


This glitch however didn't impede any other performances on the TV. Ventilation holes help with heat dispersion. For gamers, having this high detail in their picture not only provides a more immersive entertainment experience but allows them to appreciate the creator's artistry.

During one galactic battle in an asteroid field, I could see not only the detailing on the ship, including scratches from old dog fights, but also each asteroid's unique shape. Because of the 8K picture and the 120Hz refresh rate, the gameplay felt incredibly detailed.
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My partner is a PS4 gamer and I watched him play Guardians of the Galaxy for this review. I watched the original Lord of the Rings trilogy in order to see how effective the new processor's 8K upscaling was and some scenes in Fangorn Forest appeared a little too blue, dulling out other colors. But it also created minor issues in older film footage.
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For new content like House of the Dragon and The Rings of Power, the TV kept my picture beautiful, bright, and viewable at any time of day. In addition to the detailed imagery on-screen, the TV features a Smart Adaptive Picture mode that enhanced my viewing both in the brightest and darkest ambient conditions. From drastically improving the level of detail in pictures to making scenes all the more color-accurate, these future-forward aspects are a rarity with mainstream TVs and a big reason why the QN800B costs as much as it does.Ĭolors are exceptionally punchy and the image is sharp. For major shows I watched like House of the Dragon and The Rings of Power, Samsung's Quantum Dot Technology, with its 33 million pixels and Mini LEDs, came to play. When watching The Rings of Power, it highlighted each gold leaflet on the elven crowns, and I could see every tree bark groove in the forested Eregion scenes. The 8K provides a detailed depth to the picture that I didn't realize I lacked in my old model. More: The 5 best 8K TVs: Future-proof your home theater Picture quality That's quite a feat for an 8K-running machine. From watching movies to bingeing TV shows, the Samsung TV certainly gets warm while on, but not hot enough to damage wall plaster should you mount it. The TV is 0.7-inches thick and plastered with plenty of ventilation holes to keep the heat that the TV generates evenly dispersed. Speaking of immersive, the QN800B features an infinity screen design, so the bezel is close to non-existent. The Slim One Connect hub sits snuggly on the back of the TV. Such was the case about a month ago when I was offered this opportunity, and with Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power days away from release, it was the perfect time to see its picture quality.Īfter testing it out for a few weeks, I've found this TV is not only one of the best TVs I've ever tested, but it's also indicative of the future of televisions, and the future is looking vivid, bright, and beautiful. When you get the opportunity to test out Samsung's 65-inch QN800B 8K QLED TV, you do not hesitate to check out an 8K picture. The QN800B TV is for those that want the very best in their living rooms or want a future-proof television system. If you see inaccuracies in our content, please report the mistake via this form. If we have made an error or published misleading information, we will correct or clarify the article. Our editors thoroughly review and fact-check every article to ensure that our content meets the highest standards. Our goal is to deliver the most accurate information and the most knowledgeable advice possible in order to help you make smarter buying decisions on tech gear and a wide array of products and services. ZDNET's editorial team writes on behalf of you, our reader. Indeed, we follow strict guidelines that ensure our editorial content is never influenced by advertisers.

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