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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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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.
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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.
ReasonS 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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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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90The Samsung Q900TS is great for mixed usage. It’s great for movies thanks to its… Read MoreBy:
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NRFor a high-end 8K TV, the Q900TS is a great buy if you don’t want… Read MoreBy:
John Archer - 18.2
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