- Matching (Score)
- Our verdict
- Competing TVs
- TV appearance
- 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
- Details about the matrix
Samsung QN90F / QN92F Review
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Panel type: LCD VA Refresh rate: 165Hz Brand: SAMSUNG Resolution: 3840x2160 System: Tizen Model year: 2025
The Samsung QN92F is currently the highest representative of the NeoQLED 4K series for 2025. This year's novelty is the matte coating of the panel, which is designed to better cope with reflections in bright rooms. Additionally, there are no major hardware changes compared to last year's QN90D – the difference is mainly in the refined processor from the AI NQ series. Will such an evolution be enough to feel a real improvement in picture quality? Let's find out!
SAMSUNG QN90F - Our verdict
7.9
Overall rating
The Samsung QN90F is a television that demonstrates, in many respects, how mature the development of miniLED technology can be. It offers excellent contrast and blacks, very high HDR brightness, which works well for both films and games, along with a matte screen that makes a huge difference in everyday use. This is what makes the QN90F one of the best televisions for viewing in sunny living rooms – reflections and glare virtually disappear, and the image remains sharp and clear. Gamers, in turn, receive a package of all the essential features, very low input lag, and a unique Game Motion Plus mode, which continues to be a strong advantage of Samsung over the competition. In addition, there is a fast Tizen system, high-quality smart features, and quite pleasant audio that can be enhanced with a soundbar through Q-Symphony. However, there are compromises. Samsung chose to forgo a coating that expands viewing angles – and while the matte screen performs brilliantly during the day, a noticeable decrease in brightness and colour intensity is evident at steeper angles. It’s also unfortunate that with software updates, HGiG support has disappeared, which may be a significant drawback for demanding gamers. Despite these observations, the QN90F remains one of the best, if not the best, 4K miniLED televisions currently available. It’s a model that combines excellent picture parameters, high functionality, and modern design, while also being exceptionally practical for everyday use. If someone is looking for a television for a bright living room that can handle films, sports, and games – it's hard to find a better choice today.
Advantages
Very good contrast and black levels
Amazing HDR brightness in films
Very good performance of the television during the day thanks to the matte panel and high brightness
High motion fluidity – up to 165 Hz in PC mode
Low input lag
A lot of features for gamers, including the proprietary gaming smoothness enhancer Game Motion Plus
High susceptibility to image calibration
Smooth Tizen operating system with smart home (IoT) features
Pleasant sound with noticeable bass despite the slim design
Modern design
Disadvantages
Worse viewing angles compared to its predecessor QN90D.
No DTS sound for Blu-ray home theatres.
No HGiG* feature.
*We hope that this issue will be resolved quickly. We are monitoring the situation closely.
Movies and series in UHD quality7.8
Classic TV, YouTube7.6
Sports broadcasts (TV and apps)7.3
Gaming on console8.8
TV as a computer monitor8.8
Watching in bright light7.2
Utility functions7.7
Apps8.7
Sound quality7.8
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SAMSUNG QN90F - Competing TVs in this price range
SAMSUNG QN90F - TV appearance
HDMI inputs: 0 x HDMI 2.0, 4 x HDMI 2.1 (48Gbps) 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: Central
Bezel colour: Graphite
Stand: Fixed
Flat design: Yes
Accessories: Stand
In terms of appearance, the QN92F is essentially a twin design compared to the QN90D. And that's a good thing, as the QN90 series has been regarded as premium in Samsung's offering for years, which is immediately evident from the design. The slim, graphite metal frame and the single, sturdy base make the television look elegant and modern. Even though we are dealing with one of the strongest miniLEDs on the market, equipped with a significant number of dimming zones, Samsung has managed to maintain an exceptionally thin profile. This allows the screen to be almost flush with the wall, which looks very impressive in the living room, especially when mounted on the wall. An additional advantage is the practical cable conduits that allow for hiding the cables coming from the side panel with the connections. It's hard to fault the aesthetics of the QN92F. The only less refined element remains the plastic back, but that's already standard in most televisions.
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SAMSUNG QN90F - Contrast and black detail
8/10
Local dimming function: Yes, number of zones: 504 (14 x 36)
Result
1,530,000:1
Result
62,450:1
Result
186,400:1
Result
7,400:1
Result
4,500:1
Visibility of details in the lights:
If we compare the contrast results of this year's QN90F with last year's QN90D, it quickly becomes clear that the differences are minimal. In the best film scenes, the contrast can reach values well over six figures, and sometimes even seven figures, which can be confidently considered as results almost infinite. And indeed – in typical cinematic shots, the effect closely resembles that known from OLED televisions. Samsung deserves praise because, despite the relatively "modest" number of dimming zones – 504 in the 55-inch variant (modest compared to Chinese competitors like Hisense U8Q or TCL C8K/C9K) – they have managed to fine-tune the local dimming algorithms. This is particularly evident in the most challenging scenes, where compared to last year's model, the precision of dimming has nearly doubled. Of course, we still do not have perfectly separated bright objects from black, and one cannot speak of an absence of halo effects (slight glows around small bright objects) known from MINI-LED televisions, so with OLEDs, the QN90F still does not win. But it is definitely closing the gap in a more mature and refined way than the year before.
SAMSUNG QN90F - HDR effect quality
7.4/10
Supported formats: HDR10, HDR10+, HLG Color gamut coverage: DCI P3: 91.1%, Bt.2020: 73.3%
Luminance measurements in HDR:
Result
1638 nit
Result
763 nit
Result
1119 nit
Result
562 nit
Result
1947 nit
The Samsung QN90F can truly shine with brightness. In our measurements, it achieved over 2200 nits, which directly translates to the viewing experience. In practice, this means that when a film features a very bright scene – for example, a sunrise in The Meg – the screen looks as if it is actually lit by natural light. This is not just a number from a chart, but a real sense of image intensity! However, the television may not always deliver this full power. With smaller details like reflections or lamps, brightness drops to 500–700 nits. This is a deliberate decision by the algorithms – it allows for better control of the contrast between large and small elements, preventing the image from losing balance. Importantly, this is still a huge improvement compared to last year's QN90D, where similar details were often almost invisible, shining at just 200 nits. Here, the HDR effect is much more consistent and credible. The only downside is the colours. The DCI-P3 coverage has stalled at 91%, which in this price bracket can be considered a rather average result.
Scene from the movie “Pan” (about 2800 nits)
Scene from the movie “Billy Lynn” (about 1100 nits)
Having one of the highest models of NeoQLED in the editorial office, we couldn't resist comparing the QN90F with the best screens on the market. And we have to admit – what we saw made a really good impression. Every film scene, whether mastered to 4000 nits like in Pan, or to around 1000 nits like in Billy Lynn, was rendered with very high precision and great brightness. The television adapts excellently to various metadata, and the very bright panel provides tremendous support, allowing it to extract the maximum from HDR content. The only complaint could be about the intensity of the colours – there are slight gaps in coverage that mean some hues lack the depth of the competition. However, it is hard to call the image unremarkable, as the QN90F still delivers performances that can proudly stand alongside top screens.
HDR luminance chart:
HDR luminance
Despite such high panel brightness and good adaptation to static HDR metadata, it is worth checking how the QN90F performs with the dynamic HDR10+ format. The difference is noticeable; the image gains in detail, and more subtle details appear in the background that can be lost in static HDR. However, this is not an advantage that completely changes the experience. If we come across a film available in HDR10+, the viewing experience will become visually richer, but in the case of standard HDR, there is no need for concern – the QN90F still delivers a very high-quality image, and the lack of dynamic metadata in a certain film will not pose a real problem for it.
Static HDR10
Dynamic: HDR10+
Factory color reproduction
5/10
The colour reproduction of the QN90F was tested in Filmmaker mode and, as is often the case with Samsung televisions, this mode proves to be the best starting point straight out of the box. However, this does not mean that the image is free from flaws. The white balance in both SDR and HDR content was surprisingly good – the colours did not drift in any direction and even in its factory settings, it looked solid. A problem arose with the gamma curves and EOTF, which dictate how the television manages brightness. Here, the QN90F significantly brightened the entire image, causing blacks and colours to lose their intensity, and the overall effect resembled that of an applied milky filter. Fortunately, Samsung, unlike many competitors in the miniLED world, provides the user with plenty of tools to control the settings that we do not find with other manufacturers, such as Chinese producers. Therefore, we decided to see if we could squeeze the full potential out of the QN90F because we know that such a high-end series is capable of much more.
Color reproduction after calibration
9/10
After our adjustment of the settings, the QN90F displayed what it is truly capable of – and it must be admitted that this is one of the best images we have seen on a miniLED screen this year. As we mentioned earlier, the white balance was not a major issue even in its factory state, but only after gamma calibration did it manage to get close to reference values. The same is true for HDR content, where the EOTF curve post-adjustment presents mature and cohesive results. Indeed, in some films, it is noticeable that the smallest elements of the image are slightly brightened, and with a limited number of dimming zones, there is still a risk of halo effect. However, it should be remembered that such phenomena are characteristic of all miniLED televisions, and it is difficult to expect miracles even from the QN90F. The most important thing is that after calibration, the television delivers an image that, in terms of representing the director's vision, confidently competes with many OLED screens available on the market.
SAMSUNG QN90F - Smoothness of tonal transitions
8.9/10
The tonal transitions in the QN90F are at a very good level. Regardless of the scene being tested, it was difficult to identify any significant issues with colour blending or visible banding. Even in demanding sequences, such as the scene from the film Green Knight, where the actor immerses himself in red water, the picture appeared smooth and natural. Indeed, with careful viewing, one might spot minor micro-imperfections – for example, in the greys or in very bright shots – but they do not affect the overall perception. The television performs well enough that most viewers are unlikely to notice these imperfections.
Image scaling and smoothness of tonal transitions
7.5/10
Smooth transition function
Image without overscan on the SD signal
QN90F handles upscaling very well. Materials in lower resolutions, even SD, are enhanced to a clear and sharp image, in which a lot of detail in the background can be seen. This is a significant advantage, as the television makes older content or everyday television look considerably better than on most budget screens. However, the issue of overscan remains, which is the trimming of the screen edges, and this cannot be turned off in Samsung TVs. This can cause some subtitles on the screen to disappear or Auntie's face from the wedding on the VHS tape to be slightly cut off. 😉
Digital image processing also works well. In the menu, we find a function called "noise reduction," which can smooth tonal transitions and improve the reception of lower quality materials, e.g. from YouTube. At the medium setting, the effect is most beneficial – it does not heavily interfere with details, while eliminating the problem of "stepping" in colours. However, it is worth remembering that the function can be quite aggressive and removes natural grain from older films, so it is best to use it in moderation.
SAMSUNG QN90F - Blur and motion smoothness
7.8/10
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: 72%
The QN90F is equipped with a panel that has a maximum refresh rate of 165 Hz, and although this advantage will primarily be appreciated by PC gamers, it is still worth highlighting. In films or sports broadcasts, we are limited to the classic 120 Hz, but this is not a cause for concern. In practice, the additional motion smoother is of greater importance here. With the "Motion Clarity" setting, we can adjust the picture to our own preferences. The blur reduction option is responsible for fluidity and ghosting in sports. Meanwhile, the "judder reduction" function improves motion smoothness in productions shot at 24 frames, such as films and series. If we set it high, the film appears smoother and more fluid than it was actually shot. Lower values, on the other hand, preserve its cinematic "rawness" with a visible film frame.
Blur (native resolution, maximum refresh rate):
Blur (BFI function enabled):
Image flickers in this mode
Smużenie (4K@165Hz):
In terms of smudging, the situation is quite unusual. At the native resolution and refresh rate of 4K@165 Hz, the QN90F exhibits slight blurring typical of VA panels, but it is not particularly bothersome. It gets more interesting with 120 Hz content – objects moving extremely fast can give the impression of having double contours. The effect is somewhat reminiscent of the BFI mode, and although it is difficult to notice from a typical viewing distance, when watching sports up close, one can see that, for example, a ball flying behind a player appears to be dragging another one along.
SAMSUNG QN90F - 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
QN90F has almost everything to become the perfect television for gamers. Features such as four HDMI ports, VRR, ALLM, and refresh rates reaching up to 165 Hz hardly need reminding. It deserves high praise for the Game Motion Plus mode, which is an original motion smoother for games. Thanks to it, you can add a few “artificial” frames and make the image generated by the console look smoother than it should. This is a very unique solution in the world of televisions – competing systems usually do not offer this – and that is why Samsung has had a strong bargaining chip among gamers for years, even despite the lack of support for the still niche Dolby Vision in games.
So why do we refer to it as an “almost” perfect screen? Unfortunately, similar to recent Samsung models, we noticed a problem with the absence of the HGiG feature. This is a solution that allows the television to leave the control over tone mapping to the console, so that games look exactly as the creators intended. What’s worse, this feature was previously present and disappeared after software updates. Instead of minor improvements, we received a step backwards. It’s a shame, because without this deficiency, the QN90F could truly be the ideal choice for gamers in the miniLED category.
SAMSUNG QN90F - Input lag
9.6/10
The input lag on the QN90F is very low. For 120 Hz content, it is about 10–12 ms, and at 60 Hz, it drops below 20 ms. These are values that can confidently be called exemplary. The slightly higher input lag – by 1–2 ms – is due to the fact that the lowest latencies, below 10 ms, are reserved for the 165 Hz mode. However, regardless of the resolution or refresh rate, you can count on the fact that the QN90F always responds quickly and responsively to our movements on the controller or keyboard and mouse.
| SDR | HDR | Dolby Vision |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p60: 18 ms | 2160p60: 17 ms | |
| 1080p120: 12 ms | 2160p120: 11 ms | |
| 2160p60: 18 ms | ||
| 2160p120: 12 ms |
SAMSUNG QN90F - Compatibility with PC
8.8/10
Chroma 444 (maximum resolution and refresh rate): Yes
Font clarity: Very Good
Readability of dark text and shapes: Good
Input lag in PC mode (4K, maximum refresh rate): 12ms
Matrix subpixel arrangement: BGR
Max refresh rate: 165Hz
G-Sync: Yes
Collaboration with a PC is another strong point of the QN90F. It is a screen that works well for both work and gaming. This makes sense especially in smaller sizes, such as 43 inches, where the television can easily fit on a desk. The 165 Hz mode, designed primarily for PC gamers, supports technologies such as G-Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, ensuring smooth and highly responsive gameplay. Office work performs equally well – the readability of fonts is high due to the proper handling of chroma. However, we noticed that switching the refresh rate from 165 Hz to 120 Hz significantly improves the readability of very dark text and thin lines. Therefore, if someone wants to use the QN90F as a work monitor, it is worth considering the 120 Hz mode.
SAMSUNG QN90F - Viewing angles
3.6/10
Brightness drop at an angle of 45 degrees: 70%
The viewing angles on the QN90F are rather average and typical for LCD screens with a VA panel. It’s a bit of a shame that Samsung has foregone additional coatings to widen the viewing angles in this model – probably at the expense of using a matte panel. The effect is that with a greater angle from the centre, the drop in brightness is quite significant, and the colours lose their intensity. This is a compromise that one has to consider when opting for a screen with a classic VA panel.
SAMSUNG QN90F - TV efficiency during daytime
7.2/10
Matrix coating: Matte
Reflection suppression: Very Good
Black levels during daytime: Good
QN90F is the first Neo QLED 4K with a matte display, and it must be said that this change is felt immediately. During the day, the screen behaves quite differently than typical LCD televisions – reflections are heavily subdued, and glares almost disappear, so there’s no need to constantly cover windows or fiddle with furniture placement. Colours in a bright room look natural, although their intensity can slightly drop under very strong lighting. However, this is not something that significantly spoils the viewing experience – rather a minor price to pay for the comfort of watching in sunlight. Additionally, there’s an average SDR brightness of around 700 nits, which means that the television can easily "cut through" in very sunny living rooms. It's hard to recommend anything better: if someone is looking for a miniLED 4K television that can cope in a brightly-lit living room, the QN90F is one of the most reliable choices.
Matrix brightness
Average luminance SDR
Samsung QN90F / QN92F: 665 cd/m2
SAMSUNG QN90F - TV features
7.7/10
System: Tizen
System performance: Very good
- HDMI inputs: 0 x HDMI 2.0, 4 x HDMI 2.1 48Gbps
- 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
- Bluetooth headphones support: Yes
- Simultaneous Bluetooth headphones & TV audio: Yes
Smart features:
- AirPlay: Yes
- Screen mirroring (Windows Miracast): Yes
- Voice search: Yes
- Voice search in native language: Yes
- Ability to connect a keyboard and mouse: Yes
Smart TV Features: Tizen
Samsung has been developing its Tizen system for years, and in the QN90F, it is clear that they have reached a point where it is truly difficult to find fault. The system operates smoothly, responds quickly to commands, and does not lag when using more demanding applications. If someone uses an iPhone – there is AirPlay and screen mirroring. If someone has an Android phone – there will be no problem either. Additionally, there is a voice assistant that understands commands in several languages, including Polish, so you can play a movie or change the channel without reaching for the remote. An interesting feature is also the integration with Microsoft’s Coopilot and AI functions, but SmartThings proves to be much more practical – thanks to it, the television can become the centre of the home ecosystem, connecting not only Samsung devices but also Philips Hue bulbs, for example.
Classic Features
The QN90F can also function as an ordinary television. We can forget about recording on USB, but instead, we get PIP mode, which is picture-in-picture – a feature that is rarely found today. Thanks to it, you can simultaneously follow a match and a series, which can save the evening in many households. Additionally, there is a clear EPG guide and a small remote that charges with light (so no batteries are needed) and can take control of the decoder, soundbar, or even a console. It may not be the most advanced on the market, but in everyday use, it turns out to be simply convenient.
Sound connection options
HDMI audio:
Other audio outputs:
- Toslink: Yes
Wireless audio:
- Bluetooth: Yes
- Samsung Q-Symphony (Speaker extension): Yes
Obsługiwane formaty audio:
- Dolby Digital Plus 7.1: Yes
- Dolby True HD 7.1: No
- Dolby Atmos in Dolby Digital Plus (JOC): Yes
- Dolby Atmos in Dolby True HD: No
- DTS:X in DTS-HD MA: No
- DTS-HD Master Audio: No
Ułatwienia dla seniorów
- Numeric keyboard on TV: No
- Font size adjustment: Yes
- Audio description: Yes
SAMSUNG QN90F - Apps
8.7/10
SAMSUNG QN90F - 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 QN90F performs quite well. It supports most popular audio and video formats and can easily play graphic files such as JPEG or PNG. The problem only arises with files in the HEIC format – a type of high-quality photo standard used in iPhones. In theory, the television should support them, as they appear on the list of compatible formats, but in practice, attempting to open a HEIC file can freeze the entire system and force a power reset. It's a somewhat strange situation and another minor glitch that shouldn't occur in equipment of this class. On the other hand, one can be very satisfied as it supports most popular audio and video formats.
SAMSUNG QN90F - Sound
7.8/10
86dB
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 QN90F performs really very well. Despite the slim design of the television, there’s a noticeable bass that adds depth to the sound. The speaker system here operates in a 4.2.2 configuration and offers a total power of 60 W – for built-in audio, this is quite a solid result. Moreover, with materials supporting Dolby Atmos, one can perceive a subtle spatial effect, which works quite well in everyday viewing. Of course, with equipment of this class, it's difficult not to recommend an additional soundbar. It's best to choose one that supports Q-Symphony technology – thanks to this, the television and soundbar play simultaneously, resulting in a fuller and decidedly more cinematic effect.
Acoustic Measurements
86dBC (Max)
75dBC
SAMSUNG QN90F - Details about the matrix
Software version during testing: T-RSMFDEUC-0090-1126.0, E2540300, BT-S
Panel uniformity and thermal imaging:
Backlight Type: Mini-LED QLED
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