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Samsung QN90F vs TCL QM8L
Product A: Samsung
92 of 159 known
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Product B: TCL
88 of 159 known
Change TCL QM8L
64 of 151 fields differ
- 38 different values
- 26 known for one only
- 33 the same
- 54 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 163 TVs.
- Refresh rateA: 165HzB: 144HzSamsung is 21 Hz higher.
Refresh rate per resolution
The best rate over any port. Bars run from 0 to 360 Hz.
3840 × 2160Native for both
A165Hz
B144Hz
2560 × 1440
ANot listed
B288Hz
1920 × 1080
ANot listed
B288Hz
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side, on their stands.
- ASamsung: 1,446.3 × 828.7 mm
- BTCL: 1,435.1 × 823 mm
Weight
0 to 40 kg
Weight with stand
A27.5kg
B23.0879kg
Weight without stand
A24.2kg
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
Successor
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Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Colours
Titan Black1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 2026
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Segment
Model year
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
Not available
Backlight
Local dimming
Local dimming zones
Not available
Panel generation
Not available
Subpixel layout
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Native colour depth
Not available
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Native panel refresh rate
120Hz1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 2026Exact row explicitly says 120Hz (Up to 165Hz), separating nominal rate from accepted PC maximum.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)uisupplies.com/Portals/1/Downloads/us-specsheet-qn85qn90fafxza-545818556.pdfRead 5 October 2026Sheet explicitly labels 98-43 inch nominal 120 Hz up to 165 Hz. Exact 65 API independently confirms the same.
DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)
Not available
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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+ Adaptive, HDR10+ Gaming, HLG1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 2026Exact row explicitly states HDR10+ Adaptive/Gaming and HLG. HDR10 is separately named in exact 65-inch US review specs.6Reviewtomsguide.com/tvs/qled-tvs/samsung-qn90f-neo-qled-tv-reviewRead 5 October 2026Exact 65 model specs explicitly list HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG. No Dolby Vision is added. Lab HDR 10% 2109 nits lacks explicit picture-mode/firmware settings in this review. SDR 10% is not real-scene brightness and input 9.5 ms has no refresh condition, so measurements are omitted. RTINGS tested 75-inch, which is excluded from all numerical fields.
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
Yes7Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 7 October 2026Exact QN65QN90FAFXZA Power and Eco Solution row explicitly Eco Sensor Yes. Samsung defines Eco Sensor as measuring ambient room light. Current linked guide also has light-intensity-sensor diagnosis. Actual named sensor proof, not inferred only from automatic brightness or Dolby Vision IQ.8Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/support/tv-audio-video/what-is-eco-sensor-in-samsung-h-series-tvRead 7 October 2026Terminology only: Eco Sensor measures existing room light and adjusts brightness. Exact QN65QN90FAFXZA API separately states installed Eco Sensor Yes. H-series specifications or sensor location not inherited.
Calibration software
Samsung Smart Calibration (Basic/Professional)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 2026
Not available
Motion and gaming
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Maximum accepted refresh rate per resolution and input
ASamsung QN90F
| Resolution | HDMI |
|---|---|
| 3840 × 2160Native | 165Hz |
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
165Hz
288Hz
Maximum accepted refresh rate at 4K
165Hz
144Hz
Adaptive sync
HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 2026
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
Not available
Not available
Low framerate compensation
Not available
Dolby Vision gaming
Auto game mode (ALLM)
Game menu features
Dynamic Black EQ, Super Ultra Wide Game View, Game Bar, Mini Map Zoom1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 2026Dynamic Black EQ, Super Ultra Wide Game View and Mini Map Zoom are in exact API row. Game Bar is separately explicit in producer sheet.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)uisupplies.com/Portals/1/Downloads/us-specsheet-qn85qn90fafxza-545818556.pdfRead 5 October 2026Game Bar explicitly identified under Gaming. This complements exact API model list.
Input lag (claimed)
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Measured
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Input lag (measured)
ASamsung QN90F
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Refresh rate (Hz) | Input lag (ms) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 | 9.8 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 120 | 8.4 |
Source16Measurementtech.yahoo.com/home-entertainment/tvs/articles/samsung-65-inch-qn90f-neo-150000113.htmlRead 7 October 2026Same actual US 65-inch test. Game mode, Leo Bodnar 4K Video Signal Lag Tester. Explicit 4K60 and 1080p120 signals. HDR, VRR and firmware not specified, flags omitted. Source notes repeatability variation of tenths of a millisecond. No 4K120 result inferred.19Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/qn90fRead 7 October 2026Same US 65-inch identity evidence. Other-region radio and warehouse warranty are not inherited.
BTCL QM8L
Not availableInput lag at 4K 60 Hz (measured)
9.8ms
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Input lag at 4K 120 Hz (measured)
Not available
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Input lag at 4K 144 Hz (measured)
Not available
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SDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
Not available
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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 QN90F
| Window | Brightness (nits) |
|---|---|
| 18% | 2,519 |
| 100% | 770 |
Source16Measurementtech.yahoo.com/home-entertainment/tvs/articles/samsung-65-inch-qn90f-neo-150000113.htmlRead 7 October 2026PCMag authorized Yahoo republication, June 20 2025. Explicit US 65-inch test. HDR Movie mode with HDR10. Klein K-10A colorimeter, Murideo SIX-G generator and Portrait Displays Calman. Peak white fields at 18% and full screen. Firmware and sustained duration unpublished, sustained flags omitted. Short US 65-inch name mapped to exact AF SKU by RTINGS public variant table. No 75-inch measurements inherited.19Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/qn90fRead 7 October 2026Identity only. Public Differences table explicitly maps US 65-inch QN65QN90FAFXZA to shortened QN65QN90F and warehouse QN65QN90FDFXZA, with same performance and different warranty. This supports identification of PCMag US 65-inch test, not use of RTINGS 75-inch numbers.
BTCL QM8L
Not availableHDR peak brightness (measured)
2,519nits
Not available
Full-screen HDR brightness (measured)
770nits
Not available
Contrast ratio (measured)
Not available
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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)
Not available
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Reflections (measured)
Not available
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Total pixel response time (measured)
Not available
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PWM flicker frequency (measured)
Not available
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VRR range (measured)
Not available
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4:4:4 chroma (measured)
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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
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Voice assistants
Hands-free microphone
Casting
Chromecast built-in, AirPlay 22Maker spec sheet (PDF)uisupplies.com/Portals/1/Downloads/us-specsheet-qn85qn90fafxza-545818556.pdfRead 5 October 2026Producer sheet explicitly Works with Google Cast Yes for exact US 65-inch. Apple AirPlay version independently verified by current US instructions and exact API, added with separate sources on October 7.13Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10005274Read 7 October 2026Current Samsung US AirPlay instructions explicitly AirPlay 2 on supported 2018-2025 TV models. Exact QN65QN90FAFXZA API Apple AirPlay Yes identifies support, same Apple AirPlay Settings route. Same-network Apple-device requirement. No older-model hardware or generic Android mirroring protocol inferred.14Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 7 October 2026Exact US 65-inch Apple AirPlay Yes, paired with current maker US explanation identifying this TV feature as AirPlay 2. Existing Google Cast unchanged.
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
Clear QAM, Analog, ATSC 1.01Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 2026Exact maker row explicitly ATSC/ClearQAM and Analog Tuner Yes. ATSC revision independently established as 1.0 by actual US 65-inch review, with separate October 7 source.17Reviewtech.yahoo.com/home-entertainment/tvs/articles/samsung-65-inch-qn90f-neo-150000113.htmlRead 7 October 2026Actual US 65-inch review explicitly ATSC 1.0 tuner and no ATSC 3.0. Appended ATSC1 only. Exact maker ATSC/ClearQAM and analog values preserved.
Tuners per broadcast standard
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Antenna inputs
ASamsung QN90F
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Terrestrial and cable | 1 |
BTCL QM8L
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Terrestrial and cable | 1 |
CI+ slot
Not available
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Broadcast platforms
Not available
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Audio
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Physical speaker channels
Not available
Physical speaker drivers
Not available
Not available
Total built-in speaker power
60W1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)uisupplies.com/Portals/1/Downloads/us-specsheet-qn85qn90fafxza-545818556.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 size-qualified 115-55 inch system is 60 W and 4.2.2, independently matches exact 65 API. Top speaker marketing does not establish physical driver count or up-firing direction.
Not available
Built-in subwoofer
Not available
Not available
Up-firing speakers
Not available
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Audio formats
eARC passthrough
Not available
Not available
Audio features
Q-Symphony, OTS+, Active Voice Amplifier Pro, Adaptive Sound Pro1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 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 QN90F
| Type | Version | Count | Max refresh rate at 4K (Hz) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI | 2.1 | 4 | 165 |
Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 2026Exact row identifies four HDMI sockets, all accepting 4K 165 Hz. HDMI 2.1 revision separately stated by the model-specific 65-inch specs table in the US review. eARC socket number and link bandwidth are not stated by exact US primary evidence and are omitted.6Reviewtomsguide.com/tvs/qled-tvs/samsung-qn90f-neo-qled-tv-reviewRead 5 October 2026Specs table explicitly identifies model QN65QN90FAFXZA and four HDMI 2.1 ports. Accepted 4K 165 Hz is independently maker-backed. Review viewing impressions use 55-inch, while lab measurements explicitly use 65-inch.
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
Not available
Not available
HDMI features
USB peripheral ports
ASamsung QN90F
| Connector | Count |
|---|---|
| USB-A | 2 |
BTCL QM8L
| USB version | Count |
|---|---|
| 3.0 | 1 |
| 2.0 | 1 |
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
Not available
Not available
Bluetooth
Optical out
Headphone out
Not available
Included connection box
Remote
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Remote control
Remote connection
Remote power
Voice button on remote
Pointer remote
Not available
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Stand and mounting
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Stand
Stand installation positions
Stand height adjustment
Space under the screen
Not available
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Distance between feet
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Stand footprint
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
Not available
Not available
Burn-in covered by warranty
Not available
Not available
Burn-in warranty length
Not available
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Dimensions and weight
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Dimensions with stand
Width1,446.3Height891.3Depth270.6mm(56.9 × 35.1 × 10.7 in)4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/EM/202508/20250820045009001/BN68-21977A-01_IG_QN90D%20QN90F%2043-85inch_WW_L10_250730.0.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 2 exact 65QN9*F row publishes 1446.3 x 891.3 x 270.6 mm. Metric producer values take priority over rounded API/sheet 56.9 x 35.1 x 10.7 inches. No other-size QN90D row is substituted.
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
Width1,446.3Height828.7Depth26.9mm(56.9 × 32.6 × 1.1 in)4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/EM/202508/20250820045009001/BN68-21977A-01_IG_QN90D%20QN90F%2043-85inch_WW_L10_250730.0.pdfRead 5 October 2026Same exact 65QN9*F row publishes 1446.3 x 828.7 x 26.9 mm. API erroneously labels 56.9 x 32.6 x 1.1 as mm, while sheet clearly calls those figures inches. Direct guide metric row avoids that unit error.
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
Not available
Not available
Weight with stand
Weight without stand
Power
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Power supply
On-mode power in SDR (EU label)
Not available
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On-mode power in HDR (EU label)
Not available
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Maximum operating power
Not available
Standby power
Networked standby
Not available
Not available
EU energy class SDR
Not available
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EU energy class HDR
Not available
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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
Not available
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ENERGY STAR
Other certifications
TÜV Rheinland Real Quantum Dot Display, SGS Cadmium-Free Quantum Dot Technology15Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-qled-tvs-earn-real-quantum-dot-display-certification-tuv-rheinlandRead 7 October 2026Samsung US 12 May 2025 release explicitly includes QN90F among Real Quantum Dot Display certified series under IEC62595-1-6. Also identifies SGS no-cadmium recognition for quantum-dot technology. SGS claim concerns QD material, not whole-TV absence of every hazardous substance. Certificate number not supplied by this US release. Not a DCI-P3 gamut-area result.
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In the box
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In the box
SolarCell Remote TM2560E, Stand, Power cable, User manual2Maker spec sheet (PDF)uisupplies.com/Portals/1/Downloads/us-specsheet-qn85qn90fafxza-545818556.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact 65 block lists remote, power cable and user manual. The maker installation guide separately demonstrates supplied stand components.4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/EM/202508/20250820045009001/BN68-21977A-01_IG_QN90D%20QN90F%2043-85inch_WW_L10_250730.0.pdfRead 5 October 2026Installation guide visually shows the supplied stand base and neck components.
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
Not compared
Product page
Spec sheet
uisupplies.com/Portals/1/Downloads/us-specsheet-qn85qn90fafxza-545818556.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)uisupplies.com/Portals/1/Downloads/us-specsheet-qn85qn90fafxza-545818556.pdfRead 5 October 2026Producer US three-page QN90F sheet at retailer mirror. Filename mentions 85-inch but page 3 explicitly names QN65QN90FAFXZA, UPC 887276934556 and exact 65-inch values.
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
downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202511/20251114045300001/BN81-27185A-670_EUG_ROPATSCF_NA_ENG-US_251022.0.pdf1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 2026Exact model Support API links the North American ATSC user manual and the QN90D/QN90F 43-85 inch installation guide. Both independently downloaded and inspected.3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202511/20251114045300001/BN81-27185A-670_EUG_ROPATSCF_NA_ENG-US_251022.0.pdfRead 5 October 2026296-page producer North American ATSC English manual linked for exact QN65QN90FAFXZA. OLED Panel Care and conditional features for other models are excluded.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)