Samsung UN55NU7100 vs UN55NU6900 : What are The Similarities and Differences Between The Two?

Samsung introduces Samsung UN55NU7100 and UN55NU6900 as part of their 2018 TV lineup. We can easily guess that Samsung UN55NU7100 and UN55NU6900 are almost similar by looking at their model number. I’m quite sure that you are considering those two TV models if you are looking for more affordable 55-Inch Samsung 4K UHD TV. Which of them is the one that you should choose? To answer that question, we need to know the similarities and differences between those two TVs.

Similarities of Samsung UN55NU7100 and UN55NU6900

We can find that there are a number of similarities between Samsung UN55NU7100 and UN55NU6900 as they are indeed positioned as near model. The table below shows us similar specs and features of Samsung UN55NU7100 and UN55NU6900. Let’s take a look at their similar specs and features before we talk further about their similarities.

	Samsung UN55NU7100	Samsung UN55NU6900
Introduced	2018	2018
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Panel Design	Flat	Flat
Screen Size	55-Inch	5-Inch
Display Type	LED	LED
Resolution	4K UHD	4K UHD
Picture Engine	UHD Engine	UHD Engine
Upscaling Technology	UHD Upscaling	UHD Upscaling
Color Technology	PurColor	PurColor
Depth Enhancing Technology	Contrast Enhancer	Contrast Enhancer
Processor	Quad-Core	Quad-Core
Refresh Rate	Motion Rate 120	Motion Rate 120
Smart TV Platform	Smart Hub	Smart Hub
Remote Control	Standard Remote	Standard Remote
Built-In Wi-Fi	802.11ac	802.11ac
Speaker System	2Ch 20W	2Ch 20W

After we look at the table of similar specs and features above, we can talk more about similarities between Samsung UN55NU7100 and UN55NU6900.

1. 4K UHD Resolution with Flat Panel Screen

Samsung UN55NU7100 and UN55NU6900 come with 4K UHD Resolution. They also come with similar Edge-Lit LED Backlight. Those two TVs also come with similar Flat panel screen. To deliver greater sense of depth across its flat screen, those two TVs are completed with contrast enhancer as their depth enhancing technology.

2. UHD Engine with UHD Upscaling

The picture engine of Samsung UN55NU7100 and UN55NU6900 are similar. They both come with UHD Engine as their picture engine. UHD Engine is combined with UHD Upscaling to deliver brilliant picture quality not only from original 4K content sources but also from non 4K contents that upscaled into near 4K picture quality.

3. Color Technology & HDR Support

The color technology installed on Samsung UN55NU7100 and UN55NU6900 are similar. They both come with PurColor as their color technology. PurColor is able to deliver accurate color details on the TV screen. We can also enjoy enhanced details with expanded contrast from our favorite HDR since both of Samsung UN55NU7100 and UN55NU6900 already support HDR.

4. Refresh Rate Technology

The refresh rate technology of Samsung UN55NU7100 and UN55NU6900 are also similar. We can find Motion Rate 120 installed as their refresh rate technology. Although Motion Rate 120 is indeed basic refresh rate technology, we can still enjoy smooth fast motion images from our favorite action movies and sports. We can also experience fluid motion gaming scenes when we use those two TVs as our gaming monitor.

5. Smart Hub with Standard Remote

We can find Smart Hub installed in both of Samsung UN55NU7100 and UN55NU6900 as their Smart TV Platform. Smart Hub is able to deliver premium entertainment from wide range of content providers. We can also run additional Tizen Smart Apps smoothly in this TV with quad-core processor that powered those two TVs. We can also enjoy uninterrupted content streaming with 802.11ac wireless that provides fast internet connection to our favorite content providers. The remote control included with Samsung UN55NU7100 and UN55NU6900 is standard remote. If you want to control those two TVs conveniently, you can download Smartthings App and install it into your Smartphone.

6. Speaker System

The speaker system of Samsung UN55NU7100 and UN55NU6900 are basically similar. They both come with 2Ch 20W speaker system. With Dolby integrated on it, we can enjoy good sound quality delivered by the speaker system. But if you have higher audio expectation, I’m quite sure that you need to attach your favorite soundbar to get more powerful surround sound to satisfy your audio taste.

Differences of Samsung UN55NU7100 and UN55NU6900

Previously, we have talked about similarities between Samsung UN55NU7100 and UN55NU6900. Now it’s time for us to talk about the differences of Samsung UN55NU7100 and UN55NU6900. But, before we talk more about their differences, let’s take a look at their different specs and features below.

	Samsung UN55NU7100	Samsung UN55NU6900
UHD Dimming	YES	NO
HDMI/USB	3/2	2/1
Price	Higher Check Today’s Price	Lower Check Today’s Price

We can find that there are few differences between Samsung UN55NU7100 and UN55NU6900 after we look at the table above. Let’s talk more about those differences together.

1. UHD Dimming

We can find that the key difference of Samsung UN55NU7100 and UN55NU6900 comes from the UHD Dimming. UHD Dimming is installed in Samsung UN55NU7100 but it’s absent in Samsung UN55NU6900. UHD Dimming is able to deliver better contrast vibrancy especially for UHD contents. So with UHD Dimming, we can enjoy more vibrant contrast in Samsung UN55NU7100 than Samsung UN55NU6900.

2. HDMI/USB Ports

The number of HDMI/USB ports of Samsung UN55NU7100 and UN55NU6900 are different. Samsung UN55NU7100 comes with 3 HDMI and 2 USB ports, while Samsung UN55NU6900 comes with only 2 HDMI and 1 USB ports. With more HDMI/USB ports we can connect more devices simultaneously into the TV set.

3. Price

Samsung UN55NU7100 is positioned as the higher model than Samsung UN55NU6900 so that we can easily guess that Samsung UN55NU7100 is also offered at the higher price as well. How much is their price difference? Since TV prices are not fixed and changing from time to time, it’s recommended that we check the price of Samsung UN55NU7100 and UN55NU6900 before we can find their latest price difference.

Summary

Samsung UN55NU7100 and UN55NU6900 are two almost similar models. Most of their specs and features are similar except that Samsung UN55NU7100 comes with UHD Dimming and completed with more HDMI/USB ports. If you are looking for better contrast vibrancy on your 4K UHD TV, then Samsung UN55NU7100 is the model that you should choose as long as you don’t mind to spend higher for it. You can also get more HDMI/USB ports with this TV so that you can connect more devices simultaneously.

Samsung UN55NU6900 is the more economical version of Samsung UN55NU7100. It comes without UHD Dimming. Although we can’t find any UHD Dimming installed on it, we can still enjoy good picture quality in Samsung UN55NU6900 since It’s already completed with UHD Engine and UHD Upscaling. For sure the picture quality is less vibrant than Samsung UN55NU7100, but you just need to pay less for that.

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