Samsung Neo QLED 4K - QN90 75” Class QN90D Series Neo 74.5" 2024 Review

The Samsung QN75QN90D Neo QLED TV is a 75-inch 4K powerhouse with stunning HDR brightness, making it great for movies and gaming. It's not the best for dark room viewing compared to OLED, but it's a top pick for bright rooms. Shop around, as prices vary by over $400.

If you're shopping for a 75-inch 4K TV that can handle everything from gaming to movies, the Samsung QN75QN90D is a serious contender. It's a 2024 Neo QLED model, which means it uses mini-LED backlighting for better contrast and brightness control than traditional LED TVs. With a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ Adaptive, and built-in Dolby Atmos, it's built to be an all-around performer for a living room or media room. Prices we've seen range from around $1,400 to $1,800, putting it in the upper-mid range for large-screen TVs.

This TV's party trick is its HDR performance, which lands in the 99th percentile in our database. That means it gets incredibly bright and has excellent contrast, making HDR movies and shows pop. For gaming, it scores in the 74th percentile, thanks to that 120Hz panel and low input lag. Our data shows it's best for gaming and general corporate/media use, scoring in the high 50s out of 100 for those categories. It's not the absolute top-tier for pure picture quality (that score is in the 43rd percentile), but the combination of brightness, contrast, and motion handling is very strong for the price.

With a price spread from $1,393 to $1,798, shopping around is key. At the lower end of that range, this TV represents good value, offering near-flagship HDR performance for hundreds less. At the higher end, you start brushing against deals on OLED models from LG or higher-end Mini-LED sets from Sony. If snagging that sub-$1,400 price, it's a compelling buy.

The most direct competitor is likely the Hisense U6 Series Mini-LED, which offers similar mini-LED tech at a lower price point, though Samsung typically has the edge in processing and smart features. For pure picture quality, especially black levels, the LG OLED evo G5 is in a different league, but it's also more expensive and can't match this Samsung's peak brightness. The Sony BRAVIA 5 is another Mini-LED alternative with superior processing for upscaling and motion, but again, often at a premium. The Roku Pro Series is a wildcard with a great built-in platform, but may not match the QN90D's raw HDR punch.

Skip this TV if you watch almost exclusively in a pitch-black room—an OLED will give you better contrast. Also, if you're putting a TV in a super bright sunroom or outdoors, its score there is weak. And finally, if you absolutely hate buying soundbars, the mediocre built-in audio might frustrate you. In those cases, look at LG OLEDs for dark rooms or consider a dedicated outdoor TV.

Should you buy it? If your priority is a bright, impactful HDR picture for movies and gaming in a well-lit room, and you can find it for around $1,500 or less, yes. It's a fantastic all-rounder. But if you watch mostly in a dark room and crave perfect blacks, an OLED is still the king. And if budget is the biggest concern, the Hisense options offer a lot of tech for less money.