Samsung Neo QLED TVs for 2023: Quantum Dots and mini LED in 4K and 8K

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Updated on 14 March 2023

Samsung presents its latest generation of Neo QLED 2023 televisions in 4K and 8K ultra-high definition. Quantum Dots and Mini LEDs combine to deliver brilliant brightness and intense color for HDR content. Gaming features are also included, with smoother and more responsive images. Learn more about the new Samsung Neo QLED 2023 TV lineup and its features. A table summarizing the differences between the ranges can be found at the end of the article.

Samsung Neo QLED 2023 TVs
The five new 2023 Samsung Neo QLED TV ranges are aimed at 4K HDR movie lovers as well as console and PC gamers.

Impressive brightness and intense colors

All the 2023 Samsung Neo QLED 2023 TV ranges use an LCD panel combined with Quantum Dot powered Mini LED backlighting.

Tens of thousands of tiny light-emitting diodes are evenly distributed across the back of the LCD panel. This system provides intense brightness and contrast superior to conventional LED and QLED LCD TVs. The zoned backlighting modulates the amount of light emitted to increase contrast while preserving the depth of blacks.

The number of zones and the accuracy of the backlighting increases as you move up the Samsung Neo QLED 2023 TV catalog.

Samsung Neo QLED: Quantum Mini LED
The combination of Quantum Dots and mini LED backlighting ensures high brightness and optimal contrast to fully enjoy 4K HDR content.

Quantum Dot technology improves the accuracy, vibrancy and intensity of the colors being displayed, with more shades and hues reproduced as you move up through the ranges. Together, these display technologies allow the 2023 Samsung Neo QLED TVs to excel at displaying HDR content. The latter benefit from high brightness and extensive color coverage, with a stunning picture in Filmmaker mode.

Advanced gaming features

This has been one of the strengths of Samsung TVs for many years: they are particularly well suited for video games. The Samsung Neo QLED 2023 models are no exception to this rule and will appeal to both novice and seasoned gamers. 

All models are compatible with 4K 120Hz and even 144 Hz, featuring ALLM, VRR and FreeSync Premium Pro certifications, as well as HDR HGiG and HDR10+ Gaming. This means maximum smoothness on video games, with very a low input lag to optimize gameplay. Games also benefit from optimized brightness, contrast, and color to let you enjoy 4K HDR graphics.

Samsung Gaming Hub
The 2023 Samsung Neo QLED TVs (here a Samsung QN95C) are equipped with HDMI 2.1 connectors that support 4K 120Hz or 4K 144Hz, depending on the series. ALLM and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro features ensure an extremely smooth and responsive gaming experience. In addition, the Gaming Hub gives users access to hundreds of streaming games without the need for a PC or gaming console.

Launched last summer, the Samsung Gaming Hub is still present. This gaming menu provides:

  • direct access to the main Cloud Gaming services, to play Xbox and PC games on the TV, without a console or computer,
  • shortcuts to Twitch, YouTube and Spotify,
  • specific gaming settings accessible directly via the remote control.
How to enjoy cloud gaming on a TV

OTS and wireless Dolby Atmos

OTS (Object Tracking Sound) technology is present on all the 2023 Samsung Neo QLED TVs. It improves realism by reproducing the sound seamlessly and dynamically according to the movement of the objects displayed on the screen. The result is perfect spatial coherence between the image and the sound. 

Samsung Neo QLED: OTS (Object Tracking Sound)
Samsung OTS technology matches the sound spatialization with the movement of objects on the screen for more realism and immersion.

This technology is made possible by the multi-driver audio system and artificial intelligence applied to image and sound processing. The performance of the OTS technology varies depending on the TV’s integrated audio system.

Wireless Dolby Atmos
The Samsung Neo QLED 2023 TVs are Dolby Atmos compatible and all feature the proprietary Q-Symphony 2.0 technology. This means they can be paired wirelessly, via WiFi, with a compatible Samsung soundbar to enjoy even more immersive sound.

Wireless Dolby Atmos is an exclusive feature offered by Samsung in partnership with Dolby. It allows you to connect the TV wirelessly (in WiFi) to any compatible Samsung soundbar. This greatly simplifies the connection between the two devices and facilitates the installation of the TV on a wall.

Called Q-Symphony 2.0, this technology synchronizes the TV’s drivers with those in the soundbar, allowing you to enjoy more impressive audio immersion with movies and video games.

2023 Samsung Neo QLED TVs: the different ranges

For 2023, the manufacturer offers five Samsung Neo QLED TV ranges (three in 4K definition and two in 8K definition). They all share the following features:

  • Mini LED and Quantum Dot backlighting
  • 4K 120Hz compatibility
  • Neural Quantum Processor 4K or 8K
  • HDR Optimized by AI (automatic HDR remasterization)
  • HDR10+ & Gaming / HLG
  • Filmmaker Mode
  • Thin bezel
  • Wireless Dolby Atmos: Q-Symphony 2.0
  • Dual simultaneous Bluetooth connection
  • 4 HDMI 2.1 ports
  • FreeSync Premium Pro
  • Voice control 
  • AirPlay 2
  • Solar-powered universal remote control

Samsung Neo QLED QN85C

Samsung QN85C QLED TV, HDMI 2.1, 4K 120Hz, Mini LED, HDR10+

The entry ticket to the world of Samsung Neo QLED 4K TVs 2023, the Samsung QN85C range comes in four image sizes: 138, 163, 189 and 214cm (55″, 65″, 75″, 85″). It replaces the Samsung Neo QLED QN85B (2022) range.

Advantages: 4K 120Hz compatibility, 60-watt 2.2.2 channel audio system.

Samsung Neo QLED QN90C

Samsung QN90C Neo QLED TV, 4K 144Hz, FreeSync Premium Pro

At the heart of the Samsung Neo QLED 4K 2023 catalog, the Samsung QN90C range includes six references: 108, 125, 138, 163, 189 and 214cm (43″, 50″, 55″, 65″, 75″, 85″). It replaces the Samsung Neo QLED QN90B (2022) range.

Advantages: 4K 144Hz compatibility, anti-reflection filter, 20-watt stereo audio system (43”/50”) or 60-watt 4.2.2 Atmos system (55” à 85”). A gaming reference!

Samsung Neo QLED QN95C

Samsung QN95C QLED TV, 4K 144Hz, FreeSync Premium Pro

Flagship of the Samsung Neo QLED 4K 2023 family, the Samsung QN95C range has four models: 138, 163, 189 and 214cm (55″, 65″, 75″, 85″). It replaces the Samsung Neo QLED QN95B (2022) range.

Advantages: 4K 144Hz compatibility, anti-reflection filter, expert calibration, 70-watt 4.2.2 Atmos audio system. The best Neo QLED 4K TV for movie lovers and gamers.

Samsung Neo QLED QN800C

Samsung QN800C Neo QLED TV, 8K 60Hz / 4K 120Hz, Dolby Atmos

This range of UHD 8K Samsung TVs offers three screen sizes: 163, 189 and 214cm (65”, 75”, 85”). It follows the Samsung Neo QLED QN800B (2022) range.

Advantages: 4K 120Hz, 8K 60Hz compatibility, anti-reflection filter, 70-watt 4.2.2 Atmos audio system, remote connectors (One Connect box). Realistic image and sound quality for total immersion.

Samsung Neo QLED QN900C

Samsung QN900C Neo QLED TV, 8K 60Hz / 4K 144Hz, Dolby Atmos

Samsung’s top 8K UHD TVs come in three screen sizes: 163, 189 and 214cm (65”, 75”, 85”). This range follows the Samsung Neo QLED QN900B (2022) series.

Advantages: 4K 144Hz, 8K 60Hz compatibility, anti-reflection filter, expert calibration, 90-watt 6.2.4 Atmos audio system, remote connectors (One Connect box). The very best image and sound.

2023 Samsung Neo QLED TVs: summary table

RangeMax. fréquencyKey specificationsAvailable sizesFrom
Samsung QN85C4K 120HzNeo Quantum HDR.
Supreme UHD Dimming.
Atmos surround sound with OTS.
138, 163, 189 and 214cm (55”, 65”, 75”, 85”)€1,790
Introductory offer: up to €500 reimbursed
Samsung QN90C4K 144HzAnti-reflection filter.
Neo Quantum HDR (43”/50”) / HDR+ (55” to 85”).
Ultimate UHD Dimming.
20W stereo sound with OTS Lite (43”/50”) or 60W 4.2.2 Atmos with OTS+ (55” to 85”).
108, 125, 138, 163, 189 and 214cm (43”, 50”, 55”, 65”, 75”, 85”)€1,290
Introductory offer: up to €500 reimbursed
Samsung QN95C4K 144HzAnti-reflection filter.
Neo Quantum HDR+.
Ultimate UHD Dimming Pro.
Expert Calibration.
70W 4.2.2 Atmos sound with OTS+.
138, 163, 189 and 214cm (55”, 65”, 75”, 85”)€2,790
Introductory offer: up to €500 reimbursed
Samsung QN800C8K 60Hz
4K 120Hz
Anti-reflection filter.
Neo Quantum HDR 8K+.
Ultimate 8K Dimming Pro.
70W 4.2.2 Atmos sound with OTS+.
One Connect box.
163, 189 and 214cm (65”, 75”, 85”)3990 €
Offre de lancement : jusqu’à 500 € remboursés
Samsung QN900C8K 60Hz
4K 144Hz
Anti-reflection filter.
Neo Quantum HDR 8K Pro.
Ultimate 8K Dimming Pro.
Expert Calibration.
90W 6.2.4 Atmos sound with OTS Pro.
One Connect box.
163, 189 and 214cm (65”, 75”, 85”)€5,990
Introductory offer: up to €500 reimbursed
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As a buyer and seller of second-hand high-tech products for around ten years before joining Son-Vidéo.com in 2007, I had the opportunity to test a variety of amplifiers, speakers, headphones, TVs, projectors and DAPs... Passionate about films and series, music and new technologies, I'm particularly fond of the worlds of TV, video projection and home theater. I like to watch films with my family on the big screen, either at the movie theater or at home, but I also enjoy listening to music on a good hi-fi system, sat in a comfy armchair or on a walk with a pair of headphones.

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