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Quick verdict
The review evidence points to a tradeoff: HDR brightness and operating system speed versus sound quality and size options. Choose according to which strengths matter more to you; the overall score alone does not settle that choice.
Choose LG MRGB95B for HDR brightness and operating system speed.
Choose Samsung M70H for sound quality and size options.
Scores are out of 5. Missing scores mean missing review evidence, not a missing feature.
The huge, vivid picture can be dazzling, especially after adjustment, but inconsistent accuracy and LCD limitations divide assessments.
The image impresses some everyday owners with clear details and punchy colors, yet controlled testing exposes washed-out blacks and weak brightness.
Explosive highlights, brilliant outdoor scenes and bright game effects are among the strongest reasons to want this television.
HDR highlights lack punch, and the set has too little brightness to show luminous effects convincingly.
RGB backlighting can produce exceptional brightness and eye-catching colors, yet its LCD foundation still shows familiar contrast limitations.
The entry-level LCD hardware falls far short of the advanced, independently controlled Mini LED performance the branding may suggest.
Compression artifacts and macroblocking are reduced effectively, but the smoothing can take a little fine texture away.
Low-quality streamed and cable video retains blocky artifacts rather than being cleaned up effectively.
HDR is spectacularly bright and colorful, but a few scenes need careful tuning and measured accuracy falls short of its visual punch.
Vibrant colors can look pleasant, yet weak brightness and absent local dimming keep HDR contrast from feeling transformative.
The screen reaches extraordinary brightness that makes high-impact HDR and daytime viewing especially impressive.
Lab measurements and several evaluations find brightness insufficient for glare and HDR, although one owner finds the screen strikingly bright.
Factory gray tones and white balance are significantly off, and color temperature can shift with scene brightness.
HDR white balance is mostly good despite a slight cool tint and errors in dark detail.
Local dimming helps blacks stay deep and controls many halos, but fine objects against dark backgrounds still reveal the limits of zone-based lighting.
The set lacks hardware local dimming, so it cannot selectively deepen dark areas or boost bright highlights the way stronger Mini LED TVs can.
The best colors and contrast often require switching away from default presets and experimenting with many settings.
Movie and Filmmaker are solid options for a restrained picture, while Dynamic can appear punchy but overblown.
Immense brightness keeps images vivid in rooms with large windows, although the glossy surface can reflect lights and nearby objects.
Strong sunlight and reflections often overpower the picture, though one owner finds the television bright enough for daytime use.
Responsive controls and vibrant HDR scenes make games engaging, but one laboratory assessment found heavy motion blur and a laptop test exposed VRR trouble.
Games respond quickly, but motion blur and the native 60Hz cap make the experience less impressive for serious players.
Built-in sound is serviceable and dialogue-forward, but the overall tonal range is only average and may warrant a soundbar.
Built-in speakers are good enough for many owners and provide clear dialogue, though thin bass and limited power disappoint others.
Deep blacks and bright highlights create impressive contrast for an LCD, but performance in tricky dark scenes does not consistently rival OLED.
Native VA contrast can appear pleasing, yet the lack of local dimming leaves a washed-out picture in demanding dark scenes.
Color is a point of contention: some scenes show remarkably natural skin tones, while measured factory SDR and HDR settings reveal major errors and color-temperature shifts.
Out-of-box color is mixed: some find natural skin tones and pleasing hues, while others see a magenta cast. Calibration can improve accuracy considerably.
Strong contrast can make dark films striking, but occasional LCD haze, blooming and weak shadow detail prevent uniformly excellent nighttime viewing.
Some viewers find black levels surprisingly pleasing in a dark room; others find gray blacks and weak contrast disappointing, especially in movies.
Careful picture presets can produce faithful-looking films, but significant factory color and HDR calibration errors keep accuracy inconsistent.
HDR white balance is reasonably good, though cool tones and shadow errors keep factory accuracy from being ideal.
Experiences differ dramatically: one hands-on test found smooth camera pans, while lab testing found motion consistently soft and smeared.
Motion is a contentious area: controlled assessments report substantial blur, while a few viewers find sports and games acceptable.
Controls feel immediate in game mode, supporting responsive console and PC play.
Low input lag is one of the clearest gaming strengths, even though the 60Hz panel still limits overall responsiveness.
Picture settings and unconventional remote shortcuts require patience, although the gaming dashboard makes some frequent adjustments straightforward.
Phone-based setup and built-in apps simplify basic tasks, but Tizen menus can feel confusing and sluggish.
Tiny bright highlights stand out with impressive impact, from glints to lightning-like effects.
Specular highlights stay flat and fail to stand out from the surrounding image.
The picture processor maintains impressive detail and clarity during demanding, saturated HDR sequences.
Lower-resolution video can remain soft, and weak compression cleanup leaves lower-quality streams looking rough.
Near-black images show little visible vertical banding, and most of the dark screen stays remarkably even.
Darker color transitions show visible banding, especially in red shades with limited separation.
Adjustable wide and narrow leg positions help the TV fit a greater variety of media consoles.
The feet cannot be moved inward, which reduces compatibility with narrower cabinets.
Four HDMI connections provide ample room for modern high-bandwidth devices without constant cable swapping.
Three HDMI inputs cover basic gear, but a soundbar can occupy one of them and limit room for gaming devices.
Extensive picture settings can substantially improve SDR accuracy, but reaching a good balance takes effort and HDR accuracy remains problematic.
Calibration is relatively easy and can produce very accurate colors, although a little shadow crush remains.
Fine shades and subtle transitions add richness to familiar footage, revealing tonal variations that might otherwise be missed.
Gradients look only adequate, with visible banding in dark tones and especially limited red transitions.
Fast action looks crisp to some eyes, but detailed response measurements reveal pervasive blur across sports and games.
Fine detail becomes hard to follow during movement because moving objects look visibly smeared.
Proper chroma 4:4:4 handling keeps lettering legible when the screen is used with a desktop computer.
The BGR subpixel pattern may make small text less sharp when the TV is used as a computer monitor.
Old DVDs and softer streaming video clean up well, with reduced compression artifacts and an acceptably detailed picture.
Old or compressed video is watchable, but blockiness and softness often remain visible.
Frame interpolation smoothly reduces film stutter without an obvious soap-opera effect at modest settings.
Automatic smoothing helps one owner, but controlled testing reports judder, uneven cadence and no worthwhile improvement.
Most ambient reflections are tolerable thanks to the bright panel, but direct, glossy reflections can remain distracting.
Bright lamps and windows remain clearly visible in the glossy display, making placement important.
Image color and brightness deteriorate noticeably when viewed off-center, making wide seating setups a poor match.
Opinions vary, but the recurring complaint is that colors wash out from the sides, reducing picture consistency for groups.
Bright, saturated HDR colors are a standout attraction, especially in animation and nature footage. SDR color volume and consistency are less convincing.
Vibrant colors impress some owners, but laboratory results find washed-out bright and dark saturated tones.
Lower-resolution DVDs and older streams gain clarity without conspicuous over-sharpening.
Upconversion is mixed: HD edges look excellent in one assessment, while others notice softness with older or low-resolution sources.
Home-screen promotions can be disabled, but some advertising remains on the apps page. The result is cleaner than many smart TV menus without being entirely ad-free.
Home-screen advertising cannot be fully switched off, although targeted ads can be disabled.
With local dimming enabled, blacks look exceptionally even across the panel, with few distracting patches.
Dark areas are generally even with little obvious flashlighting, though the entire black floor is raised.
Speech remains clear and easy to follow at ordinary listening levels thanks to a fairly balanced sound signature.
Voices are generally clear and intelligible, though sometimes boxy in tone.
The middle of the panel is relatively clean, but wide pans and bright backgrounds may reveal dirty-screen patches and darkening near the sides.
The center stays relatively clean, but darker edges and uneven gray fields can intrude on regular programs.
Most film and TV sources play with proper cadence, though an unusual 25p-over-60p signal can introduce timing errors.
Judder handling depends heavily on source: native 24p content can be smooth, while 60Hz film signals may judder; other testing finds strong 1080i film compensation.
The speakers can play loudly enough for a somewhat noisy room, but tonal balance becomes uneven near the top of the range.
One evaluation finds the speakers too quiet and compressed at full volume, while another considers loudness sufficient for an ordinary room.
The on-screen pointer initially jumps around until its movement settings are adjusted.
One remote reportedly executed the wrong commands, making basic navigation irritating.
Sound becomes uneven at full volume, diminishing the otherwise decent everyday audio performance.
The onboard speakers are surprisingly satisfying to one owner, especially considering the low TV price.
The included feet keep the large screen well supported.
The pair of blade-style feet supports the screen adequately.
The highest refresh and motion-boost modes are promising, but a PC test required disabling the boosted option to stop flickering.
The refresh window is too narrow for low-frame-rate compensation and mainly helps near 60fps.
The flat back and flush-mount design allow a tidy, close-to-the-wall installation.
The screen can be wall mounted, but rear-facing sockets may require specialized adapters to sit close to a wall.
The spectacular brightness and color make a strong impression, but other assessments describe a disappointing flagship held back by accuracy and value.
Satisfaction is polarized: some owners are delighted with affordable, colorful 4K viewing, while performance-focused evaluations strongly advise alternatives.
The 75-, 86- and 100-inch options create an enormous, colorful image that makes dramatic scenes feel especially grand.
The 65-inch model provides a generously sized picture from a sofa, even if image performance does not match its scale.
Vibrant reds, greens, blues and subtle tonal variation can be dazzling, but SDR tests and competing RGB sets reveal room for improvement.
Color is one of the more liked traits, especially compared with very basic Samsung models, but demanding HDR shades are not fully reproduced.
The glossy screen does little to soften mirror-like reflections from nearby lights, even though the panel is bright enough for daytime use.
The glossy coating offers little protection from bright windows and lamps, frequently making reflections distracting.
Dark scenes generally have deep, convincing blacks for an LCD, although the result varies by content and does not match OLED precision.
Opinions diverge sharply: some owners like the black depth in a dark room, while controlled testing finds raised, gray-looking blacks.
The LCD panel avoids permanent OLED-style burn-in, a reassuring strength for repeated static imagery and long-term use.
The LCD panel is expected to resist permanent image retention, making static on-screen elements relatively low risk.
Game Optimizer responds automatically to consoles and can improve contrast, although the most vivid game colors sometimes require other picture presets.
Game Mode keeps ghosting tolerable for some players, especially outside very dark, fast-moving scenes.
Fast PC modes are enticing on paper, but slow pixel transitions and flickering at the highest settings undermine fluid gameplay.
The native 60Hz panel cannot deliver genuine 120fps clarity, and DLG cannot make up for that hardware limit.
The remote lacks immediately obvious mute and input functions, making it feel less polished than a flagship accessory should.
Remote impressions range from a pleasant basic handset to a frustrating defective unit with wrong-button responses.
Dark scenes are impressively even, but bright images can reveal darker edges and some uneven patches.
Darker edges and vertical near-black bands make solid colors and very dark scenes look uneven.
The panel holds film frames with relatively little stutter, and smooth camera pans are an occasional strength.
Slow pixel response reduces visible stutter in most scenes, with occasional issues during very slow pans.
Basic actions require learning unusual shortcuts, and the absence of dedicated mute and input keys becomes frustrating.
The basic remote works for navigation but lacks a voice button, pushing voice commands onto a phone app or alternate remote.
VRR compatibility is extensive for consoles, but one PC tester experienced flickering and rainbow artifacts with a boosted setting.
VRR can prevent tearing near 60fps, though its narrow operating range limits its value when frame rates fall.
Black-frame insertion causes obvious double images, so enabling it is unlikely to improve perceived action clarity.
Black-frame insertion produces distracting doubled images, so it is of little use for improving motion clarity.
A little haloing around bright objects is manageable in some scenes but clearly visible around subtitles and other high-contrast details in others.
Without independent dimming zones, bright objects avoid obvious halos but dark scenes lose overall contrast instead.
An off-center Home key and hidden mute/input operations make the remote particularly awkward in the dark.
The missing microphone/voice-command button frustrates people who expect quick voice search directly from the handset.
Slow LCD pixel transitions create obvious motion smearing, particularly at 120Hz and 165Hz.
Slow, uneven pixel transitions leave moving objects blurry and hard to distinguish.
Deep backgrounds can lose subtle detail, especially in moderately lit rooms, making dark scenes less convincing than on OLED.
Some near-black textures get crushed or lifted; the result is usable but not reliably faithful.
Panel hardware looks relatively low risk over time, though a temporary PC gaming problem remains unresolved and long-term test results are pending.
Permanent burn-in risk is low, but a failed backlight LED may affect a sizable part of the image rather than a small zone.
Current PlayStation and Xbox consoles can run their demanding 4K/120 modes without compatibility hassles, making the HDMI feature set a genuine strength.
The M70H cannot display native 4K at 120Hz. Its 60Hz panel misses the high-frame-rate modes offered by modern consoles.
AirPlay failed to stream a Hulu title correctly from an iPad in one test, leaving Apple-device playback less dependable than casting.
Built-in AirPlay makes it convenient to share video or mirror Apple devices without buying an Apple TV box.
High-bandwidth HDMI inputs are a major convenience for multiple modern consoles and PCs, with advanced game signals supported.
Without full HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, the set cannot take advantage of 4K high-refresh signals from current consoles.
Dolby Vision films look particularly punchy, with vivid highlights and rich color that show off the backlight.
The absence of Dolby Vision reduces compatibility with some HDR sources and modern console features.
The blade-style feet attach quickly and give a simple setup process, despite the TV being heavy enough to need help lifting.
Snap-in feet and SmartThings QR-code pairing make initial setup straightforward, particularly when using a phone.
Its vivid screen commands a steep premium, and several alternatives offer better accuracy, contrast or similar color for less; the large-size appeal does help.
Value depends on the deal: inexpensive 4K streaming and strong color appeal to some, while similarly priced rivals can offer far better HDR and motion.
The missing DTS format is a drawback for viewers with Blu-ray discs or audio setups that rely on it.
DTS audio formats are unsupported, which can complicate Blu-ray playback and external surround setups.
webOS 26 moves quickly between apps and menus, a welcome improvement even if the layout is not universally loved.
The entry-level Tizen hardware causes noticeable lag compared with more powerful Samsung models.
Major entertainment apps are available, but the preinstalled collection includes more free channels and extras than some owners will want.
The Tizen app catalog covers major streaming platforms, free TV channels and games. Available services may differ by region.
HDR luminance does not always follow the intended curve; some images appear too bright while others lose detail.
Most midtones are tracked well with a gentle rolloff near peak brightness, although blacks remain raised.
Wi-Fi 5 handled connectivity adequately, but the standard feels dated beside Wi-Fi 6E televisions.
Wi-Fi stays strong at a substantial distance from the router in one owner’s setup.
Streaming apps open quickly on webOS 26, keeping the platform feeling responsive.
Popular apps such as YouTube can start playback easily, but the broader interface may take time to load.
webOS 26 is fast and feature-filled, but it can feel crowded and less intuitive than competing interfaces.
Tizen has broad built-in streaming and cloud-gaming services, but interface confusion and lag can diminish the convenience.
Dynamic tone mapping can keep highlights visually strong, though measured luminance is uneven and may stray from accurate mastering.
Midtones are mostly handled accurately, with a soft rolloff preserving some gradation in highlights.
The sturdy chassis incorporates some metal and feels more premium than a basic LCD television.
The basic plastic housing feels cheap to some, while another owner finds it reassuringly solid for the entry-level price.
The all-black minimalist styling, thin bezels and flush-mount option look upscale without drawing attention away from the screen.
The front has a neat, plain appearance with slim borders, while the rear looks utilitarian rather than premium.
Narrow black borders frame the picture neatly and nearly vanish when the room is dim.
Thin bezels along the top and sides give the otherwise simple chassis a reasonably modern front.
Only very large screens are offered, which suits big-screen shoppers but leaves no compact option.
Sizes from 43 to 85 inches provide choices for small rooms and larger walls, although game features vary by size.
4K console gaming works with a full range of modern output features, although fast motion may look softer than the high refresh rate suggests.
Google Cast delivered smooth streaming from a mobile source in testing, offering an easy alternative to built-in apps.
Gaming Hub makes supported cloud services accessible without a console, although services vary by country.
Dolby Atmos audio passed through successfully during casting, adding a useful option for surround-sound systems.
eARC is a useful way to connect a soundbar or receiver and transfer high-quality audio from external devices.
Xbox compatibility includes FreeSync Premium Pro, giving current consoles a full set of variable-refresh features.
An affordable 85-inch option makes big-screen Samsung ownership easier to consider.
The tuner lacks ATSC 3.0 reception, limiting access to newer over-the-air broadcast features.
Closed captions are useful when conversation or household noise makes dialogue hard to hear.
A free Samsung account is required to download apps, adding a setup step before full smart-TV use.
Soccer Mode mainly boosts saturation and can make the picture look exaggerated rather than improving the match.
Connecting an Xbox automatically brings up the gaming preset, avoiding the need to manually find low-latency settings.
The back lacks built-in routing for HDMI and power cords, leaving cable tidiness to the installation.
The backlight generally avoids conspicuous color bleed, though its habit of reverting to white also limits the benefit of RGB illumination.
Home-screen recommendations can be hidden for a simpler interface, though the default presentation is cluttered and ads are not eliminated everywhere.
SmartThings support allows a mobile phone to take over TV controls without depending solely on the physical remote.
At high volume, compression becomes noticeable and reduces audio quality.
The advertised DLG option is confined to larger sizes and trades away image sharpness; frame-dropping concerns make it a poor substitute for a true 120Hz panel.
The automatic sleep timer can shut the television off when no longer needed, helping limit unnecessary power use.
The standard backlight has high-frequency flicker, while a boosted PC gaming mode produced much more noticeable flickering and rainbow artifacts.
Samsung TV Plus adds an appreciated selection of no-subscription channels, supported by commercials.
Game Optimizer places frame-rate, VRR and image controls within easy reach rather than burying them in the main menus.
Four full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 connections make it practical to leave several consoles and a gaming PC connected simultaneously.
Rear-facing, rotated HDMI connections can be awkward near a wall and may require specialized angled adapters.
Natural-looking skin tones make people on screen appear believable in well-mastered SDR material.
The box includes the expected stand, remote, batteries, paperwork and power cable, making the package convenient to unpack.
A Mac can mirror directly through AirPlay, making the TV a convenient second display for simple sharing.
The Mini LED name sets expectations the screen cannot meet because its dimming is software-based rather than independent zone control.
Motion interpolation introduces inconsistent frame pacing, and slow transitions can create odd in-between colors.
Colors fade and can shift toward red as viewers move off center, reducing the appeal of side seats.
Packaging is praised as protective and neatly presented, with everything needed to begin setup.
A native 60Hz panel is fine for ordinary shows but cannot deliver true 120Hz motion from modern consoles or PCs.
4K UHD makes people and program details appear sharp in everyday viewing.
Automatic wake and sleep functions reacted reliably as someone entered or left the room.
AirPlay mirroring works with an iMac and iPhone without an external streaming box.
Voice search handles many commands but missed free streaming options for a requested movie.
Both feet click into position without fuss, making assembly quick and simple.
Premium-looking blade feet hold the set securely and complement its understated styling.
App storage is regarded as sufficient for regular Samsung apps, even if the wider hardware feels entry level.
High-frequency sound lacks crisp detail and can seem closed-in.
The gallery display looks colorful but lacks convincing canvas texture and detail, making it less compelling as digital wall art.
eARC can carry high-quality sound, but some uncompressed multichannel formats are limited to 5.1 in normal operation.
Bass is a recurring weakness, leaving explosions and low rumbles thin. Some owners find it acceptable for everyday TV, but it is no substitute for a subwoofer.
The lack of optical output on the cited specification makes HDMI eARC or another connection necessary for external sound.
4K material can show crisp faces and fine details, making everyday high-definition content visually satisfying.
The SDR picture is serviceable with gentle indoor lighting but cannot overcome strong direct glare.
Peak output is exceptional, but the screen dims considerably after roughly a minute of continuous bright imagery.
Menu transitions and button presses can feel sluggish, with app and page loading slower than on higher-end TVs.
Some motion adjustments are buried in expert settings, and not every blur-reduction control is available.
A viewing-data collection option can be switched off, providing an easy privacy improvement.
The SmartThings app offers easy volume, navigation and setup controls from a smartphone, compensating for the basic physical remote.
One viewer considers extended software updates an unimportant selling point, especially when older televisions can continue functioning well.
Major streaming services are readily available without an external streaming stick.
Voice features are available through the phone app, but the supplied remote lacks a convenient microphone button.
Voice control usually adjusts TV settings successfully, but it is less reliable at discovering streaming choices.
The bundled remote does not have the solar charging found on some more expensive Samsung handsets.
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