STACK #199 May 2021

FEATURE LIFE TECH

QN85

estate. It may be the entry-level model for the Neo Quantum Matrix range, but Samsung’s packed it full of high-end features that put it miles ahead of both the competition and the non-Neo

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TVs in Samsung’s own range. It’s especially brilliant for immersive 4K gaming – there’s nothing quite as exciting as your favourite game dominating your entire field of view with pin-point sharpness and real-time HDR. If you’re looking more for a TV with picture quality that’s well above the pack but don’t want to go giant-sized – something to be the centre of attention but not dominate the room – then the QN90 might be the right

developing and enhancing their custom “Smart Hub” TV user interface for many years now, and it’s become a comprehensive internet portal in the process. Smart Hub can interact with other smart home tech including lights, speakers… even a fridge!

QN800

of around 6.8 milliseconds. Gaming in multiple aspect ratios is supported, giving you an ultra-wide view of play – and of course, HDMI 2.1 powers all of it across all the Neo TVs. For those happy just to sit on the couch and take in a movie or binge a series, there’s tech like Intelligent

The QN800 introduces Real 8K resolution to the Neo range, which has been certified by both the 8K

Association and the CEA – if you’ve got an 8K source, this TV will display it perfectly. For everything else, of course – fromTV to games to 4K Blu-ray – Samsung’s beefy Neo Quantum Processor 8K will scale it up to make the most of the screen using artificial intelligence. The QN800 also introduces the Infinity Design chassis, making the TV a mere 15mm thin – perfect for wall mounting. At the top of the range, the QN900 adds improved HDR, sound and overall design, with a screen that’s almost edge-to-edge. 85 inches of anything on the QN900 is likely to be the closest thing to TV heaven many will get! No matter which one you aim for, Samsung’s come up with something truly impressive with the Neo range, throwing down a very real challenge to OLED more than ever before.

Mode (which monitors the room and adjusts brightness and sound to look its best at all times) and Object Tracking Sound, delivering immersive audio without the need for a sound bar or full audio system – though if you’re using either, there’s full eARC support, letting the TV pass high resolution audio to your devices seamlessly. Neo QLEDTVs all support HDR10+ for precise control over brightness and colour on a scene-by-scene basis during movies and shows, AI-based upscaling to 4K (or 8K on the top two models) and Q-Symphony for seamless integration with Samsung Q-series soundbars. They also come with a universal remote control that handles multiple devices, lets you interact with your choice of digital assistant (Google, Alexa or Bixby) and best of all, is powered entirely by indoor light – no batteries required! The four Neo models start with the QN85, which can be had in a massive 85-inch screen size that’s the ideal balance between value for money, performance and sheer screen real

QN90

pick, with its improved Quantum HDR allowing for more fine-grained control of brightness and colour, and a wider viewing angle letting the entire room get the benefit of the TV’s stellar images. Both the QN85 and QN90 are 4K displays that are super-thin (only 25mm) and represent incredible value for money. But if you want the very best of the best and are ready to move up to the next generation of TV tech, Samsung’s ready for you. The company that pioneered 8K TVs has done it again in 2021 with its top two Neo QLED models.

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