55AU9070-kommutacija-700x546.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/ultrahd.su-Samsung-AU55AU9070-kommutacija-700x546.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/ultrahd.su-Samsung-AU55AU9070-kommutacija-300x234.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/ultrahd.su-Samsung-AU55AU9070-kommutacija-768x600.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/ultrahd.su-Samsung-AU55AU9070-kommutacija.jpg 1500w\" alt=\"Samsung AU55AU9070 interfaces\" width=\"700\" height=\"546\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Connections<\/h3>\n<p>The connection panel is well equipped.\u00a0A total of 3 HDMI 2.0 ports and 2 USB ports are available for external playback devices such as Blu-Ray players or PlayStation 5. If you need to connect a soundbar, this can be done via an optical cable or wirelessly via Bluetooth.<\/p>\n<p>However, a 3.5 mm line-in jack for headphones is useless to look for.\u00a0He&#8217;s gone.\u00a0This problem can be avoided with a separately purchased\u00a0SPDIF\u00a0unit\u00a0, through which you can continue to use your favorite headphones.\u00a0Also, the device is equipped with an optical digital output, antenna input, CI + slot, line input for connecting to the Internet and wireless systems Wi-Fi and Bluetooth (BT5.2).<\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>Samsung AU9070 has a conventional 4K LCD with Edge LED backlighting. It has a very nice ultra-thin body and a decent set of equipment.\u00a0Smart TV offers a large selection of apps with all the known streaming services.<\/p>\n<p>An inexpensive 55-inch device reproduces a fairly high-quality image if viewing takes place in a dark room and perpendicular to the screen.\u00a0There is no hope that the stated HDR10 + option will work to its full potential.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Samsung Crystal UHD TVs from the current 2021 collection are now also available in a very stylish ultra-slim design.\u00a0Samsung AU55AU9070 is equipped with Smart TV functions, triple tuner and can be controlled by voice. The Samsung AU9070 series is available in 5 sizes with screen sizes ranging from 43 to 75 inches.\u00a0In the Samsung [&hellip;] <a class=\"g1-link g1-link-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/tv\/samsung-au9070-review-simply-gorgeous\/\">More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10402,"featured_media":136475,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[641],"tags":[778],"class_list":{"0":"post-136458","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-tv","8":"tag-reviews"},"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/136458","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10402"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=136458"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/136458\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/136475"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=136458"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=136458"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=136458"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}