Glad you’re loving it!

Can you give me your feedback how is the TV for watching low quality cable like old shows the reason I'm concerned I'm coming from a 940e Sony it's high quality processor for low quality content like old movies is the picture still good in these new reviews they always show 4K content but when you actually purchase the TV you're watching crap 7:20 cable.

Just bought Samsung QN90C 85inch at Christmas bit pricey but the HDR just blows you away.

Do you recommend?

Thanks, will do!

Thanks for your kind words from one of my favourite places!

@@gadgetguytech You’re welcome 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

True, prices are dropping but still pretty expensive for the average family...I'm sure they'll keep dropping though.

€4200.. currently in the Netherlands

Thanks so much for your kind words!

Hi Mark thanks for your kind words! Hmm I’m not sure where the console came from unfortunately but I wouldn’t recommend it because it had a slight bow in the middle and not really strong enough for the TV. It was a pretty cheap one anyway. Apologies I can’t help more.

@@gadgetguytech that was helpful, thank you sir!

Great advice, thanks!

You said you had it for 3 weeks why did you get rid of it and did you compare it to the Samsung 98

I should have reworded it to say I have had it for three weeks now but anyway I’ve had it since August 18 and picture is still phenomenal. KZfaq TV picture is crisp full of color and 4K is at another level. No I did not compare it to Samsung. Dolby vision is a must

Glad you think so! We didn't have a long time with the TV so more of a 'first look'.

Yes, but it does depend on the region you are in. In the US there's also an 8K 98in Mini-LED coming out. This isn't going to sold in my region (Australia) though. At least not for a while.

Which is better?

​@@brownskinb5084 mini led is better for better contrast (better blacks )

But how are they next to each other is the extra price difference worth it that's the problem we have no samples we don't know it's like buying a motorcycle in Connecticut they don't let you test drive it.

Good review. Just curious whether the Q80C model overseas is equivalent to QC80 here in Korea. We also have a Neo-QLED 98" model called QC90 and would like to know the difference between QC80 and QC90 image quality. Subscribed and liked.

Hopefully the prices will drop soon!

Don't low-budget yourself... You can obtain anything you want 🫡

I'm told that the Large Size Bracket Wall Mount should work fine and is compatible with the Q80C 98". Any bracket should work as long as the VESA pattern dimensions are 400 x 600, and it can manage about 60Kg, that's all you really need. The Q80C is about 4cm thick so it won't be completely flat against the wall, but should look fine. I would say that the TV is a 'slim type' but the bracket should work regardless.

Good points - Sony has a legacy of excellent colour processing as well as upscaling...

Glad I could help! Enjoy your massive TV!

How do you like the TV

Hello my friend I want to buy this tv too. What do you think about it? It was worth it?.did you like the picture quality? How much was it?

It's pretty amazing having a TV that big!

Yes, there's a cable port at the back of the TV, although this might depend on your region.

Oh wow! That's a sharp price. Thanks for your kind words about the video too!

As of 11.12.23 it's now $5,000 😮😮😮

@@o.c.g.m9426 still $8499 at Costco. Where did you see that price?

​@o.c.g.m9426 no way, do you have a link?

found it for 3400 lol @@o.c.g.m9426

True, projectors are perfect in the right environments...

Pretty good price, and as new models get released next year I'm sure it will drop during clearance time. Yes, such a large screen means it's got a huge backlight so it's bright!

Hi, thanks for your comment. No review yet of the QN90C but will cover the latest 2024 8K 98in as soon as we get it.

I can only give you my opinion but it was absolutely fine at 3 meters away, which is where the couch was positioned in our shoot. I came into making this video with the assumption that 98in would seem 'too big' and unmanageable/unnecessary. However, it's surprisingly liveable and adds to the experience, so, while not truly "necessary", it sure is nice to have, and I doubt very much that you'll regret it. Maybe just a day or two to get used to the size...

I watch 75 inch from exactly 3 meters and after few months I can tell you you will regret if you do not go bigger😂

Not true lol jesus. Im at 13 ft and had the 77" S90C. Returned it due to flicker and terrible motion handling. 77" is a beast. Maybe if you are blind and have terrible eyesight you need 98".

Now that would be impressive! Samsung usually doesn't disclose dimming zones for their TVs these days. Partly because it's different per panel size, even with the same model, partly because they don't want us to compare!

@@gadgetguytech I heard that bigger the size more dimming zones on the miniled 📺 Samsung

@@manuelpaz6716 That's true, the larger the panel, the more dimming zones. With Mini LED technology, there will be more dimming zones than the same sized panel using full array backlighting. In general, Mini-LED provides more precise control of the backlight in order to produce 'truer' blacks and less artifacts like halos and blooming around bright objects moving on a black background.

@@gadgetguytech I remember that Samsung released a 98 version of the QN90B so I hope the same 4 this year 📺

I remember the first 32 inch flatscreen that I saw. Seemed massive! And those rear-projection TVs…

It’s still great value. 2024 models will come out after April, depending on where in the world you live. Still, I don’t think the 2024 model will have huge advancements that make the 2023 not a good choice.

True, it will be good in theatre rooms but I was surprised how well it fit into the living room space that I shot the video in. Not as big as I thought.

How is the picture quality? I want also to buy it. Given the size of the panel 98 inches does it deliver a good 4k picture? Tack så mycker. Nooris från Sverige.

That's a sharp price! There will be some amazing deals during Black Friday...

@@aysennooris2340 I dont know yet because i ordered it mounted on the wall, they will come 6. of december, yeah its a long wait x). But I think it will be on par or better than the Q8D i have now, its the same full array backlight tech but more zones, same nits and so on. And that is a very good TV! Read this is VA and not IPS panel like the rest of the Q80C series and that should be a plus. Mini led would ofc. be better but I think price/performance this is a winner. I was wondering about the TCL 98", it is 20k NOK here now, but I dont trust edgelit panels at that size.

The panel is rated for a max consumption of 430W, so that's when the panel is at peak brightness, so it won't draw any more power than that at any given time. It's rated for 289W typical consumption, so that's an average of peak and non-peak brightness and probably more reflective of what it will draw during a typical viewing session. Overall Samsung says, based on typical use, it would consume 1050kWh in a year. (For comparison, an 85in Samsung QN90C uses about 685kWh per year). Depending on what you're charged by your electricity supplier, you can calculate the cost per year to run it. I mention power consumption at about 13:40 in the video if you want to check it out. P.S. Hope the Cybertruck gets released soon!

​@@gadgetguytechthank you for the detailed response, and yes soon there will be many more Cybertrucks that'll be seen on the streets 😊

I'd go with the Samsung but depends on what price you can negotiate. The TCL is a solid TV too.

Thanks so much for letting me know! It's a big screen so I thought people might be curious about how much power it uses...thanks for watching!

Thanks for checking out the vid and I hope you like the Q89C more than the TCL! What was it about the TCL that you didn't like? In terms of calibration, we ran the TV out of the box, without any specific calibration, however, you can use the Samsung SmartThings app on your phone now, which uses your camera, to calibrate the screen so definitely give this a try when you get your massive Q80C! I hope you really enjoy it!

@@gadgetguytech Actually i did not go with the Q80C after all🤪 I came over a shocksale on TCL'S flagship 98C955 at $3500. Now were talking tv!! A whole other legue. The P745 was full of vertical stripes, massive blooming, dead read pixels, wouldnt turn on/off (had to pull the powercord many times), Dolby Vision was glitching all the time, it froze etc.. And ive heard and read the same from many other people. Maybe you should do a P745 review? Feel bad for those who keeps it with issues, because of its size and weight makes it difficult to handle. Anyways, im wery happy with my new C955! Love your channel👌👌 Erik

Yes that is a bit odd - guess satellite tuners are not as relevant these days...

That's fantastic, let us know what you think!

Delivery this week! Will do! And becouse of your detailed review i decided to give this Tv a try! so thanks!

Hello my friend I'm thinking on buying this model too. It was worth it? Did you like the picture quality? It.was worth it?

@@jorgmark Im very happy with the tv, great picture quality, dark and daytime. Its like having a cinema at home! BIG!

@@MrNygaard thanks my friend 😃

That’s Extraction 2 with Chris Hemsworth on Netflix. Great action!

Great question. The TCL C745 98in (only one in my market) is a solid TV with a very sharp price - and for thousands less than the Samsung. The key difference is that while both have QLED panels, the Samsung has a full array backlight, meaning better black control and colour volume, versus the TCL, which has a more conventional backlight. I believe the Samsung panel has a higher peak brightness as well. The speakers look to be better on the Samsung, however, they both support Dolby Atmos. Samsung's interface has a few more bells and whistles too, but the TCL's Google TV interface is decent, but with fewer streaming app options. The Sony X90L, on the other hand, is priced the same as the Samsung and much more comparable in terms of picture quality as it too has a full array backlight with local dimming. Essentially, the Sony and Samsung have a higher quality panel and deliver better picture quality, but the TCL does give you a lot of bang for your buck if you're not all that fussed about truer black and darker colour reproduction and more realistic highlights due to their brighter panels.

@@gadgetguytech According to TCL the C745 98in also has Full Array. The new TCL (QM8) which has a 98" option is Mini LED, but it is more expensive. Also, in the video you said that OLED TVs do not came in this size, but they do, they are just much more expensive (25000 USD)

I think this is pretty good for the money, and you probably don’t need to spend any more.

This one will be great for your apartment! Hope price keeps dropping. 2024 models will be on sale soon meaning more discounts.

@@gadgetguytech also I want to get the 100 inch tv too thanks for reply

Something to be said for getting out into the great outdoors! I think I watch too much TV as it is.

That's a fantastic price! How were your initial impressions? Did it seem too big or just right?

Yes me too. Love the idea of a huge OLED. I have the 77in Samsung S95B at home and it is fantastic.

It's a little tricky with the stats sometimes, 200Hz doesn't normally mean that it will do 120Hz frame rate, as it would also need to have HDMI 2.1 to get enough bandwidth from your gaming console or PC to the screen.

Hmm, you could try to exchange it. I don't think that consistently grey corner areas sounds normal to me. While the TV does use a local dimming backlight, it's not the best, according to many reviews, however I don't think this would necessarily cause the grey corners.

@@gadgetguytech I’m having a Best Buy tech come look at it tomorrow, but from what he is saying it’s normal because it’s a big screen tv and led lcd without local dimming and most big screen tv has if .. only the oled would not. Plus my problem is that it’s a big tv I hung it and it’s too hard to take down too much he hassle so if it’s normal it’s fine

@@bucclao209 It is normal to a certain point. Does it bother you or do you notice it while watching content? If so you should exchange it, if not, just forget about it. There is no content with only a black screen. And try to put your brightness levels around 50%. Never at maximum.

@@lgquelhas how bout 2-3 stuck pixel on a 98” led tv is ok Wont get worst? Would hate to replace it… thx

@@bucclao209 Again, if you notice and bothers you, you should exchange. It's a hassle but... what can we do?

It will be a nice reward!

Great to hear!

No

The Neo-QLED has a better picture in terms of black levels, contrast, brightness, less artefacts, however, the Q80C does provide a pretty good picture for the price. It all depends on how important these things are and what you're willing to pay. In my opinion most won't notice the benefits of the Neo-QLED unless they know what to look for, or are picture aficionados.

Hmmm, prob still go with the 8K neo-QLED. It’s still big and the black levels are pretty impressive.

That will look epic!

It’s quite good considering its price point, and the screen quality that you get. There are cheaper models from Hisense and TCL, but Samsung does offer some nice packaging and cable management features too. You could spend a bit less but I think this is a option,

Great price, I hope you enjoy!

Hello my friend I'm thinking on buying this model too. It was worth it? Did you like the picture quality? It.was worth it?

@@jorgmark I thought the picture quality was surprisingly good for the price and size. Often in the big-screen space, low cost TVs tend to really show their weaknesses as the screen gets larger but the Q80C holds its own and I don't think you'll have any regrets.

@gadgetguytech thanks for your answer my friend. I think I will go for it

@@jorgmark Great, hope you enjoy it and let me know what you think!

Great colour science on the Sony X90L so you won't go wrong with it.

That's a good way to get a big screen in a small space haha!

Hahah! Good thinking!

Wow, what a great price!

true, technology always starts high and moves lower...

Noted! Thanks for watching and will make the vids more universal.

I've used both and would be happy with the QN90C unless you really wanted something as big as possible. The picture on the QN90C is nicer as well.

Yes, it's cheaper but you'll make some compromises on the panel technology and features.

Oh boy, that's a good question! I think that for me, the QN90C, while an excellent TV with a fantastic mini-LED picture wouldn't win over the sheer size of the Q80C. The Q80C's Full Matrix backlight still does a good job of adding contrast and controlling light. I doubt that you'll regret the 98in screen size, provided that you have the space for it. The things that might matter for choosing the QN90C, depending on your needs, are that, apart from a more nuanced picture, it has a better anti-reflective coating, and a better internal speaker system. The AR coating might matter if the TV is placed in direct sunlight, as the Q80C doesn't really have anything special here, and the QN90C supports 'true' Dolby Atomos including 2 up-firing speakers on the top of the panel and 4 other speakers to a total of 60 watts vs the 40 watts and no up firing speakers of the Q80C. However, as you'll be adding a soundbar anyway, it probably doesn't matter too much. In terms of soundbar, I've only tried the Q990C, and this has 11.1.4 channels and I like it as much as my Sonos Arc, which says something. Looking at the HW-Q930C specs, it still has 9.1.4 channels, and supports both DTX and Atmos, so not a lot of difference here other than the extra channels. It looks similar and I'm sure it will perform well. There is a pretty substantial difference between the two package prices, but the S23 Ultra is a very, very good phone should you need one, so perhaps that should be your defining factor. Both are great choices!

@@gadgetguytech Hello Valens, than you so much for your fast response, just to tell you a bit about where is going to be placed. The tv will be placed in the main living room where all the family watched tv shows and movies. It’s indoors and even tho there are big windows we have roller shades so direct sunlight wont be a problem. As well the Samsung galaxy s23 ultra I am planning on selling it because I don’t actually need it and I can get back some money from that purchase. So the final verdict will be the 98” inch Q80C. I was a little bit scared because as you know there is still a big difference in price and even tho they both are 2023 models I was not sure which model should I get because of the technologies differences. And I want this the to last me a lot of time. And for reference from where we are sitting to where the tv is going to be mounted its about 14ft. Thanks again for your help

That’s the 2 I’m in between. The QN90c I luv… and the Q80c looks nice too.

I know right! Wonder what size is next? 102in?

@gadgetguytech Samsung has a 110 inch

Too small??!!

@@gadgetguytech Yeah. I actually might wait for the 160" SONY that is projected to be available in mid to late 2025...that will fill an entire wall of my recreation room that is 30 feet deep.

​@@steveludwig4200Why not just go projector

Yes, that should have Mini LED and look fantastic.

I wouldn't say zero difference - Full Array doesn't have the same degree of control or precision of light as mini-LED. In Samsung's case, the actual "Mini" LEDs are 1/40th the size of the 'standard' LEDs in in its Full Array backlight, so there are much more of them, and there are more control zones. This means that the backlight can be shaped behind objects in the image better, so that means less blooming and halos around object that are lit up on black backgrounds. I wouldn't say it's hugely obvious but once you see the difference, it's hard not to notice. Still, Full Array is pretty decent as it stands, but Mini-LED is better.

@@gadgetguytech I would say no difference because I owned both. One thing are specs and other the real world of those specs.

I've owned / own both as well. One place where I really noticed it was with end credits after a movie. The Full Array TV would have distinct halos around the scrolling text, the Mini-LED TV wouldn't. Still, not a huge difference that would concern most people. @@rafars2246

@@gadgetguytech I had the 75" Q8FN and now the 85" QN90A. And the non miniled Q8FN, not only wasn't lacking any black levels vs the qn90a, but the image quality was way better than the qn90a. Second best from 2018, vs "best" of 2021.

@@gadgetguytech Although that q8fn was an unicorn tv, one of those that are incredible with no explanation in why, considering pricing.

That is an amazing size for OLED - and the G2 panel is darn good.

​@@gadgetguytech Yes, it's really gorgeous. Nice review of the 98-inch Q80C. sitting 3 meters from a 98-inch TV is so immersive.

It will happen…

It's 5k now as of 11.15.23 African American Friday went from 8 to 5k

I do have a bit of a messed up accent! Born in Canada, spent about 4 years in the UK, then Australia until now...Some other people have asked if I have and Irish background too when living in the UK...especially when talking on the phone.

It won't be long before 110 is the new normal!

I have an 85 and 75 now. I should jump past the next normal and let everyone else catch up

105 would be nice! You can get a couple of extra inches with the upcoming 100in Hisense U7 mini LED TV. I saw it in Berlin at IFA and have a video coming out soon with some details about it.

That's a really good point and one of my frustrations with Samsung TVs. I don't know why they don't support Dolby Vision, and while HDR10+ is probably comparable, there is less support for it. My Xbox Series X uses it too. I think only Disney Plus has a decent selection HDR10+ movies. From my understanding DolbyVision needs a separate chip and licensing fees so Samsung avoids it to reduce costs.

@@gadgetguytech They will comply, im sure soon enough

There certainly will. The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) starts in early January where the big brands show off all the new TVs for 2024. Will be interesting to see what’s coming, and it will likely mean that 2023 TVs will drop in Price even further.

If I were to spend the money, I would think 8K would be the option but I was honestly surprised how good 4K looked on a panel this size.

​@gadgetguytech my tv comes Friday and I sit 13 feet away

No major TV panels made in the US. Biggest manufacturers are TCL, LG, Samsung, BOE, Sharp, Kyocera, etc from China, Korea, Taiwan and Japan.

:-)

Shame you had to go through all that but thanks for letting us know about your experience with it!

It's true that the pixels on this very large panel will be larger than 55 and 75in screens, and I was worried about that too, however, when watching it, this really wasn't noticeable as I was not sitting super close to the screen. In terms of a 'washed out' look, I can't say that I noticed this, as the QLED panel produces good colour volumes (intensity), even at bright levels. But, given its price, you could go for Samsung's excellent 77in QD-OLED (S95B) or 85in 8K Mini-LED TV (QN900C) instead, and these have better quality pictures, just not the size.

Price is definitely too high, but at the right seating distance you're not going to discern the pixels. You would be able to get closer to a 75" without seeing them, but that stands to reason. For a TV of this size, you'd want to be sitting about 2.4m away probably. As for the washed out look, that's most likely down to the settings and/or the content being played. Having seen one of these myself, there was no evidence of that whatsoever in my experience.

Sadly, no, it's not in my market. This would be in the US, I presume?

Really? Oh man that's a shame. Yes, it's in the US and Canada!@@gadgetguytech

Sorry to hear they were stolen!

Better move out ya area 😂😂. Someone likes stealing from you

Yes, true, not yet! Although the TV companies would like you to think so. Each year the new 'standard' for a basic TV size goes up. Now it's 75in, a few years ago it was 55in, etc...

@@gadgetguytech it still is 55 inch, i dont see the average joe or day to day viewers buy a 98 inch tv with no knowledgeof 4k 8k hdr 122hz hdmi 2.1 :) i my self have a 65 inch mini led i like it, but im looking to upgrade in comming years and 85/98 inch seems insane cool but yeah the motion has to be flawless are we there yet?

Wow that’s really bad luck! I haven’t heard of so many consistent failures for a brand. Is it possible that your power where you plug your products in is causing a problem? For example a lot of power spikes that could damage the power supply?

Great news! What do you think of it so far?

Hello my friend I'm thinking on buying this model too. It was worth it? Did you like the picture quality? It.was worth it?

​@@jorgmark : This is of great quality and size is perfect for our large living area. Quality depends on the content resolution as well for e.g. watching Netflix if great having 4K resolution. OLED is still good but that will cost just too much..

Lol give me some of what u are hittin Samsung is king of QLed

Pretty sure that Samsung first put Quantum Dot (QLED) technology into its TVs. Others, such as TCL, LG and Hisense use derivatives of QLED.

TCL TVs are horrible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@@billtinnell2206 I have the TCL 98R754, and it is not horrible. It replaced a 77" Sony OLED, and I have no complaints.