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Samsung Neo QLED QN90F vs Samsung QLED Q80T (2020)

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SamsungNeo QLED QN90FSamsungQLED Q80T (2020)
Overview
ReleasedMay 20252020
Display
PanelMini-LEDLED LCD
Panel detailMini LED with Quantum Matrix Technology PlusQuantum-dot LCD with Direct Full Array 8X local dimming in all five UK maker tables. UK QE55Q80T tests by AVForums and Expert Reviews confirmed full-array local dimming.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate165 Hz60 Hz (49″), 120 Hz (55, 65, 75, 85″)
HDR formatsHDR10, HDR10+, HLGHDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extrasNeo Quantum HDR+; HDR10+ Adaptive and HDR10+ GamingSamsung labels the 49-inch Quantum HDR 1000 and larger UK sizes Quantum HDR 1500; these are product labels, not measured nits for every configuration. Dolby Vision is unsupported.
Screen finishGlare FreeThe UK maker tables do not list Ultra Black. AVForums and Expert Reviews found limited off-axis performance on the 55-inch set.
Colour range–Samsung claims 100% Colour Volume with Quantum Dot in all five 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 AI Picture and upscaling, Supreme UHD Dimming, Contrast Enhancer and PQI 3200 on 49-inch or 3800 on larger UK sizes. PQI is not a native refresh rate.
Picture modesFilmmaker Mode, EyeComfort Mode; Smart Calibration (Basic/Professional)Film Mode and Natural Mode in all five UK maker tables.
Motion handlingMotion Xcelerator 165HzExpert Reviews found 60 Hz native on the UK 49-inch and 120 Hz on 55-inch and larger variants. AVForums saw occasional 50 Hz frame skipping on its 55-inch test unit.
Viewing angleWide Viewing AngleSamsung specifies Wide Viewing Angle on 55-inch and larger UK variants, but not on the 49-inch. The 55-inch lacks the higher-tier Ultra Wide Viewing Angle layer according to AVForums and Expert Reviews.
Sizes
Sizes43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85, 98″49, 55, 65, 75, 85″
Largest size98″85″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+ (49″), 1 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+ (55, 65, 75, 85″))
Variable refresh rateHDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium ProNone (49″), FreeSync (55, 65, 75, 85″)
Auto low latency modeYes–
HDMI detail4K 165Hz on HDMI 1/2/3/4; eARC; Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)Four HDMI inputs and eARC on each UK maker table. Samsung's UK 4K 120 Hz support list and Expert Reviews confirm HDMI 4 at 4K 120 Hz on the 55-inch; Expert Reviews says the 49-inch has HDMI 2.0 only.
Game featuresGame Motion Plus, Dynamic Black EQ, Super Ultra Wide Game View, Mini Map Zoom, Surround Sound, HGiG, AI Auto Game ModeAuto Game Mode (ALLM), Game Motion Plus and Dynamic Black EQ in the UK maker tables. FreeSync is specified on 55-inch and larger UK models but absent on 49-inch. AVForums measured 11 ms lag on the UK 55-inch.
Cloud gamingSamsung Gaming Hub–
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformTizenTizen
ProcessorNQ4 AI Gen3 ProcessorQuantum Processor 4K
Dolby AtmosYes–
eARCYes–
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.3Bluetooth 4.2
Speaker detail43″ 20 W, 2ch, OTS Lite; 50″ 40 W, 2.2ch, OTS Lite; 55–98″ 60 W, 4.2.2ch, OTS+49-inch: 40 W, 2.2 channels. 55, 65, 75 and 85-inch: 60 W, 2.2.2 channels. Each figure comes from its own UK maker table.
Audio featuresQ-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier Pro, Adaptive Sound Pro, 360 Audio, Audio Pre-selection DescriptorDolby Digital Plus, Active Voice Amplifier and Adaptive Sound+ across the UK sizes. Object Tracking Sound and Q-Symphony are specified on 55-inch and larger, not 49-inch.
Voice assistantsBixby and Alexa built in, with far-field voice; works with Alexa and Google Assistant speakersBixby, Google Assistant and Alexa compatibility in all UK maker tables; current service support can differ.
CastingApple AirPlay, Tap View and screen or sound mirroring from Samsung phonesSmartThings, mobile mirroring, Tap View, Multi View, DLNA 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-T/C/S2 digital tuners, analogue tuner, CI+ 1.4, UK HbbTV 2.0.1, programme guide, USB recording and time shift.
USB2 × USB-ATwo USB inputs in all five 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: 49-inch 1094.8 × 634.4 × 54.9 mm; 55-inch 1227.6 × 706.7 × 53.9 mm; 65-inch 1446.5 × 829.8 × 53.9 mm; 75-inch 1670.6 × 958.7 × 53.9 mm; 85-inch 1892.8 × 1083.2 × 54.9 mm. Configuration weights exclude stand.
StandSharp Neck Hexagon stand (NeoSlim design)Central Floating Plate stand. With-stand weights: 49-inch 17.5 kg; 55-inch 21 kg; 65-inch 27.8 kg; 75-inch 40.3 kg; 85-inch 50.1 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 by UK maker size: 49-inch 215 W; 55-inch 235 W; 65-inch 280 W; 75-inch 345 W; 85-inch 475 W.
Energy class43–65″ F; 75–98″ EUK maker tables list G for all five sizes on the revised A–G scale.
ColoursTitan BlackCarbon Silver front and Titan Black stand in all five UK maker tables.
In the boxRemote controls TM2360E and TM1240A (UK), power cable, user manualSamsung's UK tables list the TM2050C Smart Control plus TM1240A remote, power cable, manual and e-manual. A precise UK first-sale month was not established.

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