Our quick take

Alternatives to consider

  • Read the LG E7 OLED TV review

  • Read the Sony ZD9 review

Samsung Q9FN TV - 5.0 / 5

  • What is QLED? Samsung’s TV tech explained

Design

  • 4x HDMI in, 3 x USB Multimedia Port LAN and Wi-Fi network options

Full backlight quality

  • HDR Support: HDR10, HDR10+, HLG Processing engine: Samsung Q Engine

Incredible contrast, brightness and colour

Any issues?

Smart Features

  • Samsung Eden and Smart Things

Sound quality

To recap

The switch to a direct-lit screen with outstanding local dimming technology finally sets Samsung’s Quantum Dots free, letting their full colour, contrast and brightness potential shine - literally. No other TV before has served up so much of HDR’s potential.