Samsung Neo QLED QN90C vs Samsung Neo QLED QN90D
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| SamsungNeo QLED QN90C | SamsungNeo QLED QN90D | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | February 2023 | April 2024 |
| Display | ||
| Panel | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Panel detail | Quantum Dot LCD with Quantum Mini LED backlight and Quantum Matrix local dimming. UK maker sheets do not specify VA versus ADS LCD subtypes; the US 65-inch reviews are not proof of a UK subtype. | Quantum dot LCD with Mini LED backlight and Quantum Matrix Technology |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 (4K) | 3840 × 2160 (4K) |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz (43, 50″), 120 Hz (55, 65, 75, 85″) | 144 Hz (43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85″), 120 Hz (98″) |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG |
| HDR extras | Neo Quantum HDR on 43/50-inch; Neo Quantum HDR+ on 55–85-inch. HDR10+ Adaptive and Gaming; HDR10 confirmed by exact reviews. | 43/50″ Neo Quantum HDR; 55–98″ Neo Quantum HDR+; HDR10+ Adaptive and Gaming |
| Screen finish | Anti Reflection | Anti Reflection |
| Picture processing | 4K upscaling, Real Depth Enhancer and Auto HDR Remastering. | 4K AI Upscaling, Real Depth Enhancer Pro, Auto HDR Remastering, HDR Brightness Optimizer and Ultimate UHD Dimming; Supersize Picture Enhancer on 85/98″ |
| Picture modes | Filmmaker Mode; Smart Calibration (Basic/Professional). | Filmmaker Mode; Smart Calibration Basic/Professional; Relumino accessibility mode |
| Motion handling | 43/50-inch Motion Xcelerator Turbo Pro with up to 144 Hz; 55–85-inch Motion Xcelerator Turbo+ at 120 Hz. | 43–85″ Motion Xcelerator 144Hz; 98″ Motion Xcelerator 120Hz. The 98″ UK display header says up to 144Hz, but its HDMI and motion tables specify 120Hz, consistent with RTINGS |
| Viewing angle | Wide Viewing Angle on 43/50-inch; Ultra Viewing Angle on larger UK sizes. | 43/50/98″ Wide Viewing Angle; 55/65/75/85″ Ultra Viewing Angle |
| Sizes | ||
| Sizes | 43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85″ | 43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85, 98″ |
| Largest size | 85″ | 98″ (better) |
| Gaming | ||
| HDMI ports | 4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) | 4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) |
| Variable refresh rate | HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro | HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Auto low latency mode | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI detail | All four HDMI inputs accept 4K 144 Hz on 43/50-inch or 4K 120 Hz on larger sizes. eARC; Anynet+ HDMI-CEC. HDMI VRR confirmed by exact reviews. | 43–85″ 4K 144Hz on HDMI 1/2/3/4 with compatible PC content; 98″ 4K 120Hz on all four; eARC and Anynet+ HDMI-CEC |
| Game features | FreeSync Premium Pro, ALLM, HGiG, Game Motion Plus, Dynamic Black EQ, Super Ultra Wide Game View and Mini Map Zoom. | Game Motion Plus, Dynamic Black EQ, Super Ultra Wide Game View, Mini Map Zoom, Surround Sound, HGiG and light synchronisation |
| Cloud gaming | Samsung Gaming Hub; subscriptions, internet and compatible controller required. | Samsung Gaming Hub; compatible controller, internet connection and separate service subscriptions may be required |
| Smart TV and sound | ||
| Smart TV platform | Tizen | Tizen |
| Processor | Neural Quantum Processor 4K | NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| eARC | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Speaker detail | 43-inch: 20 W, 2.0 channels, OTS Lite; 50-inch: 40 W, 2.2 channels, OTS Lite; 55–85-inch: 60 W, 4.2.2 channels, OTS+. | 43″ 20 W, 2ch, OTS Lite; 50″ 40 W, 2.2ch, OTS Lite; 55–98″ 60 W, 4.2.2ch, OTS+ |
| Audio features | Q-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier, Adaptive Sound+ and dual Bluetooth audio. | Q-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier Pro, Adaptive Sound Pro, 360 Audio and Audio Pre-selection Descriptor |
| Voice assistants | Bixby with UK English and far-field voice interaction; built-in Alexa in the current UK table. | Bixby and Alexa built in, with far-field voice; works with Alexa and Google Assistant speakers |
| Casting | Mobile mirroring, Tap View, App Casting and Wireless DeX; Multi View up to two videos. | Apple AirPlay, Tap View, TV/mobile screen mirroring and sound mirroring; Multi View for up to two videos |
| Software updates | Security updates until at least 31 December 2028 in the current UK specification table. | Current UK tables list security updates until 31 December 2029; older feature wording guarantees at least three years from launch |
| TV tuners | Twin DVB-T2/C/S2 plus analogue; CI+1.4. | Twin DVB-T2/C/S2 and analogue; CI+ 1.4; HbbTV 2.0.3 |
| USB | 2 × USB-A. | 2 × USB-A |
| Ethernet | 1 × Ethernet LAN. | 1 × LAN |
| Optical audio out | 1 × optical digital audio output. | 1 × optical audio out |
| Design and power | ||
| Size | Without stand: 43-inch 960.8 x 558.9 x 26.9 mm; 50-inch 1113.6 x 644.1 x 26.9 mm; 55-inch 1227.4 x 705.6 x 25.9 mm; 65-inch 1446.3 x 828.7 x 25.9 mm; 75-inch 1670.0 x 957.4 x 26.7 mm; 85-inch 1892.2 x 1081.9 x 27.2 mm. Configuration weights exclude the stand. | Without stand (W × H × D): 43″ 960.8 x 558.9 x 26.9 mm; 50″ 1113.6 x 644.1 x 26.9 mm; 55″ 1227.4 x 705.6 x 26.9 mm; 65″ 1446.3 x 828.7 x 26.9 mm; 75″ 1670.0 x 957.4 x 27.7 mm; 85″ 1892.2 x 1081.9 x 27.9 mm; 98″ 2185.1 x 1249.3 x 31.1 mm |
| Stand | Sharp Neck Hexagon stand. Footprints: 43-inch 519.0 x 220 mm; 50-inch 519.0 x 220.0 mm; 55-inch 388.3 x 237.0 mm; 65-inch 390 x 270.6 mm; 75-inch 416.9 x 301.2 mm; 85-inch 417.6 x 321.3 mm. With-stand weights: 43-inch 13.40 kg; 50-inch 17.60 kg; 55-inch 20.60 kg; 65-inch 27.50 kg; 75-inch 39.7 kg; 85-inch 49.9 kg. | Titan Black Sharp Neck Hexagon pedestal; Neo Slim design |
| VESA pattern | 43-inch 200 x 200 mm; 50-inch 200 x 200 mm; 55-inch 200 x 200 mm; 65-inch 400 x 300 mm; 75-inch 400 x 400 mm; 85-inch 600 x 400 mm. | 43″ 200 x 200 mm; 50″ 200 x 200 mm; 55″ 200 x 200 mm; 65″ 400 x 300 mm; 75″ 400 x 400 mm; 85″ 600 x 400 mm; 98″ 600 x 400 mm |
| Power use | Typical: 43-inch 54.0 W; 50-inch 65.0 W; 55-inch 81.0 W; 65-inch 95.0 W; 75-inch 115 W; 85-inch 133 W. Maximum: 43-inch 145 W; 50-inch 175 W; 55-inch 225 W; 65-inch 285 W; 75-inch 300 W; 85-inch 375 W. Standby 0.50 W. | Typical/max: 43″ 51.0 W/145 W; 50″ 61.0 W/175 W; 55″ 77.0 W/225 W; 65″ 90.0 W/285 W; 75″ 102 W/300 W; 85″ 123 W/375 W; 98″ 153 W/435 W; 0.50 W standby |
| Energy class | 43-inch G; 50-inch F; 55-inch G; 65-inch F; 75-inch F; 85-inch F. | 43–65″ F; 75–98″ E |
| Colours | Carbon Silver. | Titan Black |
| In the box | TM2360E remote, stand, power cable and manual. | TM2360E remote controller, power cable and user manual. Samsung’s US 12 April 2024 notice confirms the series was on sale that month; UK April coverage still described pre-orders, so this release month is not a UK first-sale claim |
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