Samsung QN65Q9FN Review

Whether it is Samsung QN65Q9FN QLED TV or Samsung QE65Q9FN, you are in the right track. This is the new 4K TV of Samsung. The name varies depending if you are in the United Kingdom or United States.

The former is in UK and the latter pertains to the US. Regardless of the difference of some of its letters, you will still get the same features. It has been said that Samsung bounced back of its QLED TV with this model, making it also more colorful and brighter compared to the previous model.

Samsung QN65Q9FN Picture and Video Quality 9/10

It offers a 4K high dynamic range pictures. It does not use edge-lit LED lighting. Instead, it utilizes a Full Array Local Dimming, preventing the contrast problems that were experienced from its predecessor. The Q9FN is a combination of QLED and Full Array Local Dimming, making pictures and videos brighter and more colorful.

Samsung QN65Q9FN Materials and Design 8/10

This model looks chunky compared to the modern look of televisions. The frame is directly round screen with dark coloring, as well as muted finish. It is also designed with a single bar-style stand for a minimalism effect. And speaking of minimalism effect, the shape is called Ambient Mode.

This is a new feature for Samsung TV. This Ambient Mode will help you save money for your electric bill because it is designed to consume a small amount of electricity. If you opt for brighter one, just simple adjust it. You just have to expect to pay a higher electric bill.

Samsung QN65Q9FN Technology 9/10

Samsung is known for its QLED technology, and it is proven by the Q9FN’s picture quality as well as its other features. Aside from the pictures, Q9FN is proud of its audio. It is not the most outstanding, but it is one of the best.

It has a Smart Sound feature, which processes the incoming sound and adjusts automatically its quality to be fit on the type of content you are watching. Just watch out for some shrill tones that results to momentary buzz. It does not support Dolby Vision.

If you are a gamer, you have to pay attention on its Game Mode feature. This mode analyses the content of your game, and it will detects the game title being loaded without using any input source.

Samsung QN65Q9FN Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Excellent smart system
  • Competitive well-rounded sound
  • Good HDR picture quality
  • Powerful gaming features

Cons

  • Restricted viewing angles
  • Quite expensive
  • No Dolby Vision

Final Thoughts

Some reviewers consider this model as perfect because it has everything. While some reviews have to say a lot of bad comments about it or some imperfections. Here is the thing, if you are looking for a television that has good quality picture and video, you might want to pick this one.

You can enjoy the new features such as the Ambient Mode, Smart System, Game Mode, and the Full Array Local Dimming. But if you believe that the price is not worth it for this kind of television because you are expecting for more, then this is not for you.

Samsung QN65Q9FN

9.2

Picture and Video Quality

9.4/10

Materials and Design

9.0/10

Technology

9.1/10

Pros

  • Excellent smart system
  • Competitive well-rounded sound
  • Good HDR picture quality
  • Powerful gaming features

Cons

  • Restricted viewing angles
  • Quite expensive
  • No Dolby Vision
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Tom McGovern

Author: Tom McGovern

Tom is a music aficionado with a nose for tech. He’s so into music that he was accepted at The Juilliard School—and didn’t go! When he’s not jamming to (and reviewing) the latest tunes to top the charts, he’s knee deep in the latest tech inventions to rock the market.

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