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Samsung Neo QLED QN90F vs Samsung QLED Q9F (2017)

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SamsungNeo QLED QN90FSamsungQLED Q9F (2017)
Overview
ReleasedMay 20252017
Display
PanelMini-LEDLED LCD
Panel detailMini LED with Quantum Matrix Technology PlusFlat quantum-dot LED-backlit LCD. TechRadar and Les Numériques identify the reviewed 65-inch panel as side edge-lit; Samsung's UK tables do not publish a native refresh rate or backlight layout for every size.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate165 Hz–
HDR formatsHDR10, HDR10+, HLGHDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extrasNeo Quantum HDR+; HDR10+ Adaptive and HDR10+ GamingSamsung's UK 65-inch table says QHDR 2000 and the 88-inch table QHDR 1500; these are product labels, not measured peak brightness. TechRadar says HLG and HDR10+ were awaiting firmware at review time. Samsung later confirmed HDR10+ on its 2017 UHD TV range through Prime Video; support from other sources is not established here.
Screen finishGlare FreeMoth Eye anti-reflection treatment in both available UK maker tables.
Colour range–Samsung's 2017 QLED launch claimed 100% colour volume. Les Numériques measured strong colour on its exact European 65-inch unit but found its Cinema-mode colour error above its preferred threshold; neither figure is assigned to other sizes.
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 DimmingQ Engine, Supreme UHD Dimming, Auto Motion Plus and Picture Quality Index 3400 appear in the separate 65 and 88-inch UK tables. PQI is Samsung's processing score, not native panel Hz.
Picture modesFilmmaker Mode, EyeComfort Mode; Smart Calibration (Basic/Professional)Film Mode, Auto Motion Plus and Contrast Enhancer in the UK maker tables. Les Numériques preferred Cinema mode with reduced dynamic processing on its 65-inch unit.
Motion handlingMotion Xcelerator 165HzLes Numériques finds Auto Motion Plus effective on its 65-inch unit but suggests a custom setting to avoid the video-like interpolation effect. Samsung does not publish native Hz for both sizes in the UK tables, so the main refresh row is omitted.
Viewing angleWide Viewing AngleBoth independent 65-inch reviews find visible loss of contrast and colour off-centre despite Samsung's Q Viewing Angle label.
Sizes
Sizes43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85, 98″65, 88″
Largest size98″88″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateHDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium ProNone
Auto low latency modeYes–
HDMI detail4K 165Hz on HDMI 1/2/3/4; eARC; Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)Four HDMI 2.0a inputs on the 65-inch One Connect box according to TechRadar and Les Numériques; both UK maker tables list four HDMI inputs with ARC. No 4K 120 Hz or eARC capability is claimed.
Input lag–21 ms in Game Mode and 76 ms in Cinema mode on the European 65-inch Les Numériques review unit; these measurements are not assigned to other sizes.
Game featuresGame Motion Plus, Dynamic Black EQ, Super Ultra Wide Game View, Mini Map Zoom, Surround Sound, HGiG, AI Auto Game ModeGame Mode in both UK maker tables. No VRR or automatic low-latency mode is confirmed for this model.
Cloud gamingSamsung Gaming Hub–
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformTizenTizen
ProcessorNQ4 AI Gen3 ProcessorQ Engine
Speakers–60 W, 4.2 channels
Dolby AtmosYes–
eARCYes–
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi
Bluetooth5.3Bluetooth audio and Bluetooth Low Energy
Speaker detail43″ 20 W, 2ch, OTS Lite; 50″ 40 W, 2.2ch, OTS Lite; 55–98″ 60 W, 4.2.2ch, OTS+Samsung's UK 65 and 88-inch maker tables specify 60 W and 4.2 channels with a woofer. Les Numériques found the 65-inch sound clear for dialogue but still preferred external speakers for films.
Audio featuresQ-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier Pro, Adaptive Sound Pro, 360 Audio, Audio Pre-selection DescriptorDolby Digital Plus, DTS codec, Multiroom Link and Bluetooth audio in both UK maker tables.
Voice assistantsBixby and Alexa built in, with far-field voice; works with Alexa and Google Assistant speakersVoice interaction with UK English support in the 2017 UK maker tables; present-day service availability may differ.
CastingApple AirPlay, Tap View and screen or sound mirroring from Samsung phonesSamsung Smart View, mobile mirroring, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct and Bluetooth Low Energy 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+ 1.3, UK MHEG 5, programme guide, PVR and time shift in both UK maker tables.
USB2 × USB-AThree 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: 65-inch 1449.7 × 829.3 × 24.9 mm; 88-inch 1979 × 1131 × 30.4 mm. Configuration weights exclude stand. Samsung UK also identifies 55 and 75-inch Q9F models; their UK model-specific spec tables were unavailable, so their figures are not inferred from the 65 or 88-inch tables.
StandSharp Neck Hexagon stand (NeoSlim design)Samsung's Simple Stand uses two feet on the 65-inch model. With-stand weight: 65-inch 30 kg; 88-inch 74.5 kg. The separate One Connect box holds inputs and has its own power cable; a thin optical lead joins it to the TV.
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 each UK maker table: 65-inch 335 W; 88-inch 440 W.
Energy class43–65″ F; 75–98″ EB in the old UK energy-label scale for both verified sizes; not today's A–G scale.
ColoursTitan BlackCharcoal Black front in both UK maker tables.
In the boxRemote controls TM2360E and TM1240A (UK), power cable, user manualSamsung's UK maker tables list TM1790A Smart Control plus a TM1240A remote for UK/IE, power cable, manual and e-manual. No Gap wall mount is included with the 88-inch model but optional on the 65-inch.

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