Samsung QN90A Neo QLED
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Product Overview
Samsung QN90A Neo QLED 4K TV is part of Samsung's new Neo QLED lineup. Like its 8K counterpart, the QN90A enjoys Quantum Mini LED backlight controlled by Quantum Matrix and Neo Quantum Processor to offer even higher dynamic range and richer color reproduction.
In European markets, the QN90A is marketed as QN94A: The QN90A marketed in Europe has a slightly lower peak brightness rating in order to reach a more "efficient" energy class, even though the TVs are otherwise identical.
Samsung's Quantum Mini LED measures just 1/40th of the height of a conventional LED. Rather than using a lens to disperse light, it simply packs a large number of Mini LEDs in the backlight matrix. The result is dramatically finer control. Combined with 12-bit, 4096-step luminance control, Neo QLED elevates the HDR experience to a new level.
Like premium QLED TVs of the past, the QN90A enjoys 100% DCI-P3 coverage, anti-reflection coating, and ultra-wide viewing angle. It further adds 60W 4.2.2-channel audio system, reducing the need of a sound bar.
Alongside the QN90A, Samsung also introduced the entire Neo QLED range at CES 2021.
Ratings
What we found
Neofiliac score 96%
Pros
- Gorgeous QLED panel
- High screen-to-body ratio
- Mini LED backlighting
- Supports HDR10, HDR10+, HDR10+ Adaptive, HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma), and Quantum HDR 32X
- Rich color reproduction
- Very high 3500:1 contrast ratio
- 10-bit display panel
- Very bright display panel
Cons
What external reviewers found
External score 82%
Pros
- Superb picture quality
- Great gaming performance
- Gorgeous 4K picture quality
- Superb motion handling
- Excellent build quality
Cons
- Lack of Dolby Atmos support
- Disappointing zone dimming
- Lackluster backlight performance
- No HDMI 2.1 port
- No Dolby Vision support
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Specifications
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External Reviews
cnet[1]
Reviewer score 82% (normalized by Neofiliac)As with SDR, Samsung's Movie and Filmmaker Modes were the most accurate in terms of grayscale and gamma with just a slight reddish cast. CNET is no longer publishing advanced picture settings for any TVs we review. Instead, we'll give more general recommendations to get the best picture without listing the detailed white balance settings.
Pros
- Excellent color accuracy
- Accurate black levels
- Excellent motion enhancement
Cons
- No HDR10+ support
- No Dolby Vision support
digitaltrends[2]
Reviewer score 91% (normalized by Neofiliac)This is a demonstrably better TV than the Q90T that came before it. Images are lush and vibrant, colors and HDR highlights pop, and the superior black levels give a sense of depth you don't usually get with an LCD-based TV. Samsung's symphony sound — where the TV's speakers work with the soundbar — is especially impressive.
Pros
- Sleek design
- Excellent black levels
- Excellent motion handling
Cons
- No Dolby Vision
- No HDMI 2.1 input
ndtv[3]
Reviewer score 80% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Samsung 55QN90A is among the brightest and most capable premium Ultra-HD televisions you can buy right now. At times, I found the picture too bright and had to change the picture mode to tone things down. The lack of Dolby Vision support on this TV didn't seem to matter at all. The sound is decent for a speaker system built into a television, but didn't quite match up to the quality of the screen.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality with HDR10+ content
- Good upscaling
- Good motion handling
Cons
- No Dolby Vision support
- No remote control
pcmag[4]
Reviewer score 89% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Samsung QN90A is a winner despite slightly inaccurate colors out of the box. It's a 120Hz TV with Auto Low Latency mode, a variable refresh rate (VRR), and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro. Its input lag is also extremely low; measuring with an HDFury Diva HDMI matrix, we saw a latency of just 2.6ms.
Pros
- Extremely bright and colorful picture
- Excellent contrast ratio
- Excellent color accuracy
Cons
- No Dolby Vision
- No HDR10 support
rtings[5]
Reviewer score 80% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Samsung QN90A is an excellent TV for any use. Its VA panel provides an excellent native contrast ratio and great local dimming to display deep blacks. It gets bright enough to combat glare and has fantastic reflection handling if you want to use it in a well-lit room. Also, gamers should enjoy its VRR support, low input lag, and quick response time.
Pros
- Excellent native contrast ratio
- Image remains accurate when viewing from the side
- Great local dimming
Cons
- Local dimming is only decent in 'Game Mode'
techhive[6]
Reviewer score 72% (normalized by Neofiliac)A uses the newly revampedTM2180E universal remote control, which features a solar panel on the back for charging. Samsung's Smart Hub interface, with its home row of icons that branch into related functions, is also attractive. Samsung should really backseat style and compartmentalization in favor of efficiency and convenience.
Pros
- Vivid, vivid image
- Very smooth motion
- Excellent viewing angles
Cons
- Disappointing zone dimming
- Lackluster backlight performance
techradar[7]
Reviewer score 63% (normalized by Neofiliac)Neo Quantum Processor 4K analyzes images on a frame-by-frame basis, upscaling the image if it's coming from a sub-4K resolution using an image database. Motion Xcelerator Turbo+ technology is slightly more judicious in the way it uses judder reduction, but stutter is still an issue because of the TV's native 120Hz refresh rate. Sound quality is, well, surprisingly mediocre and feels like a real step back from previous models.
Pros
- Impressive 4K HDR picture quality
- Impressive motion processing
Cons
- Mediocre bass
- No Dolby Vision support
tomsguide[8]
Reviewer score 85% (normalized by Neofiliac)Samsung's Tizen smart TV software looks more or less the same this year. The home screen's bottom-bar layout is clean and unobtrusive. You can watch what's on your TV and your phone on the same screen in picture-in-picture or side-by-side orientations.
Pros
- Clean and unobtrusive design
- Sleek design
- Tizen smart TV software
Cons
- No HDMI 2.1 port
trustedreviews[9]
Reviewer score 83% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Samsung QN94A delivers some of the punchiest, vibrant and colourful 4K HDR images I’ve seen. Images pop with a three-dimensionality; whites are intensely conveyed, with colours wide-ranging, bold and expressive in look. Wide angles are also impressive, retaining saturation and colour depth in a similar manner to OLED TVs. The TV only deals with Standard and Amplify sound modes, but it delivers a big and loud sound that's free from harshness.
Pros
- Gorgeous 4K HDR images
- Excellent build quality
- Impressive sound system
Cons
- No Dolby Vision
- No HDR10 support
whathifi[10]
Reviewer score 84% (normalized by Neofiliac)The 50QN90A’s motion handling is disappointing out of the box. Motion processing system comes on too strong, causing distractingly obvious unwanted side effects such as flickering and blurring around the edges of fast moving objects. Shadow detail can be lost in the darkest parts of the picture unless you nudge up the dedicated Shadow Detail adjustment. If you happen to add a recent Samsung soundbar, the two can join forces to deliver a larger, higher soundstage with even more accurately positioned vocals.
Pros
- Impressive upscaling of sub-4K content
- Impressive sound quality
Cons
- Motion handling can be fizzing
- Motion handling could be better
wired[11]
Reviewer score 87% (normalized by Neofiliac)The QN90A uses thousands of tiny LEDs to backlight the display. The technology is now getting very close to OLED-level performance when it comes to blacks. Samsung's smart TV interface is clean and functional, with apps like HBO Max available natively. It also works remarkably well as a gaming monitor.
Pros
- Gorgeous Mini LED backlighting
- Sleek design
- Great gaming performance
Cons
- No G-Sync or AMD FreeSync support
- No HDR10+
Also Check
References
- ^ Samsung QN90A series (2021) QLED TV review: Closer than ever to OLED. [cnet].
- ^ Samsung QN90A Neo QLED 4K HDR TV review: You’ll love watching it. [digitaltrends].
- ^ Samsung 55-inch Neo QLED Ultra-HD Smart TV (55QN90A) Review: The Flagship 4K Experience. [ndtv].
- ^ Samsung 50-Inch Class QN90A Neo QLED TV Review. [pcmag].
- ^ Samsung QN90A QLED TV Review. [rtings].
- ^ Samsung QN90A 55-inch 4K UHD TV review: Mini-LED meets quantum dots. [techhive].
- ^ Samsung QN90A Neo QLED TV review. [techradar].
- ^ Samsung QN90A Neo QLED TV review: The king of QLEDs. [tomsguide].
- ^ Samsung QE65QN94A Review. [trustedreviews].
- ^ Samsung QE50QN90A 50-inch Neo QLED TV review. [whathifi].
- ^ Review: Samsung QN90A TV. [wired].
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