We can easily guess Samsung Q70D is introduced as the successor of Samsung Q70C. They are both positioned as the middle 4K QLED TV series, Samsung Q70D from Samsung’s 2024 TV lineup while Samsung Q70C from Samsung’s 2023 TV lineup. Both Samsung Q70D and Q70C are available in 4 screen size options: 85-Inch (QN85Q70DAFXZA & QN85Q70CAFXZA), 75-Inch (QN75Q70DAFXZA & QN75Q70CAFXZA), 65-Inch (QN65Q70DAFXZA & QN65Q70CAFXZA) and 55-Inch (QN55Q70DAFXZA & QN55Q70CAFXZA). Is there any reason to choose Samsung Q70D as the successor series? This article will talk about comparison between Samsung Q70D and Q70C to find out if there is any reason to choose Samsung Q70D as the successor series.
Table of Specs & Features
It’s important for us to look at the specs and features of Samsung Q70D and Q70C before we can talk more about their comparison. The key specs and features of Samsung Q70D and Q70C can be found in the table of specs & features below.
| Samsung Q70D | Samsung Q70C | |||||||||
| Brand | Samsung | Samsung | ||||||||
| Introduced | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||
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| Resolution | 4K UHD | 4K UHD | ||||||||
| Display Technology | QLED | QLED | ||||||||
| Backlight Technology | Edge LED | Edge LED | ||||||||
| Upscaling Technology | 4K AI Upscaling | 4K AI Upscaling | ||||||||
| Contrast Technology | Dual LED | Dual LED | ||||||||
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| HDR Technology | Quantum HDR | Quantum HDR | ||||||||
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| Motion Technology | Motion Xcelerator 120Hz (120Hz Native) | Motion Xcelerator Turbo+ (120Hz Native) | ||||||||
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| Picture Processor | Quantum Processor 4K | Quantum Processor 4K | ||||||||
| Operating System | TIZEN 2024 | TIZEN 2023 | ||||||||
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| Remote Control | TM2360E SolarCell Remote | TM2360E SolarCell Remote | ||||||||
| Built-in Wifi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | ||||||||
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| HDMI/USB | 4/2 | 4/2 | ||||||||
| Price | Higher | Lower | ||||||||
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Comparison between Samsung Q70D and Q70C
Samsung Q70D
After we look at the table of specs and features of Samsung Q70D and Q70C above, let’s talk more about comparison between those two TVs based on their specs and features.
Picture Technology
Both Samsung Q70D and Q70C come with QLED technology. QLED technology of Samsung Q70D and Q70C bring Quantum Dot Color with 100% Color Volume that allows us to enjoy rich and accurate color details on the screen of those two TVs. Additionally Samsung Q70D is already PANTONE Validated to make sure that it’s able to deliver realistic and lifelike color experience.
Dual LED is integrated with both Samsung Q70D and Q70C. Although it’s still less advanced than Direct Full Array LED, Dual LED is able to deliver more natural contrast on the screen of those two TVs. 4K AI Upscaling is integrated with 4K UHD resolution of Samsung Q70D and Q70C that allows us to enjoy excellent picture clarity not only from original 4K content sources but also from non 4K contents that upscaled into near 4K with AI technology.
Quantum Processor 4K is integrated in as the picture processor of both Samsung Q70D and Q70C. It’s able to optimize the color, clarity and contrast of the picture delivered on the screen of those two TVs. Both Samsung Q70D and Q70C already support HDR10+, HDR10+ Adaptive, HDR10 and HLG so that we can enjoy enhanced details and expanded contrast from our favorite HDR content sources.
Motion and Gaming Technology
Samsung Q70C
Both Samsung Q70D and Q70C already come with 120Hz native refresh rate. 120Hz native refresh rate is able to deliver smooth motion images for our favorite action movies and sports while also can bring low input lag when we use this TV as our gaming monitor. We can also find that Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), FreeSync Premium Pro and HGiG are already supported by 120Hz native refresh rate of Samsung Q70C that allows us to enjoy more immersive gaming experience.
Operating System and Remote Control
TIZEN is the operating system integrated with Samsung Q70D and Q70C. TIZEN OS is able to deliver wide range of premium entertainment from our favorite content providers while allows us to run additional TIZEN smart apps on the screen of those two TVs. But we can also find that the TIZEN OS integrated with Samsung Q70D and Q70C are different in version. Samsung Q70D comes with 2024 version of TIZEN while Samsung Q70C use the older TIZEN 2023. TIZEN 2024 comes with minor improvements to adapt with the latest developments in Samsung AI and smart features as well as the entertainment world.
802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5) is already attached with both Samsung Q70D and Q70C to help us easily connect those two TVs to our home network. We can also find that the remote control included with Samsung Q70D and Q70C are similar. They both come with TM2360E SolarCell Remote that can help us to control those two TVs conveniently. We can also use Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Bixby to control Samsung Q70D and Q70C since they are already supported.
Sound Technology
The speaker system integrated with Samsung Q70D and Q70C is 2CH 20W. It’s quite basic speaker system but still can deliver good sound quality with additional sound technology such as OTS Lite can track every motion on the TV screen, Adaptive Sound Plus and Q-Symphony. We can also setup more advanced AV system with eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) to enjoy higher quality audio formats.
Price
Samsung Q70D is normally offered at a higher price than Samsung Q70C for similar screen size option since it comes as the successor series. To know the latest price difference between Samsung Q70D and Q70C, we need to check the price of those two TVs as TV prices are changing over time.
Is There any Reason to Choose Samsung Q70D?
Samsung Q70D and Q70C are mostly similar. But there are indeed minor improvements in Samsung Q70C. Samsung Q70D comes with the newer version of TIZEN (TIZEN 2024) that comes with improvements to catch up with the latest developments in Samsung AI and smart features as well as entertainment and gaming world. We can also find that the color quality of Samsung Q70D are slightly better since it’s already PANTONE Validated. If you are interested in the latest TIZEN version as well as PANTONE Validated color quality while you don’t mind to spend more, then you have the reasons to choose Samsung Q70D.
| Samsung Q70D Prices | |
| 85-Inch (QN85Q70DAFXZA) | Check Today’s Price (Samsung.com)… |
| 75-Inch (QN75Q70DAFXZA) | Check Today’s Price (Samsung.com)… |
| 65-Inch (QN65Q70DAFXZA) | Check Today’s Price (Samsung.com)… |
| 55-Inch (QN55Q70DAFXZA) | Check Today’s Price (Samsung.com)… |
Samsung Q70C is the predecessor series of Samsung Q70D. It’s basically similar except that it comes with the older version of TIZEN (TIZEN 2023) while its color is not PANTONE Validated yet although it’s already able to deliver Wide Color Gamut. Samsung Q70C is normally offered at a lower price than Samsung Q70D for similar screen size options. So, if your budget is more limited and you don’t mind with the older version of TIZEN and non PANTONE Validated color, then you Samsung Q70C is the one to choose.
| Samsung Q70C Prices | |
| 85-Inch (QN85Q70CAFXZA) | Check Today’s Price (Walmart.com)… |
| 75-Inch (QN75Q70CAFXZA) | Check Today’s Price (Walmart.com)… |
| 65-Inch (QN65Q70CAFXZA) | Check Today’s Price (Walmart.com)… |
| 55-Inch (QN55Q70CAFXZA) | Check Today’s Price (Walmart.com)… |