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Samsung LED C8000 vs Samsung Neo QLED QN90F

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SamsungLED C8000SamsungNeo QLED QN90F
Overview
Released2010May 2025
Display
PanelLED LCDMini-LED
Panel detailEdge-lit LCD with active-shutter 3D. The UK manual labels 1080p at 60 Hz as panel native, but does not reconcile that line with 3D panel driving or Samsung's motion processing labels; a comparable native refresh rate is left unlisted.Mini LED with Quantum Matrix Technology Plus
Resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate–165 Hz
HDR formatsNoneHDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extras–Neo Quantum HDR+; HDR10+ Adaptive and HDR10+ Gaming
Screen finish–Glare Free
Picture processingSamsung Motion Plus, LED Motion Plus and edge-light dimming are described for the UK 46-inch review unit by HDTVTest. Its measured 1080-line motion resolution with processing enabled is a reviewer result, not a native refresh rate.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 modesThe UK manual lists Dynamic, Standard, Natural and Movie modes and 2D-to-3D conversion. Active 3D glasses are required and were sold separately.Filmmaker Mode, EyeComfort Mode; Smart Calibration (Basic/Professional)
Motion handlingHDTVTest found mild 24p judder in some settings and reported that a forthcoming firmware update would address undefeatable noise smoothing; that update is not treated as a launch feature.Motion Xcelerator 165Hz
Viewing angleHDTVTest and AVForums saw lighter blacks and more visible clouding away from the centre on their 46-inch units.Wide Viewing Angle
Sizes
Sizes40, 46, 55″43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85, 98″
Largest size55″98″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateNoneHDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro
Auto low latency mode–Yes
HDMI detailFour HDMI 1.4 inputs accept up to 1080p, with ARC on HDMI 2 and 3D formats detailed in Samsung's UK manual. The guide also lists VGA, component, composite and SCART through supplied adaptors. There is no 4K or 120 Hz HDMI input.4K 165Hz on HDMI 1/2/3/4; eARC; Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)
Input lag32 ms at 1080p in Game Mode (HDTVTest, 46-inch test unit); 41 ms with side-by-side 3D. These are reviewer measurements.–
Game featuresManual Game Mode on the reviewed 46-inch unit; no maker-confirmed variable refresh or automatic low-latency feature.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 platformSamsung Smart TVTizen
Processor–NQ4 AI Gen3 Processor
Dolby Atmos–Yes
eARC–Yes
Wi-FiOptional 802.11a/b/g/n through a separately sold Samsung Wireless LAN USB adapterWi-Fi 5
Bluetooth–5.3
Speaker detailSamsung's UK manual lists two 10 W speakers for 40 inches and two 15 W speakers for 46 and 55 inches. The shared audio power is omitted because it differs by size.43″ 20 W, 2ch, OTS Lite; 50″ 40 W, 2.2ch, OTS Lite; 55–98″ 60 W, 4.2.2ch, OTS+
Audio featuresDolby Digital Plus, optical digital output, headphone output and ARC on HDMI 2 in the UK 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
CastingAllShare local media sharing and Internet@TV appear in Samsung's manual. Availability of its original internet apps 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 tunersAnalogue, DVB-T, DVB-C and DVB-T2 tuners in the UK manual; HDTVTest confirms Freeview HD on the UK 46-inch unit. USB recording and time shift are covered in the manual.Twin DVB-T2/C/S2 and analogue; CI+ 1.4 slot; HbbTV 2.0.4
USBTwo USB ports on the reviewed UK 46-inch unit (AVForums); Samsung's manual requires USB storage for recording and uses one USB port for the optional wireless adapter.2 × USB-A
EthernetWired network connection in Samsung's manual.1 × LAN
Optical audio outOptical digital audio output through the supplied adaptor in Samsung's manual.1 × optical
Design and power
SizeWithout stand, width × depth × height from Samsung's UK manual: 40-inch 957.4 × 26.5 × 578.7 mm; 46-inch 1092.3 × 26.5 × 653.2 mm; 55-inch 1283.4 × 26.5 × 762.3 mm. Configuration weights also exclude stands.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
StandSamsung's four-foot stand swivels 20° either way. With-stand depth and weight: 40-inch 267.7 mm and 15.4 kg; 46-inch 302.9 mm and 19.1 kg; 55-inch 302.2 mm and 24.5 kg, from the UK 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–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 boxUK manual lists the remote, batteries, stand, cleaning cloth and the breakout adaptors for antenna, LAN, optical, SCART, VGA, component and composite inputs. HDTVTest says 3D glasses were sold separately at launch.Remote controls TM2360E and TM1240A (UK), power cable, user manual

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