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Samsung Neo QLED QN90D vs TCL C8L

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SamsungNeo QLED QN90DTCLC8L
Overview
ReleasedApril 2024May 2026
Display
PanelMini-LEDMini-LED
Panel detailQuantum dot LCD with Mini LED backlight and Quantum Matrix TechnologySQD-Mini LED (Super Quantum Dot) on a CSOT WHVA 2.0 Ultra panel (HVA 2.0 on the 55″); dimming zones 1,008 (55″), 2,040 (65″), 2,584 (75″), 3,200 (85″), 4,032 (98″)
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate144 Hz (43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85″), 120 Hz (98″)144 Hz
HDR formatsHDR10, HDR10+, HLGDolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extras43/50″ Neo Quantum HDR; 55–98″ Neo Quantum HDR+; HDR10+ Adaptive and GamingDolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, IMAX Enhanced; Dolby Vision 2 promised in a future software update
Screen finishAnti Reflection0.5% low-reflection film
Peak brightness–Up to 3,000 nits (55″), 5,000 (65″), 5,500 (75″) and 6,000 (85″, 98″) (TCL); about 3,500 nits sustained and 5,000 nits peak measured on the 65-inch (FlatpanelsHD)
Colour range–Up to 100% BT.2020 (area ratio, TCL lab figure)
Picture processing4K AI Upscaling, Real Depth Enhancer Pro, Auto HDR Remastering, HDR Brightness Optimizer and Ultimate UHD Dimming; Supersize Picture Enhancer on 85/98″AI ClarityMaster, AI ContrastMaster, AI ColourMaster, AI MotionMaster; 26-bit dynamic dimming; Super Condensed Micro Lens and Micro-OD backlight
Picture modesFilmmaker Mode; Smart Calibration Basic/Professional; Relumino accessibility mode–
Motion handling43–85″ 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 angle43/50/98″ Wide Viewing Angle; 55/65/75/85″ Ultra Viewing Angle–
Sizes
Sizes43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85, 98″55, 65, 75, 85, 98″
Largest size98″98″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateHDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium ProHDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro
Auto low latency modeYesYes
HDMI detail43–85″ 4K 144Hz on HDMI 1/2/3/4 with compatible PC content; 98″ 4K 120Hz on all four; eARC and Anynet+ HDMI-CEC4 × HDMI 2.1; eARC/ARC; HDMI CEC
Variable refresh range–48–288 Hz (288 Hz via the Game Accelerator at lower resolutions)
Input lag–12.4 ms at 4K 60 Hz and 7.8 ms at 1440p 120 Hz (FlatpanelsHD, 65-inch)
Game featuresGame Motion Plus, Dynamic Black EQ, Super Ultra Wide Game View, Mini Map Zoom, Surround Sound, HGiG and light synchronisationGame Master, Gamebar, 288 Hz VRR Game Accelerator
Cloud gamingSamsung Gaming Hub; compatible controller, internet connection and separate service subscriptions may be required–
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformTizenGoogle TV
ProcessorNQ4 AI Gen2 ProcessorTSR AiPQ Processor (MediaTek Pentonic 800)
Speakers–2.1 channels
Dolby AtmosYesYes
DTS:X–Yes
eARCYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.25.4
Speaker detail43″ 20 W, 2ch, OTS Lite; 50″ 40 W, 2.2ch, OTS Lite; 55–98″ 60 W, 4.2.2ch, OTS+Audio by Bang & Olufsen, 2.1-channel surround design with Hi-END speakers; TCL lists no power figure
Audio featuresQ-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier Pro, Adaptive Sound Pro, 360 Audio and Audio Pre-selection DescriptorBeosonic sound tuning by Bang & Olufsen
Voice assistantsBixby and Alexa built in, with far-field voice; works with Alexa and Google Assistant speakersGoogle Assistant built in; hands-free voice control
CastingApple AirPlay, Tap View, TV/mobile screen mirroring and sound mirroring; Multi View for up to two videosGoogle Cast (Chromecast), AirPlay 2, Miracast
Software updatesCurrent UK tables list security updates until 31 December 2029; older feature wording guarantees at least three years from launchSoftware and firmware updates for at least 8 years after the model leaves the market (TCL product information sheet)
TV tunersTwin DVB-T2/C/S2 and analogue; CI+ 1.4; HbbTV 2.0.3–
USB2 × USB-A–
Ethernet1 × LAN–
Optical audio out1 × optical audio out–
Design and power
SizeWithout 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 mmWithout stand, 55″ 1226 × 710 × 55.9 mm; 65″ 1434 × 824 × 50 mm; 75″ 1658 × 949 × 51 mm; 85″ 1880 × 1073 × 53 mm; 98″ 2166 × 1236 × 54 mm
StandTitan Black Sharp Neck Hexagon pedestal; Neo Slim designStand footprint (W × D), 55″ 315 × 270 mm; 65″ 388 × 380 mm; 75″ 388 × 368 mm; 85″ 410 × 379 mm; 98″ 1885 × 420 mm
VESA pattern43″ 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 mm300 × 300 mm (55″, 65″); 400 × 400 mm (75″); 600 × 500 mm (85″, 98″)
Power useTypical/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 standbySDR/HDR on mode, 55″ 64/250 W; 65″ 67/300 W; 75″ 85/400 W; 85″ 123/500 W; 98″ 124/520 W; 0.5 W standby, 2.0 W networked standby
Energy class43–65″ F; 75–98″ ESDR: E (55″, 85″), D (65″, 75″, 98″); HDR: G
Warranty–2 years (UK); TCL UK's registration offer adds 3 years for purchases made by 30 June 2027
ColoursTitan Black–
In the boxTM2360E 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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