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- Competing TVs
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- Where to buy
- Contrast and black detail
- HDR effect quality
- Factory color reproduction
- Color reproduction after calibration
- Smoothness of tonal transitions
- Image scaling and smoothness of tonal transitions
- Blur and motion smoothness
- Console compatibility and gaming features
- Input lag
- Compatibility with PC
- Viewing angles
- TV efficiency during daytime
- TV features
- Apps
- Playing files from USB
- Sound
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Panel type: LCD VA Refresh rate: 165Hz Brand: SAMSUNG Resolution: 3840x2160 System: Tizen Model year: 2025
The Samsung QN900F is the younger sibling of the flagship QN990F. While it may lack the wireless One Connect module and the extremely minimalist bezel, the core and essence of the construction remain the same. It’s still Mini-LED, still has a matte panel, still 8K – which is a setup that makes a huge impression on its own. The QN900F isn’t a showcase of space-age gadgets, but rather a more “down-to-earth” premium 8K television that still aims to compete with the best screens on the market. How does it do this? And does it do so effectively? You can read about it in our review!
SAMSUNG QN900F - Our verdict
7.7
Overall rating
The Samsung QN900F is a television that can make a huge impression. The greatest strength of this model is the combination of Mini-LED backlighting with a matte panel. This not only provides decent blacks but above all incredible brightness and excellent visibility in any conditions. During the day, in a brightly lit room, it is probably the best-performing television in Samsung's offering this year. Gamers will also find plenty to like here – even though it's an 8K screen, it can run at 165 Hz in 4K. In addition, it comes with a full suite of HDMI 2.1, VRR and ALLM features, and low input lag, so the QN900F is well-suited for both next-gen consoles and PCs. The design also deserves big praise – when mounted on the wall, with its thick metal frame, this model resembles a more luxurious version of the iconic The Frame. Combined with the matte panel and Art Store mode, it can actually be treated as a piece of equipment that not only plays and shines but also decorates the living room.
However, not everything is perfect. Despite its impressive specs, managing local dimming doesn't always perform as well as one might expect. Given the large number of zones, Samsung could improve its control over blacks and HDR effects – it’s clear that the potential is enormous, but this doesn't always translate to top-tier picture quality. Additionally, it’s worth noting that 8K resolution is still more of a novelty than a real necessity, and the price of this model makes it easy to start looking for cheaper alternatives, even within Samsung's own offerings. Despite these reservations, the QN900F is a television that can definitely impress. Its strength lies not in the 8K itself, but in how it presents the picture, how it looks, and the enjoyment it provides when using it.
Advantages
Good blacks
Very high brightness - up to 2000 nits in HDR
Excellent motion fluidity - 4k@165hz with low motion blur
Many features for gamers: VRR, ALLM, Game-bar, low input lag
Decent viewing angles
High usability efficiency in difficult lighting conditions: Matte screen + high brightness
Pleasant and very fast operating system: Tizen
Pleasant sound from built-in speakers
Disadvantages
Local dimming algorithms could have been better refined
Missing support for recording from built-in tuners
Missing DTS:X (home theatre)
Missing HGiG*
*This is likely an update error and we are monitoring the situation closely.
Movies and series in UHD quality7.3
Classic TV, YouTube7.3
Sports broadcasts (TV and apps)7.4
Gaming on console8.8
TV as a computer monitor8.4
Watching in bright light7.1
Utility functions7.2
Apps8.7
Sound quality8.2
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SAMSUNG QN900F - Competing TVs in this price range
SAMSUNG QN900F - TV appearance
HDMI inputs: 0 x HDMI 2.0, 4 x HDMI 2.1 (40Gbps) Other inputs: Toslink (Optical audio), IR (remote) Outputs: Toslink (Optical audio), eARC (HDMI), ARC (HDMI) Network Interfaces: Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Ethernet (LAN) 100Mbps
Build quality: Premium
Stand type: Legs
Kolor ramki: Graphite
- Regulacja podstawy: stand-Height Adjustment
- Montaż na płasko: Yes
- Akcesoria: accessories-Stand
QN900F is a television that at first glance looks like a piece of premium equipment. And indeed – it's just that. Although the bezels are quite thick by today’s standards, their solid, metal finish in a dark graphite shade makes a great impression. Combined with the matte display, the whole thing may remind you of The Frame television... just in a "super extra pro" version 😉. A nice addition is the ability to flush mount the television to the wall despite its uniform design. It's just a pity that such a well-designed piece of equipment comes with fairly average, rattling plastic legs. They don’t match the overall look and appear more like something from a lower segment. On the plus side, it's worth noting that the legs can be adjusted both vertically and horizontally – in total, we have four configuration options available.
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SAMSUNG QN900F - Contrast and black detail
7.2/10
Local dimming function: Yes, number of zones: 1056 (24 x 44)
Result
126,000:1
Result
41,650:1
Result
49,800:1
Result
5,350:1
Result
2,250:1
Visibility of details in the lights:
The QN900F is equipped with a VA panel, which in itself provides decent contrast, but that’s not where its greatest strength lies. This is a mini-LED TV, so we have local dimming technology here, allowing selected areas of the image to be dimmed. In the 65-inch variant, we counted as many as 1,056 zones, which resulted in really solid performance. In the best possible scenario, the QN900F achieved a contrast exceeding 100,000:1, which is an absolutely impressive result – at such a moment, the blacks could really resemble those of an OLED. However, it's important to remember that it is not an OLED and has its classic mini-LED quirks. Because the TV must decide which zone to brighten and which to dim, there are moments when the algorithm doesn’t quite know what to do. This was the case, for example, in one of our test scenes, where the QN900F prioritised brightness over the depth of black, resulting in a significant drop in contrast to a level of 2,300:1. Yes, elements on the screen were brighter, but around them was a characteristic glow (halo effect) – the black then resembled more of a navy blue. Generally, the black in the QN900F is really very good – but not quite enough to compare it with TVs that have organic panels.
Halo effect and black detail visibility:
SAMSUNG QN900F - HDR effect quality
6.4/10
Supported formats: HDR10, HDR10+, HLG Color gamut coverage: DCI P3: 90.6%, Bt.2020: 66.0%
Luminance measurements in HDR:
Result
1200 nit
Result
609 nit
Result
850 nit
Result
214 nit
Result
1415 nit
QN900F is a seriously bright TV – it can generate nearly 2000 nits, which is a level that remains unattainable for most models on the market. But the ability to achieve such brightness isn’t everything – it also matters whether the TV can make good use of it. And here it’s not always perfect. Our tests on cinematic scenes showed that in scenes like those from Life of Pi or The Meg, the QN900F can really shine – both literally and figuratively. In such moments, its greatest advantage, which is brightness, makes a huge impression. However, in more demanding scenes, things start to get tricky – similar to assessing contrast. When smaller, bright elements appear on the screen, the TV often struggles with the decision of whether to highlight them at the cost of black levels or perhaps maintain deep blacks but tone down the brightness. The result is situations where, for example, in the movie Sicario 2, the brightness dropped to just 200 nits, making details barely visible. The dimming algorithms could definitely be better, considering the class of this television.
Scene from the movie “Pan” (about 2800 nits)
Scene from the movie “Billy Lynn” (about 1100 nits)
When we compared the QN900F with the best TVs on the market, what we saw looked really good. The picture – despite a slight warming compared to the director's actual vision – presented itself very well thanks to excellent tone mapping. The brightest scenes, like those from the film Pan or Billy Lynn, managed to make a huge impression, and elements such as the sun or fireworks were almost blinding with light, exactly as the creators intended. It's hard to have major objections here apart from slight deviations in detail visibility and the way Mini-LED manages black with local dimming.
HDR luminance chart:
Luminancja HDR
Luminance of RGB colors
Thanks to the excellent tone mapping, the QN900F does very well even with static metadata, meaning in the usual HDR10 format. The detail of the image is at a decent level, and combined with the very high screen brightness, it delivers really solid results. In most scenes, it looks as it should, and it's hard to have serious complaints. Of course, there are moments when brightness alone and good tone mapping aren't enough – that's when HDR10+ comes into play. It's a dynamic format that can manage details even better, especially in challenging scenes. Although it's not as popular as Dolby Vision, the usage effects are quite similar – we see more details, the image becomes more natural and true to the creators' vision. It's also great that HDR10+ is slowly becoming more common on streaming platforms, so we can increasingly take advantage of its capabilities. It's dynamic formats that provide the best representation of details in HDR.
Static HDR10
Dynamic: HDR10+
Factory color reproduction
5/10
Testing the QN900F in Filmmaker mode, the distinct characteristics of the image quickly became apparent, despite this mode being designed to reflect the director's vision. The white balance was not perfect – the television had noticeable deficits in blue. This caused the entire scene to take on a warmer tone, as if someone had applied a subtle filter in shades of yellow and orange to the image. In films where bright shots dominate – for example, scenes in the snow or under strong daylight – this gave an impression of a slight warmth that does not always convey the director's intention. The second noticeable element was the management of brightness. The QN900F sometimes brightened the image more than necessary. It looked as if the exposure had been slightly "pushed up," which caused the scene to lose some naturalness. Shadows could be too shallow, and contrast slightly weakened. These are not disqualifying errors, but for a television in this price range, it is clear that the Filmmaker mode has not been perfected one hundred percent. This is particularly noticeable when we compare its image to what was visible after the screen calibration.
Color reproduction after calibration
8.7/10
After calibration, we managed to reduce the errors in white balance and adjust them to a level that can be considered acceptable. It's not perfect, but definitely better than the factory settings. Most colour errors now fall within the deltaE 2–3 range, so in practice, they shouldn't be noticeable during everyday viewing. The biggest improvement is evident in how the television handles brightness in SDR content. Shadows and details are no longer flattened, giving the image depth and naturalness. As for 4K HDR materials – colours themselves are no longer an issue, but one can still notice some imperfections in Mini-LED technology. The QN900F tends to excessively dim the smallest bright elements, causing them to sometimes disappear from view. However, it's worth noting that this is a much better solution than boosting the entire screen, which would ruin the contrast. This is more of a characteristic of the technology rather than a typical flaw, but it's worth keeping in mind. The effects of the calibration are really very good.
SAMSUNG QN900F - Smoothness of tonal transitions
8.3/10
The QN900F performs really well in terms of gradation. The tonal transitions are smooth and natural, without clear contours or banding. Interestingly, it is one of the few televisions that handles dark transitions better than bright ones – we only noticed subtle imperfections in strongly illuminated scenes like that from the Kingsman film. In most cases, the image simply looks very good and we have nothing to complain about.
Image scaling and smoothness of tonal transitions
7.5/10
Smooth transition function
Image without overscan on the SD signal
If we want to get rid of awkward tonal transitions that can be annoying, for example, while watching YouTube, we can use a feature called noise reduction. It works really effectively – it eliminates issues with colour blending when set to Standard level. However, as with most Samsung TVs, this comes with some compromises. Although we didn't notice this feature having a significant impact on the structure of objects in the image, it unfortunately reacts quite aggressively to film grain. Most people will likely appreciate this effect – the noise is simply removed – but if someone is looking for an image as close as possible to reference settings, we definitely recommend turning this option off.
When it comes to upscaling, or dealing with very low-quality content, the QN900F performs really well. On the test pattern with a model, the image looked clear, with only slight jaggedness that shouldn't bother most viewers. However, it’s worth mentioning one issue – the TV sometimes struggles with so-called overscan, which means older content may be slightly cut off. This can manifest, for example, with disappearing subtitles at the bottom of the screen.
SAMSUNG QN900F - Blur and motion smoothness
7.9/10
Maximum refresh rate of the panel: 165Hz
Film motion smoothing option: Yes
Blur reduction option: Yes
BFI function 60Hz: Yes, 60Hz (image flickers)
BFI function 120Hz: No
Brightness drop with BFI: 74%
There’s really nothing to nitpick here – the QN900F looks great when it comes to motion. Thanks to its 165 Hz panel in 4K, you can confidently say that this TV is suited for both watching sports and gaming. The motion smoother plays a key role here. It works brilliantly – not just with sports broadcasts, where it can eliminate blurring and image judder, but also in games, where animation becomes clearer and more fluid. And of course, if someone likes to experiment with movies – they have that option as well. At lower settings, you can see a slight graininess and a filmic quality, while higher settings introduce a soap opera effect. So everyone can tailor the picture to their preferences, and the TV has the power to handle it.
Blur (native resolution, maximum refresh rate):
Blur (BFI function enabled):
Image flickers in this mode
Smużenie (4K@165Hz):
The QN900F performs really well in terms of motion blur. For a TV with a VA panel, that's quite rare – in our test with the "little green man," it was difficult to spot any major issues. Of course, typical LCD imperfections appear on dark backgrounds, but that's something all models with this technology struggle with. Samsung also added the "LED Clear Motion" option, which is basically BFI. This can further reduce motion blur, but there’s a catch – the screen starts to flicker, and it becomes quite unpleasant to watch. It's more of a curiosity than something you'd use daily, and we generally don’t recommend using this option.
SAMSUNG QN900F - Console compatibility and gaming features
8.2/10
- ALLM:
Yes
- VRR:
Yes
- VRR range:
48 - 165Hz
- Dolby Vision Game Mode:
No
- Correct implementation of HGIG:
No
- 1080p@120Hz:
Yes
- 1440p@120Hz:
Yes
- 4K@120Hz:
Yes
- Game bar:
Yes
It's really good here. The QN900F offers a full set of features that we would expect from a top-notch gaming TV – we have VRR, ALLM, Game Bar, as well as cloud gaming apps. However, the biggest standout is its proprietary motion smoother, which also works in games and – importantly – does not add noticeable input lag. This is something we won't find in other competitors.
Unfortunately, there is also something concerning. This year, Samsung has clearly messed up something with its TVs. During the testing of the QN900F before its update, it had the HGIG feature, which allowed for perfect adjustment of HDR settings for consoles. However, according to our procedures, we always update the hardware to the latest version – to give the manufacturer a chance to fix any issues. And here… it went the other way.
After the update, the HGIG feature disappeared from the menu, making proper configuration of the console for HDR practically impossible. It was supposed to be complete – 165Hz, four HDMI 2.1 ports, a full gaming package… but unfortunately, it turned out to be a little mishap. What a shame.
SAMSUNG QN900F - Input lag
9.8/10
In terms of input lag, the QN900F presents a class of its own. Regardless of the resolution or refresh rate set – the response time remains instantaneous. It's one of those TVs where it's really hard to feel any delay. Gamers can count on full responsiveness and certainty that every action from the controller will be instantly reflected on the screen. In this category – it's simply the top shelf.
| SDR | HDR | Dolby Vision |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p60: 13 ms | 2160p60: 13 ms | |
| 1080p120: 12 ms | 2160p120: 10 ms | |
| 2160p60: 14 ms | 4320p60: 18 ms | |
| 2160p120: 11 ms |
SAMSUNG QN900F - Compatibility with PC
8.4/10
Chroma 444 (maximum resolution and refresh rate): Yes
Font clarity: Good
Readability of dark text and shapes: Average
Input lag in PC mode (4K, maximum refresh rate): 18ms
Matrix subpixel arrangement: BGR
Max refresh rate: 165Hz
G-Sync: Yes
QN900F is an 8K television, so even in a larger size it can be considered a fully-fledged work monitor – of course, provided that someone can actually fit such a colossus on their desk. The device supports chroma 4:4:4, so overall font readability is good, although we noticed some issues with the thinnest lines. This may be due to the fact that at its native 8K resolution, some texts are simply so microscopic that the television isn't necessarily perfectly suited for it. It sounds a bit silly, but how else can you explain it? 😉
On the other hand, the QN900F can be a great choice for PC gamers. It supports G-Sync technology, and at 4K resolution, it offers a refresh rate of up to 165 Hz. So if you have a very powerful computer, the QN900F will allow it to spread its wings and showcase its gaming prowess in full glory.
SAMSUNG QN900F - Viewing angles
5/10
Brightness drop at an angle of 45 degrees: 67%
The viewing angles on the QN900F are pretty decent, but we feel that the "Ultra Viewing Angle" coating that Samsung heavily advertises underperforms compared to last year. Yes – the effect is still much better than most LCD TVs with VA panels, but it's still a fair way off from OLEDs or high-quality IPS panels. The image holds up reasonably well from the side, with colours not fading as quickly as with standard VAs; however, we expected more, especially since previous generations from Samsung have managed to perform better. Perhaps the addition of the matte coating that appeared in this year's 8K series is having an impact on this.
SAMSUNG QN900F - TV efficiency during daytime
7.1/10
Matrix coating: Matte
Reflection suppression: Very Good
Black levels during daytime: Average
One of the new features in 8K from Samsung is the matte display. The Koreans have been gradually "matting" their televisions this year, and it's fair to say that the QN900F is at the very top in this regard – reflections are suppressed better than in any other model on the market. Practically, this means that even in a brightly lit lounge, the image remains clear, and reflections virtually disappear from the screen. Of course, such a coating comes at a cost. Colours lose a bit of intensity, and black in bright light doesn't appear as deep as on glossy screens. But this is more of a detail than a real problem, because after all, the vibrancy of colours and depth of black matter most in the evening, with the lights off – and then this effect completely disappears.
Matrix brightness
Average luminance SDR
Samsung QN900F: 723 cd/m2
SAMSUNG QN900F - TV features
7.2/10
System: Tizen
System performance: Very Good
- HDMI inputs: 0 x HDMI 2.0, 4 x HDMI 2.1 40Gbps
- Other inputs: Toslink (Optical audio), IR (remote)
- Outputs: Toslink (Optical audio), eARC (HDMI), ARC (HDMI)
- Network Interfaces: Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Ethernet (LAN) 100Mbps
- TV reception: DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-S, DVB-S2, DVB-C
Classic features:
- Recording to USB (terrestrial TV): No
- Recording programming: No
- Picture in Picture (PiP): Yes
- RF remote control (no need to aim at the screen): RF
- Backlit remote control: No
- Teletext: Yes
- Audio only mode: Yes
- Possibility to connect Bluetooth headphones to the TV: Yes
- Possibility to simultaneously use Bluetooth headphones and the TV speaker: Yes
Smart features:
- AirPlay: Yes
- Screen mirroring (Windows Miracast): Yes
- Wyszukiwanie głosowe: Yes
- Voice search in native language: Yes
- Ability to connect a keyboard and mouse: Yes
Television Features
QN900F has a lot to offer. In addition to standard connections and tuners, it also has many television-specific features. There’s teletext, a clear EPG, and even a PiP function, which is quite rare these days. The QN900F easily handles other devices using the included solar remote, which in a sense compensates for the lack of recording from the built-in antenna tuners.
Smart TV
When it comes to smart features, Samsung as usual provides plenty – there’s a large number of applications (though not all), and Tizen on the QN900F ran very smoothly. It’s also hard to find a better television for connecting external devices – AirPlay, Miracast, Chromecast – everything works flawlessly. An interesting feature is the Art Gallery mode, which – like in The Frame – allows you to display images on the screen when it’s off. With quite a thick, massive frame, the effect is really impressive – it looks like a digital painting on the wall and could leave a lasting impression. So, you could call the QN900F extravagantly The Frame Super Extra Pro 😉
SAMSUNG QN900F - Apps
8.7/10
SAMSUNG QN900F - Playing files from USB
9.1/10
| Maximum photo resolution: | Supported photo formats: |
|---|---|
| 4 Mpix | JPEG |
| 6 Mpix | HEIC |
| 8 Mpix | PNG |
| 10 Mpix | GIF |
| 12 Mpix | WebP |
| 16 Mpix | TIFF |
| 20 Mpix | BMP |
| 24 Mpix | SVG |
| 28 Mpix | |
| 32 Mpix |
The built-in media player in the QN900F works really well. During testing, we didn’t notice any major issues with handling various audio and video formats – and you can check this for yourself in our file list. The only puzzle that arose was with the subtitles – we could only get those saved in .txt format to work, even though according to Samsung's information, the TV should support many more extensions. What could be the reason for this? It's hard to say. It’s possible that it’s just a temporary bug that will be fixed in one of the upcoming updates.
SAMSUNG QN900F - Sound
8.2/10
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Maximum volume
Supported codecs
(TV speakers)
Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
Dolby True HD 7.1
Dolby Atmos in Dolby Digital Plus (JOC)
Dolby Atmos in Dolby True HD
DTS:X in DTS-HD MA
DTS-HD Master Audio
The QN900F performs really nicely – as you’d expect from a premium television. The bass is quite strong but slightly muted. We wouldn’t compare it to top-tier audio systems, but for built-in speakers, it does the job. The high tones also stand out – quite clear and distinct, which is particularly helpful when watching films with a lot of dialogue. Unfortunately, Samsung still doesn’t support the DTS:X format in its televisions. This means that if we want to hear sound recorded in that standard, we need to connect an external home theatre system via an amplifier – the television alone simply won’t play it.
Acoustic Measurements
No acoustic data
SAMSUNG QN900F - Details about the matrix
Software version during testing: T-OSCPFDEUC-0090-1110.7, E2500007, BT-S
Panel uniformity:
Backlight Type: Mini-LED QLED
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