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Samsung Q900TS Review

Name: Samsung Q900TS
Brand: Samsung

By

Debanjan Chowdhury

7/10/2023 2:54 PM

True Score

83

Absolutely Fresh

81

3

Experts

87

239

Consumers

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Expert Pick

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The Samsung Q900TS QLED 8K is a flagship TV with excellent peak brightness, judder removal, fast response time, and excellent reflection diffusion. But, be aware of the poor viewing angles and lack of Dolby Vision.

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Overview
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Product Snapshot

Overview

The Samsung Q900TS QLED 8K TV is one of Samsung’s three flagship 8K TVs released in 2020. Samsung touts that this TV offers mind-blowing sharpness and depth thanks to its native 8K resolution. In addition, its 8K AI upscaling quantum processor also claims to provide depth of real 8K even with lower resolution content. In addition, Samsung advertises this TV to have an invisible frame with minimized bezels. As a result, it’s well-positioned for gamers and movie buffs who like to stay on the cutting edge of technology and don’t have a strict budget. Find out what else it has in store for you by reading our Samsung Q900TS QLED 8K TV review below. And don’t forget to check out the top rated TVs available today.

Best For

8K

Consensus

our Verdict

The Samsung Q900TS QLED 8K TV is a great choice for gamers and content consumers alike. It has a great peak brightness, fast response time, and excellent reflection diffusion. Plus, it supports HDMI 2.1, VRR, ALLM, and eARC, making it perfect for next-gen gaming consoles. Just be aware of the poor viewing angles and lack of Dolby Vision.

Reason to Buy

Real 8K with infinity screen
8K AI upscaling
VRR, ALLM, and eARC
HDMI 2.1 support
Fast response time
Low input lag
Excellent reflection diffusion
Great peak brightness
Judder removal

Reason to Avoid

Poor viewing angles
Dithering effects with 8K
Cross-hatching effects with 4K
Low frame rate content appears to stutter
Cheaply built stand
VRR doesn’t work with 1440P resolution
No Dolby Vision HDR
No USB 3.0 port

Samsung Q900TS Specs

	Backlight Type	Full-Array
	Display Type	LED
	HDMI Inputs	4
	HDR Format	HDR10, HDR10+
	HomeKit Compatible	No
	LED Panel Type	VA
	Max Resolution	7860 x 4320
	Refresh Rate	120 Hz
	Screen size	65"
	Smart Platform	Tizen
	Sync Technology	AMD FreeSync
	VRR	Yes
	Works With	Amazon Alexa, Bixby, Bluetooth, Google Assistant, Remote Control, SmartThings, Wi-Fi

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Test Results

Color Gamut % (DCI P3 xy)	91.55
Color Gamut % (DCI P3 uv)	94.35
Color Gamut % (Rec 2020 xy)	67.61
Color Gamut % (Rec 2020 uv)	73.62
Color Gamut % (sRGB)	0
Color Gamut % (Rec 709)	0
Color Gamut % (BT.2020)	0
Color Gamut % (Adobe RGB)	0
Color Gamut % (BT.709)	0
Contrast Ratio (x:1)	1,594
SDR Brightness (nits)	1,003
HDR Brightness (nits)	1,409
Input Lag (ms)	10.1
Response Time (ms)	8.8
Color Washout (Degrees)	26
Color Shift (Degrees)	25
Brightness Loss (Degrees)	47
Reflections (%)	2.2
Low-Freq Extension (Hz)	100.79
Freq Response StdDev @ 70db	3.95
Freq Response StdDev @ 80db	5.02
Weighted Total Harmonic Distortion @80db	0.819
Intermodulation Distortion @80db	0.87
EOTF (600 nit delta)	0
EOTF (1000 nit delta)	0
EOTF (4000 nit delta)	0

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Score Card

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Expert Score

81

*.75

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Customer Score

87

*.25

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True Score

83

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Expert Score Breakdown

Publications with higher Trust Scores are given more weight.

101.4
Category Trust Score
90
The Samsung Q900TS is great for mixed usage. It’s great for movies thanks to its… read more
By:
Shaqil Hossain
56.6
Category Trust Score
NR
For a high-end 8K TV, the Q900TS is a great buy if you don’t want… read more
By:
John Archer
43.2
Category Trust Score
82
Samsung has worked absolute wonders with the 75Q900S/75Q950TS. It delivers key advances over its predecessor… read more
By:
Henry St Leger