The QN90D targets bright rooms and gaming setups with abundant headroom. HDR highlights are forceful, and local dimming keeps blooming in check unless you view far off-axis in a dark environment.
For gaming, four HDMI 2.1 ports with 4K/120, VRR, and ALLM make setup easy. Input lag stays low, and Samsung’s Game Bar remains one of the better quick-control overlays. Motion handling for sports is clean with modest judder reduction.
Tizen is fast but busy; disabling ad placements improves the experience. Audio is adequate; pairing with a soundbar unlocks Atmos and better dialog clarity.
Strengths
- Exceptional brightness and HDR punch
- Full HDMI 2.1 array with VRR/4K120
- Strong local dimming for a QLED
- Great for bright environments
Limitations
- Blacks not OLED-deep
- Interface ads require toggling off
- Best paired with a soundbar