Brand Name | SAMSUNG |
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Item Weight | 66.6 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 12 x 57.2 x 35.4 inches |
Item model number | QN65Q900RBFXZA |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Color Name | Black |
Special Features | Quantum HDR 24x; 100% Color Volume; Ambient Mode; Eco Sensor, Real 8K Resolution; 8K AI Upscaling; Quantum Processor 8K; Works with Google Assistant/Alexa |
Speaker Type | 4.2CH |
Item Weight | 66.6 Pounds |
Standing screen display size | 65 Inches |
SAMSUNG QN65Q900RBFXZA Flat 65-Inch QLED 8K Q900 Series Ultra HD Smart TV with HDR and Alexa Compatibility (2019 Model), Black
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Screen Size | 65 Inches |
Brand | SAMSUNG |
Supported Internet Services | Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Instant Video, YouTube, Browser |
Display Technology | QLED |
Product Dimensions | 12"D x 57.2"W x 35.4"H |
Resolution | 8K |
Refresh Rate | 240 Hz |
Special Feature | Quantum HDR 24x; 100% Color Volume; Ambient Mode; Eco Sensor, Real 8K Resolution; 8K AI Upscaling; Quantum Processor 8K; Works with Google Assistant/Alexa See more |
Model Name | Q9 |
Included Components | Samsung Smart Control, Remote Control, Power Cable |
About this item
- REAL 8K RESOLUTION: Samsung Real 8K Resolution offers 16x the resolution of Full HD for exceptional depth of detail to draw you in to the picture
- QUANTUM PROCESSOR 8K: Samsung’s most powerful TV processor ever enables today's content to be remastered into stunning 8K detail with optimized sound, picture and custom content recommendations
- 8K AI upscaling: Intelligently remasters content so you can enjoy today’s content in stunning 8K detail
- FULL ARRAY ELITE BACKLIGHT 16X: Concentrated zones of precision controlled LEDs auto adjust for Samsung’s best contrast between pure whites and ultra deep blacks, revealing hidden details in even the darkest scenes
- 8K QUANTUM HDR 24X: Unimaginable 8K depth of detail and high dynamic range powered by HDR10+ illuminates intensely deep colors and super fine details with astounding cinematic clarity
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On-mode power consumption
220 watts
Visible screen diagonal
65" / 166 cm
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display size | 65 inches | 65 inches | 65 inches | 83 inches | 65 inches | 65 inches |
model year | 2019 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2023 | 2023 |
resolution | 8K | 8K | 4K | 4K | 4K | 4K |
operating system | — | Tizen | Tizen | Google TV | Tizen | Tizen |
hardware interface | composite video, usb, hdmi | hdmi, bluetooth, ethernet | hdmi, usb, bluetooth, ethernet | hdmi | bluetooth, hdmi, usb | bluetooth, hdmi, usb |
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ASIN | B07N28JCMF |
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Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #190,178 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #290 in QLED TVs |
Date First Available | February 12, 2019 |
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Product Description
The best TV ever from Samsung, the Samsung QN82Q900RBFXZA Flat QLED 8K Q900 Series Ultra HD Smart TV combines true-to-life 8K HDR picture quality, AI-powered intelligent upscaling, stunning design and smart home-ready features for a groundbreaking Samsung TV experience. This QLED TV boasts a phenomenal 8K resolution (7,680 x 4,320) of over 33 million pixels—16x the resolution of Full HD 1080p HDTV—for a true-to-life visual experience. Powered by a revolutionary Quantum Processor 8K, the QLED TV enables today's content to be remastered into stunning 8K detail, reducing banding, macro-blocking and artifacts often found in compressed streaming content. Intelligent 8K AI upscaling lets you enjoy clear and precise images with 8K-level picture quality, even from non-native 8K sources. Adding to the level of brilliant realism, Quantum 8K HDR 24x powered by HDR10+ enhances the brightest and darkest colors for a breathtakingly realistic picture. Direct Full Array Elite Backlight 16x features concentrated zones of precision-controlled LEDs to display ultra-deep blacks and pure whites, rivaling OLED. To ensure everyone can enjoy the flat screen TV picture, an ultra-viewing angle reduces glare and enhances color, providing a vibrant picture no matter where you sit. For the avid gamer, this QLED UHD TV utilizes a Dynamic Black Equalizer to give you better visibility in the dark and uses detailed scene analysis to optimize image quality. Using FreeSync VRR (variable refresh rate) technology, the Samsung Q900 gives you the real-time lower-lag gaming speed you need to climb to the top. To help the Samsung smart TV blend in with your home décor, an ingenious Ambient Mode allows you to customize the screen with meaningful images for a perfectly natural effect, including décor patterns and lighting, info, photos and artwork that match your lifestyle. The Samsung Q900 UHD TV includes smart features such as OneRemote, Bixby voice command, on-screen universal guide, SmartThings home appliance and device control, smart speaker expandability with Alexa and Google Assistant compatibility, and more. The typical power consumption is 315 watts,maximum power consumption is 580 watts and standby power consumption is 0.5 watts
From the manufacturer
High Definition Redefined
Our best TV ever combines true-to-life 8K HDR picture quality, AI-powered intelligent upscaling, stunning design, and smart home ready features, for a revolutionary TV experience.
Q900R Key Features
Real 8K Resolution*
With exceptional depth of detail, our real 8K resolution will draw you in to the picture.
*Upscales to 8K resolution (7,680H x 4,320W/33.2 megapixels)
8K AI Upscaling*
A revolutionary upscaler remasters today’s content into stunning 8K.
*Resulting picture may vary based on source content. Utilizes AI-based formulas.
Quantum Processor 8K
Our most powerful processor delivers the ultimate picture, sound and smart experience.
Quantum HDR 24X*
The best Samsung HDR picture, from brilliant color to the deepest, darkest details.
*Luminance based on internal testing and is subject to change
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Real 8K Resolution
Enter a World of 8K Resolution
Exceptional depth, detail and high resolution transports you into a new dimension of picture quality
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8K AI Upscaling
Turn what you love into 8K
Converts today's content into stunning 8K for improved details and sharpened definition
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Quantum Processor 8K
Remasters today's content into stunning 8K detail
Optimizes sound for each scene, adjusts brightness to the room and customizes content recommendation
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Quantum HDR
Unimaginable HDR with 8K brilliance
Intensely deep colors and super-fine details are illuminated with astounding cinematic clarity
Direct Full Array 16X*
Concentrated zones of precision-controlled LEDs display ultra-deep blacks and pure whites.
*Direct Full Array Numerical Index based on backlighting, antireflection and contrast enhancement technologies.
100% Color Volume with Quantum Dot*
Over a billion shades of brilliant color—powered by Quantum Dots—deliver our most realistic picture.
*QLED televisions can produce 100% Color Volume in the DCI-P3 color space, the format for most cinema screens and HDR movies for television.
Ultra Viewing Angle
Engineered to reduce glare and enhance color, providing a vibrant picture no matter where you sit.
Ambient Mode
Complements your space by turning a blank screen into enticing visuals or at-a-glance news.*
*Background feature accuracy may vary based on TV location and is dependent on wall designs, patterns and/or colors. SmartThings app on a mobile device (Android, iOS) is required for some functionality.
One Invisible Connection & No Gap Wall-Mount
Your TV hangs flush to the wall, while a single, slim cable connects everything.*
*A small gap between the wall and TV may occur if wall is not 100% flat or is constructed off-angle to the floor or if installed incorrectly.
8K ULTRA HD
The 8K UHD logo shown on Samsung QLED 8K TV packaging indicates the product meets the Consumer Technology Association’s (CTA) definition for 8K televisions. For more information, please visit the manufacturer's website.
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Screen Size
| 98", 82", 75", 65", 55" | 82", 75", 65" | 82", 75", 65", 55" | 85", 82", 75", 65", 55", 49" | 82", 75", 65", 55", 49", 43" | 82", 75", 65", 55", 49" | 65", 55" |
HDMI/USB Ports
| 4 / 3 | 4 / 3 | 4 / 2 | 4 / 2 | 4 / 2 | 4 / 2 | 3 / 2 + 1 Component Video |
Resolution and Upscaling
| 8K Resolution & AI Upscaling | 4K UHD & AI Upscaling | 4K UHD & AI Upscaling | 4K UHD & AI Upscaling | 4K UHD & AI Upscaling | 4K UHD & Upscaling | 4K UHD & Upscaling |
Backlighting
| Direct Full Array 16x | Direct Full Array 16x | Direct Full Array 8x | Direct Full Array 4x | Slim Array | Slim Array | Standard |
HDR
| Quantum HDR 24x | Quantum HDR 16x | Quantum HDR 12x | Quantum HDR 8x | Quantum HDR 4x | HDR | HDR |
Viewing Angle
| Ultra Viewing Angle | Ultra Viewing Angle | Ultra Viewing Angle | Ultra Viewing Angle | Wide Viewing Angle | Wide Viewing Angle | N/A |
One Connect Box
| Compatible | Compatible | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Wall Mount
| No Gap Wall Mount | No Gap Wall Mount | 3rd Party Compatible | 3rd Party Compatible | 3rd Party Compatible | 3rd Party Compatible | 3rd Party Compatible |
Suggested Soundbar pairing
| Soundbar Q90R | Soundbar Q90R | Soundbar Q80R | Soundbar Q70R | Soundbar Q60R | Soundbar R650 | Soundbar R550 |
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Customers like the picture quality, quality and ease of use of the television. For example, they mention it's stunning, easy to use and great value. Some appreciate the user interface and the ability to interface well with other devices. That said, opinions are mixed on the sound quality and color.
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Customers like the picture quality of the television. They say it has a stunning, clear picture, and the display is impressive. The resolution is 8K, and 4K streaming sources also look good. Excel has never looked better, and movies are playing in a beautiful picture.
"...Everything is an app, including our Xfinity cable service. Picture is amazing, especially on an 82” screen. Came with the mounting brackets...." Read more
"Waited a long time for this 8k Samsung to drop under $2000. Picture is truly amazing and I haven’t even calibrated it yet...." Read more
"The display on this television is fantastic. 8K resolution is great 👍..." Read more
"...We get everything working, Netflix, Plex, Disney +, movies are playing in a beautiful picture, good to go...." Read more
Customers generally like the quality of the television. They say it's outstanding, wonderful, and top notch. They also say it is great for watching sports and movies, well built, and has a very nice app GUI. Customers also mention that the HDR is great, and the QLED 8K looks promising.
"Great TV. User interface is a big plus. Universal remote is awesome. Everything is an app, including our Xfinity cable service...." Read more
"...it doesn’t stream well but is excellent for motion and has a very nice app GUI. What it fails in horribly is its gamut of colors...." Read more
"...However the screen looks great.HDR is great, you can really feel the strong whites while keeping shadow detail...." Read more
"This TV is fabulous. It's 8K picture is gorgeous and bright but, it integrates with my audio/visual receiver too well...." Read more
Customers like the ease of use of the television. They mention that the picture quality and ease of usage is fantastic. The user interface is a big plus, and the smart features are easy to set up. The TV interfaces well with home theatre systems, and works great right out of the box. The SmartHub is convenient and makes it easy to hide.
"Great TV. User interface is a big plus. Universal remote is awesome. Everything is an app, including our Xfinity cable service...." Read more
"...This set will perform better for gaming, movies, sports, and whatever you want to through at it, you can’t go wrong picking this set for your next..." Read more
"...Never seen a better picture.. Even the OLEDs.The smart features were easy to set up, but if you have other smart devices, it get very..." Read more
"...Four different widths for legs, very helpful. Even included wall mount. Setup and programming a lot like the QN82QF model...." Read more
Customers like the value of the television. They mention that it is a great value as a 2019 close-out.
"...after that just follow the start up screens I think this was good buy for the price because I will be in front watching it every day probably at..." Read more
"...The company we bought it from was gold though. Price was great, set up on the new one went great. Do not have Alexa set up yet though...." Read more
"...I have owned this TV for 3 weeks. Price just dropped $2000. No price match (Beware)" Read more
"Excellent picture. easy to set up. A real value. Vann's is the best electronic place I have ever dealt with. Thanks a bunch." Read more
Customers find the setup of the television to be easy. They mention that the quality and ease of hook up are as stated by the company.
"...It set up perfectly out of the box but the way this TV works is everything goes through the One Connect box and power & A/V go through this thin..." Read more
"...amazon picture the wall mount came inside box with tv an was fairly easy to install with a 4 ft level and a cordless screw gun with the proper drill..." Read more
"...Price was great, set up on the new one went great. Do not have Alexa set up yet though. All in all everyone should have one of these." Read more
"...The quality, ease of hook up are all as stated by the company.; Love this tv and love 8k version." Read more
Customers are mixed about the color of the television. Some mention that the colors are vivid and the images look real, while others say that the color is all off and has a phony presentation. The blacks are not near as graceful and deeply gradated as the Sony, and the brights independently flare.
"This TV is fabulous. It's 8K picture is gorgeous and bright but, it integrates with my audio/visual receiver too well...." Read more
"...It even makes 1080p video look like 4k. Colors are amazing. Run a 4k demo video and you will be in awe...." Read more
"...What it fails in horribly is its gamut of colors. The colors are all off and have a phony presentation which is too bad because this set could be..." Read more
"...But compared to the C9 I think the Colors r amazing. I would give the value a 5 star if it offered Dolby vision...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the television. Some mention that it has excellent picture and sound quality, while others say that the sound is not good, the built-in speakers are drab, and the quality is fraudulent.
"...Audio is good.But background is still fuzzy like my old 4K 55" Sony...." Read more
"...assigned because A. they said they couldn't do it and B. it sounds fraudulent...." Read more
"...I also picked up the Q90R surround system witch definitely increased the sound quality and would recommend" Read more
"first order came through damaged 2nd one worked. excellent resolution and sound. well worth the price and the wait" Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the performance of the TV. They mention that it stopped working after one year, the HDMI entrance didn't work, and the screen died after 3 days. Some customers also report issues with the operational design and hardware.
"...if the Samsung One Cable or One Box is at fault here and the TV is completely useless with this type of TV models without the box...." Read more
"the hdmi entrance didn't work, I had to go to a samsung center where download an update ..." Read more
"...The problem is support, or really NO SUPPORT! The TV failed within 1 year, still on warranty; but Samsung will not call back to fix it...." Read more
"Absolutely the worst buy for a smart tv. The software is glitchy at best. Unit consisted of a monitor and a anchor to go with it...." Read more
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Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2020
This is the BEST TV I’ve bought in a while, I’m so glad I finally got the new Samsung Flagship, Samsung has yet to let me down which I can’t say for the other manufactures. As an important side note Samsung’s 2020 sets will be out in the next month so I almost waited to get the QT800 8K’s but they are not coming out in the 55” version so if you are looking at getting a 65” or larger you might want to pre-order that model as there will be some improvements and the price difference in minimal. This TV has tons of APP’s but you’ll have to dig to get them added to your Home menu bar. If you’re looking to cord cut this TV has enough apps to cover most of your needs and will integrate Fire Sticks, Roku’s, or whatever else you want to attach. Unlike my old Samsung 4K Flagship this TV has the same issues as the Sony and Visio has with streaming from my Plex in UHD but you do have plenty of downgrading selections between the audio and picture streams to get decent playback when streaming.
The colors are fantastic with this set and the upscaling is superb, makes a big difference over the 4K TV’s especially with motion and high detail scenes. This TV outperforms all of my other high-end sets hands down at the same cost so this is a no brainer when looking for a high-end TV that isn’t going to suffer from Burn-in and highly lit areas. This set will perform better for gaming, movies, sports, and whatever you want to through at it, you can’t go wrong picking this set for your next purchase.
Sony’s Flagship
I’m a big A/V guy and I have lots of gear, I’m also very demanding and critical of my gear. A couple of years ago I bought Sony’s Flagship the Z9F 65” which is not cheap. I’ve always been a huge Sony fan when it comes to TV’s starting when the old picture tube (CRT TV’s) started the Bravia series. The Z9 was a total let down for me, the colors were vivd/rich and the darks were pretty good but the motion is horrible. Streaming is also poor as UHD movies would have lots of issues when streaming a source over 50Mbps and downgrading the stream rate doesn’t always work well either. Another thing I don’t like and it’s a common complaint with Sony is its proprietary approach to device compatibility, namely sound bars and surround sound systems in my case. Sony ONLY works well with SONY devices, I’m sorry but that is a deal breaker for me as I have high-end gear (THAT IS NOT SONY) which I need to connect to.
Visio’s Flagship
I have the Visio PX65, Visio’s Flagship and like the Sony it doesn’t stream well but is excellent for motion and has a very nice app GUI. What it fails in horribly is its gamut of colors. The colors are all off and have a phony presentation which is too bad because this set could be a serious contender at less than half the price of the other two.
UNPACKING
Buying a new TV today has gotten better as to its packaging, no matter if you buy a Visio, Sony, or Samsung they are all boxed in the same fashion. You cut the banding around the box lift up on the box top and the TV will be exposed in its base. The remote and power cord (accessories) will be packed in the top foam of the box. The TV itself should be in a bag with two handle cutouts to lift it out of its base foam, it’s important not to pinch the screen with force as it may damage the TV so the bag with handles prevents this possible damage. The front of the TV should be protected with cardboard and/or foam which I leave on until I get it mounted or in place on its stand in order to protect the screen during install.
POWER-ON
Make sure you have all devices plugged in to your TV and powered on as most new Smart TV’s will recognize and automatically setup those devices to the TV. Expect to spend at least 20 minutes when setting the TV up after powering it up as there are many things you need to configure plus the TV will want to do update(s) on initial setup. Most TV’s today come with a Calibrated Picture setting I would suggest trying that over Vivid, Standard, Movie, Sports, and other modes first, you can always change Picture mode later as required or Calibrate the TV to your needs. It’s great that the manufactures now provide this mode so that you don’t have to go through the hassle and expense of calibrating your set, and now most calibrated settings are spot on, but not always.
Reviewed in the United States on February 29, 2020
This is the BEST TV I’ve bought in a while, I’m so glad I finally got the new Samsung Flagship, Samsung has yet to let me down which I can’t say for the other manufactures. As an important side note Samsung’s 2020 sets will be out in the next month so I almost waited to get the QT800 8K’s but they are not coming out in the 55” version so if you are looking at getting a 65” or larger you might want to pre-order that model as there will be some improvements and the price difference in minimal. This TV has tons of APP’s but you’ll have to dig to get them added to your Home menu bar. If you’re looking to cord cut this TV has enough apps to cover most of your needs and will integrate Fire Sticks, Roku’s, or whatever else you want to attach. Unlike my old Samsung 4K Flagship this TV has the same issues as the Sony and Visio has with streaming from my Plex in UHD but you do have plenty of downgrading selections between the audio and picture streams to get decent playback when streaming.
The colors are fantastic with this set and the upscaling is superb, makes a big difference over the 4K TV’s especially with motion and high detail scenes. This TV outperforms all of my other high-end sets hands down at the same cost so this is a no brainer when looking for a high-end TV that isn’t going to suffer from Burn-in and highly lit areas. This set will perform better for gaming, movies, sports, and whatever you want to through at it, you can’t go wrong picking this set for your next purchase.
Sony’s Flagship
I’m a big A/V guy and I have lots of gear, I’m also very demanding and critical of my gear. A couple of years ago I bought Sony’s Flagship the Z9F 65” which is not cheap. I’ve always been a huge Sony fan when it comes to TV’s starting when the old picture tube (CRT TV’s) started the Bravia series. The Z9 was a total let down for me, the colors were vivd/rich and the darks were pretty good but the motion is horrible. Streaming is also poor as UHD movies would have lots of issues when streaming a source over 50Mbps and downgrading the stream rate doesn’t always work well either. Another thing I don’t like and it’s a common complaint with Sony is its proprietary approach to device compatibility, namely sound bars and surround sound systems in my case. Sony ONLY works well with SONY devices, I’m sorry but that is a deal breaker for me as I have high-end gear (THAT IS NOT SONY) which I need to connect to.
Visio’s Flagship
I have the Visio PX65, Visio’s Flagship and like the Sony it doesn’t stream well but is excellent for motion and has a very nice app GUI. What it fails in horribly is its gamut of colors. The colors are all off and have a phony presentation which is too bad because this set could be a serious contender at less than half the price of the other two.
UNPACKING
Buying a new TV today has gotten better as to its packaging, no matter if you buy a Visio, Sony, or Samsung they are all boxed in the same fashion. You cut the banding around the box lift up on the box top and the TV will be exposed in its base. The remote and power cord (accessories) will be packed in the top foam of the box. The TV itself should be in a bag with two handle cutouts to lift it out of its base foam, it’s important not to pinch the screen with force as it may damage the TV so the bag with handles prevents this possible damage. The front of the TV should be protected with cardboard and/or foam which I leave on until I get it mounted or in place on its stand in order to protect the screen during install.
POWER-ON
Make sure you have all devices plugged in to your TV and powered on as most new Smart TV’s will recognize and automatically setup those devices to the TV. Expect to spend at least 20 minutes when setting the TV up after powering it up as there are many things you need to configure plus the TV will want to do update(s) on initial setup. Most TV’s today come with a Calibrated Picture setting I would suggest trying that over Vivid, Standard, Movie, Sports, and other modes first, you can always change Picture mode later as required or Calibrate the TV to your needs. It’s great that the manufactures now provide this mode so that you don’t have to go through the hassle and expense of calibrating your set, and now most calibrated settings are spot on, but not always.