Samsung Neo QLED QN90F vs Samsung QLED Q80R (2019)

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Neo QLED QN90F compared with QLED Q80R (2019)
SamsungNeo QLED QN90FSamsungQLED Q80R (2019)
Overview
ReleasedMay 20252019
Display
PanelMini-LEDLED LCD
Panel detailMini LED with Quantum Matrix Technology PlusQuantum-dot LCD with Direct Full Array 6X local dimming on the UK maker tables; AVForums confirmed full-array local dimming on its UK 55-inch test unit.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate165 Hz–
HDR formatsHDR10, HDR10+, HLGHDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extrasNeo Quantum HDR+; HDR10+ Adaptive and HDR10+ GamingSamsung Quantum HDR 1500 is a product label, not a measured 1500-nit figure for every size. Dolby Vision is unsupported.
Screen finishGlare FreeUltra Viewing Angle and antireflective Moth Eye treatment in the UK maker tables.
Colour range–Quantum Dot Colour and Samsung's 100% Colour Volume claim in both UK maker tables.
Picture processing4K AI Upscaling Pro, AI Motion Enhancer Pro, Real Depth Enhancer Pro, Auto HDR Remastering Pro, Color Booster Pro, HDR Brightness Optimizer; Ultimate UHD DimmingQuantum Processor 4K, Supreme UHD Dimming, Contrast Enhancer and Picture Quality Index 3700 in the UK maker tables. PQI is not a native refresh rate.
Picture modesFilmmaker Mode, EyeComfort Mode; Smart Calibration (Basic/Professional)Film Mode and Auto Motion Plus in the UK maker tables.
Motion handlingMotion Xcelerator 165HzSamsung's UK tables do not publish native refresh Hz. Stuff saw occasional motion smearing in its QE55Q80R test.
Viewing angleWide Viewing AngleUltra Viewing Angle in the UK maker tables; AVForums and Stuff found strong off-axis picture quality.
Sizes
Sizes43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85, 98″55, 65″
Largest size98″ (better)65″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better)4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateHDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium ProFreeSync
Auto low latency modeYes–
HDMI detail4K 165Hz on HDMI 1/2/3/4; eARC; Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)Four HDMI inputs with ARC in the UK maker tables; AVForums confirmed all sockets are on the TV without a One Connect box.
Game featuresGame Motion Plus, Dynamic Black EQ, Super Ultra Wide Game View, Mini Map Zoom, Surround Sound, HGiG, AI Auto Game ModeFreeSync, Auto Game Mode, Dynamic Black Equaliser and Game Motion Plus in the UK maker tables. AVForums measured 13.7 ms input lag on the UK 55-inch model.
Cloud gamingSamsung Gaming Hub–
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformTizenTizen
ProcessorNQ4 AI Gen3 ProcessorQuantum Processor 4K
Speakers–40 W, 4.1 channels
Dolby AtmosYes–
eARCYes–
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Built-in Wi-Fi
Bluetooth5.3Bluetooth audio
Speaker detail43″ 20 W, 2ch, OTS Lite; 50″ 40 W, 2.2ch, OTS Lite; 55–98″ 60 W, 4.2.2ch, OTS+Samsung specifies 40 W, 4.1 channels and a woofer in the UK maker tables.
Audio featuresQ-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier Pro, Adaptive Sound Pro, 360 Audio, Audio Pre-selection DescriptorDolby Digital Plus and Bluetooth audio in both UK maker tables.
Voice assistantsBixby and Alexa built in, with far-field voice; works with Alexa and Google Assistant speakersSamsung Bixby voice interaction, with Google Assistant and Alexa compatibility listed in the UK maker tables; present-day service support can differ.
CastingApple AirPlay, Tap View and screen or sound mirroring from Samsung phonesSmartThings, mobile mirroring, Apple AirPlay 2 and Wi-Fi Direct in the UK maker tables.
Software updatesSecurity updates until at least 31 December 2030–
TV tunersTwin DVB-T2/C/S2 and analogue; CI+ 1.4 slot; HbbTV 2.0.4Twin DVB-T2/C/S2 digital tuners, analogue tuner, CI+ 1.4 and UK MHEG 5.
USB2 × USB-ATwo USB inputs in both UK maker tables.
Ethernet1 × LANEthernet LAN built in.
Optical audio out1 × opticalOne optical digital audio output.
Design and power
SizeWithout 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 mmWithout stand, width × height × depth from separate UK maker tables: 55-inch 1230.6 × 708.1 × 61.9 mm; 65-inch 1449.5 × 831.2 × 61.9 mm. Configuration weights exclude stand.
StandSharp Neck Hexagon stand (NeoSlim design)Central T stand. With-stand weights from separate UK maker tables: 55-inch 20.9 kg; 65-inch 28.2 kg.
VESA pattern43–55″ 200 × 200 mm; 65″ 400 × 300 mm; 75″ 400 × 400 mm; 85″ and 98″ 600 × 400 mm–
Power useTypical/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 standbyMaximum from separate UK maker tables: 55-inch 200 W; 65-inch 245 W.
Energy class43–65″ F; 75–98″ EOld UK maker energy scale: B for both sizes. Not today’s A–G scale.
ColoursTitan BlackCarbon Silver front and Eclipse Silver stand in the UK maker tables.
In the boxRemote controls TM2360E and TM1240A (UK), power cable, user manualSamsung's UK tables list remote control, power cable, manual and e-manual. A precise UK first-sale month was not established.

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