TechRadar Verdict
Once again, Samsung's QN900B Neo QLED 8K TV has set the benchmark for Mini LED television technology, improving on its predecessor in a number of important ways, such as a noticeable reduction in light blooming, along with better image processing, brightness, audio and even design. While we have some reservations about Samsung's new (but not necessarily improved) user interface, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better LCD television this year.
Pros
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Increased backlighting accuracy
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Excellent colors
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Built-in Dolby Atmos
- +
Support for 144Hz gaming
Cons
- -
Lacks Dolby Vision support
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New 'Smart Hub' UI a step backwards
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Gimmicky NFT integration
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One-minute review
From a purely technological standpoint, Samsung's new QN900B Neo QLED 8K TV improves upon last year's best-in-class QN900A Neo QLED 8K TV in every way, offering noticeable advancements in image processing (particularly when it comes to backlighting accuracy) and audio (built-in Dolby Atmos support works brilliantly with Samsung's Q-Symphony 2.0 technology).
So while the number of dimming zones offered by the QN900B's Mini LED-sporting panel hasn't changed since last year, its lighting accuracy has advanced drastically. This is thanks to an updated Neo Quantum Processor that boasts new Shape Adaptive Light technology. This employs AI algorithms to more accurately control the TV's backlighting output and match the shape of on-screen objects. The result is a huge reduction in light blooming from last year. This, combined with Samsung's Real Depth Enhancer tech, can produce truly standout images.
But it isn't all about image quality – sound has also received an overhaul this year, with the inclusion of built-in up-firing speakers that allow for immersive Dolby Atmos audio without the need for a soundbar. That said, the QN900B's updated Q-Symphony audio sounds even better when its speakers are combined with Samsung's soundbars, producing full, enveloping surround sound without any noticeable echo.
Samsung's 2022 TV lineup also sees the introduction of its brand new Smart Hub user interface, which debuted earlier in the year with The Freestyle projector. Unfortunately, we aren't too keen on this particular change.
We can see the reasoning behind Samsung's decision for the revamp, in that it gives users a full-screen, Google TV-style home menu that's packed with explorable content. However, those of us who simply want to adjust settings or viewing modes on the fly will find the experience frustrating and convoluted.
Samsung has put a considerable amount of thought into updating its Neo QLED flagship this year, addressing the (fairly minor) issue its previous model had regarding light blooming, and improving upon other areas that can always be better, like built-in audio. While we wouldn't necessarily recommend an upgrade for those who bought last year's model, the Samsung QN900B Neo QLED 8K TV is a great starting point for those new to Mini LED.
Price and availability
We're pleased to report that each set in Samsung's second generation of 8K Neo QLED televisions is priced slightly lower than its predecessor.
Samsung's QN900B Neo QLED 8K TV starts at $4,999 (£5,799 / AU$5,799) for a 65-inch model, followed by a 75-inch model at $6,499 (TBA / AU$7,999), and topping out with an 85-inch version priced at $8,499 (£10,999 / AU$11,999).
In terms of availability, the QN900B is available for pre-order now in the US, UK and Australia, and is expected to arrive in early May 2022.
Design
- Industry-leading, bezel-free design
- Handy One Connect box
- Improved anti-glare coating
In terms of its industrial design, last year's Neo QLED 8K flagship came close to perfection, and now the QN900B comes even closer still.
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Price and availability
We're pleased to report that each set in Samsung's second generation of 8K Neo QLED televisions is priced slightly lower than its predecessor.
Samsung's QN900B Neo QLED 8K TV starts at ,999 (£5,799 / AU,799) for a 65-inch model, followed by a 75-inch model at ,499 (TBA / AU,999), and topping out with an 85-inch version priced at ,499 (£10,999 / AU,999).
In terms of availability, the QN900B is available for pre-order now in the US, UK and Australia, and is expected to arrive in early May 2022.
Design
- Industry-leading, bezel-free design
- Handy One Connect box
- Improved anti-glare coating
In terms of its industrial design, last year's Neo QLED 8K flagship came close to perfection, and now the QN900B comes even closer still.
Screen Sizes: 65, 75, 85-inches | Tuner: Freeview Plus | 8K: Yes | HDR10: Yes | HLG: Yes | Dolby Vision/Atmos: No/Yes | Panel technology: Mini LED (LCD) | Smart TV: Samsung / Tizen OS | Curved: No | 3D: No | Inputs: 4x HDMI 2.1 (1x eARC), 3xUSB, 1xRF, ethernet | Outputs: 1x optical
Once again, Samsung goes for stark minimalism, delivering a practically bezel-free 'Infinity' display that allows you to simply focus on the content you're watching without any harsh, noticeable lines boxing it in. We were in love with this approach in 2021 and we're still enamored by it today.
You may remember that 2021's QN900A sported speakers that weren't visible from the front of the television, opting instead to have them embedded along the side and top edges of the screen. Samsung has kept this aesthetic in 2022, albeit with a slight revision to its grille – last year's model had a dotted design, while this year's version sports larger, pill-shaped diagonal holes. This time, the grilles house a 90W 6.2.4 channel system (12 speakers), as opposed to the 80W 6.2.2 channel (10 speakers) setup we got last time around.
Although the unit we reviewed was wall-mounted, the QN900B comes with a near-identical stand to 2021's QN900A, and that's absolutely a good thing. It's flat, centered (meaning your TV screen can be wider than the surface you place it on), and allows you to mount Samsung's attachable Samsung QN900B Neo QLED 8K TV (85-inch) at Walmart for ,188.99
Price and availability
We're pleased to report that each set in Samsung's second generation of 8K Neo QLED televisions is priced slightly lower than its predecessor.
Samsung's QN900B Neo QLED 8K TV starts at ,999 (£5,799 / AU,799) for a 65-inch model, followed by a 75-inch model at ,499 (TBA / AU,999), and topping out with an 85-inch version priced at ,499 (£10,999 / AU,999).
In terms of availability, the QN900B is available for pre-order now in the US, UK and Australia, and is expected to arrive in early May 2022.
Design
- Industry-leading, bezel-free design
- Handy One Connect box
- Improved anti-glare coating
In terms of its industrial design, last year's Neo QLED 8K flagship came close to perfection, and now the QN900B comes even closer still.
Screen Sizes: 65, 75, 85-inches | Tuner: Freeview Plus | 8K: Yes | HDR10: Yes | HLG: Yes | Dolby Vision/Atmos: No/Yes | Panel technology: Mini LED (LCD) | Smart TV: Samsung / Tizen OS | Curved: No | 3D: No | Inputs: 4x HDMI 2.1 (1x eARC), 3xUSB, 1xRF, ethernet | Outputs: 1x optical
Once again, Samsung goes for stark minimalism, delivering a practically bezel-free 'Infinity' display that allows you to simply focus on the content you're watching without any harsh, noticeable lines boxing it in. We were in love with this approach in 2021 and we're still enamored by it today.
You may remember that 2021's QN900A sported speakers that weren't visible from the front of the television, opting instead to have them embedded along the side and top edges of the screen. Samsung has kept this aesthetic in 2022, albeit with a slight revision to its grille – last year's model had a dotted design, while this year's version sports larger, pill-shaped diagonal holes. This time, the grilles house a 90W 6.2.4 channel system (12 speakers), as opposed to the 80W 6.2.2 channel (10 speakers) setup we got last time around.
Although the unit we reviewed was wall-mounted, the QN900B comes with a near-identical stand to 2021's QN900A, and that's absolutely a good thing. It's flat, centered (meaning your TV screen can be wider than the surface you place it on), and allows you to mount Samsung's attachable Samsung QN900B Neo QLED 8K TV (85-inch) at Walmart for ,188.99
Price and availability
We're pleased to report that each set in Samsung's second generation of 8K Neo QLED televisions is priced slightly lower than its predecessor.
Samsung's QN900B Neo QLED 8K TV starts at ,999 (£5,799 / AU,799) for a 65-inch model, followed by a 75-inch model at ,499 (TBA / AU,999), and topping out with an 85-inch version priced at ,499 (£10,999 / AU,999).
In terms of availability, the QN900B is available for pre-order now in the US, UK and Australia, and is expected to arrive in early May 2022.
Design
- Industry-leading, bezel-free design
- Handy One Connect box
- Improved anti-glare coating
In terms of its industrial design, last year's Neo QLED 8K flagship came close to perfection, and now the QN900B comes even closer still.
Screen Sizes: 65, 75, 85-inches | Tuner: Freeview Plus | 8K: Yes | HDR10: Yes | HLG: Yes | Dolby Vision/Atmos: No/Yes | Panel technology: Mini LED (LCD) | Smart TV: Samsung / Tizen OS | Curved: No | 3D: No | Inputs: 4x HDMI 2.1 (1x eARC), 3xUSB, 1xRF, ethernet | Outputs: 1x optical
Once again, Samsung goes for stark minimalism, delivering a practically bezel-free 'Infinity' display that allows you to simply focus on the content you're watching without any harsh, noticeable lines boxing it in. We were in love with this approach in 2021 and we're still enamored by it today.
You may remember that 2021's QN900A sported speakers that weren't visible from the front of the television, opting instead to have them embedded along the side and top edges of the screen. Samsung has kept this aesthetic in 2022, albeit with a slight revision to its grille – last year's model had a dotted design, while this year's version sports larger, pill-shaped diagonal holes. This time, the grilles house a 90W 6.2.4 channel system (12 speakers), as opposed to the 80W 6.2.2 channel (10 speakers) setup we got last time around.
Although the unit we reviewed was wall-mounted, the QN900B comes with a near-identical stand to 2021's QN900A, and that's absolutely a good thing. It's flat, centered (meaning your TV screen can be wider than the surface you place it on), and allows you to mount Samsung's attachable Samsung QN900B Neo QLED 8K TV (85-inch) at Walmart for ,188.99
Price and availability
We're pleased to report that each set in Samsung's second generation of 8K Neo QLED televisions is priced slightly lower than its predecessor.
Samsung's QN900B Neo QLED 8K TV starts at ,999 (£5,799 / AU,799) for a 65-inch model, followed by a 75-inch model at ,499 (TBA / AU,999), and topping out with an 85-inch version priced at ,499 (£10,999 / AU,999).
In terms of availability, the QN900B is available for pre-order now in the US, UK and Australia, and is expected to arrive in early May 2022.
Design
- Industry-leading, bezel-free design
- Handy One Connect box
- Improved anti-glare coating
In terms of its industrial design, last year's Neo QLED 8K flagship came close to perfection, and now the QN900B comes even closer still.
Screen Sizes: 65, 75, 85-inches | Tuner: Freeview Plus | 8K: Yes | HDR10: Yes | HLG: Yes | Dolby Vision/Atmos: No/Yes | Panel technology: Mini LED (LCD) | Smart TV: Samsung / Tizen OS | Curved: No | 3D: No | Inputs: 4x HDMI 2.1 (1x eARC), 3xUSB, 1xRF, ethernet | Outputs: 1x optical
Once again, Samsung goes for stark minimalism, delivering a practically bezel-free 'Infinity' display that allows you to simply focus on the content you're watching without any harsh, noticeable lines boxing it in. We were in love with this approach in 2021 and we're still enamored by it today.
You may remember that 2021's QN900A sported speakers that weren't visible from the front of the television, opting instead to have them embedded along the side and top edges of the screen. Samsung has kept this aesthetic in 2022, albeit with a slight revision to its grille – last year's model had a dotted design, while this year's version sports larger, pill-shaped diagonal holes. This time, the grilles house a 90W 6.2.4 channel system (12 speakers), as opposed to the 80W 6.2.2 channel (10 speakers) setup we got last time around.
Although the unit we reviewed was wall-mounted, the QN900B comes with a near-identical stand to 2021's QN900A, and that's absolutely a good thing. It's flat, centered (meaning your TV screen can be wider than the surface you place it on), and allows you to mount Samsung's attachable Samsung QN900B Neo QLED 8K TV (85-inch) at Walmart for ,188.99
Price and availability
We're pleased to report that each set in Samsung's second generation of 8K Neo QLED televisions is priced slightly lower than its predecessor.
Samsung's QN900B Neo QLED 8K TV starts at ,999 (£5,799 / AU,799) for a 65-inch model, followed by a 75-inch model at ,499 (TBA / AU,999), and topping out with an 85-inch version priced at ,499 (£10,999 / AU,999).
In terms of availability, the QN900B is available for pre-order now in the US, UK and Australia, and is expected to arrive in early May 2022.
Design
- Industry-leading, bezel-free design
- Handy One Connect box
- Improved anti-glare coating
In terms of its industrial design, last year's Neo QLED 8K flagship came close to perfection, and now the QN900B comes even closer still.
Screen Sizes: 65, 75, 85-inches | Tuner: Freeview Plus | 8K: Yes | HDR10: Yes | HLG: Yes | Dolby Vision/Atmos: No/Yes | Panel technology: Mini LED (LCD) | Smart TV: Samsung / Tizen OS | Curved: No | 3D: No | Inputs: 4x HDMI 2.1 (1x eARC), 3xUSB, 1xRF, ethernet | Outputs: 1x optical
Once again, Samsung goes for stark minimalism, delivering a practically bezel-free 'Infinity' display that allows you to simply focus on the content you're watching without any harsh, noticeable lines boxing it in. We were in love with this approach in 2021 and we're still enamored by it today.
You may remember that 2021's QN900A sported speakers that weren't visible from the front of the television, opting instead to have them embedded along the side and top edges of the screen. Samsung has kept this aesthetic in 2022, albeit with a slight revision to its grille – last year's model had a dotted design, while this year's version sports larger, pill-shaped diagonal holes. This time, the grilles house a 90W 6.2.4 channel system (12 speakers), as opposed to the 80W 6.2.2 channel (10 speakers) setup we got last time around.
Although the unit we reviewed was wall-mounted, the QN900B comes with a near-identical stand to 2021's QN900A, and that's absolutely a good thing. It's flat, centered (meaning your TV screen can be wider than the surface you place it on), and allows you to mount Samsung's attachable Samsung QN900B Neo QLED 8K TV (85-inch) at Walmart for ,188.99
Price and availability
We're pleased to report that each set in Samsung's second generation of 8K Neo QLED televisions is priced slightly lower than its predecessor.
Samsung's QN900B Neo QLED 8K TV starts at ,999 (£5,799 / AU,799) for a 65-inch model, followed by a 75-inch model at ,499 (TBA / AU,999), and topping out with an 85-inch version priced at ,499 (£10,999 / AU,999).
In terms of availability, the QN900B is available for pre-order now in the US, UK and Australia, and is expected to arrive in early May 2022.
Design
- Industry-leading, bezel-free design
- Handy One Connect box
- Improved anti-glare coating
In terms of its industrial design, last year's Neo QLED 8K flagship came close to perfection, and now the QN900B comes even closer still.
Screen Sizes: 65, 75, 85-inches | Tuner: Freeview Plus | 8K: Yes | HDR10: Yes | HLG: Yes | Dolby Vision/Atmos: No/Yes | Panel technology: Mini LED (LCD) | Smart TV: Samsung / Tizen OS | Curved: No | 3D: No | Inputs: 4x HDMI 2.1 (1x eARC), 3xUSB, 1xRF, ethernet | Outputs: 1x optical
Once again, Samsung goes for stark minimalism, delivering a practically bezel-free 'Infinity' display that allows you to simply focus on the content you're watching without any harsh, noticeable lines boxing it in. We were in love with this approach in 2021 and we're still enamored by it today.
You may remember that 2021's QN900A sported speakers that weren't visible from the front of the television, opting instead to have them embedded along the side and top edges of the screen. Samsung has kept this aesthetic in 2022, albeit with a slight revision to its grille – last year's model had a dotted design, while this year's version sports larger, pill-shaped diagonal holes. This time, the grilles house a 90W 6.2.4 channel system (12 speakers), as opposed to the 80W 6.2.2 channel (10 speakers) setup we got last time around.
Although the unit we reviewed was wall-mounted, the QN900B comes with a near-identical stand to 2021's QN900A, and that's absolutely a good thing. It's flat, centered (meaning your TV screen can be wider than the surface you place it on), and allows you to mount Samsung's attachable Samsung QN900B Neo QLED 8K TV (85-inch) at Walmart for ,188.99
Price and availability
We're pleased to report that each set in Samsung's second generation of 8K Neo QLED televisions is priced slightly lower than its predecessor.
Samsung's QN900B Neo QLED 8K TV starts at ,999 (£5,799 / AU,799) for a 65-inch model, followed by a 75-inch model at ,499 (TBA / AU,999), and topping out with an 85-inch version priced at ,499 (£10,999 / AU,999).
In terms of availability, the QN900B is available for pre-order now in the US, UK and Australia, and is expected to arrive in early May 2022.
Design
- Industry-leading, bezel-free design
- Handy One Connect box
- Improved anti-glare coating
In terms of its industrial design, last year's Neo QLED 8K flagship came close to perfection, and now the QN900B comes even closer still.
Screen Sizes: 65, 75, 85-inches | Tuner: Freeview Plus | 8K: Yes | HDR10: Yes | HLG: Yes | Dolby Vision/Atmos: No/Yes | Panel technology: Mini LED (LCD) | Smart TV: Samsung / Tizen OS | Curved: No | 3D: No | Inputs: 4x HDMI 2.1 (1x eARC), 3xUSB, 1xRF, ethernet | Outputs: 1x optical
Once again, Samsung goes for stark minimalism, delivering a practically bezel-free 'Infinity' display that allows you to simply focus on the content you're watching without any harsh, noticeable lines boxing it in. We were in love with this approach in 2021 and we're still enamored by it today.
You may remember that 2021's QN900A sported speakers that weren't visible from the front of the television, opting instead to have them embedded along the side and top edges of the screen. Samsung has kept this aesthetic in 2022, albeit with a slight revision to its grille – last year's model had a dotted design, while this year's version sports larger, pill-shaped diagonal holes. This time, the grilles house a 90W 6.2.4 channel system (12 speakers), as opposed to the 80W 6.2.2 channel (10 speakers) setup we got last time around.
Although the unit we reviewed was wall-mounted, the QN900B comes with a near-identical stand to 2021's QN900A, and that's absolutely a good thing. It's flat, centered (meaning your TV screen can be wider than the surface you place it on), and allows you to mount Samsung's attachable Samsung QN900B Neo QLED 8K TV (85-inch) at Walmart for ,188.99
