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Samsung QN90F: Near-OLED Quality for Less
27 Nov
Summary
- QN90F offers vibrant picture quality, nearly matching top OLEDs.
- Audio on QN90F is richer and more immersive than pricier OLEDs.
- Setup is tedious, and advanced picture settings are limited.
The Samsung QN90F QLED TV, tested in ZDNET's Louisville lab, offers picture quality remarkably close to top-tier OLEDs like the S95F. Its vibrant and detailed images, along with superior object-tracking sound, present a compelling alternative. The QN90F favors warmer tones, which can enhance older films but may slightly oversaturate some modern content.
In terms of audio, the QN90F significantly outperforms the thinner S95F OLED, providing a fuller and more 3D sound experience. This richer audio quality was consistently noted across various media, from movie musicals to music albums. Gaming features include a dedicated dashboard for adjusting latency and refresh rates, though a slight delay persists in rhythm games.
Despite its strengths, the QN90F presents a tedious software setup process filled with numerous agreements. Furthermore, it lacks advanced picture settings, offering only four preset modes without fine-tuning options for color temperature, sharpness, or contrast. Overall, the QN90F stands out as a great value QLED TV, especially when on sale, delivering excellent picture and sound.
