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Samsung QN90C vs TCL QM8L
Product A: Samsung
95 of 159 known
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Product B: TCL
88 of 159 known
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68 of 151 fields differ
- 33 different values
- 35 known for one only
- 35 the same
- 48 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 163 TVs.
- Refresh rateA: 120HzB: 144HzTCL is 24 Hz higher.
Refresh rate per resolution
The best rate over any port. Bars run from 0 to 360 Hz.
3840 × 2160Native for both
A120Hz
B144Hz
2560 × 1440
ANot listed
B288Hz
1920 × 1080
ANot listed
B288Hz
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side, on their stands.
- ASamsung: 1,445.3 × 828 mm
- BTCL: 1,435.1 × 823 mm
Weight
0 to 40 kg
Weight with stand
A27.488kg
B23.0879kg
Weight without stand
A24.222kg
B21.092kg
All 159 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
Announced
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Status
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Predecessor
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Successor
Samsung QN90D6Reviewtomsguide.com/tvs/samsung-qn90d-neo-qled-tv-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review says the QN90D is a significant improvement over last generation's QN90C.14Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/samsung-qn90dRead 23 October 2026TechRadar calls the QN90D the TV to follow up the QN90C.
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Launch price (US)
$2,799.994Measurementreviewed.com/televisions/content/samsung-qn90c-mini-led-tv-reviewRead 10 October 2026Reviewed lists the 65 inch QN65QN90CAFXZA at MSRP $2,799.99. Tom's Guide listed the same $2,799.99 at launch in April 2023. TechRadar's table shows $2,299 for the 65 inch, which is a later street price.13Press articlesammobile.com/news/samsung-2023-neo-qled-tvs-available-usaRead 10 October 2026SamMobile article of 21 February 2023 lists the 65 inch QN90C at $2,799 and says the 4K Neo QLED series was marked coming soon on Samsung's US store that day. Cord Cutters News of the same day reports Samsung's US pricing and availability announcement. Reviewed and Tom's Guide give $2,799.99.
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Colours
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Segment
Display
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Screen size class
Sizes covered
Viewable size
Native resolution
Pixel density (size class)
67.8ppi
67.8ppi
Screen surface
Anti-reflection coating
Panel
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Display type
Display type (as published)
Panel type
Backlight
Mini-LED1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.assetserver.net/_assets/samsung/pdf/qn65qn90cafxza-spec.pdfRead 10 October 2026Quantum Matrix with Mini LEDs. RTINGS also calls it Mini LED local dimming.3Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/qn90c-qn90cd-qledRead 10 October 2026Public Contrast text: Mini LED local dimming feature.
Local dimming
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.assetserver.net/_assets/samsung/pdf/qn65qn90cafxza-spec.pdfRead 10 October 2026Quantum Matrix with Mini LEDs controls individual zones of light. The zone count is not published.3Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/qn90c-qn90cd-qledRead 10 October 2026Public Contrast text: Mini LED local dimming that can only be turned off from the service menu.
Local dimming zones
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Panel generation
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Subpixel layout
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Native colour depth
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Native panel refresh rate
DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)
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Rec. 2020 coverage (claimed)
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Peak HDR brightness (claimed)
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HDR and picture
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HDR formats
HDR10, HDR10+, HDR10+ Gaming, HLG3Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/qn90c-qn90cd-qledRead 10 October 2026Public Inputs Specifications text: no Dolby Vision, HDR10+ supported. A public HDR Game Mode setting list names HDR10+ Gaming. HDR10 and HLG come from TechRadar and Tom's Guide.5Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/samsung-qn90c-reviewRead 10 October 2026Specs box and text: HDR10+, HDR10 and HLG, no Dolby Vision. Tom's Guide lists HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG too. HDR10+ Gaming comes from the RTINGS public settings text.
Dolby Vision IQ, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
Filmmaker Mode
HGiG
Not available
Picture processor
Motion interpolation
Black frame insertion
Ambient light sensor
Calibration software
Expert Calibration1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.assetserver.net/_assets/samsung/pdf/qn65qn90cafxza-spec.pdfRead 10 October 2026Expert Calibration is listed as a picture feature.
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Motion and gaming
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Maximum accepted refresh rate per resolution and input
ASamsung QN90C
| Resolution | HDMI 2.1 |
|---|---|
| 3840 × 2160Native | 120Hz4:4:4 |
BTCL QM8L
| Resolution | HDMI 2.1 |
|---|---|
| 3840 × 2160Native | 144Hz4:4:4 |
| 2560 × 1440 | 288Hz4:4:4 |
| 1920 × 1080 | 288Hz4:4:4 |
Source4Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6536722/65-85QM8L_US_QSG_.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 1 timing-table footnote supplies conditions only, not maxima. 144, 240 and 288 Hz require VRR and/or High Frame Rate Mode. Actual maxima established by the separate exact 65 RTINGS test. Bit depth and DSC are not stated.5Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm8lRead 8 October 2026Public Supported Resolutions narrative: tested US 65QM8L accepts 4K 144 Hz and 1080p or 1440p 288 Hz with proper 4:4:4 on all four HDMI ports. This supersedes the older preset table 1440p 144 Hz entry.
Maximum accepted refresh rate
120Hz
288Hz
Maximum accepted refresh rate at 4K
120Hz
144Hz
Adaptive sync
HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro, G-SYNC Compatible1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.assetserver.net/_assets/samsung/pdf/qn65qn90cafxza-spec.pdfRead 10 October 2026FreeSync Premium Pro. VRR is listed as supported on all ports. HDMI Forum VRR and G-SYNC compatible come from RTINGS.3Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/qn90c-qn90cd-qledRead 10 October 2026Public VRR text: compatible with all three variable refresh rate formats.
HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro, G-SYNC Compatible1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026Published FreeSync Premium Pro and VRR claims. Certification does not infer an unstated VRR minimum.5Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm8lRead 8 October 2026Public VRR narrative confirms all three VRR families. G-SYNC operation works at 4K 120 Hz or higher but NVIDIA VRR does not work with a link locked at 60 Hz. Functional compatibility only, no unstated NVIDIA certification.
VRR range per input
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Low framerate compensation
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Dolby Vision gaming
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Auto game mode (ALLM)
Game menu features
Input lag (claimed)
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Measured
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Input lag (measured)
ASamsung QN90C
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Input | Input lag (ms) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | HDMI | 9.8 |
BTCL QM8L
Not availableInput lag at 4K 60 Hz (measured)
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Input lag at 4K 120 Hz (measured)
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Input lag at 4K 144 Hz (measured)
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SDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
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HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
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1,240nits5Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm8lRead 8 October 2026Tested exact US 65QM8L, Test Bench 2.3. Public additional HDR table: Hallway Lights 1240 cd/m² with Dynamic Tone Mapping Off and Peak Brightness High. Settings page identifies FILMMAKER MODE, Local Contrast High, Brightness 100. This is a peak highlight within the real HDR scene, not a white-window average. Initially tested V080, spot-checked V082. The review does not assign a firmware build to this individual supplemental reading.7Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm8l/settingsRead 8 October 2026Exact 65QM8L HDR preset: FILMMAKER MODE, Brightness 100, Local Contrast High. The supplemental review table specifically overrides Peak Brightness to High and keeps Dynamic Tone Mapping Off.8Measurementrtings.com/tv/tests/picture-quality/hdr-peak-brightnessRead 8 October 2026Real-scene clips come from a Murideo 7G generator. Konica Minolta LS-100 measures both hallway overhead lights and records the higher luminance. Distinct from the CR-100 white-window test.
HDR brightness per window (measured)
ASamsung QN90C
| Window | Sustained | Brightness (nits) |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | Yes | 2,101.4 |
BTCL QM8L
Not availableHDR peak brightness (measured)
2,101.4nits
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Full-screen HDR brightness (measured)
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Contrast ratio (measured)
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Contrast with local dimming (measured)
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Infinite contrast (measured)
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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)
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Rec. 2020 coverage (measured)
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Colour volume at 1,000 nits (measured)
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Colour volume at 10,000 nits (measured)
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
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Gray uniformity deviation (measured)
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Colour shift angle (measured)
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Reflections (measured)
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Total pixel response time (measured)
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PWM flicker frequency (measured)
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VRR range (measured)
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4:4:4 chroma (measured)
Power use SDR (measured)
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Smart platform
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Smart platform
OS at launch
Latest OS
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OS upgrade support period
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Chipset
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Total internal storage
Not available
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Voice assistants
Hands-free microphone
Casting
Chromecast built-in, AirPlay 21Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
Smart home
Art or ambient mode
Tuners
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Tuners
ATSC 1.0, ATSC 3.0, Clear QAM, Analog1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.assetserver.net/_assets/samsung/pdf/qn65qn90cafxza-spec.pdfRead 10 October 2026NextGen TV certification, which the sheet explains as ATSC 3.0 interoperability. Other tuner standards are not stated in the sheet.7Spec databasefullspecs.net/smart-tv/samsung/qn65qn90cafxza-specificationsRead 10 October 2026Digital Broadcasting: ATSC 1.0 / 3.0 (NextGen TV), ATSC / ClearQAM. Analog tuner is also listed, so analog is stored.
Tuners per broadcast standard
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Antenna inputs
ASamsung QN90C
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Terrestrial and cable | 1 |
BTCL QM8L
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Terrestrial and cable | 1 |
CI+ slot
Not available
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Record to USB
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Broadcast platforms
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Audio
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Physical speaker channels
Not available
Physical speaker drivers
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Total built-in speaker power
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Built-in subwoofer
Not available
Up-firing speakers
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Audio formats
eARC passthrough
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Audio features
Object Tracking Sound+, Q-Symphony 3.0, Active Voice Amplifier1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.assetserver.net/_assets/samsung/pdf/qn65qn90cafxza-spec.pdfRead 10 October 2026
Audio by Bang & Olufsen, Dolby Atmos FlexConnect1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 20266Press releaseus.tcl.com/blogs/press-releases/tcl-turns-up-the-color-expanding-its-groundbreaking-sqd-mini-led-lineupRead 8 October 2026Dolby Atmos FlexConnect expansion is supported with separately purchased Z100 speakers and Z100-SW subwoofer. These optional devices are not counted as supplied speakers.
Bluetooth headphones
Connectivity
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Video inputs
ASamsung QN90C
| Type | Port | Version | Count | Max bandwidth (Gbps) | Max refresh rate at 4K (Hz) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI | HDMI 1 to 4 | 2.1 | 4 | 48 | 120 |
Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.assetserver.net/_assets/samsung/pdf/qn65qn90cafxza-spec.pdfRead 10 October 20264 HDMI ports. FRL 4K at 120 Hz and VRR supported on all ports. eARC on one port, the sheet does not say which, so eARC is not set per port. 48 Gbps comes from RTINGS.3Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/qn90c-qn90cd-qledRead 10 October 2026Public Inputs Specifications text: full 48 Gbps HDMI 2.1 bandwidth on all four HDMI ports. PS5 and Xbox texts: 4K 120 Hz on all four ports.
BTCL QM8L
| Type | Port | Version | Count | Max refresh rate at 4K (Hz) | eARC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI | HDMI 1 | 2.1 | 1 | 144 | Yes |
| HDMI | HDMI 2, 3 and 4 | 2.1 | 3 | 144 | No |
HDMI ports
4
4
HDMI ports with 4K 120 Hz
4
4
Highest HDMI version
2.1
2.1
Maximum HDMI link bandwidth
48Gbps
Not available
HDMI features
USB peripheral ports
ASamsung QN90C
| USB version | Count |
|---|---|
| 2.0 | 2 |
BTCL QM8L
| USB version | Count |
|---|---|
| 3.0 | 1 |
| 2.0 | 1 |
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
Not available
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Bluetooth
Optical out
Headphone out
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Included connection box
Remote
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Remote control
Remote connection
Not available
Remote power
Voice button on remote
Pointer remote
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Stand and mounting
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Stand
Stand installation positions
Not available
Stand height adjustment
Not available
Space under the screen
Not available
Distance between feet
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Stand footprint
Width391.16Depth269.24mm(15.4 × 10.6 in)3Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/qn90c-qn90cd-qledRead 10 October 2026Public Stand text: footprint 15.4 x 10.6 in, corrected in the review on 27 October 2023. Converted by 25.4.
Width388.62Depth370.84mm(15.3 × 14.6 in)5Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm8lRead 8 October 2026Exact tested 65-inch stand footprint 15.3 x 14.6 inches, converted at 25.4 mm per inch. The reviewer also describes high and low installation heights. Screen clearance is omitted because the accompanying third-axis wording is less explicit.
VESA mount
VESA screw
Wall mount included
OLED care
None of 3 known
OLED care
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Burn-in covered by warranty
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Burn-in warranty length
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Dimensions and weight
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Dimensions with stand
Width1,445.26Height891.54Depth284.48mm(56.9 × 35.1 × 11.2 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.assetserver.net/_assets/samsung/pdf/qn65qn90cafxza-spec.pdfRead 10 October 202665-inch block: 56.9 x 35.1 x 11.2 in with stand. Converted exactly by 25.4.
Width1,435.1Height861.06Depth368.3mm(56.5 × 33.9 × 14.5 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/2774/direct/1776456564294/26%20QM8L%20SpecSheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 2: 56.5 x 33.9 x 14.5 in, multiplied exactly by 25.4. Source precision preserved. Live exact 65-inch metric cells instead state 1434 x 860 x 368 mm. The sheet takes precedence and this rounding conflict is retained. The source does not identify which installation height this dimension uses. It is not presented as the minimum or maximum.
Dimensions without stand
Width1,445.26Height828.04Depth27.94mm(56.9 × 32.6 × 1.1 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.assetserver.net/_assets/samsung/pdf/qn65qn90cafxza-spec.pdfRead 10 October 202665-inch block: 56.9 x 32.6 x 1.1 in without stand. Converted exactly by 25.4.
Width1,435.1Height822.96Depth50.8mm(56.5 × 32.4 × 2 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/2774/direct/1776456564294/26%20QM8L%20SpecSheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 2: 56.5 x 32.4 x 2.0 in, multiplied exactly by 25.4. Source precision preserved. Live metric cells instead state 1434 x 824 x 50 mm. The sheet takes precedence and the conflicting 824 mm height is not silently substituted.
Thinnest depth
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Weight with stand
Weight without stand
Power
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Power supply
On-mode power in SDR (EU label)
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On-mode power in HDR (EU label)
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Maximum operating power
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Standby power
Networked standby
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EU energy class SDR
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EU energy class HDR
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Energy per 1000 h SDR
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Energy per 1000 h HDR
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Certifications
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Picture certifications
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ENERGY STAR
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Other certifications
NextGen TV, 4K UHD Connected1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.assetserver.net/_assets/samsung/pdf/qn65qn90cafxza-spec.pdfRead 10 October 2026Industry certifications: NextGen TV, 4K UHD Connected. FilmmakerMode is stored as its own field.
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In the box
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In the box
SolarCell Remote (TM2360E), Power cable, User manual / E-Manual1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.assetserver.net/_assets/samsung/pdf/qn65qn90cafxza-spec.pdfRead 10 October 2026Accessories included in box: remote, power cable, user manual / E-Manual.3Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/qn90c-qn90cd-qledRead 10 October 2026Public In The Box text: remote, power cable, documentation.
TV remote, Two AAA batteries, Power cable, TV stand, Cable clips, Stand screws, Quick Start Guide, VESA adapters3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/GoogleTV_User_Guide_65-85QM8L_US_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 8 exact supplied components list.
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
cdn.assetserver.net/_assets/samsung/pdf/qn65qn90cafxza-spec.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.assetserver.net/_assets/samsung/pdf/qn65qn90cafxza-spec.pdfRead 10 October 2026
static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/2774/direct/1776456564294/26%20QM8L%20SpecSheet.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/2774/direct/1776456564294/26%20QM8L%20SpecSheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Maker 2-page QM8L datasheet, page 2 exact 65-inch column.
Manual
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)





















