Samsung QN90D QN50QN90DAFXZA 50"
The Mini-LED backlight with Neo Quantum HDR+ delivers precise contrast and high brightness, while the NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor drives a native 144Hz panel for clear motion. Its 2.1-channel audio with Object Tracking Sound+ and a slim, premium build provide an immersive experience that outpaces typical TV audio. This 50-inch display is best for console and PC gamers who need 4K 144Hz VRR support in a smaller screen size.
Screen 50"
Resolution 3840x2160
Panel LED
Refresh 144 Hz
HDR HDR10+ Adaptive, HLG
smart platform Tizen
dolby atmos Yes
hdmi version 2.1
58 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong hdr (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong gaming (82nd percentile) 82nd
- Strong picture quality (78th percentile) 78th
- Strong social proof (75th percentile) 75th
Cons
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 50" |
| Resolution | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
Picture Quality
| Color Gamut | Quantum HDR+, Neo Quantum HDR+ |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator 144Hz |
| Processor | NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor |
HDR
| HDR Formats | HDR10+ Adaptive, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | No |
| HDR10+ | Yes |
| HLG | Yes |
Gaming
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz |
| VRR | ✓ |
| ALLM | No |
| Game Mode | Yes |
Smart TV
| Platform | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Bixby |
Audio
| Speaker Config | 2.1 |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| Surround Sound | Object Tracking Sound+ |
| eARC | No |
Connectivity
| HDMI Version | 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 |
Power & Size
| Power | 150 |
| Energy Star | No |
| Weight | 1.4 kg / 3.0 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Samsung QN90D QN50QN90DAFXZA 50" | LG C5 OLED55C5PUA | Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 | TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K | Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG | Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 50 | 55 | 85 | 75 | 99.5 | 55 |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Panel Type | LED | OLED | Mini-LED | Mini-LED | Mini-LED | QLED |
| Refresh Rate | 144 | 120 | 120 | 144 | 165 | 60 |
| Hdr | HDR10+ Adaptive, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Smart Platform | Tizen | webOS | Google TV | Google TV | Google TV | Roku TV |
| Dolby Vision | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Dolby Atmos | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Hdmi Version | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | HDR | Audio | Smart | Gaming | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Picture Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung QN90D QN50QN90DAFXZA 50" | 94 | 67.7 | 43.8 | 81.8 | 65.7 | 36.4 | 75.4 | 78.1 |
| LG C5 OLED55C5PUA Compare | 96.9 | 93.9 | 90.3 | 98 | 88.4 | 98.7 | 93.8 | 93.1 |
| Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 Compare | 87.6 | 97.2 | 92 | 78.2 | 94.7 | 92.7 | 87.1 | 78.1 |
| TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K Compare | 91 | 92.6 | 99 | 92.9 | 89.6 | 92.7 | 87.1 | 99.3 |
| Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG Compare | 91 | 98.4 | 96 | 94.7 | 94.7 | 86.1 | 75.4 | 98.8 |
| Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 Compare | 75.9 | 81.8 | 99.7 | 56.7 | 77.7 | 89 | 93.8 | 36 |
Usage Scores
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