Great TVs really do come in small packages. I’ve been watching the 43-inch Samsung QN90C NeoQLED 4K TV for a few weeks and I can’t believe the picture quality this TV has. It can reach such deep, rich black tones and such bright colours that if I had to describe it in a few words I’d say it was a QLED that looks like an OLED. While I’ve never had a TV smaller than 55 inches before, I think 43 inches is the perfect size for a bedroom, office, or garage. It’s also available in larger sizes, and if this model is any indication, the picture quality would be absolutely stunning on a bigger screen.
Here’s a look at what I thought of the Samsung QN90C NeoQLED TV.
Features on Samsung QN90C NeoQLED TV
The Samsung QN90C NeoQLED is a very thin, very light TV that comes packaged with a stand. It weighs 9.4 kg (20.72 lbs). The stand resembles a computer monitor stand and you’ll need a screwdriver to attach it. The 43-inch model is the smallest size in the QN90C lineup, and you can also choose it in 50, 55, 65, 75, and 85 inch sizes.
- 43 inch 4K QLED TV with Mini LED backlight
- Neo Quantum HDR+ for vivid colour and exceptional brightness and Auto HDR Remastering for improved SDR content
- 4K Neural Quantum Processor is AI-powered to upscale your content
- Anti-Glare coating and Ultra Viewing Angle Technology
- Dolby Atmos and Object Tracking Sound+
- Samsung Gaming Hub lets you play your favourite games in one location without the need for a console
- 120Hz native refresh rate with up to 144Hz and 9.7 milliseconds input lag
- Real Depth Enhancer and Pantone Validated Colour
- Smart Hub organizes your streaming content and Smart Things connects you to your smart home devices
- 4 HDMI ports, 2 USB, and an Ethernet port
- Solar cell remote control stays charged for months
Testing out Samsung QN90C NeoQLED
It’s hard not to be impressed by the Samsung QN90C NeoQLED TV. When you tap the remote the TV slides open and you’re presented with a bright screen packed with a ton of streaming and live TV choices. There is a menu on the left that lists a few of your TV options including search, ambient, game, media, connected devices, and settings.
NeoSlim design
This TV is very thin and there is a very small frame around IT that lets you enjoy the full size of the screen. Samsung calls the design NeoSlim. It’s the type of TV you can mount on the wall and use as a photo frame when you’re not watching, and I would definitely opt for a wall mount over the included stand. A wall mount would look more elegant and be more functional, and I’m a little leery about the durability of the stand. While I like the minimalist design, I was a bit nervous about knocking the stand and having it fall over. The TV is so light it doesn’t seem like it weighs it down enough to hold it in place if you bump it.
The QN90C has an anti-reflective coating that’s very effective. If you’re watching with your curtains open and you have bright light shining through the windows, it’s minimized when you’re watching. Sometimes, when scrolling through the menus, I could see light from the window reflecting on the screen, but when I started watching a movie or a TV show, it disappeared or was dimmed enough that it didn’t interfere with watching.
This TV also comes with the new Samsung SolarCell remote control. It has a small solar strip on the back so it can recharge via sunlight and the design is part of Samsung’s sustainability plan. If you ever run out of battery power you can also plug it in via USB-C.
Picture quality on Samsung QN90C NeoQLED
I spent a few weeks binging Netflix and Disney+ on the Samsung QN90C. The best way to describe the picture quality is to say that, if someone put me in front of the TV and I didn’t know anything about it, I would have a hard time determining whether or not it’s an OLED. One of the reasons I say that is the high contrast. I know a NeoQLED can’t achieve true black the way an OLED can and Mini-LEDs aren’t capable of turning off and on individually like OLED, but this TV can produce blacks that are so deep and dark you might struggle to tell the difference. At night, in a dark room without any light shining in, the screen looks pitch black.
QLED TVs with Mini-LED backlight are great for rooms without a lot of natural light. My house is shaded by trees so I need the brightest TV possible in every room. The default brightness on this TV was more than enough for a room without natural light, and even when I turned on the lights and watched with the curtains open it was still very bright.
The QN90C has a 4K Neural Quantum Processor that’s AI-powered to upscale everything you watch, and it has Neo Quantum HDR+ to brighten images, Real Depth Enhancer to make images more realistic, and Pantone Validated Colour so colours look bright and natural no matter what you’re watching. Colour is very sharp and natural, and in some cases, I thought it was so vivid I wanted to dial the brightness down a bit.
No matter what I watched on this TV, it looked better than on my own TV. Whether I was watching old YouTube videos I uploaded of my kids, black and white TV shows, or my favourite Marvel movies on Disney+, everything had sharp detail and cinematic colour. I watched a few IMAX-enhanced videos on Disney+ and Netflix and they looked spectacular too. The picture quality on this TV is so fantastic I didn’t even think about the fact that it was only 43 inches.
Samsung Gaming Hub and Neo Quantum HDR+
I’ve talked about the Samsung Gaming Hub in other reviews but I’m even more impressed with it now that I’ve linked it up to my Xbox Game Pass account. All you need is a controller and a good Internet connection and you can stream all of your Xbox games without plugging in your console. There are other platforms you can stream too including Amazon Luna, GeForce Now, and Utomik. The Gaming Hub also has videos so you can watch Twitch broadcasts and other gaming content.
This TV is amazing for gaming, and Neo Quantum HDR+ adds detail and brightness to dark games. My go-to game for testing out a new TV is always Red Dead Redemption, and I thought the TV really brought a natural quality to the game. Dark scenes and shadows are more detailed than I’ve seen on other TVs. The TV also has 120Hz native refresh rate with the option to enhance it to 144Hz in game mode and a minimal 9.7 milliseconds lag. With a console plugged in it’s fast enough to keep up with the most intense action games and you don’t experience blur or delay between controller and game.
If you’re going to connect your controller to the TV and stream games, my suggestion is to plug in the TV via Ethernet and maintain a close position to the TV. It takes a lot of bandwidth to load and stream the games, and while we have a very fast 5G network we use to connect our TVs we had a much smoother experience after we plugged in. I also tried to use an older Xbox controller that didn’t maintain a strong Bluetooth connection so there was a lot of lag between the controller and the TV. Any lag we experienced disappeared as soon as I added my PS5 controller.
Sound quality on Samsung NeoQLED
There are two different sound modes on the Samsung QN90C—Standard and Amplify. I thought the sound was great considering the size of the screen and how thin it is. When watching movies I kept the volume at 30 and in Amplify mode. Dialogue was very clear, and it felt like it was coming from a center speaker. This TV uses Object Tracking Sound technology to optimize sound and send it to your TV’s speakers in a way that makes it feel as though it’s moving with the action. It’s not as precise as a set of home theatre speakers or a sound bar, but it gives the TV great quality. It’s a good feature when you’re using the TV in your bedroom and you don’t want to add a sound bar or speakers.
The sound quality was loud enough to send my cats running when I put on a cat video. Nothing gets them in front of a TV faster than the sound of birds, and as you can see in the photos, my buddy Apollo made himself comfortable while he watched a few hours of squirrel videos.
Should you choose the Samsung QN90C NeoQLED?
If you’re looking for a second TV in a smaller size, the 43-inch Samsung QN90C NeoQLED is hard to beat. After using it for a few weeks it would be an easy choice for my bedroom. I’ve been firm in my decision to upgrade to an OLED for my next living room TV, but now I’m wondering if I have to. In my opinion, the QN90C gives you an OLED-quality picture that’s brighter and more vivid than most OLEDs, but it can still reach those deep black tones you really want for movies and gaming.
Samsung Gaming Hub is such a great addition to Samsung’s Smart Hub, and it’s nice that I can pick up a controller and game without plugging in a console. For streaming TV and movies, you can access all of your favourite apps on a smart screen that’s easy to navigate. I also love how Samsung SmartThings is integrated with this TV. I was pretty surprised when I was watching and my TV popped up a notification that my range had finished preheating. All of the smart devices you add to SmartThings can be accessed on your TV.
I am always impressed by Samsung TVs, and they just keep getting better and better. You can find the Samsung QN90C NeoQLED 4K TV in 43 inches as well larger sizes at Best Buy right now.
We watch about 3 hours per day.
I learned that the QN90C has an anti-reflective coating that’s very effective.
Anti-reflective coating that makes watching TV (even when it is the sun is out) bearable.
We watch an hour a day and on Saturday nights in the winter we watch 5-6 hours of hockey a night.
learned that the QN90C has an anti-reflective coating that is good in natural lit rooms and I watch 4 hours per day of TV.
learned that the QN90C has an anti-reflective coating that is good in natural lit rooms and I watch 3 hours per day of TV.
We learned that the QN90C has an anti-reflective coating that is good in natural lit rooms and I watch 2 hours per day of TV.
we watch about 10-15 hours of TV a week. I learned about the native 120hz refresh rate and the gaming mode that sets a refresh rate to 144hz.
Neo Quantum HDR+ for vivid colour and exceptional brightness and Auto HDR Remastering for improved SDR content
About 4 hours
24 hrs per week
4K QLED TV with Dual-LED backlight and Supreme UHD Dimming
AirSlim design with Slim Simple Plus stand
Quantum dot technology with 100% colour volume
Accurate colour validated by Pantone
We watch 30 hrs. A week
The Samsung QN90C NeoQLED is a very thin, very light TV that comes packaged with a stand. It weighs 9.4 kg (20.72 lbs). The stand resembles a computer monitor stand and you’ll need a screwdriver to attach it. The 43-inch model is the smallest size in the QN90C lineup, and you can also choose it in 50, 55, 65, 75, and 85 inch sizes
I learned that the QN90C has an anti-reflective coating that is good in natural lit rooms and I watch 2 hours per day of TV.
Generally we watch 10-15 hours per week. Solar remote is a great idea.
Lots of hours of TV get watched in my home, the TV is almost always on with either sports or HGTV. And movie nights are a must! I learned this television would be perfect for daytime watching due to it’s anti-glare coating.
We probably watch about 3 hours of TV every day.
We watch on avg between 10-20 hrs of TV a week (mon-sun), which is enjoyable.
I find it fascinating this TV has Neo Quantum HDR+ which brings games to life and takes out darkness n blah. Brings games to life n they don’t lag. Impressive!
our family watches about 3 hours a day, but mainly me after the kids are asleep.
I learned this TV has the Samsung Gaming Hub
4-5 hours of TV get watched in our home per day. I learned that this TV uses Object Tracking Sound technology to optimize sound.
I watch 3 -4 hours per day and much more on the weekends because I love sports. I learned about the Neo Quantum HDR+ to brighten images, Brighter is always better!!
I spend 1-2 hours watching Television daily. I learned this TVs remote is charged via solar energy.
Being retired, I probably watch 6 hours of TV a day.
I learned that the QN90C has a 4K Neural Quantum Processor that’s AI-powered to upscale everything you watch.
I watch 3 hours per day (evenings only). The TV has Neo Quantum HDR+ for vivid colour and Auto HDR Remastering
we watch about 1 hr of tv per day. I learned that the QN90C has an anti-reflective coating that is good in natural lit rooms.
We watch probbly 2 hrs of tv per day. One thing that I learned about this television from Shelly’s review is that the QN90C has Neo Quantum HDR+ to brighten images.
Neo Quantum HDR+ for vivid colour and exceptional brightness and Auto HDR Remastering for improved SDR content
Maybe 2-3 hours
Object tracking sound and built in AI to upscale. We watch approx. 2-3 hours daily.
AI powered to upscale picture is pretty crazy. We watch about 3 hours daily on a TV.
We watch about 3 hours. I learned about Anti-Glare coating and Ultra Viewing Angle Technology.
I watch on average, 3 hours an evening
The Samsung QN90C NeoQLED is a very thin, very light TV that comes packaged with a stand. It weighs 9.4 kg (20.72 lbs).
3 hours of TV a day gets watched in my home. I learned there are two different sound modes on the Samsung QN90C (Standard and Amplify).
3 hours per week and I learned it has 4K Neural Quantum Processor that’s AI-powered
half an hour per day, I learned that this TV has Object Tracking Sound technology to optimize sound
My family and I watch about 4 hours together in the evenings.
I’m glad I learnt about The Mini-LED backlights. Since I’m in the basement, this is an important feature to have in my dark basement.
We watch several hours of TV per day… it is turned on at 6:30AM and turned off after 11:00PM.
I learned about the Neo Quantum HDR+ to brighten images, Brighter is always better!!
object tracking sound tech. 1 hrs
2 hrs. learned about antiglare coatings
learened about object tracking sound tech
learned about neo qled features. 4 horus
so cool that connects to the Samsung Gaming Hub. 6 hours
learned about Solar cell remote control . 5 hours
3 hours. leared about object tracking sound tech
I’m surprised that it has such a light weight and also integrates with other Samsung products with SmartThings to let you know what your other Samsung appliances are up to. The 75″ size is ideal and would use it like a picture frames when not watching TV
I’d say our tv is probably on for 4hrs/day in our home. Love the fact that it has superior sound built in – makes such a difference!
My television is on for 4-5 hours weekdays, weekends I would say minimum 8 hours and is used more for noise/company as I’m on the PC. I’m looking for a Smart TV so I can stream more show, so I’m liking the Smart Hub that can help me keep things organized.
I learned the Solar cell remote control stays charged for months and we watch 2-3 hours of TV per day.
There’s a lot of tv watched at our house! Mom seemingly has it on almost from the time she gets up until either she goes to bed or at least til there’s nothing she can find to watch. That’s usually when dad starts to watch tv! I’d say there’s at least 12 hours of tv watched in our household between all users. One thing I learned about this tv from the review is that it connects to the Samsung Gaming Hub just like the other tv Shelly reviewed so I can also use this tv to play my Xbox Game Pass games through the tv. Sounds pretty awesome!
I didn’t know you could get anti-glare coating, I really need that in my next tv! We watch about 2 hours a day.
I love the idea of the QN-90C Neo QLED telelvision has a superior sound system built in. Not all rooms where I have a tv can accomdate a sound bar. Looking forward to the difference!
We watch on an average about 2 hours a day. I notice this tv has so many extra features that I love, like a bright clear picture for viewing!
We watch TV about 3-4 hours per day and I Learned about Object Tracking Sound Technology.
I liked reading about that this TV uses Object Tracking Sound technology to optimize sound and send it to your TV’s speakers in a way that makes it feel as though it’s moving with the action. And I watch about 2-3 hours of TV a day.
We watch about 14 hours of television a week in my home.
I learned this television has an Anti-Glare coating.
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