Why Samsung Neo QLED and QD-OLED TVs are winners for the World Cup
With the 2022 World Cup here, isn't it time you started thinking about how you’re going to watch it?
If you’re not lucky enough to have a plane ticket to Qatar, how about the next best thing? Samsung’s latest Neo QLED and QD-OLED TVs deliver the ultimate football viewing experience, with picture and sound quality that’ll take your breath away.
One to watch is the Samsung QN700B – an 8K TV that uses Samsung’s cutting-edge Quantum Matrix Technology to deliver pictures so lifelike you’ll almost believe you’re sitting in the stadium. With four times more detail than 4K Ultra HD, the QN700B is packed with precisely controlled Quantum Mini LEDs that go brighter than any TV you’ve ever seen before, so you won’t have to worry about drawing the curtains to see the screen during those early kick-offs.
Available in 55in, 65in and 75in sizes, the QN700B also includes Quantum HDR 2000 powered by HDR10+, which is how it manages to maintain such high levels of detail and rich colours, even when some parts of the pitch are covered in shadows from the stands and other bits are bathed in bright sunlight.
The QN700B also packs in a set of Dolby Atmos speakers that use Object Tracking Sound Lite to deliver virtual 3D audio, so you’ll be able to hear exactly which set of fans is winning the chanting battle and where they’re sitting. The separate One Connect box takes care of all the cables, meaning the TV’s profile can be kept ultraslim and uncluttered.
Quantum Matrix Technology is also behind the QN90B, another Neo QLED model that’s perfect for when you’ve got friends round for the big match. Its glare-free 4K HDR screen looks incredible from any angle, with brilliant colours, flawless contrast and tonnes of detail, while the eight multi-directional Dolby Atmos speakers ensure that it sounds as good as it looks. Samsung’s Neo Quantum Processor 4K also uses AI to automatically adjust the picture and audio in real time to make sure that it always looks its best.
Samsung’s World Cup squad also includes a world-class QD-OLED model: the S95B. Powered by Quantum Dot technology, it uses eight million self-illuminating pixels to deliver the limitless contrast you expect from an QD-OLED screen but with amazing bright colours that’ll bring every match to life.
The S95B takes advantage of Samsung’s Neural Quantum Processor 4K, which uses artificial intelligence to upscale whatever you’re watching to Ultra HD, analysing every pixel to make sure every frame looks as lifelike as possible. It also adjusts the brightness, amplifies contrast and enhances objects to make sure the picture looks its best at all times.
Just like the Neo QLED models, the S95B also comes with Quantum HDR QD-OLED powered by HDR10+, so both light and dark parts of the screen will still be packed with rich detail and deep colours, while the six Dolby Atmos speakers fill the whole room with sound so realistic you’ll barely believe your ears.
The S95B also uses Samsung’s advanced panel technology to ensure that the picture looks incredible from all angles, so whether you opt for the 55in or 65in model you won’t have your view of the game spoiled by annoying reflections.
Whether you go for a Neo QLED or QD-OLED model, all of Samsung’s TVs will ensure you enjoy the best World Cup experience outside of Qatar – and Currys will even offer you £200 off a Neo QLED TV, with 50% cashback on a matching Samsung Q-Symphony soundbar. Buy selected Neo QLED or QD-OLEDs models and you can also claim free subscriptions worth over £160.
With offers like that you’ll be a winner regardless of who lifts the famous trophy at the Lusail Iconic Stadium on 18 December.
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Tom Wiggins is a freelance writer and editor. He has written for various magazines and websites for the past 17 years, including FourFourTwo, Stuff, GQ, Esquire, TechRadar, Yahoo Sport UK, Red Bull, TrustedReviews, ShortList, Wareable, FACT Magazine, Louder, Metro, The Set Pieces, Decrypt Media, In Bed With Maradona, and The Ambient.