Samsung gives you the power to bring movies home. His QLED TV, the company’s largest, looks like it’s going to have a mix of mini-LED backlighting and cinema-grade audio that could ruin a mid-sized TV.
The 98-inch Neo QLED QN100B TV is an evolution of the Samsung QN90B, one of his flagship Neo QLED 4K smart TVs this year. However, the QN90B’s maximum configuration is 85 inches, which may not be enough for some people.
With the Neo QLED QN100B TV, Samsung is taking the demand for large smart TVs seriously. But make no mistake, this set and its $40,000 price tag are reserved for the premium market. So while we don’t make it to the lab for our usual battery of tests, the Neo QLED QN100B hands-on TV review he spent a few hours with the kit.
The Samsung QN100B Neo QLED TV comes in a single 98-inch configuration and is available now for $39,999. This is one of the most expensive TVs I have ever seen. Two other devices of his that come to mind are the $100,000 LG Signature OLED R rotating TV and the $25,000 G2 97-inch OLED TV.
In terms of design, the Samsung QN100B Neo QLED TV is not much different from his QN90B. I actually saw this TV installed at his CEDIA in Dallas shortly after it was first announced, but it didn’t display right in the showroom. It’s a real eye-opener to watch on a 98-inch screen the size of your living room. The frameless effect enhances the illusion.
The kit includes his 4 HDMI ports (supporting 120Hz) housed in a One Connect cable management box. With the TV on the center stand, as I did in my demo, the One Connect box fits conveniently in the entertainment cabinet. If you want to put it in front of your TV, you need a 600 x 400 VESA mount. The set is less than an inch thick, so it fits perfectly on the wall.
The QN100B Neo QLED TV features a mini LED panel. Properly driving Mini LEDs delivers rich HDR performance with precise dimming zones. Samsung’s Neural Quantum Processor 4K is the brain behind the job, responsible for balancing the TV’s motion processing and luminance capabilities.
Samsung claims a peak brightness of 5,000 nits, which is double the brightness of the Samsung QN90A Neo QLED TV. It’s been one of the best TVs we’ve tested so far in terms of brightness so if the QN100B is actually significantly brighter that’s impressive.Lab results confirm this claim and other models You can’t see the set next to the However, even when tested against the background of the room’s LED overhead lighting, the TV seemed very bright. I think it will hold up well even in a room with lots of natural light.
One issue with brightness levels is control. Dark scenes, namely Top Gun: Every disciplinary meeting in Maverick’s office saw the Samsung QN100B struggle a bit with the contrast around the actors’ heads. There was, but surprisingly, the set handled the plane movements quite well. is not damaged. Even better, the large screen provided excellent clarity. I could clearly see the texture of the Marine Corps uniform, the subtle stubble on Tom Cruise’s face, the details in the cockpit, and more. I don’t think you’ll miss any nuances even when watching a nearly 100-inch TV.
The Samsung QN100B Neo QLED TV features 120 watts 6.4.4 channel audio with Dolby Atmos and uses the latest version of the company’s object tracking technology called Cinema Object Tracking Sound. Object tracking sounds have proven effective on other Samsung TVs, but a screen of this size further emphasizes sound movement across the screen. Throughout Top Gun: Maverick, my ears follow jets zipping through the skies of the North Island.
If you buy this TV, you’re probably investing in a complete home entertainment setup with a soundbar and subwoofer, but it’s good to know that the audio can hold its own sound. Otherwise, Q Symphony allows your TV’s built-in speakers to work with surrounding speakers for maximum immersion. In my experience with the QN100B, this resulted in voices superimposed over the aircraft’s engines causing warnings in the cockpit during the movie’s training scene. Top Gun: While watching Maverick on his Blu-Ray player, Samsung QN100B Neo Q TV
The Samsung QN100B Neo QLED TV comes with the latest version of Samsung’s Eco Remote that not only supports solar charging but also a USB-C connector. It’s rather slim and uniform in design, with a minimalistic button array. It also features four dedicated launchers — Netflix, Samsung TV Plus, Prime Video and Disney Plus. If you use these services frequently, the remote will seem especially useful.
With a ridiculously high price, the Samsung QN100B Neo QLED TV isn’t one that I’d truly recommend to most people. A projector is a more cost-effective option for establishing a big screen in your room. Plus, without lab testing the set, there’s no way to verify how it stacks up to other top-rated Mini LED TVs.
With a ridiculously high price, the Samsung QN100B Neo QLED TV isn’t one that I’d truly recommend to most people. A projector is a more cost-effective option for establishing a big screen in your room. Plus, without lab testing the set, there’s no way to verify how it stacks up to other top-rated Mini LED TVs.
That said, if you’re a premium customer with a large living room, look no further for your ultimate AV splurge.
