Samsung LCD F86 vs Samsung Neo QLED QN90F

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LCD F86 compared with Neo QLED QN90F
SamsungLCD F86SamsungNeo QLED QN90F
Overview
Released2007May 2025
Display
PanelLCDMini-LED
Panel detailFull HD fluorescent-backlit LCD. Samsung's 100 Hz Motion Plus is a processing mode; the native panel refresh rate is not stated in its manual.Mini LED with Quantum Matrix Technology Plus
Resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)3840 × 2160 (4K) (better)
Refresh rate–165 Hz
HDR formatsNoneHDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extras–Neo Quantum HDR+; HDR10+ Adaptive and HDR10+ Gaming
Screen finish–Glare Free
Picture processingDigital Natural Image engine, active colour, digital noise reduction and adjustable 100 Hz Motion Plus.4K AI Upscaling Pro, AI Motion Enhancer Pro, Real Depth Enhancer Pro, Auto HDR Remastering Pro, Color Booster Pro, HDR Brightness Optimizer; Ultimate UHD Dimming
Picture modesDynamic, Standard and Movie presets, with a Game mode.Filmmaker Mode, EyeComfort Mode; Smart Calibration (Basic/Professional)
Motion handling100 Hz Motion Plus can be set to Low, Medium, High or Off. TechRadar found fast movement smoother but still saw background judder on camera pans in its 46-inch review.Motion Xcelerator 165Hz
Viewing angle–Wide Viewing Angle
Sizes
Sizes40, 46″43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85, 98″
Largest size46″98″ (better)
Gaming
HDMI ports3 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better)
Variable refresh rateNoneHDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro
Auto low latency modeNoYes
HDMI detailThree HDMI inputs with HDMI 2 used for DVI plus separate audio. The manual lists 1080p input over HDMI, but component input tops out at 1080i. Other connections include two SCART sockets, PC VGA, composite and S-Video.4K 165Hz on HDMI 1/2/3/4; eARC; Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)
Game featuresManually selected Game mode; no automatic low-latency switching or VRR.Game Motion Plus, Dynamic Black EQ, Super Ultra Wide Game View, Mini Map Zoom, Surround Sound, HGiG, AI Auto Game Mode
Cloud gaming–Samsung Gaming Hub
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformNone (no smart platform)Tizen
ProcessorDNIe picture processingNQ4 AI Gen3 Processor
Dolby Atmos–Yes
Speakers20 W, 2.0 channels–
eARCNoYes
Wi-Fi–Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth–5.3
Speaker detailTwo 10 W speakers on both sizes in Samsung's manual.43″ 20 W, 2ch, OTS Lite; 50″ 40 W, 2.2ch, OTS Lite; 55–98″ 60 W, 4.2.2ch, OTS+
Audio featuresSRS TruSurround XT, headphone jack, analogue stereo output and optical digital output.Q-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier Pro, Adaptive Sound Pro, 360 Audio, Audio Pre-selection Descriptor
Voice assistants–Bixby and Alexa built in, with far-field voice; works with Alexa and Google Assistant speakers
Casting–Apple AirPlay, Tap View and screen or sound mirroring from Samsung phones
Software updates–Security updates until at least 31 December 2030
TV tunersAnalogue and DVB-T digital terrestrial reception with CI slot and electronic programme guide; the maker manual does not claim DVB-T2 or Freeview HD.Twin DVB-T2/C/S2 and analogue; CI+ 1.4 slot; HbbTV 2.0.4
USBOne USB port supports JPEG photo viewing and MP3 playback through WISELINK.2 × USB-A
Ethernet–1 × LAN
Optical audio outOne optical digital audio output.1 × optical
Design and power
SizeWithout stand, width × height × depth from Samsung's manual: 40-inch 1094 × 607 × 103 mm; 46-inch 1222 × 687 × 111 mm. The manual publishes weights only with stands, so configuration weights are omitted.Without stand, 43″ 960.8 × 558.9 × 26.9 mm; 50″ 1113.6 × 644.1 × 26.9 mm; 55″ 1227.4 × 705.6 × 26.9 mm; 65″ 1446.3 × 828.7 × 26.9 mm; 75″ 1670.0 × 957.4 × 27.7 mm; 85″ 1892.2 × 1081.9 × 27.9 mm; 98″ 2185.1 × 1249.3 × 31.1 mm
StandSwivels ±20°. With-stand weights from Samsung's manual: 40-inch 24 kg; 46-inch 33 kg.Sharp Neck Hexagon stand (NeoSlim design)
VESA pattern–43–55″ 200 × 200 mm; 65″ 400 × 300 mm; 75″ 400 × 400 mm; 85″ and 98″ 600 × 400 mm
Power use–Typical/max, 43″ 50/145 W; 50″ 60/170 W; 55″ 76/235 W; 65″ 89/270 W; 75″ 101/315 W; 85″ 122/390 W; 98″ 152/475 W; 0.5 W standby
Energy class–43–65″ F; 75–98″ E
Colours–Titan Black
In the box–Remote controls TM2360E and TM1240A (UK), power cable, user manual

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