00:00 The Samsung QN90C Neo QLED TV has almost everything you'd expect from a premium 4K mini-LED TV.
00:11 Outstanding HDR brightness, a good selection of sizes, consistent upscaling, ample support
00:16 for a variety of content, and more.
00:18 It might not be as inherently exciting as the company's QD OLED innovations.
00:22 The Samsung S95C still holds the top spot as the best TV we've tested this year, but
00:28 you should watch this entire Samsung QN90C Neo QLED TV review to see how it stacks up.
00:33 Let's go take a closer look.
00:35 Powered by Samsung's mini-LED panel, the QN90C promises excellent performance across
00:45 the top genres.
00:47 For those who aren't familiar, mini-LED backlighting provides high levels of brightness while maintaining
00:51 realistic color and gradations of luminance.
00:54 But mini-LED performance will cost you.
00:56 This 65-inch configuration has an MSRP of $2,799.
01:01 There is a very good selection of sizes to choose from, starting at 43 inches to 50,
01:06 55, 65 inch, 75, and 85 inches.
01:10 The QN90C is rather standard-looking.
01:12 It more or less continues the slim, minimalistic design you'll find on most current Samsung
01:16 TVs.
01:17 That said, the central stand doesn't offer as much stability as I typically expect.
01:22 Samsung transitioned to a new base design that uses less space but that seems to come
01:26 at a cost.
01:27 Luckily, you can mount the TV to a wall with the standard VESA mount.
01:31 Though it doesn't have Samsung's One Connect box that helps with cable management, the
01:34 QN90C has four HDMI 2.1 ports located on the back.
01:39 These ports support peripheral features like eARC, auto low latency mode, and variable
01:43 refresh rate.
01:45 Some of these settings are leveraged by the PS5 and Xbox Series X consoles, which is a
01:49 plus if you plan to make this set your next gaming TV.
01:52 Speaking of gaming, let's dig into the benchmarks, starting with a measured 2.1 millisecond lag
01:57 time.
01:58 That's pretty much the best we see for TVs.
02:00 Similarly, this TV's brightness is truly best in class, measuring nearly 1900 nits
02:04 with HDR content and a 10% window.
02:07 For comparison, this year's LG C3 OLED TV hit just over 800 nits in the same window,
02:13 demonstrating the difference between mini-LED and OLED capabilities.
02:18 The QN90C scored as expected in terms of color accuracy and color reproduction.
02:22 It tested a delta E of 2.2 with closer to zero being best, while covering over 99% of
02:28 the Rec.709 color space.
02:30 These might not matter much to the average eye, but they're definitely important to
02:33 check, especially for premium models like this.
02:37 As for what you can actually see, the Samsung Neural Quantum Processor 4K powers the TV's
02:41 HD and SD upscaling.
02:43 Watching Spider-Man Into the Spider-Verse, this picture's sophistication seriously impressed
02:47 me.
02:48 As Miles Morales and Peter Parker swung through the autumn trees escaping Dr. Olivia Octavius,
02:53 the subtle contrast between orange and red and yellow maintained realism despite the
02:57 film's comic book feel.
02:59 The scene looked crisp, catching even the most minor moments in Miles' progression
03:03 of learning how to swing.
03:04 Recalling last year's QN95B model, the only anecdotal shortcoming I noticed when testing
03:09 was some noticeable blooming and struggles with off-angle viewing.
03:13 The QN90C made some apparent improvements to both, with much better light control and
03:17 wider viewing angles.
03:18 Still, no Dolby Vision support is a setback for fans of the popular format.
03:23 You do get Dolby Atmos audio when you pair an Atmos soundbar, which I definitely recommend
03:27 not because this TV's native audio is bad, but because of Samsung's QSymphony feature
03:31 that combines the TV's native speakers with a soundbar for a fuller soundscape.
03:37 I'll quickly touch on the Smart TV interface.
03:39 Having tested several Samsung TVs over recent years, I'm familiar with the mostly unchanged
03:44 platform.
03:45 The home screen features customizable tiles for content and channels to suit your watching
03:49 preferences and preferred apps.
03:51 There's even some good free content.
03:53 I think people are seriously sleeping on Samsung TV+.
03:56 Of course, you control this all with the remote.
03:58 It's easy to use, but with the sparse button array, you'll end up navigating additional
04:02 menus to change settings and inputs.
04:04 That said, the dedicated launchers for Samsung TV+, Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon Prime Video
04:10 are helpful if you use these services often.
04:13 But my favorite thing about this remote is that it's rechargeable in not one, but two
04:17 ways.
04:18 The solar panel on the back uses ambient lighting to reserve power, while a USB-C port offers
04:22 a quick charge rather than replacing batteries.
04:29 And that's my overview of the Samsung QN90C Neo QLED TV.
04:33 I go into more of the test results and features in my written review on TomsGuide.com, so
04:37 be sure to check that out.
04:39 But my takeaway to know here is that despite Samsung's growing push into OLED technology,
04:44 the QN90C is one of the top sets we've seen this year.
04:47 It's among the best QLED TVs to hit our bench hands down.
04:50 Fantastic brightness and great off-angle viewing are performance highlights, while the rechargeable
04:55 remote and versatile interface are the things I think you'll appreciate.
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05:08 And as always, I'm @KateKozich.
05:10 Thanks for watching, I'll catch you next time.
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