Samsung LED D8000 (2011) vs Samsung Neo QLED QN90F
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| SamsungLED D8000 (2011) | SamsungNeo QLED QN90F | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | 2011 | May 2025 |
| Display | ||
| Panel | LED LCD | Mini-LED |
| Panel detail | Edge-lit LCD with active-shutter 3D. The 2011 UK manual confirms Full HD resolution across the three sizes; its 60 Hz PC input timing is not the panel's native refresh rate, which Samsung does not specify there. | 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 | – | Glare Free |
| Picture processing | Samsung Auto Motion Plus and Micro Dimming are described in contemporary 55-inch reviews. The UK manual gives 1920 × 1080 resolution but no native panel refresh rate or dimming-zone count. | 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 | Active 3D playback over HDMI and 2D-to-3D conversion on the reviewed 55-inch unit. Expert Reviews found native 3D more convincing than converted 2D content. | Filmmaker Mode, EyeComfort Mode; Smart Calibration (Basic/Professional) |
| Motion handling | What Hi-Fi? finds no motion setting entirely satisfactory on its 55-inch unit. Expert Reviews recommends reducing Auto Motion Plus from its default setting and still notes blur in very fast action. | Motion Xcelerator 165Hz |
| Viewing angle | – | Wide Viewing Angle |
| Sizes | ||
| Sizes | 40, 46, 55″ | 43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85, 98″ |
| Largest size | 55″ | 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, with ARC on HDMI 2, accept up to 1080p video in the UK manual. The same guide lists PC/VGA, component, composite and two SCART inputs, plus optical audio and headphones. There is no 4K or 120 Hz HDMI input. | 4K 165Hz on HDMI 1/2/3/4; eARC; Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) |
| Game features | The UK manual confirms active 3D over HDMI; neither manufacturer document confirms VRR or automatic low-latency switching. | 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 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, built in on the reviewed 55-inch unit (Expert Reviews) | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | – | 5.3 |
| Speaker detail | UK manual gives 10 W × 2 for 40 and 46 inches and 15 W × 2 for 55 inches. What Hi-Fi? finds its 55-inch unit's sound thin; Expert Reviews considers it adequate for casual viewing. | 43″ 20 W, 2ch, OTS Lite; 50″ 40 W, 2.2ch, OTS Lite; 55–98″ 60 W, 4.2.2ch, OTS+ |
| Audio features | Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus in the UK manual; ARC on HDMI 2 and an optical output. The guide also lists a headphone socket. | 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 | Samsung AllShare media sharing appears in the UK manual. The 55-inch Expert Reviews unit streamed local media over Ethernet and Wi-Fi. | 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 and DVB-T2/C/S2 digital tuners in the UK manual; Freeview HD and Freesat are confirmed on the reviewed UK 55-inch set. Guide and USB recording are also described. | Twin DVB-T2/C/S2 and analogue; CI+ 1.4 slot; HbbTV 2.0.4 |
| USB | Three USB ports on the reviewed 55-inch set (Expert Reviews); the UK manual confirms USB as an input source. | 2 × USB-A |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN shown in the UK manual. | 1 × LAN |
| Optical audio out | One optical digital audio output in the UK manual. | 1 × optical |
| Design and power | ||
| Size | Without stand, width × height × depth from the UK guide: 40-inch 908.6 × 524.9 × 29.7 mm; 46-inch 1041.1 × 599.4 × 29.7 mm; 55-inch 1232.6 × 707.2 × 29.7 mm. Configuration weights 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 |
| Stand | With-stand weight from the UK guide: 40-inch 11.3 kg; 46-inch 14.3 kg; 55-inch 18.6 kg. The stand swivels 20° either way. Samsung's guide says the 55-inch model needs its dedicated wall-mount kit rather than the VESA kit listed for other sizes. | 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 | UK quick guide identifies the conventional remote and stand; What Hi-Fi? and Expert Reviews both report a pair of active 3D glasses with the 55-inch retail unit. | Remote controls TM2360E and TM1240A (UK), power cable, user manual |
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