Samsung Neo QLED QN90D vs TCL C735K

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Neo QLED QN90D compared with C735K

	SamsungNeo QLED QN90D	TCLC735K
Overview
Released
Released	April 2024	2022
Display
Panel
Panel	Mini-LED	LED LCD
Panel detail
Panel detail	Quantum dot LCD with Mini LED backlight and Quantum Matrix Technology	Quantum-dot LCD; direct LED with global dimming on the reviewed 55-inch model, while the 98-inch model has full-array local dimming
Resolution
Resolution	3840 × 2160 (4K)	3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate
Refresh rate	144 Hz (43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85″), 120 Hz (98″)	144 Hz (55, 65, 75″), 120 Hz (85, 98″)
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG	Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extras
HDR extras	43/50″ Neo Quantum HDR; 55–98″ Neo Quantum HDR+; HDR10+ Adaptive and Gaming	Dolby Vision IQ
Screen finish
Screen finish	Anti Reflection	–
Picture processing
Picture processing	4K AI Upscaling, Real Depth Enhancer Pro, Auto HDR Remastering, HDR Brightness Optimizer and Ultimate UHD Dimming; Supersize Picture Enhancer on 85/98″	AiPQ 2.0; the 55C735K review confirms global dimming, not full-array local dimming. TCL's IFA 2022 announcement specifies full-array local dimming for 98C735K; do not apply its backlight to the smaller models.
Picture modes
Picture modes	Filmmaker Mode; Smart Calibration Basic/Professional; Relumino accessibility mode	–
Motion handling
Motion handling	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	55–75-inch family supports up to 144 Hz, confirmed on the 55C735K by AVForums. Exact 85C735K and 98C735K maker pages state native 120 Hz VRR. Their downloadable tables also list a 144 Hz input mode; this is not treated as a higher native panel refresh.
Viewing angle
Viewing angle	43/50/98″ Wide Viewing Angle; 55/65/75/85″ Ultra Viewing Angle	–
Sizes
Sizes
Sizes	43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85, 98″	55, 65, 75, 85, 98″
Largest size
Largest size	98″	98″
Gaming
HDMI ports
HDMI ports	4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)	4 (HDMI 2.1 count unpublished)
Variable refresh rate
Variable refresh rate	HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro	HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium
Auto low latency mode
Auto low latency mode	Yes	Yes
HDMI detail
HDMI detail	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	Four sockets; AVForums identifies two high-bandwidth inputs on its 55C735K, with HDMI 1 accepting 4K 144 Hz and HDMI 2 accepting 4K 120 Hz. Its other two sockets are HDMI 2.0b; eARC supported. High-bandwidth input count is not extrapolated to the larger variants.
Game features
Game features	Game Motion Plus, Dynamic Black EQ, Super Ultra Wide Game View, Mini Map Zoom, Surround Sound, HGiG and light synchronisation	Game Master Pro, TCL Game Bar, ALLM and FreeSync Premium
Cloud gaming
Cloud gaming	Samsung Gaming Hub; compatible controller, internet connection and separate service subscriptions may be required	–
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platform
Smart TV platform	Tizen	Google TV
Processor
Processor	NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor	AiPQ 2.0
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos	Yes	Yes
eARC
eARC	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5	–
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	5.2	–
Speaker detail
Speaker detail	43″ 20 W, 2ch, OTS Lite; 50″ 40 W, 2.2ch, OTS Lite; 55–98″ 60 W, 4.2.2ch, OTS+	Onkyo speakers; AVForums identifies 2 × 10 W down-firing speakers in the 55C735K. The maker's 98C735K table lists 2 × 15 W plus a 40 W bass speaker; no series-wide power is assigned.
Audio features
Audio features	Q-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier Pro, Adaptive Sound Pro, 360 Audio and Audio Pre-selection Descriptor	Dolby Atmos processing
Voice assistants
Voice assistants	Bixby and Alexa built in, with far-field voice; works with Alexa and Google Assistant speakers	Hands-free Google Assistant and Works with Alexa; language and region availability apply
Casting
Casting	Apple AirPlay, Tap View, TV/mobile screen mirroring and sound mirroring; Multi View for up to two videos	Chromecast and T-cast
Software updates
Software updates	Current UK tables list security updates until 31 December 2029; older feature wording guarantees at least three years from launch	–
TV tuners
TV tuners	Twin DVB-T2/C/S2 and analogue; CI+ 1.4; HbbTV 2.0.3	DVB-T2/C/S2 and analogue tuner; CI+ 1.4 with ECP (maker's 98C735K table)
USB
USB	2 × USB-A	One USB 2.0 port on the reviewed 55C735K and in the maker's 98C735K table
Ethernet
Ethernet	1 × LAN	RJ-45 LAN
Optical audio out
Optical audio out	1 × optical audio out	Optical digital audio output
Design and power
Size
Size	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
Stand	Titan Black Sharp Neck Hexagon pedestal; Neo Slim design	Central stand on the 55-inch review unit; designs vary with screen size
VESA pattern
VESA pattern	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
Power use	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
Energy class	43–65″ F; 75–98″ E	–
Colours
Colours	Titan Black	–
In the box
In the box	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	–