Most of the material you'll feed the QN990F will need scaling, including 4K movies. A stronger reason to consider this 8K television is its Wireless One Connect box, which can move several HDMI devices away from the wall the screen occupies.
In depth
Samsung QN990F review
Published
Best forLarge-screen buyers who specifically need an 8K display and a remote equipment cabinet.
At a glance
- Display technology
- Mini LED LCD with quantum dots
- Available sizes
- 65 inches75 inches85 inches98 inches
- Native resolution
- 7680 × 4320
- Native refresh rate
- 120 Hz
- HDR formats
- HDR10+HDR10HLG
Pros
- A separate wireless connection box makes unusual room layouts possible.
- The 75-inch screen handled bright rooms well in testing. 1
Cons
- Wireless transmission added noticeable game latency in testing. 1
- The 98-inch omits the smaller models' 4K 240 Hz option.
Display
- 7680 × 4320
- Mini LED
- Matte finish
An 8K panel has four times as many pixels as 4K, but enlarging a 4K film doesn't create new camera detail. On its 75-inch unit, RTINGS found good upscaling and enough brightness for daytime viewing. I'd put viewing distance and source quality ahead of the 8K badge when budgeting for an 85-inch installation. 1
Connectivity
- Wireless One Connect
- Separate screen and box power
The source devices plug into the box. You still need power at the TV and a suitable place for the transmitter. RTINGS measured extra delay through the wireless box, a relevant concern for rhythm games and fast competitive play. Plan the connection before you hide the cabinet. 1
Gaming
- 4K up to 240 Hz on select sizes
- 98-inch limit 120 Hz
On the 65-, 75- and 85-inch versions, the 240 Hz mode trades 8K resolution for 4K and requires a compatible computer. The 98-inch stops at 120 Hz. A buyer choosing the largest screen for a simulation rig needs both the image size and that input limit on the same checklist. 1
Alternatives
If you already have wired HDMI in the wall and most of your sources output 4K, a bright 4K Mini LED such as the QN90F addresses the same daytime use without paying for pixels the sources can't supply.
Verdict
This is a specialist purchase. It's most persuasive when a large 8K canvas or the wireless equipment layout solves a particular room problem.
About this review
This is a research-based review. The Fasit has not physically tested this product.
Sources & Research
1 reference
Independent sources cited in this article.
- RTINGSSamsung QN990F review (opens in a new tab)https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/qn990f-8k
75-inch direct/wireless latency, daytime image, upscaling and US input ceilings.