Our Verdict
This is a good TV for mixed usage. Its low input lag, good gray and black uniformity along with the fast response time and the handling of popular inputs, make this TV good for most usages. It will, however, please more those who value low input lag and quick response time.
- Can produce deep and uniform dark scenes
- Feels very responsive
- Bad viewing angles
- HDR performance is mediocre
The TV is just okay for SDR movie watching. It has very good contrast, but it lacks local dimming and 24p judder removal. Motion interpolation of the Samsung UN55NU7300 is decent, but out-of-the-box colors lack accuracy. There are TVs that will provide a better movie watching experience.
The Samsung NU7300 is a good TV for watching TV shows. Although reflection handling is not its strong point, the TV can get bright enough to display well SDR content in brighter environments. It will scale-up well cable and Blu-ray content
The Samsung NU7300 is a decent TV for sports watching. Although the response time and the brightness are good and the gray uniformity will not be an issue, the handling of reflections along with the poor viewing angles make the TV not an optimal choice for sports viewing.
This a great TV for gamers. It has very low input lag and a good response time that suits games with fast action. The TV can flicker the backlight to produce a crisper image without creating stutter. The TV can display several input signal resolutions and definitely the most popular ones.
The NU7300 is a decent TV for HDR Movie watching. Although its contrast will produce deep blacks and the black uniformity is good, dark scenes will look dim. This is due to the limited color gamut and limited color volume that stop the TV of producing rich colors.
The Samsung NU7300 is a good TV for HDR gaming as it can handle the demanding input signal, and has a good response time for fast action. In dark scenes though, the colors will look a bit dim and although the blacks will be deep some people will say that the image does not come to life.
This is a good TV for a PC monitor. It has low input lag and good response time, but the viewing angles are limited, and reflection handling is just ok. It is great, however, at handling most input signals you throw at it, and although the slight curvature is a plus, most people will not notice.
Changelog
- Updated May 21, 2020: Converted to Test Bench 1.5.
- Updated Feb 21, 2020: Converted to Test Bench 1.4.
- Updated Feb 28, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.
- Updated Jun 15, 2018: Review published.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the 55" (UN55NU7300) version FA01. For the most part, we expect our review to be valid for the 49" (UN49NU7300) and the 65" (UN65NU7300) as well.
If someone comes across a different type of panel or if their Samsung NU7300 doesn't correspond to our review, let us know and we will update the review.
| Size | Model | US | UK |
| 49" | UE49NU7300 | N/A | UE49NU7300KXXU |
| 55" | UN55NU7300 | UN55NU7300FXZA | UE55NU7300KXXU |
| 65" | UN65NU7300 | UN65NU7300FXZA | UE65NU7300KXXU |
Popular TV Comparisons
The Samsung NU7300 is a decent 4k TV without much curved competition, but if you're willing to give up the curve then one of these competing models may be a better choice. See our recommendations for the best smart TVs.
The Samsung NU8000 is better than the Samsung NU7300. The NU8000 is much brighter and better able to overcome glare in a bright room. The NU8000 has a faster response time and can remove judder from most sources. The NU8000 also has new gaming features, including Auto Low Latency Mode and VRR (variable refresh rate).
The Samsung NU7300 is marginally better than the Samsung NU7100. The NU7300 is a touch brighter and has a slightly faster response time but this may be just due to small variances between panels. Overall, there is no major difference between the two, though. The NU7100 is available in a wider variety of sizes.
The Samsung NU7300 is a bit better than the Samsung MU7000. The NU7300 has better black uniformity, which is important when viewing in a dark room. It also has less input lag, although both have excellent performance.
The Samsung NU7300 is marginally better than the Samsung MU6300. While there are no major differences between them, the NU7300 has a better backlight with less noticeable flicker.
We buy and test dozens of TVs yearly, taking an objective, data-driven approach to deliver results you can trust. Our testing process is complex, with hundreds of individual tests that take over a week to complete. Most of our tests use specially designed test patterns that mimic real content, but we also use the same sources you have at home to ensure our results match the real-world experience. We use two main tools for our testing: a Colorimetry Research CR-100 colorimeter and a CR-250 spectroradiometer.
Test Results
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