Q9fn vs Q90r

Samsung has updated the Q90R quantum dot TV range. Let’s see what changes in new TVs 9 series. On the example of TVs QN65Q90R (2019) and QN65Q9FN (2018). These are TVs for North America, differences from TVs for other regions in the type of digital tuner.

Differences between TVs
QN65Q90R (2019) and QN65Q9FN (2018)

  • Backlight – Samsung claims Direct Full Array 16X³ technology on the Q90R and Direct Full Array Elite on the 2018 QN65Q9F TVs. These technology designations are invented for marketing purposes. The TVs have backlighting all over the screen, the backlighting is divided into zones, this allows you to adjust the brightness of the backlighting by zone. It is not known how many zones in the Q9 series TVs, the manufacturer does not disclose this information.
  • dimming technology Q90R Ultimate UHD Dimming, Q9F Supreme UHD Dimming. Both technologies work the same way.
  • The design in TVs, a form of legs differs.
  • The colors transmitted by TVs are the same, only in 2019, Samsung came up with a name instead of Q color, a new name 100% Color Volume with Quantum Dot.
  • HDR (High-Dynamic Range) is also a new name for the Quantum HDR 16x with no real differences. The following standards are supported on the 2018, 2019 TVs: HDR10, HDR10 +, HLG. All other names are advertising.
  • The processor in 2019 is called the Quantum Processor 4K, this is a new processor or the 2018 is unknown, but given the fact that there is nothing new on the 2019 TVs, there is a high probability that the processor of previous years.
  • Tizen 5.0 operating system
  • Added support for voice assistants Goole and Alexa on TVs in 2019.
  • Support AI Technology (artificial intelligence) in 2019, but in fact, the TV alone can not. It all depends on the programs with which the TV can work, while this is just an advertisement.
  • Easy Pairing – forgot to specify in 2019, but pairing with other devices works.
  • Also on the 2019 TVs is the new TM1950C remote control.

Let’s look at all the differences between Samsung’s Quantum 9 series TVs. Again, let’s note that the real differences between the 2018 and 2019 models are in the support of Google and Alexa voice assistants, and these programs can also be called artificial intelligence. Otherwise, these are the same TVs as in 2018.

Samsung Q9FN (QE55Q9FN, QN55Q9FN) specs, Samsung Q90R specs

 QN65Q90R (2019)differencesQN55Q9FN
Accessories   
Yes No
AI UpscaleYes Yes
AlexaYes✅❗No
Ambient ModeYes Yes
Analog TunerYes Yes
Anynet+™ (HDMI-CEC)Yes Yes
Apps PlatformSmart TV with Bixby Voice, Apps and Full Web Browser Smart TV with Bixby Voice, Apps and Full Web Browser
Audio   
Audio Return Channel SupportВ Yes Yes
Auto Channel SearchYes Yes
Auto Motion PlusYes Yes
Auto Power OffYes Yes
BacklightingDirect Full Array 16X³Direct Full Array Elite
Bezel Width4 Bezel-less 4 Bezel-less
BixbyYes Yes
BluetoothYes Yes
Channel GuideYes Yes
Closed CaptioningYes Yes
Color100% Color Volume with Quantum DotQ Color
ConnectShareYes Yes
Digital Audio Out (Optical)Yes Yes
Digital BroadcastingATSC/ClearQAM ATSC/ClearQAM
Digital Clean ViewYes Yes
Dimensions   
Dimming TechnologyUltimate UHD DimmingSupreme UHD Dimming
DolbyYes Yes
Easy PairingNoYes
Eco SensorYes Yes
Embedded POPYes Yes
EthernetYes Yes
Features   
Game ModeYes Yes
Google AssistantYes✅❗No
HDMI4 4
HDR (High-Dynamic Range)Quantum HDR 16xQ HDR EliteMax
Inputs & Outputs   
InstaPort S (HDMI Quick Switch)Yes Yes
Mobile to TV – Mirroring, DLNAYes Yes
Motion Rate240 240
Multiroom LinkYes Yes
One ConnectYes Yes
OSTizen 5.0✅❗Tizen 4.0
Picture EngineQuantum Processor 4KQ Engine
Product Size (W x H x D) With Stand57.1″ x 36.3″ x 11.2″57.1″ x 34.1″ x 14.4″
Product Size (W x H x D) Without Stand57.1″ x 32.7″ x 1.6″57.1″ x 32.7″ x 1.5″
Product Weight With Stand62.4 lb.58.9 lb
refresh rate120 120
Remote controlTM1950C✅❗TM1890A
Resolution3,840 x 2,160 3,840 x 2,160
RF In (Satellite Input)Yes Yes
RF In (Terrestrial/CableВ Yes Yes
screen   
screen bit10bit 10bit
Screen Size64.5″ 64.5″
screen technologyVA VA
Smart HubYes (incl. Sports, Music and TV Plus) Yes (incl. Sports, Music and TV Plus)
Sound Output60W 60W
Speaker Type4.2CH 4.2CH
Stand Type (Color)Bending PlateSimple Plus
StyleFlat Panel Flat Panel
System   
TV to Mobile – MirroringYes Yes
type scrennQuantum Dot Quantum Dot
Ultra BlackUltra Black Elite Ultra Black Elite
USB3 3
USB HID SupportYes Yes
V-ChipYes Yes
Video   
Wi-FiYes Yes
WooferYes Yes

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