Samsung Neo QLED QN900F 65"

The Samsung QN900F now holds a disappointing 26 overall score, a massive 72-point drop from our earlier assessment. New leaders like the Sony A95L, LG G5, and TCL QM7K have completely reshaped the rankings. Unless you find this set at a clearance price and only care about reflection handling, there is no reason to buy it over the current top 5.

The display is a knockout, landing in the 99th percentile in our database. That means it's essentially the best screen we've tested this year. 8K AI upscaling is shockingly good—old 1080p shows look crisp and detailed, and native 8K content is a jaw-dropper. Gaming is a dream: you get 4K at 165Hz with FreeSync Premium Pro and VRR across all four HDMI 2.1 ports, making it a beast for PC and console. On the flip side, outdoor viewing is a letdown, scoring just 62.1—don't expect this to fight direct sunlight. And picture quality overall sits at the 79th percentile, which is strong but not best-in-class. OLEDs still beat it on pure black levels.

The competitive field has shifted dramatically. The Samsung Neo QLED QN900F, Sony BRAVIA XR A95L, LG OLED evo AI G5, TCL QM7K, and Hisense U7 have all surged into the top 5, leaving the QN900F in the dust. The Sony and LG OLEDs demolish it on picture quality and black levels, while the TCL and Hisense offer shockingly good performance at budget-friendly prices. Even Samsung's own Neo QLED QN900F outclasses this model. The QN900F simply cannot compete with the current top-tier options.

With an overall score of 26, the QN900F is no longer a sensible buy at any price. The $2,200 to $2,798 range now looks absurd when sets like the TCL QM7K and Hisense U7 deliver far better performance for a fraction of the cost. Even if you find a steep discount, you're still paying a premium for 8K resolution on a TV that our testing now ranks among the worst in its class. There is no scenario where this represents good value anymore.

The Samsung QN900F is a 65-inch 8K MiniLED TV that goes all-in on future-proofing. Samsung packed it with AI upscaling, a glare-free screen, and a sleek metal frame that looks stunning on or off. It's the centerpiece TV for people who want their living room to make a statement.

But our latest data tells a very different story than our initial tests. The overall score has plummeted to 26, which puts this set near the bottom of our rankings. If you're considering this TV, you need to know what went wrong. The display still has its moments, but the value proposition has collapsed now that stronger competitors have entered the top 5.

If you mostly watch in a dark room and crave perfect black levels, skip this and grab an OLED like the LG G5. Outdoor enthusiasts with a patio setup should also steer clear—the QN900F's outdoor performance is one of its few letdowns.

We can no longer recommend the QN900F. A score of 26 puts it firmly in "avoid" territory, especially when the new top 5 delivers better picture quality, smarter value, and more balanced performance. The 8K upscaling and anti-glare screen are not enough to rescue a TV that has fallen this far behind the competition.