Samsung Neo QLED QN90F 43"

The QN90F hits the 88th percentile for gaming and 89th for connectivity, making it one of the best small gaming TVs in our database. HDR is the weak spot at the 34th percentile, and the 20W speakers won't impress anyone. Prices swing from USD 482 to USD 1,499, so shop carefully and grab it at the low end.

The gaming numbers are where this thing shines. A 120Hz native refresh rate with Motion Xcelerator 165Hz, FreeSync Premium Pro, ALLM, and HDMI 2.1 puts the QN90F at the 88th percentile for gaming. That's one of the best small-format gaming panels we've seen. Four HDMI ports give you room for a console, PC, soundbar, and streaming box without a switcher. The NQ4 AI Gen3 processor handles 4K AI upscaling well, and owners consistently mention how clean lower-res content looks after processing.

Picture quality lands at the 78th percentile, which is strong but not best-in-class. The Mini-LED backlight helps with contrast and black levels, and the glare-free coating gets specific praise from buyers. But HDR is the sore spot. At the 34th percentile, HDR10+ support is there on paper, but the peak brightness and tone mapping don't compete with the OLED and higher-end Mini-LED sets in our database. If you're buying this for HDR movie nights, you'll notice the ceiling.

Against the LG C5 OLED55C5PUA, the QN90F wins on gaming features and connectivity but loses badly on HDR and picture quality. The C5's OLED panel will crush the QN90F in dark room viewing, though the Samsung's glare-free coating makes it better for bright rooms. The TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K and Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG both offer bigger screens with stronger HDR performance at competitive prices, but neither matches the QN90F's gaming percentile. The Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 has better processing and motion handling, but you're paying more for a larger panel. The Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 is the budget alternative, cheaper but nowhere near the gaming or connectivity scores. If you want a small, fast gaming TV, the QN90F is the pick. If you want cinematic HDR, look elsewhere.

Pricing on the QN90F is all over the place. We're seeing USD 482 to USD 1,499 across nine US listings, a spread of USD 1,017. That's a massive range for the same 43-inch panel. At the low end, around USD 482, this is a compelling buy for a small gaming TV with this feature set. At USD 1,499, you're paying OLED money for a Mini-LED that doesn't match OLED HDR performance. Best Buy has the most consistent pricing with their protection plan bundles, but Amazon's standalone listings are where the real deals show up. Shop around before you commit, the price difference between vendors is the difference between a bargain and an overpay.

The Samsung QN90F lands in our database with a 4.5-star average across 967 reviews, and the numbers back up the hype. Connectivity sits at the 89th percentile, gaming at 88th, and smart features at 83rd. That's a strong showing for a 43-inch Mini-LED that's clearly aimed at people who want a small screen with big performance. The 120Hz native panel with Motion Xcelerator 165Hz and FreeSync Premium Pro makes this one of the best small gaming TVs we've tracked.

But it's not all sunshine. HDR support ranks at just the 34th percentile, which is a real weak spot for a TV that Samsung markets around Neo Quantum HDR. The 20W 2.0 channel audio is fine for casual viewing but won't shake the room. And while the NQ4 AI Gen3 processor does solid work with 4K upscaling, the picture quality score of 78th percentile puts it above average but not at the top of the charts.

Skip the QN90F if HDR performance matters to you. The 34th percentile HDR score is a real letdown for a TV with Neo Quantum HDR branding, and you'll notice it in dark scenes and high-contrast content. Outdoor users should also look elsewhere, the 50.9/100 outdoor score makes this strictly an indoor panel. And if you're paying anywhere near the USD 1,499 end of the price range, you're better off with an OLED like the LG C5 that delivers dramatically better picture quality for similar money.

The QN90F is a gaming TV first and everything else second. At the 88th percentile for gaming and 89th for connectivity, it's one of the best small-format options for console and PC players who want 120Hz, VRR, and low latency without taking over the living room. The 4.5-star rating from 967 buyers confirms that most people are happy with what they get. But the 34th percentile HDR score is a real limitation, and the 20W audio means you'll want a soundbar. If you can find it near the USD 482 end of the price range, it's an easy recommendation. At USD 1,499, you're paying too much for what this TV doesn't do.