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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Samsung QN90A is a premium TV that offers superior overall picture quality, particularly in bright rooms and for gaming, thanks to miniLED technology. It has better reflection handling and is equipped with great speakers. However, it is more expensive. In contrast, the Samsung AU8000 is more affordable but won't perform as well in bright environments or provide as good picture quality. It lacks the advanced miniLED backlighting of the QN90A and has a lower refresh rate, which may affect fast-moving content and gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung QN90A (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for movies & TV
- Good for sports
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Very good for use as monitor
- Very good for upscaling
- Very good motion processing
- Excellent reflections
Advantages of the Samsung AU8000 (LCD)
- The Samsung AU8000 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung QN90A (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.1
6.6
7.00/10
CONTRAST
6.71/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.0
5.9
7.00/10
CONTRAST
6.71/10
7.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.9/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung QN90A excels in watching movies and cinematic TV due to its high contrast, effective local dimming, and superior black uniformity, which enhance picture quality in dark scenes, alongside better colors out of the box and color volume for vibrant images. In contrast, the Samsung AU8000 falls short in these areas, lacking local dimming and having weaker black uniformity and color performance, leading to a less impressive viewing experience in similar content.
Gaming
8.3
5.8
8.3/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.9/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
6.0/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
9.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung QN90A offers a superior gaming experience due to its very good response time and input lag, which makes on-screen action appear smoother and controls more responsive. In contrast, the Samsung AU8000, with poor response time, does not handle fast-moving images as well, leading to a less optimal gaming experience despite having the best input lag that is the same as the QN90A.
Cartoons & Animation
8.8
6.9
7.8/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.1/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.1/10
9.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.2/10
6.4/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung QN90A delivers better performance for watching cartoons and animation due to its superior color reproduction straight out of the box and its wider color gamut, meaning it can display a larger range of colors more accurately. On the other hand, the Samsung AU8000 is less impressive in these areas, with fair color reproduction out of the box and a narrower color gamut, which might result in less vibrant and diverse colors when viewing animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.9
6.7
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.1/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung QN90A delivers excellent SDR brightness and upscaling, which is crucial for clear viewing of news and talk shows in various conditions, along with superior out-of-the-box colors and local dimming enhancing contrast and picture quality. Meanwhile, the Samsung AU8000 offers fair performance in these areas, with lower brightness and no local dimming, which means it may not handle varying room conditions as well, potentially delivering a less clear and vivid viewing experience.
Bright Room
9.7
6.3
6.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.1/10
9.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
9.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.8/10
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung QN90A outperforms the Samsung AU8000 in bright rooms due to its excellent SDR and HDR brightness and superior handling of reflections, which means it's brighter and clearer under ambient light. In comparison, the AU8000 has only good SDR brightness and struggles with HDR content, and while decent in reflections handling, it falls short of the QN90A's capabilities.
Cost
$1,470
$648
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) has a price of $1,470 and the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) costs $648.
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Key similarities
Sports
7.0
6.5
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
6.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung QN90A (LCD) to be good for sports, while the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung QN90A offers superior motion processing and response time, making fast-moving sports scenes look smoother, and has better reflections handling which helps maintain clear visibility even in brighter rooms. On the other hand, the Samsung AU8000 falls short in these aspects, particularly in response time and motion processing, which could result in blurrier motion during fast-paced sports and poorer performance against reflections.
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How the Samsung QN90A (LCD) and the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung QN90A (LCD) | Samsung AU8000 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,470 | $648 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 4, 2021 | March 4, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65QN90A | UN65AU8000 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Tizen | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8.3/10 | 6/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.2/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.8/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.1/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.6" x 56.9" x 1" | 32.7" x 57.1" x 1" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.2" x 56.9" | 34.4" x 57.1" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 53.8 lbs | 46.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 300 | 400 x 300 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 4.2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 60 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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Michael Desjardin | April 2023
"To put it directly: you’d never see a mid-range 4K TV hitting this black levels half a decade ago. AU8000 plays the part of a higher-end TV thanks to its sleek design. If you’re upgrading to a smart TV for the first time, the software is a great way to dip your toes in the streaming water."
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About Samsung
Samsung, a South Korean electronics manufacturer, holds the title of being the largest global TV vendor in terms of units sold. They offer a diverse lineup of TV products that cater to various budget ranges. A notable achievement in recent years is the development of Quantum Dots, a technology that enhances color reproduction, resulting in richer and more vibrant hues. Samsung TVs are well-regarded for their high manufacturing quality and user-friendly software, making them an excellent choice for consumers seeking an intuitive viewing experience.
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