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A favorite among critics and buyers, the Samsung QN90A features outstanding upscaling capabilities and good viewing angles, even if the sound quality is a little bit lacking. But don’t let these few flaws deter you from one of Samsung’s best TVs of the year!
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Product Snapshot
Overview
The Samsung QN90A is the company’s highest-end TV released in 2021. It promises to deliver exceptional brightness and color clarity, so it’s perfect for movie nights and a viewing party. And if you’re the environmentally-friendly type, the remote is even solar-powered. Keep reading our Samsung QN90A review to learn more about what top experts said and don’t forget to check out the best TVs available right now.
Consensus
our Verdict
The Samsung QN90A is a great pick for movie buffs, with its upscaling that’ll make non-4K content look like 4K. But it does have some drawbacks, like its sound quality and stand. Don’t let that stop you from getting one of the best Samsung TVs of the year!
ReasonS to Buy
- Fantastic Native Contrast Ratio
- Good Viewing Angles
- Magnificently Bright
- Great Upscaling
- Environmentally-Friendly Remote
Reason to Avoid
- Blooming Around Brighter Objects on Screen
- Pedestal Could Be a Bit Sturdier
- Less Than Stellar Audio
Samsung QN90A Specs
 | Backlight Type | Full-Array |
| Display Type | LED | |
| HDMI Inputs | 4 | |
 | HDMI Type | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDR Format | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | |
 | HomeKit Compatible | No |
| Max Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (4k) | |
 | Number of Audio Channels | 7.1 |
 | Panel Type | Neo QLED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | |
| Screen size | 50", 55", 65" | |
 | Smart Platform | Tizen |
 | Speaker Output | 60 watts |
 | Sync Technology | AMD FreeSync, G-Sync, VRR |
 | VRR | Yes |
 | Works With | Amazon Alexa, Bluetooth, Google Assistant, Remote Control, SmartThings, Wi-Fi |
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Test Results
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| Color Gamut % (DCI P3 xy) | 94 |
| Color Gamut % (DCI P3 uv) | 0 |
| Color Gamut % (Rec 2020 xy) | 0 |
| Color Gamut % (Rec 2020 uv) | 0 |
| 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) | 0 |
| SDR Brightness (nits) | 0 |
| HDR Brightness (nits) | 1,215 |
| Input Lag (ms) | 9.6 |
| Response Time (ms) | 0 |
| Color Washout (Degrees) | 0 |
| Color Shift (Degrees) | 0 |
| Brightness Loss (Degrees) | 0 |
| Reflections (%) | 0 |
| Low-Freq Extension (Hz) | 0 |
| Freq Response StdDev @ 70db | 0 |
| Freq Response StdDev @ 80db | 0 |
| Weighted Total Harmonic Distortion @80db | 0 |
| Intermodulation Distortion @80db | 0 |
| EOTF (600 nit delta) | 0 |
| EOTF (1000 nit delta) | 0 |
| EOTF (4000 nit delta) | 0 |
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77.5Category Trust Rating
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69.35Category Trust Rating
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71.7Category Trust Rating
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30Category Trust Rating
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16.05Category Trust Rating
100Samsung’s Neo QLED technology continues to impress, here bringing its stunning HDR-friendly picture quality down… Read MoreBy:
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