Samsung QN90F QN75QN90FAFXZA 75"

The Samsung QN90F is a 75-inch Mini-LED TV with a best-in-class display and 165Hz gaming chops, but it's held back by terrible built-in audio and mediocre HDR. At $2,698 USD, it's a premium buy that makes sense for bright-room gamers who don't mind adding a soundbar. If you watch mostly in the dark, an OLED like the LG C5 will serve you better.

The display itself is the star. At the 94th percentile in our database, this panel is one of the best on the market right now. That means excellent brightness, strong contrast for a Mini-LED, and color that pops. The 165Hz Motion Xcelerator is a big deal for gamers, especially paired with HDMI 2.1. You're getting 4K at high refresh rates, which is exactly what you want if you've got a PS5, Xbox Series X, or a beefy PC. The 120Hz and 165Hz support means fast-paced games look smooth, and motion blur is kept in check.

But here's the thing. The picture quality score lands at the 78th percentile, which is strong but not best-in-class. The processor does a lot of heavy lifting with upscaling, and for most content it looks genuinely good. However, the HDR score is only at the 35th percentile, which is mediocre. Neo Quantum HDR+ sounds fancy, but the numbers suggest it's not keeping up with the best HDR implementations out there. If you're watching a lot of Dolby Vision or HDR10+ content in a dark room, you might notice highlights that don't quite have the same pop as some competitors. It's a bright-room TV first, and that's where it shines.

The LG C5 OLED is the obvious alternative if you care about perfect blacks and the best HDR. OLED will beat this Samsung in a dark room every time, but it won't get as bright in a sunny living room. The Sony BRAVIA 8 is another OLED option with better processing and more accurate out-of-the-box colors, but again, brightness is the trade-off. If you're a gamer worried about static HUD elements, the QN90F's Mini-LED panel means zero burn-in risk, which is a real advantage.

On the Mini-LED side, the TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K is probably the most direct competitor. TCL has been killing it with value, and their Mini-LED sets often match or beat Samsung on brightness and local dimming at a lower price. The Hisense U8 Series is another strong budget alternative. The Roku Pro Series is a different beast entirely, simpler and cheaper, but not in the same performance class. If you want the best display quality in a bright room and don't mind paying for it, the Samsung makes sense. If you want the best overall picture regardless of room lighting, look at OLED.

At $2,698 USD, the QN90F is not cheap. You're paying for the 75-inch size and that excellent display panel. The bundle does soften the blow a bit since you're getting a wall mount and surge protector included, but those are relatively inexpensive accessories. The real question is whether the display quality justifies the price when the audio is this bad and the HDR is just okay.

Compared to the TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K, which is a direct competitor in the Mini-LED space, Samsung is asking a premium for the brand name and that top-tier display. The Hisense U8 Series also offers strong Mini-LED performance, often at a lower price. If you can find the QN90F on sale, it becomes more compelling. At full retail, you're paying for the Samsung badge and the best-in-class display, but you'll need to spend extra on audio to make it a complete setup.

The Samsung QN90F is one of those TVs that makes you realize how far Mini-LED has come. This 75-inch QD-Mini-LED panel sits near the top of our display rankings, and it's aimed squarely at people who want big, bright, punchy pictures without worrying about OLED burn-in or dim rooms. The headline feature is the NQ4 AI Gen3 processor, which Samsung claims upscales everything to impressive 4K. We'll get into whether that actually matters in a bit.

This bundle from Newegg throws in a fixed wall mount rated for 43 to 98 inch TVs and a basic surge protector. The mount supports up to 175 lbs, so this 75-incher won't be going anywhere once it's on the wall. It's a practical package if you're setting up a living room or media space from scratch and don't want to hunt down accessories separately.

Who's this for? Gamers mostly. Our scoring puts gaming at 63.1 out of 100, which is the strongest use case here, followed by corporate use at 61 and sports at 55.8. If you want a big screen that handles fast motion well and gets bright enough for a sunny room, the QN90F makes a strong case. If you're after the best possible HDR or built-in audio, keep reading because there are some real caveats.

If you're building a dedicated home theater with controlled lighting, skip this one. The HDR performance just doesn't compete with OLED, and the mediocre smart platform will frustrate you if you're used to snappier interfaces. Movie enthusiasts who care about perfect blacks and the best HDR highlights should look at the LG C5 OLED or Sony BRAVIA 8 instead.

Also skip this if you're on a budget. At $2,698 USD, the QN90F is a premium purchase, and you'll need to spend more on a soundbar to fix the terrible built-in audio. The TCL QM8K Series or Hisense U8 Series offer similar Mini-LED performance at lower prices. If you don't need the absolute best display quality and just want a big, good-looking TV, those options will save you real money.

For gamers with a bright room, the QN90F is a strong pick. The 165Hz refresh rate, HDMI 2.1, and that gorgeous 75-inch display make it a fantastic screen for fast-paced games. You won't find many TVs this size that handle motion this well while also getting bright enough to fight glare. Just plan on adding a soundbar because the built-in audio is genuinely bad.

For movie buffs who watch in a dark room, this is a harder sell. The HDR performance is mediocre, and OLED options like the LG C5 or Sony BRAVIA 8 will deliver better contrast and more impactful highlights. If you're buying for a mixed-use living room that gets a lot of daylight, the QN90F's brightness advantage is real. If you're building a dedicated home theater, look elsewhere.