I tested two TVs, offered by Samsung in its budget segment: Samsung UN65NU6900FXZA vs Samsung UN65RU7100FXZA. They are surprisingly similar despite the facts that they belong to the different series, and even were released in different time (the Samsung UN65RU7100FXZA, from RU7100 series, was released in 2019; the Samsung UN65NU6900FXZA was presented to the market in 2018, belonging to the NU6900 series).
Samsung has endowed the UN65RU7100FXZA with 4K UHD Processor, which optimizes the performance with 4K picture quality. It’s competing model also has powerful UHD engine for the accurate 4K content reproduction.
Naturally, Samsung UN65RU7100FXZA vs Samsung UN65NU6900FXZA picture reproduction comparison didn’t show fundamental differences, as they belong to the same brand and have an equal price. Generally, I can say that these TVs worth the money: the manufacturer won’t make you pay for poor picture reproduction. However, it makes sense to mark some key peculiarities that Samsung has given to these models. The UN65RU7100FXZA has an impressive digitalization of color shades, meanwhile, the UN65NU6900FXZA has great reproduction of a high-dynamic-range content thanks to Motion Rate 120.
When I had an opportunity to compare Samsung UN65RU7100FXZA vs UN65NU6900FXZA features, I was surprised. To be honest, it’s impressive how much you can get from such budget models. For example, they both support some additional video formats (MKV, ASF), have access to all the popular streaming services (Netflix, Hulu, HBO, Amazon Video, Vudu), and are supplied with powerful 20W speakers. Both of these TVs have one useful additional feature that I would also like to mark: parental control.
However, the UN65RU7100FXZA has some advantages in comparison with its competitor: it’s compatible with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, plus has the possibility of Bluetooth audio streaming.
The main external similarity of these TVs is, of course, the same screen size: 65 inches. The UN65NU6900FXZA has a bit thinner borders around the display versus the UN65RU7100FXZA. They also have different stands: the UN65RU7100FXZA stands on four legs, while the UN65NU6900FXZA stands on two oblong feet (I consider this one to be more reliable).
Specification | Samsung UN65NU6900FXZA | Samsung UN65RU7100FXZA |
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Artificial Intelligence | ||
Google Assistant | ||
Amazon Alexa Compatible | ||
Video File Codecs | ||
H.263 | ||
H.264 | ||
H.265 | ||
Divx | ||
Other | 3GPP, MKV, TS, M2TS, WebM, ASF | MKV, ASF, VOB |
Mpeg-4 | ||
Panel | ||
Panel Bit Depth, Bits | 10 | 10 |
Native Refresh Rate, Hz | 120 | 240 |
Backlight Technology | Edge LED | Edge LED |
Panel Technology | Motion Rate | PureColor |
Pixel Density, Ppi | 68 | 68 |
Pixel Pitch, Cm/in | 0.037/0.014 | 0.0372/0.0146 |
Audio | ||
Dolby Surround | ||
Dolby Atmos | ||
Speakers Power, W | 20 | 20 |
Speakers | stereo | stereo |
Dts Decoder | ||
Audio File Formats | ||
Ogg | ||
Flac | ||
Ac3 | ||
Aac | ||
Wav | ||
Wma | ||
Mp3 | ||
Other | 3GPP, MKV, TS, M2TS, WebM, ASF | MKV, ASF, VOB |
Dimensions, Weight And Color | ||
Height With Stand, Cm/in | 88.65/34.9 | 91.69/36.09 |
Width With Stand, Cm/in | 145.8/57.4 | 145.8/57.40 |
Weight, Kg/lbs | 25/55.12 | 25.1/55.12 |
Depth, Cm/in | 6.1/2.4 | 5.84/2.29 |
Height, Cm/in | 83.82/33 | 83.82/33.1 |
Width, Cm/in | 145.8/57.4 | 145.8/57.40 |
Colors | black | black |
Weight With Stand, Kg/lbs | 25.3/55.78 | 25.5/56.22 |
Depth With Stand, Cm/in | 31.75/12.5 | 31.24/12.29 |
Connections | ||
Wi-fi | ||
Ethernet (rj45) | 1 | 1 |
Vga Input | - | 1 |
Analog Audio Output (3.5 Mm) | 1 | - |
Component Video Input | 1 | 1 |
Optical Digital Audio Output (s/pdif) | 1 | 1 |
Composite Video Input | 1 | 1 |
Usb | 1 | 2 |
Bluetooth | ||
Wi-fi 5ghz | ||
Display | ||
Display Height, Cm/in | 80.35/31.63 | 80.35/31.63 |
Display Width, Cm/in | 142.85/56.24 | 142.85/56.24 |
Screen Design | flat | flat |
Display Type | VA | VA |
High Dynamic Range (hdr) | HDR10 | HDR10 |
Resolution, Pixels | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
Full Hd | ||
Refresh Rate, Hz | 60 | 60 |
4k/uhd | ||
Display Colors | 1.07 billion | 1.07 billion |
Screen Size, Inch | 65 | 65 |
Display Area, % | 93.93 | 93.93 |
Ergonomics | ||
Landscape/portrait Pivot | ||
Removable Stand | ||
Vesa Interface | 400 x 400 | 400 x 400 |
Vesa Mount | ||
Video File Formats | ||
Avi | ||
Other | 3GPP, MKV, TS, M2TS, WebM, ASF | MKV, ASF, VOB |
Mov | ||
Mp4 | ||
Wmv | ||
Internet Movie Streaming | ||
Other | 3GPP, MKV, TS, M2TS, WebM, ASF | MKV, ASF, VOB |
Hbo | ||
Amazon Video | ||
Hulu | ||
Netflix | ||
3d | ||
2d To 3d | has not | has not |
3d | ||
Recording Features | ||
Watch And Record | ||
Digital Recording | ||
Viewing Angles | ||
Vertical, Degrees | 178 | 178 |
Horizontal, Degrees | 178 | 178 |
User Manual | ||
Manual | un65nu6900fxza.pdf | un65ru7100fxza.pdf |
Tv Tuner | ||
Digital | ||
Analog | ||
Processor | ||
Model | Quad-core | Quad-core |
Mobile Features | ||
Mobile App | ||
Accessories | ||
Microphone | ||
Camera | ||
General | ||
Screen Sizes In Series | 43, 50, 55, 65 | 43, 50, 55, 58, 65, 75 |
Smart Tv | ||
Display Type | VA | VA |
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Video Features | ||
Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
Unique Features | ||
Voice Remote | ||
In The Box | ||
Remote Control |