Best For
Best for Movies
Samsung QN42S90DAE / QN42S90DAEXZA
Best for Bright Rooms
Samsung QN43QN90DAF / QN43QN90DAFXZA
Best for Gaming
Samsung QN43QN90DAF / QN43QN90DAFXZA
Better Picture Quality
Samsung QN42S90DAE / QN42S90DAEXZA
Best Value Premium TV
Samsung QN42S90DAE / QN42S90DAEXZA
The Samsung QN43QN90DAF and Samsung QN42S90DAE are premium 4K TVs designed for enthusiasts, but they take different approaches to picture quality. The QN43QN90DAF uses Neo QLED technology with Mini LED backlighting, delivering exceptional brightness, strong HDR performance, and excellent anti-reflection handling. The QN42S90DAE, on the other hand, features an OLED panel with self-illuminating pixels, offering perfect blacks, infinite contrast, and superior cinematic image quality. Both TVs support HDMI 2.1, 4K gaming up to 144Hz, Dolby Atmos, and Samsung's Tizen smart platform, making them excellent choices for gaming and entertainment.
Verdict
The Samsung QN42S90DAE is the better choice for most buyers seeking the best overall picture quality. Its OLED panel delivers deeper blacks, better contrast, and a more immersive movie-watching experience. However, the Samsung QN43QN90DAF remains the stronger option for bright rooms thanks to its Neo QLED technology, higher brightness potential, and FreeSync Premium Pro support. Movie lovers should lean toward the OLED model, while gamers and daytime viewers may prefer the Neo QLED alternative.
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| Model No |
QN43QN90DAF / QN43QN90DAFXZA |
QN42S90DAE / QN42S90DAEXZA |
| TV Type |
Smart TV |
Smart TV |
| Screen Size |
43 Inch (109.22 cm) |
42 Inch (107 cm) |
| Resolution |
4K 3840 x 2160 |
4K 3840 x 2160 |
| Aspect Ratio |
16:9 |
16:9 |
| Motion Rate |
144 Hz |
120 Hz |
| Viewing Angle |
178°/178° |
178°/178° |
| USB |
| USB Version |
: 2.0 |
| Supported Audio Formats |
: MP3, FLAC, OGG, WMA, WAV, MIDI, APE, AIFF, ALAC, M4A, MPA, AAC, SVAF, WEBM, RMVB |
| Supported Video Formats |
: AVI, MKV, MP4, ASF, MOV, 3GP, FLV, VRO, VOB, SVI |
| Supported Picture Formats |
: JPG, JPEG, PNG, BMP, MPO |
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| USB Version |
: 2.0 |
| Supported Audio Formats |
: MP3, FLAC, OGG, WMA, WAV, MIDI, APE, AIFF, ALAC, M4A, MPA, AAC, SVAF, WEBM, RMVB |
| Supported Video Formats |
: AVI, MKV, MP4, ASF, MOV, 3GP, FLV, VRO, VOB, SVI |
| Supported Picture Formats |
: JPG, JPEG, PNG, BMP, MPO |
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| Video |
| Backlight |
: 4K UHD Neo QLED |
| HLG |
: Yes |
| Film Mode |
: Yes |
| Anti Reflection |
: Yes |
| Filmmaker Mode |
: Yes |
| Expert Calibration |
: Yes |
| Auto HDR Remastering |
: Yes |
| AI Upscale |
: 4K AI Upscaling |
| Color |
: 100% Color Volume |
| Smart Calibration |
: Basic / Professional |
| HDR |
: Neo Quantum HDR+ |
| Viewing Angle |
: Ultra Viewing Angle |
| Picture Engine |
: NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor |
| Dimming Technology |
: Ultimate UHD Dimming |
| HDR 10+ |
: Yes ( Adaptive / Gaming ) |
| Adaptive Picture |
: Optimized / EyeComfort |
| Motion Technology |
: Motion Xcelerator 144Hz |
| Contrast Enhancer |
: Real Depth Enhancer Pro |
| Contrast |
: Quantum Matrix Technology |
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| Backlight |
: 4K UHD OLED |
| HLG |
: Yes |
| Film Mode |
: Yes |
| Anti Reflection |
: Yes |
| Filmmaker Mode |
: Yes |
| Smart Calibration |
: Basic |
| HDR |
: OLED HDR |
| AI Upscale |
: 4K AI Upscaling |
| Viewing Angle |
: Ultra Viewing Angle |
| Contrast Enhancer |
: Real Depth Enhancer |
| Contrast |
: Self-illuminating Pixels |
| Picture Engine |
: NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor |
| HDR 10+ |
: Yes ( Adaptive / Gaming ) |
| Adaptive Picture |
: Optimized / EyeComfort |
| Motion Technology |
: Motion Xcelerator 144Hz |
| Color |
: Perceptional Color Mapping |
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| Audio |
| Sound Output ( RMS ) |
: 20 W |
| 360 Audio |
: Yes |
| Dolby Atmos |
: Yes |
| Q-Symphony |
: Yes |
| Bluetooth Audio |
: Yes |
| Buds Auto Switch |
: Yes |
| Adaptive Sound Pro |
: Yes |
| Active Voice Amplifier Pro |
: Yes |
| Dual Audio support ( Bluetooth ) |
: Yes |
| DTV Sound System |
: Dolby |
| Object Tracking Sound |
: OTS Lite |
| Speaker Type |
: 2.2 Channel |
| Dolby Decoder |
: MS12 5.1 Channel |
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| Sound Output ( RMS ) |
: 20 W |
| 360 Audio |
: Yes |
| Dolby Atmos |
: Yes |
| Q-Symphony |
: Yes |
| Bluetooth Audio |
: Yes |
| Buds Auto Switch |
: Yes |
| Adaptive Sound Pro |
: Yes |
| Active Voice Amplifier |
: Yes |
| Active Voice Amplifier Pro |
: Yes |
| Bluetooth Headset Support |
: Yes |
| Dual Audio support ( Bluetooth ) |
: Yes |
| DTV Sound System |
: Dolby |
| Sound |
: OTS Lite |
| Object Tracking Sound |
: OTS Lite |
| Speaker Type |
: 2 Channel |
| Dolby Decoder |
: MS12 2 Channel |
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| Connectivity Options |
| HDMI 2.1 |
: 4 |
| USB-A 2.0 |
: 2 |
| WiFi5 |
: Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct |
: Yes |
| Bluetooth 5.2 |
: Yes |
| Ethernet / LAN |
: Yes |
| Ex-Link ( RS-232C ) |
: Yes |
| Anynet+ ( HDMI-CEC ) |
: Yes |
| Digital Audio Out ( Optical ) |
: Yes |
| HDMI Audio Return Channel |
: eARC |
| HDMI ( High Frame Rate ) |
: 4K 144Hz ( For HDMI 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 ) |
| RF In ( Terrestrial / Cable Input / Satellite Input ) |
: 1 / 1 ( Common Use For Terrestrial ) / 0 |
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| HDMI 2.1 |
: 4 |
| USB-A 2.0 |
: 2 |
| WiFi5 |
: Yes |
| Bluetooth 5.2 |
: Yes |
| Ethernet / LAN |
: Yes |
| Ex-Link ( RS-232C ) |
: Yes |
| Anynet+ ( HDMI-CEC ) |
: Yes |
| Audio Out ( Mini Jack / LR ) |
: Yes |
| Digital Audio Out ( Optical ) |
: Yes |
| HDMI Audio Return Channel |
: eARC |
| HDMI ( High Frame Rate ) |
: 4K 144Hz ( For HDMI 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 ) |
| Terrestrial / RF input |
: 1 / 1 ( Common Use For Terrestrial ) / 0 |
| RF In ( Terrestrial / Cable Input / Satellite Input ) |
: 1 / 1 ( Common Use For Terrestrial ) / 0 |
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| Smart TV Features |
| Operating System |
: Tizen™ Smart TV |
| Bixby |
: Yes |
| Workspace |
: Yes |
| Easy Setup |
: Yes |
| Web Service |
: Yes |
| Media Home |
: Yes |
| Apple AirPlay |
: Yes |
| Web Browser |
: Yes |
| Samsung Now+ |
: Yes |
| Samsung Daily+ |
: Yes |
| Ambient Mode+ |
: Yes |
| Universal Guide |
: Yes |
| Samsung Health |
: Yes |
| Samsung TV Plus |
: Yes |
| Far-Field Voice Interaction |
: Yes |
| SmartThings Hub / Matter Hub / IoT-Sensor Funtionality |
: Yes |
| Built-in Voice Assistant |
: Alexa |
| Hue Sync |
: Yes ( US Only ) |
| ConnecTime |
: Yes ( US Only ) |
| NFT |
: Nifty Gateway |
| Multi View |
: Up To 2 Videos |
| Works With AI Speaker |
: Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Multi Device Experience |
: TV To Mobile, Mobile To TV, TV Initiate Mirroring, Sound Mirroring, Tap View, Wireless TV On |
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| Operating System |
: Tizen™ Smart TV |
| Bixby |
: Yes |
| Workspace |
: Yes |
| Easy Setup |
: Yes |
| Web Service |
: Yes |
| Daily Board |
: Yes |
| Media Home |
: Yes |
| SmartThings |
: Yes |
| Apple AirPlay |
: Yes |
| Web Browser |
: Yes |
| Samsung Now+ |
: Yes |
| Samsung Daily+ |
: Yes |
| Ambient Mode+ |
: Yes |
| Universal Guide |
: Yes |
| Samsung Health |
: Yes |
| Samsung TV Plus |
: Yes |
| Far-Field Voice Interaction |
: Yes |
| SmartThings Hub / Matter Hub / IoT-Sensor Funtionality |
: Yes |
| Built-in Voice Assistant |
: Alexa |
| Hue Sync |
: Yes ( US Only ) |
| ConnecTime |
: Yes ( US Only ) |
| Multi View |
: Up To 2 Videos |
| Works With AI Speaker |
: Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Multi Device Experience |
: TV To Mobile, Mobile To TV, TV Initiate Mirroring, Sound Mirroring, Wireless TV On, Tap View |
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| Other Features |
| Design |
: Neo Slim Design |
| Stand Type |
: Sharp Neck Hexagon |
| Front Color |
: Graphite Black |
| Bezel Type |
: 3 Bezel-Less |
| Stand Color |
: Titan Black |
| Slim Type |
: Flat Look |
| EPG |
: Yes |
| HGiG |
: Yes |
| V-Chip |
: Yes |
| IP Control |
: Yes |
| Game Bar |
: Yes |
| Analog Tuner |
: Yes |
| MBR Support |
: Yes |
| Embedded POP |
: Yes |
| Mini Map Zoom |
: Yes |
| Surround Sound |
: Yes |
| Dynamic Black EQ |
: Yes |
| Game Motion Plus |
: Yes |
| ConnectShare™ ( HDD ) |
: Yes |
| ConnectShare™ ( USB 2.0 ) |
: Yes |
| Auto Game Mode ( ALLM ) |
: Yes |
| Super Ultra Wide Game View |
: Yes |
| Zigbee / Thread Module |
: Built-in |
| Remote Controller Code No. |
: BN59-01455A |
| Digital Broadcasting |
: ATSC / ClearQAM |
| FreeSync |
: FreeSync Premium Pro |
| OSD Languages |
: English, Spanish, French |
| Gaming Hub |
: Yes ( KR, US, CA, BR, GB, FR, DE, IT, ES, MX, AU ) |
| Motor Impaired Support |
: Slow Button Repeat, Remote Control App. For All |
| 9:16 Screen Support |
: Yes ( Need Auto Rotating Accessory, Compatible Model Only ) |
| Warranty |
: Your Product Has A 1 Year Labor Period / Your Product Has A 1 Year Part Coverage |
| Hearing Impaired Support |
: Closed Caption (Subtitle), Multi-Output Audio, Caption Position, Sign Language Zoom, Separate Closed Caption, Sign Language Guide, Auto Caption Position |
| Accessibillity - Voice Guide |
: US English, Mexico Spanish, Canada French, Finnish, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portugal Portuguese, Romanian, Slovak, Swedish, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Korean |
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| Design |
: Laser Slim Design |
| Stand Type |
: Simple Blade |
| Front Color |
: Graphite Black |
| Color |
: Graphite Black |
| Bezel Type |
: 4 Bezel-Less |
| Stand Color |
: Space Titan |
| Slim Type |
: Top Slim |
| EPG |
: Yes |
| HGiG |
: Yes |
| V-Chip |
: Yes |
| Game Bar |
: Yes |
| IP Control |
: Yes |
| Analog Tuner |
: Yes |
| MBR Support |
: Yes |
| ConnectShare™ |
: Yes |
| Embedded POP |
: Yes |
| Mini Map Zoom |
: Yes |
| Surround Sound |
: Yes |
| Dynamic Black EQ |
: Yes |
| Game Motion Plus |
: Yes |
| Auto Game Mode ( ALLM ) |
: Yes |
| Variable Refresh Rate ( VRR ) |
: Yes |
| Super Ultra Wide Game View |
: Yes |
| Country of Origin |
: Mexico |
| Zigbee / Thread Module |
: Built-in |
| Remote Controller Code No. |
: BN59-01455A |
| DTV Tuner |
: ATSC / ClearQAM |
| Digital Broadcasting |
: ATSC / ClearQAM |
| FreeSync |
: FreeSync Premium |
| OSD Languages |
: English, Spanish, French |
| Gaming Hub |
: Yes ( KR, US, CA, BR, GB, FR, DE, IT, ES, MX, AU ) |
| Motor Impaired Support |
: Slow Button Repeat, Remote Control App. For All |
| Warranty |
: Your Product Has A 1 Year Labor Period / Your Product Has A 1 Year Part Coverage |
| Hearing Impaired Support |
: Closed Caption ( Subtitle ), Multi-output Audio, Caption Position, Sign Language Zoom, Separate Closed Caption, Sign Language Guide, Auto Caption Position |
| Low Vision Support |
: Audio Subtitles ( AU,KR,UK,US Only ), Magnification, Audio Description, Zoom Menu and Text, High Contrast, SeeColors, Color Inversion, Grayscale, Picture Off |
| Accessibillity - Voice Guide |
: US English, Mexico Spanish, Canada French, Finnish, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portugal Portuguese, Romanian, Slovak, Swedish, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Korean |
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| General Details |
| Power Requirements |
: AC110-120V~ 50/60Hz |
| Power Consumption Max |
: NA W |
| Typical Power Consumption |
: NA W |
| Power Consumption Standby |
: 0.5 W |
| Eco Sensor |
: Yes |
| Auto Power Off |
: Yes |
| Auto Power Saving |
: Yes |
| Energy Star® Certified |
: Yes |
| Weight Without Stand |
: 9.38 Kg |
| Weight With Stand |
: 13.38 Kg |
| Weight Of Package Carton |
: 17.50 Kg |
| VESA Spec |
: 200 mm X 200 mm |
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| Power Requirements |
: AC110-120V~ 50/60Hz |
| Power Consumption Max |
: 175 W |
| Typical Power Consumption |
: 82 W |
| Power Consumption Typical |
: 67 W |
| Power Consumption Standby |
: 0.5 W |
| Eco Sensor |
: Yes |
| Auto Power Off |
: Yes |
| Auto Power Saving |
: Yes |
| Weight Without Stand |
: 8.30 Kg |
| Weight With Stand |
: 8.70 Kg |
| Weight Of Package Carton |
: 12.11 Kg |
| VESA Wall Mount Compatibility |
: 200 mm X 200 mm |
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| Supplied Accessories |
| Solar Cell Remote Control |
: TM2360E |
| E-Manual |
: Yes |
| Power Cable |
: Yes |
| User Manual |
: Yes |
| Slim Fit Cam Support |
: Yes |
| Mini Wall Mount Support |
: Yes |
| Slim Fit Wall-Mount Support |
: Yes |
| Auto Rotating Wall Mount Support |
: Yes |
| Full Motion Slim Wall Mount Support ( Y22 ) |
: Yes |
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| Solar Cell Remote Control |
: TM2360E |
| E-Manual |
: Yes |
| Power Cable |
: Yes |
| User Manual |
: Yes |
| Slim Fit Cam Support |
: Yes |
| Slim Fit Wall-Mount Support |
: Yes |
| Full Motion Slim Wall Mount Support ( Y22 ) |
: Yes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which product is better for gaming?
Both TVs are excellent gaming options with HDMI 2.1 and 4K 144Hz support, but the QN43QN90DAF has a slight advantage thanks to FreeSync Premium Pro and its brighter Neo QLED panel.
Does Product 1 support Dolby Atmos?
Yes, the Samsung QN43QN90DAF supports Dolby Atmos and includes Q-Symphony for enhanced audio performance with compatible Samsung soundbars.
Which TV offers better picture quality?
The Samsung QN42S90DAE delivers superior picture quality due to its OLED panel, which provides perfect blacks, higher contrast, and better cinematic performance.
Which TV is better for bright rooms?
The Samsung QN43QN90DAF is better suited for bright environments because its Neo QLED Mini LED technology produces higher brightness levels and excellent reflection handling.
Do both TVs support 4K 144Hz gaming?
Yes, both models support 4K gaming at up to 144Hz through all four HDMI 2.1 ports.
Which TV should movie enthusiasts buy?
Movie enthusiasts should choose the Samsung QN42S90DAE because its OLED display offers more accurate contrast, deeper blacks, and a more theater-like viewing experience.
Top Differences- Screen Size: 43 Inch (109.22 cm) Vs 42 Inch (107 cm)
- Refresh Rate: 144 Hz Vs 120 Hz
- Display Technology: 4K UHD Neo QLED Vs 4K UHD OLED
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