Samsung Q90R (2019) Series

Bright, Bold, and Beautiful, Samsung’s Q90R is the best LED TV you can buy

Ground-breaking contrast for an LCD TV ; Ground-breaking viewing angles for an LCD TV ; Fantastic HDR performance

No Dolby Vision support ; Some missing shadow detail in Standard mode ; Motion could be handled better

The QE65Q90R is a stellar TV that sets a mighty high bar for the rest of 2019's TV contingent to follow

Superb picture quality Incredible HDR performance Wider viewing angles Comprehensive smart platform Attractive design and well built

No Dolby Vision support No Dolby Atmos speakers

The Samsung Q90 is easily the most impressive QLED we have reviewed to date, incorporating comprehensive features and cutting-edge picture innovations. As a result, this TV can deliver a performance that is capable of competing with and often...

Gorgeous 4K and HDR handling ; Capable black levels ; Impressive white details

Sound lacks authority

Another heartbreaker of a QLED from Samsung, but we’d recommend adding an external sound solution to do this TV’s picture proper justice

Very bright panel with excellent black levels. Wide, accurate color. Sleek design with One Connect box for cable flexibility.

No Dolby Vision. Lacks analog video inputs.

Bottom Line: The Samsung Q90R series combines remarkable contrast with excellent color performance out of the box for one of the best pictures you'll find on an LCD TV.

Sensational LED LCD black level performance ; Startling HDR performance ; Comprehensive smart functionality ; Brilliantly fast game mode

No Dolby Vision or Freeview Play ; Somewhat less subtle than OLED, cinematically speaking

Superb pictures (in both HDR and standard) ; State-of-the-art image processing ; Impressively wide viewing angles ; Comprehensive smart features ; Incredibly low input lag

No Dolby Vision or Atmos support

The Samsung Q90R addresses inherent limitations in LCD technology to widen the viewing angles and improve the local dimming. The result is the best QLED 4K TV the company has made, delivering pictures as good as, and often better than OLED. Throw in...

Great software ; Slick design

No Dolby Vision ; Voice isn't super useful ; Volume buttons!

If you’re not quite game to pull the trigger on Samsung’s first 8K TV, the full-array backlighting, sleek software experience and powerful Quantum Processor leave the Q90R a more than serviceable alternative.

Outstanding low input lag and FreeSync support. Excellent peak brightness in SDR and HDR. Remarkable motion handling.

Some gray uniformity issues at the edges.

The Samsung Q90R is an excellent TV for most uses. It delivers a great HDR experience with vibrant colors and bright highlights, and lower resolution content like cable TV or sports are upscaled without any issues. It has an exceptionally low input lag...