Samsung QN48S90FKIT1 48"
The NQ4 AI Gen3 Processor drives sharp 4K AI upscaling and real-time Vision AI optimizations, while the OLED HDR+ panel delivers true blacks and vibrant contrast. Its 144Hz Motion Xcelerator panel and HDMI 2.1 support ensure blur-free, fluid gameplay, complemented by a bundle that includes a protection plan and streaming subscriptions. This 48-inch TV is best for desktop gamers and mixed-use viewers who need a high-refresh OLED display in a smaller form factor.
Screen 48"
Resolution 4K
Panel OLED
Refresh 144 Hz
HDR HDR
smart platform Tizen
hdmi version 2.1
36 Overall Score
Price CA$0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (82nd percentile) 82nd
- Strong gaming (72nd percentile) 72nd
Cons
- Below average audio (14th percentile)
- Below average social proof (31st percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 48" |
| Resolution | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED |
| Backlight | OLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
Picture Quality
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator 144Hz |
| Processor | NQ4 AI Gen3 Processor |
HDR
| HDR Formats | HDR |
| Dolby Vision | No |
| HDR10+ | No |
| HLG | No |
Gaming
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz |
Smart TV
| Platform | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Alexa, Bixby |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes |
| Optical Audio | Yes |
Power & Size
| Weight | 16.8 kg / 37.0 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Samsung QN48S90FKIT1 48" | Sony BRAVIA XR XR77A95L | Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG | TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K | LG OLED evo - C5 series OLED65C5PUA | Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 48 | 77 | 99.5 | 75 | 65 | 55 |
| Resolution | 4K | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Panel Type | OLED | QD-OLED | Mini-LED | Mini-LED | OLED | QLED |
| Refresh Rate | 144 | 120 | 165 | 144 | 120 | 120 |
| Hdr | HDR | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (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) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Smart Platform | Tizen | Google TV | Google TV | Google TV | webOS | Roku TV |
| Dolby Vision | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Dolby Atmos | - | 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 QN48S90FKIT1 48" | 35.9 | 13.6 | 58.8 | 72 | 41.4 | 81.5 | 30.9 | 36.2 |
| Sony BRAVIA XR XR77A95L Compare | 91.6 | 95.3 | 90.7 | 86.6 | 98.7 | 84.1 | 87.4 | 96 |
| Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG Compare | 91.6 | 98.3 | 96.1 | 94.9 | 94.7 | 86.4 | 75.9 | 98.8 |
| TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K Compare | 91.6 | 92.7 | 99.1 | 93.1 | 89.7 | 92.9 | 87.4 | 99.3 |
| LG OLED evo - C5 series OLED65C5PUA Compare | 77 | 91 | 90.7 | 99.1 | 91.8 | 98.7 | 98.1 | 36.2 |
| Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 Compare | 77 | 85.7 | 86.2 | 88.5 | 77.8 | 92.9 | 87.4 | 36.2 |
Usage Scores
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