Samsung QLED Q9F (2017) vs Samsung QLED Q9FN (2018)
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| SamsungQLED Q9F (2017) | SamsungQLED Q9FN (2018) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Display | ||
| Panel | LED LCD | LED LCD |
| Panel detail | Flat 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 TechRadar and Les Numériques identify the reviewed 65-inch panel as side edge-lit; Samsung's UK tables do not publish a native refresh rate or backlight layout for every size. | Quantum-dot LED-backlit LCD with direct full-array local dimming. The UK maker tables do not publish native refresh or a dimming-zone count; AVForums counted just under 500 zones on its 65-inch unit. |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 (4K) | 3840 × 2160 (4K) |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG |
| HDR extras | Samsung'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. | Samsung's QHDR 2000 is a product label, not a measured 2000-nit result. AVForums measured 1,833 nits in Movie mode on a 10% window on its UK 65-inch test unit; this is not assigned to the other sizes. Dolby Vision is unsupported. |
| Screen finish | Moth Eye anti-reflection treatment in both available UK maker tables. | Ultra Black Elite Moth Eye anti-reflection treatment in all three 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. | Samsung's Q Color and billion colours appear in all three UK maker tables. AVForums measured 95% DCI-P3 xy on its 65-inch unit, short of Samsung's 100% colour-volume claim; that measurement is not assigned to other sizes. |
| Picture processing | Q 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. | Samsung's Q Engine, Q Contrast Elite, Supreme UHD Dimming, Auto Motion Plus and 3700 Picture Quality Index appear in each UK maker table. PQI is a processing score, not native refresh rate. |
| Picture modes | 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. | Film Mode, Natural Mode, Auto Motion Plus and Contrast Enhancer in each UK maker table. AVForums found the 65-inch Movie mode accurate without extensive calibration. |
| Motion handling | Les 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. | AVForums finds good 24p, 50p and 60p motion on its 65-inch test and suggests disabling the default Auto Motion Plus interpolation if the soap-opera effect is distracting. Samsung's UK tables do not state native Hz across sizes. |
| Viewing angle | Both independent 65-inch reviews find visible loss of contrast and colour off-centre despite Samsung's Q Viewing Angle label. | Both independent 65-inch reviews note reduced contrast and colour off-axis compared with OLED despite Samsung's Q Viewing Angle feature. |
| Sizes | ||
| Sizes | 65, 88″ | 55, 65, 75″ |
| Largest size | 88″ (better) | 75″ |
| Gaming | ||
| HDMI ports | 4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) | 4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) |
| Variable refresh rate | None | None |
| HDMI detail | 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. | Four HDMI 2.0 inputs on the 65-inch review unit accept up to 4K 60p, HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG (AVForums). Samsung's UK maker tables list four HDMI ports and ARC for every size. 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. | AVForums measured 21 ms at 1080p and 4K SDR and 22 ms at HDR on its UK 65-inch unit in Game Mode; about 80 ms without it. These are reviewer measurements for that size. |
| Game features | Game Mode in both UK maker tables. No VRR or automatic low-latency mode is confirmed for this model. | Samsung's UK maker tables list Auto Game mode and Game Motion Plus. AVForums confirmed automatic Game Mode detection with a PS4 Pro on its 65-inch unit. At review time, VRR was planned in a firmware update, not yet available; VRR is therefore not listed as a confirmed feature here. |
| Smart TV and sound | ||
| Smart TV platform | Tizen | Tizen |
| Processor | Q Engine | Q Engine |
| Speakers | 60 W, 4.2 channels | 60 W, 4.2 channels |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth audio and Bluetooth Low Energy | Bluetooth audio and Bluetooth Low Energy |
| Speaker detail | 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. | Samsung's separate UK maker tables specify 60 W, 4.2 channels and a woofer for all three sizes. AVForums found its 65-inch set adequate for ordinary TV but thin for films and sport. |
| Audio features | Dolby Digital Plus, DTS codec, Multiroom Link and Bluetooth audio in both UK maker tables. | Dolby Digital Plus, Bluetooth audio and Multiroom Link in the UK maker tables. No Dolby Atmos or DTS:X claim is made. |
| Voice assistants | Voice interaction with UK English support in the 2017 UK maker tables; present-day service availability may differ. | Samsung voice interaction includes UK English in the 2018 maker tables; today's service availability may differ. |
| Casting | Samsung Smart View, mobile mirroring, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct and Bluetooth Low Energy in the UK maker tables. | Mobile-to-TV and TV-to-mobile mirroring, DLNA and Wi-Fi Direct in the UK maker tables. |
| TV tuners | Twin 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. | Twin DVB-T2/C/S2 digital tuners, analogue tuner, CI+ 1.4, UK MHEG 5, guide, PVR and time shift in the UK maker tables. |
| USB | Three USB inputs in both UK maker tables. | Three USB inputs on the One Connect box in all three UK maker tables. |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN built in. | Ethernet LAN built in. |
| Optical audio out | One optical digital audio output. | One optical digital audio output. |
| Design and power | ||
| Size | Without 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. | Without stand, width × height × depth: 55-inch 1231.2 × 707.1 × 38.9 mm; 65-inch 1450.1 × 830.4 × 38.9 mm; 75-inch 1675.8 × 961.9 × 39.4 mm. Configuration weights exclude stand. Each size is from its own UK maker table. |
| Stand | 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. | Midnight Black T-Center stand. With-stand weights from the separate UK maker tables: 55-inch 23.2 kg; 65-inch 30.9 kg; 75-inch 46.3 kg. The One Connect box holds power and inputs and joins the screen by one cable. |
| Power use | Maximum from each UK maker table: 65-inch 335 W; 88-inch 440 W. | Maximum from separate UK maker tables: 55-inch 255 W; 65-inch 305 W; 75-inch 340 W. |
| Energy class | B in the old UK energy-label scale for both verified sizes; not today's A–G scale. | B in the old UK maker energy-label scale for all three sizes; not today's A–G scale. |
| Colours | Charcoal Black front in both UK maker tables. | Midnight Black front in the UK maker tables. |
| In the box | Samsung'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. | TM1890A Smart Control, power cable, manual and e-manual in the UK maker tables. The maker lists No Gap wall-mount support; the wall mount is optional. |
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