Samsung QN90B 55" QLED 4K Smart TV vs Samsung U8000F 65" Crystal UHD 4K Smart TV

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified Oct 1 by Billy G.

Samsung QN90B 55" QLED 4K Smart TV
Samsung U8000F 65" Crystal UHD 4K Smart TV

Verdict: The QN90B shines with 1500 nits peak brightness and 9 ms input lag, making it ideal for HDR gaming in bright spaces (RTINGS, GameSpot). The U8000F, while only 250 nits bright and limited to 60 Hz, provides solid color accuracy at a much lower price (Consumer Reports, RTINGS). For gamers or bright‑room viewers, QN90B is the clear winner; for budget‑conscious streamers, U8000F is the sensible pick.

Winner: Samsung QN90B 55" QLED 4K Smart TV

Samsung QN90B 55" QLED 4K Smart TV: 8.5/10

Samsung U8000F 65" Crystal UHD 4K Smart TV: 6.5/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

Samsung QN90B 55" QLED 4K Smart TVSamsung U8000F 65" Crystal UHD 4K Smart TV
Resolution3840×21603840×2160
PanelNeo QLEDCrystal UHD
Refresh Rate120Hz60Hz
Peak Brightness1500 nits—
HDR—HDR10

Samsung QN90B 55" QLED 4K Smart TV

What works

  • Excellent HDR brightness (per RTINGS)
  • Wide viewing angles (per Tom's Hardware)
  • Low input lag of 9 ms (per GameSpot)

What doesn't

  • Higher price point (per Consumer Reports)
  • Only two HDMI 2.1 ports (per Samsung spec)

Samsung U8000F 65" Crystal UHD 4K Smart TV

What works

  • Affordable price (per Consumer Reports)
  • Good color accuracy for its class (per RTINGS)
  • Slim bezel design (per CNET)

What doesn't

  • Limited peak brightness (~250 nits per RTINGS)
  • Only 60 Hz refresh (per Samsung spec)

Bottom line

Our pick: Samsung QN90B 55" QLED 4K Smart TV.

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