Samsung LED B8000 vs Samsung Neo QLED QN90F
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| SamsungLED B8000 | SamsungNeo QLED QN90F | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | 2009 | May 2025 |
| Display | ||
| Panel | LED LCD | Mini-LED |
| Panel detail | Edge-lit LCD. Samsung's 200 Hz Motion Plus is a motion-processing label; the UK manual lists 1080p at 60 Hz as optimal PC input timing, not a native panel refresh rate. | Mini LED with Quantum Matrix Technology Plus |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) | 3840 × 2160 (4K) (better) |
| Refresh rate | – | 165 Hz |
| HDR formats | None | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG |
| HDR extras | – | Neo Quantum HDR+; HDR10+ Adaptive and HDR10+ Gaming |
| Screen finish | Glossy screen on the reviewed 46-inch unit (Les Numériques) | Glare Free |
| Picture processing | Samsung 200 Hz Motion Plus offers separate blur and judder controls on the reviewed 46-inch set (AVForums). Its 3D colour-management menu refers to colour axes, not stereoscopic 3D. | 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 modes | Samsung's manual lists Dynamic, Standard, Natural and Movie picture modes. AVForums found Movie more accurate than the default Dynamic setting on its 46-inch test set. | Filmmaker Mode, EyeComfort Mode; Smart Calibration (Basic/Professional) |
| Motion handling | What Hi-Fi? finds film pans stable with Motion Plus, while AVForums says Game Mode disables that processing and can make 24p films judder. Les Numériques measured less visible trailing than the related B7000. | Motion Xcelerator 165Hz |
| Viewing angle | – | Wide Viewing Angle |
| Sizes | ||
| Sizes | 40, 46″ | 43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85, 98″ |
| Largest size | 46″ | 98″ (better) |
| Gaming | ||
| HDMI ports | 4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) | 4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better) |
| Variable refresh rate | None | HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Auto low latency mode | – | Yes |
| HDMI detail | Four HDMI inputs in the GB/IE manual, with DVI supported on HDMI 1. The manual also covers VGA, component, composite and SCART through supplied adaptors. HDMI 2.1 and 4K input were not part of this model. | 4K 165Hz on HDMI 1/2/3/4; eARC; Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) |
| Game features | Manual Game Mode on AVForums' 46-inch review unit. It suppresses some video processing but also turns off Motion Plus and film cadence detection; there is no maker-confirmed VRR or automatic low-latency mode. | 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 platform | Samsung Smart TV | Tizen |
| Processor | – | NQ4 AI Gen3 Processor |
| Dolby Atmos | – | Yes |
| eARC | – | Yes |
| Speakers | 20 W | – |
| Wi-Fi | Optional 802.11a/b/g/n through a separately sold Samsung Wireless LAN USB adapter | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | – | 5.3 |
| Speaker detail | Two 10 W speakers for both sizes according to Samsung's GB/IE manual. What Hi-Fi? considers the sound serviceable; Les Numériques finds it weak. | 43″ 20 W, 2ch, OTS Lite; 50″ 40 W, 2.2ch, OTS Lite; 55–98″ 60 W, 4.2.2ch, OTS+ |
| Audio features | Optical digital audio output and SRS TruSurround HD in Samsung's GB/IE manual. | 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 | The GB/IE manual covers DLNA local media sharing, Internet@TV widgets and a Content Library. Original internet service availability can change after launch. | Apple AirPlay, Tap View and screen or sound mirroring from Samsung phones |
| Software updates | – | Security updates until at least 31 December 2030 |
| TV tuners | Analogue, DVB-T and DVB-C in the GB/IE manual; the reviewed UK 46-inch set has Freeview standard-definition reception. DVB-T2/Freeview HD is not stated in the manual. | Twin DVB-T2/C/S2 and analogue; CI+ 1.4 slot; HbbTV 2.0.4 |
| USB | Two USB ports in the GB/IE manual, one marked for a USB hard drive; media playback and software updates are supported. The optional wireless adapter uses a USB port. | 2 × USB-A |
| Ethernet | Wired LAN port in the GB/IE manual. | 1 × LAN |
| Optical audio out | Optical digital audio output in the GB/IE manual. | 1 × optical |
| Design and power | ||
| Size | Without stand, width × depth × height from Samsung's GB/IE manual: 40-inch 998.2 × 31 × 612.8 mm; 46-inch 1130.9 × 31 × 687.5 mm. The manual lists only with-stand weights, so configuration weights remain empty. | 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 |
| Stand | Stand swivels 20° either way. With stand, the 40-inch set is 998.2 × 257.2 × 677 mm and 20 kg; the 46-inch is 1130.9 × 277.2 × 757 mm and 24.2 kg, from the GB/IE manual. | 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 | Samsung's GB/IE manual gives under 0.1 W standby for both sizes; it directs readers to each unit's label for operating power. | 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 | GB/IE manual lists the stand, remote, batteries, cleaning cloth and component and SCART adaptor cables. The wireless LAN adapter is sold separately. | Remote controls TM2360E and TM1240A (UK), power cable, user manual |
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