Samsung QE55QN90D
Best 55-inch Mini-LED TV
Pros
- Bright, colourful picture
- Excellent gaming features
- Abundance of entertainment options in Tizen
- Well built
Cons
- Average viewing angles
- Slight blooming
- Audio system lacks heft
- Local dimming could be more precise
If it’s a bright, colourful and feature-packed Mini LED you’re after for your living room, then our nomination is the 55-inch QN90D. It has its flaws but in terms of entertainment options, performance, and gaming, it’s one to consider especially as the price has dipped below £1000.
It’s well built and quick to assemble. The screen is thin and flat so it’s easy enough to haul it up into a wall and have it sit flush against it. In terms of aesthetics, the QN90D is a pretty looking TV.
Picture performance is very good, though not without its flaws. It’s easily brighter than most OLED TVs on the market at a peak of 2000 nits, but black levels suffer from blooming and a lack of depth thanks to a less-than precise local dimming system. Nevertheless, this TV boasts a bright and colouful image, with a wide range of subtle and vibrant colours showcased. The upscaling is strong with a few tweaks, though we found there are times where the TV could over-brighten a part of the image. Some might not noticed but we found it distracting.
With Samsung Tizen onboard there are plenty of entertainment options to enjoy, whether you love TV, watch films or play games. All the UK catch-up and on-demand apps are present, and with Samsung TV Plus, there’s plenty of free to watch programming on the service too.
Input lag is a speedy 10.1ms, which puts it among the quickest TVs on the market in terms of latency. ALLM, VRR, and 4K/144Hz are all supported for a higher quality gaming experience, and there’s Xbox Game Pass streaming, along with AMD compatibility for PC gamers.
We are disappointed by the sound, which is thin and lacks heft. A soundbar is really a must to improve this aspect of the QN90D.
Reviewer: Kob Monney
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