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Samsung QN65Q90R

2019Unverified

Samsung's 2019 QLED flagship with a full-array wide-angle panel and early VRR gaming

Launch price $2,999.99Today $899
Check price at Amazon · ~$899Samsung

Then vs. now

8457

A 2019 standout the market has left behind — down 27 points.

Picture qualityBrightnessGamingSmart featuresSoundValue
At launch (2019)Today
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DimensionAt launchToday
Picture quality9163
Brightness9462
Gaming8551
Smart features8551
Sound6856
Value7858

Today-scores are recomputed against the current market frontier. How scoring works

Why the Samsung QN65Q90R stands out

Where it beats the average TV in its class.

Screen SizeBest in class

65 in

10% more than the 59 average

Speaker Output

60W

2.1× more than the 28 average

Peak Brightness

~1800 nits

1.8× more than the 1,023 average

Local Dimming Zones

~480

1.7× more than the 288 average

Input Lag

~10 ms

59% less than the 16 average

Specifications

Display

Screen Size
65 in
Resolution
4K UHD (3840x2160)
Panel Type
QLED VA-LCD
Refresh Rate
120 Hz

Picture Performance

Peak Brightness
~1800 nits
Local Dimming Zones
~480
HDR Formats
HDR10, HDR10+, HLG

Gaming & Connectivity

HDMI Ports
4
HDMI 2.1
No
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes (FreeSync)
Input Lag
~10 ms

Audio & Design

Speaker Output
60W
Sound Format
Dolby Digital Plus, Object Tracking Sound

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