The display on this television uses a QLED, Mini-LED-backlit LCD panel measuring 97.5 inches with an 8K UHD resolution of 7680 x 4320 pixels at a pixel density of 90 ppi. It renders up to 1.07 billion colors at 10-bit depth and runs at a native 120Hz refresh rate, with adaptive sync support covering AMD FreeSync, AMD FreeSync Premium, and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro. HDR compatibility includes HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG, though Dolby Vision is not supported. The panel offers maximum horizontal and vertical viewing angles of 178 degrees each, and an ambient light sensor is present to assist with automatic brightness adjustment. Anti-reflection coating is not included, so the set relies on its viewing angle and sensor-driven calibration for varied lighting conditions.
The Samsung QN98QN990FF is equipped with five HDMI 2.1 ports and four USB ports, alongside a single RJ45 ethernet jack for wired network connectivity. Wireless options include Wi-Fi 4, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 6, and Wi-Fi 6E, as well as Bluetooth 5.3 and Miracast support. Tuner compatibility spans DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-C, DVB-S, and DVB-S2 standards, covering a broad range of broadcast sources. There is no 3.5mm headset jack, no external memory slot, and neither a VGA nor a DVI connector is present on this model.
The audio system includes stereo speakers and a built-in subwoofer, with support for Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio, Dolby Digital, and Dolby Digital Plus. Digital Out is also supported, and the television provides both HDMI ARC and HDMI eARC for external audio routing. SRS TheaterSound HD and Dolby Virtual are not supported on this model.
The Samsung QN98QN990FF measures 2179.3 mm wide, 1239.5 mm tall, and just 20.3 mm thick, with a total volume of approximately 54835 cm³ and a weight of 86455 g. VESA mount support is included for wall installation. The unit is rated to operate within a temperature range of 10 °C to 40 °C.
The television runs a built-in smart TV platform with Chromecast and AirPlay integrated, and supports voice commands through both Google Assistant and Alexa, though Siri and Apple HomeKit are not compatible. A rechargeable remote control is included, and the set can also be operated via a smartphone used as a remote. Additional features include USB recording, a built-in web browser, a sleep timer, and a child lock. Operating power consumption is rated at 410W, with standby draw of just 0.5W, and the product comes with a 1-year warranty.