Samsung LED ES8000 (2012) vs Samsung Neo QLED QN90F

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LED ES8000 (2012) compared with Neo QLED QN90F

	SamsungLED ES8000 (2012)	SamsungNeo QLED QN90F
Overview
Released
Released	2012	May 2025
Display
Panel
Panel	LED LCD	Mini-LED
Panel detail
Panel detail	Edge-lit LCD with active-shutter 3D. Samsung's UK guide confirms Full HD resolution across 40, 46 and 55 inches; its 60 Hz PC input timing is not a native panel refresh specification.	Mini LED with Quantum Matrix Technology Plus
Resolution
Resolution	1920 × 1080 (Full HD)	3840 × 2160 (4K) (better)
Refresh rate
Refresh rate	–	165 Hz
HDR formats
HDR formats	None	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extras
HDR extras	–	Neo Quantum HDR+; HDR10+ Adaptive and HDR10+ Gaming
Screen finish
Screen finish	–	Glare Free
Picture processing
Picture processing	Samsung Micro Dimming Ultimate and Auto Motion Plus appear in AVForums' exact 55-inch review. Their marketing motion index is not a native refresh rate; Samsung's UK guide does not give panel Hz.	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
Picture modes	Active 3D playback and 2D-to-3D conversion on the reviewed 55-inch model. Both independent reviews find native 3D noticeably improved over the D8000.	Filmmaker Mode, EyeComfort Mode; Smart Calibration (Basic/Professional)
Motion handling
Motion handling	AVForums finds motion generally good but occasional processing stutter and some noise reduction that cannot be turned off on its 55-inch unit.	Motion Xcelerator 165Hz
Viewing angle
Viewing angle	AVForums finds the 55-inch SPVA panel loses contrast and colour away from the centre.	Wide Viewing Angle
Sizes
Sizes
Sizes	40, 46, 55″	43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85, 98″
Largest size
Largest size	55″	98″ (better)
Gaming
HDMI ports
HDMI ports	3 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)	4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better)
Variable refresh rate
Variable refresh rate	None	HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro
Auto low latency mode
Auto low latency mode	–	Yes
HDMI detail
HDMI detail	Three HDMI inputs in the UK guide, with ARC on HDMI 2 and MHL on HDMI 3. They accept up to 1080p video. Samsung's older D8000 guide lists four HDMI inputs; contemporary commentary claiming four on the ES8000 conflicts with this exact UK guide and AVForums' three-port count.	4K 165Hz on HDMI 1/2/3/4; eARC; Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)
Input lag
Input lag	50 ms in Game Mode on AVForums' UK 55-inch review unit; this is a reviewer measurement, not a claim for every size.	–
Game features
Game features	No VRR, automatic low-latency switching or 4K 120 Hz input is confirmed by Samsung's UK guide.	Game Motion Plus, Dynamic Black EQ, Super Ultra Wide Game View, Mini Map Zoom, Surround Sound, HGiG, AI Auto Game Mode
Cloud gaming
Cloud gaming	–	Samsung Gaming Hub
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platform
Smart TV platform	Samsung Smart TV	Tizen
Processor
Processor	–	NQ4 AI Gen3 Processor
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos	–	Yes
eARC
eARC	–	Yes
Speakers
Speakers	20 W	–
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Built-in Wi-Fi on the reviewed 55-inch set (AVForums)	Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	–	5.3
Speaker detail
Speaker detail	Two 10 W speakers across the three sizes in the UK guide.	43″ 20 W, 2ch, OTS Lite; 50″ 40 W, 2.2ch, OTS Lite; 55–98″ 60 W, 4.2.2ch, OTS+
Audio features
Audio features	Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus in the UK guide; ARC on HDMI 2 and optical output.	Q-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier Pro, Adaptive Sound Pro, 360 Audio, Audio Pre-selection Descriptor
Voice assistants
Voice assistants	Built-in camera and microphone enabled voice and gesture control at launch. Both 55-inch reviews found gesture commands inconsistent; current online service support may differ.	Bixby and Alexa built in, with far-field voice; works with Alexa and Google Assistant speakers
Casting
Casting	Samsung AllShare media sharing in the UK guide.	Apple AirPlay, Tap View and screen or sound mirroring from Samsung phones
Software updates
Software updates	–	Security updates until at least 31 December 2030
TV tuners
TV tuners	Analogue and DVB-T2/C/S2 digital tuners in the UK guide; Freeview HD and Freesat on the reviewed UK 55-inch set.	Twin DVB-T2/C/S2 and analogue; CI+ 1.4 slot; HbbTV 2.0.4
USB
USB	Three USB inputs on AVForums' exact UK 55-inch review unit.	2 × USB-A
Ethernet
Ethernet	Ethernet LAN in the UK guide.	1 × LAN
Optical audio out
Optical audio out	One optical digital audio output in the UK guide.	1 × optical
Design and power
Size
Size	Without stand, width × height × depth from Samsung's UK guide: 40-inch 906.3 × 540.1 × 30.8 mm; 46-inch 1038.7 × 614.7 × 30.8 mm; 55-inch 1230.3 × 722.3 × 30.8 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
Stand	Arc Flow stand does not swivel. With-stand weight from the UK guide: 40-inch 11.8 kg; 46-inch 14.6 kg; 55-inch 19.3 kg.	Sharp Neck Hexagon stand (NeoSlim design)
VESA pattern
VESA pattern	–	43–55″ 200 × 200 mm; 65″ 400 × 300 mm; 75″ 400 × 400 mm; 85″ and 98″ 600 × 400 mm
Power use
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
Energy class	–	43–65″ F; 75–98″ E
Colours
Colours	–	Titan Black
In the box
In the box	Samsung's UK guide shows a standard remote and Smart Touch Control. AVForums reports two pairs of active 3D glasses with its 55-inch unit.	Remote controls TM2360E and TM1240A (UK), power cable, user manual