Samsung Q950TS QLED 8K TV

MSRP 6000 USD94% Neofiliac82% External
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Product Overview

Q950TS QLED 8K TV is Samsung's 2020 flagship smart TV. Endowed with an Infinity Screen that is virtually borderless and exceptionally thin, the Q950TS features 8K AI Upscaling with Quantum Processor 8K to deliver an immersive, never-before-seen viewing experience of non-8K contents. Its panel also supports Quantum HDR 4000 powered by HDR10+ with industry-leading brightness and deep blacks.
For optimal listening experience, the Q950TS features Object Tracking Sound+ (OTS+) that intelligently tracks the point source of the sound on the display with the eight (8) built-in speakers on the four sides of the TV.
For a more affordable alternative, Samsung also markets the Q900TS, which does away with eARC support and is marginally thicker.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 94% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Gorgeous QLED panel
  • High screen-to-body ratio
  • 8K UHD resolution
  • Full-Array LED local dimming
  • Supports HDR10, HDR10+, HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma), and Quantum HDR 4000
  • Rich color reproduction
  • 10-bit display panel
  • Very bright display panel
Cons

    What external reviewers found***

    External score 82% (not directly comparable across industries)
    Pros
    • Superb 4K HDR performance
    • Excellent sound system
    • Gorgeous 8K picture quality
    • Superb SDR
    • Impressive gaming performance
    • Impressive HDR performance
    Cons
    • Lacklustre local dimming
    • No native 8K content
    • No Dolby Vision or HDR10+
    • No forward projection
    • Backlight flickering
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    Specifications

    85"75"85"65"

    Connectivity

    Ports3x HDMI 2.0 (CEC), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x Optical Audio Out, 1x RS232 (C), 1x Satellite In (Main; F-type female), 3x USB 2.0, 1x Ethernet RJ453x HDMI 2.0 (CEC), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x Satellite In (Sub; F-type female), 1x Antenna (RF), 1x Optical Audio Out, 1x Satellite In (Main; F-type female), 3x USB 2.0, 1x CI+ 1.4, 1x Ethernet RJ453x HDMI 2.0 (CEC), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x Satellite In (Sub; F-type female), 1x Antenna (RF), 1x Optical Audio Out, 1x Satellite In (Main; F-type female), 3x USB 2.0, 1x CI+ 1.4, 1x Ethernet RJ453x HDMI 2.0 (CEC), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x Satellite In (Sub; F-type female), 1x Antenna (RF), 1x Optical Audio Out, 1x Satellite In (Main; F-type female), 3x USB 2.0, 1x CI+ 1.4, 1x Ethernet RJ45
    Wireless ConnectivityWiFi 6 + Bluetooth 4.2 + WiFi Direct + DLNA

    Construction

    CameraNo
    ColorsStainless Steel
    Drivers | Subwoofer2 x 10
    Speakers4x 7.5W
    VESA Mount600 x 400 mm400 x 400 mm600 x 400 mm400 x 300 mm

    Dimensions

    Bezels98.48% screen-to-body ratio98.47% screen-to-body ratio98.48% screen-to-body ratio98.36% screen-to-body ratio
    Size | Depth0.6 in / 15.2 mm w/o stand, 13.39 in / 340.1 mm w/ stand0.59 in / 15 mm w/o stand, 12.1 in / 307.4 mm w/ stand0.6 in / 15.2 mm w/o stand, 13.39 in / 340.1 mm w/ stand0.59 in / 15 mm w/o stand, 10.31 in / 261.9 mm w/ stand
    Size | Height41.98 in / 1066.4 mm w/o stand, 44.54 in / 1131.3 mm w/ stand37.01 in / 940.1 mm w/o stand, 39.76 in / 1009.9 mm w/ stand41.98 in / 1066.4 mm w/o stand, 44.54 in / 1131.3 mm w/ stand32.06 in / 814.3 mm w/o stand, 34.69 in / 881.1 mm w/ stand
    Size | Width73.9 in / 1877 mm65.15 in / 1654.8 mm73.9 in / 1877 mm56.42 in / 1433.1 mm
    Weight53.8 kg / 118 lbs w/o stand , 65.8 kg / 145 lbs w/ stand36.2 kg / 80 lbs w/o stand , 44 kg / 97 lbs w/ stand53.8 kg / 118 lbs w/o stand , 65.8 kg / 145 lbs w/ stand26.5 kg / 58 lbs w/o stand , 32.1 kg / 71 lbs w/ stand

    Display

    Aspect Ratio16:9
    Brightness4000 nits (peak)4000 nits (peak)4000 nits (peak)3000 nits (peak)
    Display BacklightDirect LED (Full-Array Local Dimming)
    Display Color Depth10 bits, 1073741824 colors
    Display Diagonal85" (84.25 in / 2140 mm)75" (74.53 in / 1893 mm)85" (84.25 in / 2140 mm)65" (64.53 in / 1639 mm)
    Display TypeMVA, Anti-glare/Matte
    Gamut100% DCI-P3
    Pixel Density104 ppi118 ppi104 ppi136 ppi
    Pixel Pitch0.244 mm0.215 mm0.244 mm0.186 mm
    Refresh Rate40 Hz ~ 120 Hz
    Resolution8K UHD (7680x4320)
    Viewing Angle178° H / 178° V

    Function

    ChipsetMediaTek
    HDRHDR10, HDR10+, HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma), Quantum HDR 4000HDR10, HDR10+, HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma), Quantum HDR 4000HDR10, HDR10+, HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma), Quantum HDR 4000HDR10, HDR10+, HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma), Quantum HDR 3000
    LicensesENERGY STAR, RoHS
    Operating Humidity10 % ~ 80 %
    Operating SystemTizen 5.5
    Operating Temperature10 °C ~ 40 °C , 50 °F ~ 104 °F
    ProcessorARM Cortex-A73, 4 cores
    TunerAnalog (NTSC/PAL/SECAM), Clear QAM, ATSC, ATSC 3.0
    Variable FramerateAMD FreeSync Premium
    VideoQuantum HDR 32X, Multiroom Link, Real Game Enhancer+, PVR via USB, Alexa, Google Assistant, Game Motion Plus, One Invisible Connection, Light sensor, Ambient Mode+, SmartThings, Ultra Viewing Angle, Digital Clean View, Apple AirPlay 2.0, Bixby, Filmmak...Quantum Processor 8K, Multiroom Link, Real Game Enhancer+, PVR via USB, Alexa, Google Assistant, Game Motion Plus, One Connect, Light sensor, Ambient Mode+, Ultimate 8K Dimming Pro, Voice command, Digital Clean View, Apple AirPlay 2.0, Bixby, Full LED ...Quantum Processor 8K, Multiroom Link, Real Game Enhancer+, PVR via USB, Alexa, Google Assistant, Game Motion Plus, One Connect, Light sensor, Ambient Mode+, Ultimate 8K Dimming Pro, Voice command, Digital Clean View, Apple AirPlay 2.0, Bixby, Full LED ...Quantum Processor 8K, Multiroom Link, Real Game Enhancer+, PVR via USB, Alexa, Google Assistant, Game Motion Plus, One Connect, Light sensor, Ambient Mode+, Ultimate 8K Dimming Pro, Voice command, Digital Clean View, Apple AirPlay 2.0, Bixby, Full LED ...

    Performance

    Energy EfficiencyCCCD
    Power Consumption515 W (max) / 245 W (eco) / 0.5 W (sleep)389 W (average) / 0.5 W (sleep)457 W (average) / 515 W (max) / 0.5 W (sleep)344 W (average) / 0.5 W (sleep)

    Production

    AccessoryQLED Premium Smart Remote - TM2090C
    Debut2020
    Model NameQN85Q950TSQE75Q950TSQE85Q950TSQE65Q950TS

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    3rd-Party Review Videos

    External Reviews

    t3[1]

    Reviewer score 86%
    Reviewers from t3 have found the following***:
    The 75Q950TS is the best 4K TV on the planet right at this moment. It makes 4K content look better than the majority of flagship 4K TVs can manage. Control is via a small, weighty remote control featuring only as many buttons as is essential. Samsung's Tizen-based operating system has had its background colour changed from white to pale blue for 2020.
    Find the original article here.
    Pros
    • Superb 4K HDR performance
    • Impressive backlight
    Cons
    • No Dolby Vision or HDR10+

    techradar[2]

    Reviewer score 71%
    Reviewers from techradar have found the following***:
    HDR-assisted images absolutely pop from the Q950TS. Full array backlighting is controllable down to a single individual zone. Even when the boldest, brightest colors are scorching from the screen, the darker areas of the scene remain convincingly dark. Samsung has moved to address what was generally characterized as the ‘woeful’ sound of its 2019 8K models, by deploying ‘Object Tracking Sound +'
    Find the original article here.
    Pros
    • Gorgeous 8K picture quality
    • Impressive upscaling
    Cons
    • No Dolby Vision or HDR10+
    • No native 8K content

    trustedreviews[3]

    Reviewer score 88%
    Reviewers from trustedreviews have found the following***:
    The Samsung QE75Q950TS is the company’s first 8K TV. It has a Quantum Dot-based colour system, which makes it punchier than last year's Q950Rs. Its innovative audio system works brilliantly. But the processing tends to leave vocal tracks sounding a little too dislocated from other mix elements.
    Find the original article here.
    Pros
    • Impressive HDR performance
    • Impressive sound quality
    • Superb SDR
    Cons
    • Backlight flickering
    • No forward projection

    whathifi[4]

    Reviewer score 81%
    Reviewers from whathifi have found the following***:
    The Q950TS boasts a 70W version of the OTS+ speaker system we first heard in the 4K Q95T. This involves eight speakers – four mid-range drivers, two woofers and two tweeters – arranged around the edges of the TV. The result is a far more open and spacious sound than produced by previous Samsung models. There isn't lots of bass, but it's authentic and nicely integrated. Adaptive Sound+ and Amplify are most worthy of your time.
    Find the original article here.
    Pros
    • Sharp, detailed image
    • Impressive gaming performance
    • Excellent sound system
    Cons
    • Lacklustre local dimming

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    References

    1. ^ Samsung Q950TS review: an 8K masterpiece, and the new best TV on the planet. [t3]. https://www.t3.com/reviews/samsung-q950ts-8k-tv-review. 2021-04-29. Retrieved 2021-10-20.
    2. ^ Samsung Q950TS 8K QLED TV (75Q950TS) review. [techradar]. https://www.techradar.com/reviews/samsung-q950ts-8k-qled-tv-75q950ts. 2020-03-24. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
    3. ^ Samsung QE75Q950TS Review. [trustedreviews]. https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/samsung-q950ts. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
    4. ^ Samsung QE75Q950TS 8K TV review. [whathifi]. https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/samsung-qe75q950ts. 2020-09-21. Retrieved 2021-03-22.

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