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- Main Differences
- Market Context
- Design
- Picture Quality
- Motion
- Inputs
- Sound Quality
- Smart Features
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Samsung Q900/Q900R 8k QLED vs LG NANO99 8k 2020
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Samsung Q900/Q900R 8k QLED
LG NANO99 8k 2020
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TypeLED
Sub-TypeVA
Resolution8k
TypeLED
Sub-TypeIPS
Resolution8k
Variants
- QN55Q900RAFXZA (55")
- QN65Q900RAFXZA (65")
- QN75Q900RAFXZA (75")
- QN82Q900RAFXZA (82")
- 65NANO99 (65")
- 75NANO99 (75")
Our Verdict
Samsung Q900/Q900R 8k QLED
LG NANO99 8k 2020
The Samsung Q900/Q900R 8k QLED is much better than the LG NANO99 8k 2020. The Samsung has a VA panel with a much better contrast ratio and wider viewing angles due to Samsung's 'Ultra Viewing Angle' technology. It also has better local dimming, it gets significantly brighter, and has variable refresh rate support for gaming. However, the LG does a better job at displaying 4k and 8k content as there aren't any dithering artifacts.
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QN65Q900RAFXZA
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Main Differences forMixed Usage
Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
8.2
7.4
Local Dimming
8.0
5.0
Contrast
7.4
5.2
SDR Peak Brightness
8.9
7.2
Black Uniformity
7.7
5.9
Full Comparison
Market Context
Market Context
Design
Style
Design Picture
Curved
No
No
Accelerated Longevity Test
Uniformity Pictures
Longevity Graph
Stand
Stand Picture
Back
Back Picture
Wall Mount
VESA 400x400
VESA 400x400
Borders
Borders Picture
Borders
0.49" (1.2 cm)
0.43" (1.1 cm)
Thickness
Thickness Picture
Max Thickness
1.25" (3.2 cm)
1.77" (4.5 cm)
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
Build quality picture
Picture Quality
Contrast
7.4
5.2
Checkerboard Picture
Native Contrast
1,630 : 1
560 : 1
Contrast with local dimming
6,905 : 1
861 : 1
SDR Brightness
8.9
7.2
Real Scene Peak Brightness
836 cd/m²
360 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
1,689 cd/m²
179 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
1,629 cd/m²
308 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
792 cd/m²
330 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
550 cd/m²
348 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
384 cd/m²
357 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
1,549 cd/m²
177 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
1,506 cd/m²
305 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
786 cd/m²
329 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
545 cd/m²
347 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
379 cd/m²
357 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.082
0.044
Local Dimming
8.0
5.0
LD Video, Moving Object
LD Video, Real Content
LD Video, Real Content Side View
Local Dimming
Yes
Yes
Backlight
Full-Array
Full-Array
Local Dimming In Game Mode
5.0
LD Video, Moving Object
LD Video, Real Content
LD Video, Real Content Side View
Local Dimming
Yes
Backlight
Full-Array
HDR Brightness
8.6
7.1
EOTF
Real Scene Highlight
1,027 cd/m²
593 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
1,716 cd/m²
247 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
1,463 cd/m²
915 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
985 cd/m²
802 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
548 cd/m²
625 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
410 cd/m²
507 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
1,568 cd/m²
234 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
1,380 cd/m²
416 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
963 cd/m²
464 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
541 cd/m²
492 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
404 cd/m²
506 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.078
0.046
HDR Brightness In Game Mode
6.9
Game Mode EOTF
Real Scene Highlight
534 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
256 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
936 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
822 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
640 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
522 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
233 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
423 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
474 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
505 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
522 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.048
Gray Uniformity
6.9
6.7
50% Uniformity Picture
50% Std. Dev.
3.892%
5.880%
50% DSE
0.234%
0.208%
5% Uniformity Picture
5% Std. Dev.
0.587%
0.573%
5% DSE
0.071%
0.088%
Black Uniformity
7.7
5.9
Native Black Uniformity Picture
Native Std. Dev.
1.268%
2.146%
Black Uniformity Picture with Local Dimming
Std. Dev. w/ L.D.
0.523%
1.952%
Viewing Angle
7.6
7.4
Viewing Angle Video
Chroma Graph
Color Washout
39°
29°
Hue Graph
Color Shift
55°
60°
Lightness Graph
Brightness Loss
48°
35°
Black Level Raise
70°
70°
Gamma Shift
29°
38°
Reflections
8.8
8.6
Reflections Picture
Average Room Off Picture
Bright Room Off Picture
Screen Finish
Semi-gloss
Semi-gloss
Total Reflections
2.5%
2.7%
Indirect Reflections
1.8%
0.9%
Calculated Direct Reflections
0.7%
1.8%
Pre Calibration
8.1
8.2
Pre White Balance Picture
Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Pre Color Picture
White Balance dE
2.82
2.30
Color dE
2.08
1.62
Gamma
2.20
2.27
Color Temperature
6,266 K
7,222 K
Picture Mode
Movie
Expert (Dark Room)
Color Temp Setting
Warm 2
Warm 2
Gamma Setting
2.2
2.2
Post Calibration
9.5
9.3
Post White Balance Picture
Post Gamma Curve Picture
Post Color Picture
White Balance dE
0.55
0.30
Color dE
0.78
1.19
Gamma
2.20
2.19
Color Temperature
6,446 K
6,957 K
White Balance Calibration
20 point
22 point
Color Calibration
Yes
Yes
Auto-Calibration Function
Yes
480p Input
8.0
8.0
480p Picture
720p Input
8.0
8.0
720p Picture
1080p Input
9.0
9.0
1080p Picture
4k Input
9.5
9.9
4k Picture
8k Input
9.5
10
8k Picture
Pixels
Pixels Picture
Type
LED
LED
Sub-Type
VA
IPS
Color Gamut
8.3
7.8
Wide Color Gamut
Yes
Yes
Color Gamut DCI-P3 Picture
DCI P3 xy
90.51%
85.57%
DCI P3 uv
95.21%
92.53%
Color Gamut Rec.2020 Picture
Rec 2020 xy
67.82%
61.95%
Rec 2020 uv
75.55%
69.09%
EOTF
Color Volume
7.3
7.1
P3 Color Volume ITP Picture
Normalized DCI P3 Coverage ITP
81.4%
81.5%
10,000 cd/m² DCI P3 Coverage ITP
55.9%
29.7%
2020 Color Volume ITP Picture
Normalized Rec 2020 Coverage ITP
65.2%
59.4%
10,000 cd/m² Rec 2020 Coverage ITP
47.1%
21.9%
Gradient
7.8
7.7
Gradient Picture
Color Depth
10 Bit
10 Bit
Red (Std. Dev.)
0.124
0.104
Green (Std. Dev.)
0.157
0.148
Blue (Std. Dev.)
0.091
0.093
Gray (Std. Dev.)
0.097
0.134
Temporary Image Retention
10
10
Image Retention Picture
IR after 0 min recovery
0.00%
0.00%
IR after 2 min recovery
0.00%
0.00%
IR after 4 min recovery
0.00%
0.00%
IR after 6 min recovery
0.00%
0.00%
IR after 8 min recovery
0.00%
0.00%
IR after 10 min recovery
0.00%
0.00%
Permanent Burn-In Risk
10
10
Permanent Burn-In Risk
No
No
Motion
Response Time
8.9
8.5
Motion Blur Picture
Response Time Chart
80% Response Time
2.7 ms
2.8 ms
100% Response Time
7.9 ms
11.5 ms
Flicker-Free
9.9
9.9
Backlight chart
Flicker-Free
No
No
PWM Dimming Frequency
960 Hz
960 Hz
Black Frame Insertion (BFI)
10
10
BFI Picture
BFI Frequency Picture
Optional BFI
Yes
Yes
Min Flicker For 60 fps
60 Hz
60 Hz
60Hz For 60 fps
Yes
Yes
120Hz For 120 fps
Yes
Yes
Min Flicker for 60 fps in Game Mode
60 Hz
60 Hz
Motion Interpolation
Motion Interpolation (30 fps) Picture
Motion Interpolation (30 fps)
Yes
Yes
Motion Interpolation (60 fps) Picture
Motion Interpolation (60 fps)
Yes
Yes
Stutter
6.3
7.1
Frame Hold Time @ 24 fps
33.8 ms
30.2 ms
Frame Hold Time @ 60 fps
8.8 ms
5.2 ms
24p Judder
10
10
Judder-Free 24p
Yes
Yes
Judder-Free 24p via 60p
Yes
Yes
Judder-Free 24p via 60i
Yes
Yes
Judder-Free 24p via Native Apps
Yes
Yes
Variable Refresh Rate
8.2
0.0
Native Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
No
HDMI Forum VRR
Yes
No
FreeSync
Yes
No
G-SYNC Compatible
No
No
4k VRR Maximum
60 Hz
N/A
4k VRR Minimum
48 Hz
No VRR support
1080p VRR Maximum
120 Hz
N/A
1080p VRR Minimum
< 20 Hz
No VRR support
1440p VRR Maximum
120 Hz
N/A
1440p VRR Minimum
< 20 Hz
No VRR support
VRR Supported Connectors
HDMI
No VRR support
Inputs
Input Lag
8.7
9.3
1080p @ 60Hz
15.1 ms
16.2 ms
1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
93.4 ms
124.5 ms
1440p @ 60Hz
15.1 ms
16.3 ms
4k @ 60Hz
15.1 ms
16.1 ms
4k @ 60Hz + 10-Bit HDR
15.2 ms
16.2 ms
4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
15.0 ms
16.2 ms
4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
78.9 ms
116.2 ms
4k @ 60Hz With Interpolation
29.0 ms
116.1 ms
8k @ 60Hz
16.1 ms
1080p @ 120Hz
5.9 ms
7.5 ms
1440p @ 120Hz
5.9 ms
N/A
4k @ 120Hz
7.8 ms
7.7 ms
1080p with Variable Refresh Rate
6.7 ms
N/A
1440p with VRR
7.0 ms
N/A
4k with VRR
N/A
8k with VRR
N/A
Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
Yes
No
Supported Resolutions
10
9.6
Resolution
8k
8k
1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
Yes (native support)
Yes (native support)
1440p @ 60Hz
Yes (native support)
Yes (forced resolution required)
1440p @ 120Hz
Yes (native support)
No
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
Yes
4k @ 120Hz
Yes (native support)
Yes (native support)
8k @ 30Hz or 24Hz
Yes
Yes
8k @ 60Hz
Unknown
Yes
Advanced Console Compatibility
PS5 Screenshot
Xbox Series X Screenshot
Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
Yes
No
PS5, 4k @ 120Hz + HDR
Yes
PS5, 4k @ 120Hz
Yes
PS5, 4k @ 60Hz + HDR
Yes
PS5, 1440p @ 120Hz
No
PS5, 1080p @ 120Hz
Yes
PS5, Variable Refresh Rate
No
Xbox Series X, 4k @ 120Hz + HDR
Yes
Xbox Series X, 4k @ 120Hz
Yes
Xbox Series X, 4k @ 60Hz + HDR
Yes
Xbox Series X, 1440p @ 120Hz
No
Xbox Series X, 1080p @ 120Hz
Yes
Xbox Series X, Variable Refresh Rate
No
Inputs Specifications
HDR10
Yes
Yes
HDR10+
Yes
No
Dolby Vision
No
Yes
HLG
Yes
Yes
3D
No
HDMI 2.0 Full Bandwidth
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3,4)
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3,4)
HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth
Yes (HDMI 4)
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3,4)
CEC
Yes
Yes
HDCP 2.2
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3,4)
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3,4)
USB 3.0
No
No
Variable Analog Audio Out
No
No
Wi-Fi Support
Yes (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)
Yes (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)
Input Photos
Side Inputs Picture
Rear Inputs Picture
Total Inputs
HDMI
4
4
USB
3
3
Digital Optical Audio Out
1
1
Analog Audio Out 3.5mm
0
1
Analog Audio Out RCA
0
0
Component In
0
0
Composite In
0
1 (incl. adapter)
Tuner (Cable/Ant)
1
1
Ethernet
1
1
DisplayPort
0
0
IR In
0
0
SD/SDHC
0
0
Audio Passthrough
ARC
Yes (HDMI 3)
Yes (HDMI 2)
eARC support
No
Yes
Dolby Atmos via TrueHD via eARC
No
Yes
DTS:X via DTS-HD MA via eARC
No
No
5.1 Dolby Digital via ARC
Yes
Yes
5.1 DTS via ARC
No
No
5.1 Dolby Digital via Optical
Yes
Yes
5.1 DTS via Optical
No
No
Sound Quality
Frequency Response
6.4
6.9
Frequency Response
Low-Frequency Extension
113.14 Hz
100.79 Hz
Std. Dev. @ 70
3.65 dB
2.65 dB
Std. Dev. @ 80
3.86 dB
2.57 dB
Std. Dev. @ Max
5.67 dB
5.49 dB
Max
87.8 dB SPL
90.7 dB SPL
Dynamic Range Compression
3.91 dB
6.41 dB
Distortion
7.5
6.9
Total Harmonic Distortion
Weighted THD @ 80
0.287
0.482
Weighted THD @ Max
0.914
1.763
IMD @ 80
0.61%
3.09%
IMD @ Max
1.01%
4.12%
Smart Features
Interface
8.0
8.5
Smart TV Picture
Smart OS
Tizen
webOS
Version
2019
5.0
Ease of Use
Easy
Easy
Smoothness
Very Smooth
Average
Time Taken to Select YouTube
2 s
2 s
Time Taken to Change Backlight
7 s
6 s
Advanced Options
Many
Many
Ad-Free
0.0
0.0
Ads Picture
Ads
Yes
Yes
Opt-out
No
No
Suggested Content in Home
Yes
Yes
Opt-out of Suggested Content
No
No
Apps and Features
8.5
8.0
Apps Picture
App Selection
Great
Great
App Smoothness
Average
Average
Cast Capable
Yes
Yes
USB Drive Playback
Yes
Yes
USB Drive HDR Playback
Yes
Yes
HDR in Netflix
Yes
Yes
HDR in YouTube
Yes
Yes
Remote
8.5
9.0
Remote Picture
Size
Small
Large
Voice Control
Many Features
Many Features
CEC Menu Control
Yes
Yes
Other Smart Features
Yes
Yes
Remote App
Samsung SmartThings
LG TV Plus
TV Controls
Controls Picture
In The Box
In The Box Picture
Misc
Power Consumption
139 W
156 W
Power Consumption (Max)
307 W
332 W
Firmware
1060
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QN55Q900RAFXZA
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QN65Q900RAFXZA
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65NANO99
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QN75Q900RAFXZA
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75NANO99
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QN82Q900RAFXZA
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