Samsung LED H8000 vs Samsung Neo QLED QN90F

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LED H8000 compared with Neo QLED QN90F
SamsungLED H8000SamsungNeo QLED QN90F
Overview
Released2014May 2025
Display
PanelLED LCDMini-LED
Panel detailCurved edge-lit LCD with 4200R curvature and active-shutter 3D. Samsung's 1000 Clear Motion Rate is a processing label, not the native panel refresh rate; the UK specification does not publish native Hz.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 processingThe UK 55-inch specification lists Micro Dimming Ultimate, Auto Depth Enhancer and 1000 Clear Motion Rate but says Precision Black local dimming is absent. HDTVTest found that Cinema Black darkens letterbox bars, though some settings shifted the whole picture's brightness.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 modesMovie mode and ten-point white balance controls allowed very accurate greyscale on the HDTVTest and AVForums 55-inch test sets. Samsung's UK table confirms 2D-to-3D conversion and two included active glasses.Filmmaker Mode, EyeComfort Mode; Smart Calibration (Basic/Professional)
Motion handlingHDTVTest measured 1080 lines of motion resolution with Motion Plus engaged versus 300 without it on its 55-inch unit; these are reviewer measurements, not panel Hz. It also saw occasional motion hiccups after scene cuts and mild 3D film judder.Motion Xcelerator 165Hz
Viewing angleHDTVTest found blacks and colours washed out beyond about 40 degrees off-axis on its 55-inch review unit. The curve did not materially improve its viewing angle.Wide Viewing Angle
Sizes
Sizes48, 55, 65″43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85, 98″
Largest size65″98″ (better)
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (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 detailFour HDMI inputs with HDMI 1.4 3D and ARC according to Samsung's UK 55-inch table. The same table lists one SCART, component and composite inputs, a headphone output and optical audio. No 4K or HDMI 2.1 input is stated.4K 165Hz on HDMI 1/2/3/4; eARC; Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)
Input lag34 ms in Game Mode on the 55-inch HDTVTest unit, measured with a Leo Bodnar tester; AVForums reports the same figure on its sample. This is a reviewer measurement.–
Game featuresManual Game Mode in Samsung's UK specification. No maker-confirmed variable refresh 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 platformSamsung Smart TVTizen
ProcessorQuad Core+; 3D HyperReal Engine picture processingNQ4 AI Gen3 Processor
Dolby Atmos–Yes
Speakers40 W, 2.1 channels–
eARCNoYes
Wi-FiBuilt-in Wi-FiWi-Fi 5
Bluetooth–5.3
Speaker detailSamsung's UK tables give 40 W total for each size, with two 10 W drivers and a 20 W woofer. AVForums rated sound good for a thin TV, while HDTVTest concentrated on picture performance.43″ 20 W, 2ch, OTS Lite; 50″ 40 W, 2.2ch, OTS Lite; 55–98″ 60 W, 4.2.2ch, OTS+
Audio featuresDolby MS11, DTS Premium Sound 5.1, TV SoundConnect, optical output and HDMI ARC on Samsung's 55-inch UK table.Q-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier Pro, Adaptive Sound Pro, 360 Audio, Audio Pre-selection Descriptor
Voice assistantsSamsung's 2014 voice control is listed for the UK; an optional camera was needed for gesture and face features. Original online voice services may no longer work.Bixby and Alexa built in, with far-field voice; works with Alexa and Google Assistant speakers
CastingSamsung Smart View, Screen Mirroring, Wi-Fi Direct and local content streaming appear in the UK 55-inch table. Current app and service availability is not guaranteed.Apple AirPlay, Tap View and screen or sound mirroring from Samsung phones
Software updates–Security updates until at least 31 December 2030
TV tunersSamsung's UK 55-inch table lists analogue, DVB-T/C/S2 and twin tuners, plus USB recording and time shift. It does not explicitly list DVB-T2 in that table, so Freeview HD support is not inferred from a different regional variant.Twin DVB-T2/C/S2 and analogue; CI+ 1.4 slot; HbbTV 2.0.4
USBThree USB ports and USB recording in Samsung's UK 55-inch table.2 × USB-A
EthernetOne Ethernet connection in Samsung's UK 55-inch table.1 × LAN
Optical audio outOne optical digital audio output in Samsung's UK 55-inch table.1 × optical
Design and power
SizeWithout stand, width × height × depth from Samsung's UK size-specific tables: 48-inch 1078.6 × 625.9 × 79.2 mm; 55-inch 1232.8 × 713.3 × 89.8 mm; 65-inch 1451 × 838.4 × 107.3 mm. Configuration weights also exclude the stand.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
StandFixed curved stand. With-stand depth / weight from Samsung's UK tables: 48-inch 236.8 mm / 14.7 kg; 55-inch 236.8 mm / 18.9 kg; 65-inch 307.8 mm / 27.2 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 useSamsung's UK 55-inch table lists 78 W typical, 158 W maximum and 0.3 W standby; the figures are not transferred to other sizes.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 classA+ for the UK 55-inch model under the energy-label scale used at launch, not today's A–G scale.43–65″ F; 75–98″ E
Colours–Titan Black
In the boxSamsung's UK 55-inch table lists two SSG-5100GB active 3D glasses, standard and Smart Control remotes, batteries, IR extender, power lead and manual. The camera is optional.Remote controls TM2360E and TM1240A (UK), power cable, user manual

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