Samsung’s latest addition to its 2022 TV line-up is a literal game changer. The Samsung Gaming Hub* isn’t just where you can tweak the odd refresh rate setting but a full dedicated app specifically for game streaming.
Not only that but Samsung has exclusively partnered with Xbox Game Pass which means you can dive into the clear pirate-infested waters of Sea of Thieves or screech across Forza Horizon 5’s Mexico without the need for a console. Yes, we repeat, with no Xbox console required.
Pick up an Xbox controller and you can sign up for Game Pass Ultimate for access to hundreds of games via the cloud. And if you’ve already a member of the 25 million-strong Xbox Game Pass army, you can jump in and instantly pick up where you left off.
Gaming Hub also supports Nvidia GeForce Now for PC game streaming meaning no need to sell your soul for an all-powerful rig. It’s never been easier to get into the game.
At Currys now, you’ll find the 2022 Samsung QN90B and QN95B Neo QLED 4K TVs, the perfect screens for console-free streaming life or for plugging into your existing gaming setup. Let’s break down both TVs to see which is best for you.
Available at Currys now: Samsung QN90B Neo QLED 4K HDR 1500 Smart TV
If you’ve got a slightly smaller living room space or just don’t fancy filling your entire wall with a screen, the 43-inch or 50-inch QN90B are the perfect options for your gaming set-up.
A Neo QLED panel means exceptional 4K image quality thanks to Samsung’s Quantum Matrix tech with brilliant brightness and contrast. Samsung’s Neo QLED TVs use Quantum Mini LEDs that are only 1/40th of the size of traditional LEDs, producing deep blacks and pin-sharp contrast. Add in Samsung’s Neo Quantum Processor for incredible image quality and your games and movies have never looked quite like this.
And if you’re planning on plugging in a gaming PC or new generation console via HDMI 2.1 instead of via the cloud in Gaming Hub, it’s not going to be the QN90B that’s the reason you’re literally lagging behind. A searing 144Hz refresh rate at 4K** means you’ll be keeping up with the TV rather than the other way around thanks to Samsung’s Motion Xcelerator Turbo PRO***.
The QN90B also now supports Dolby Atmos for the first time meaning immersive virtual 3D surround sound as you play. But perhaps most exciting is the fact that Samsung’s gaming settings via Game Bar 2.0 mean you can play in a super ultrawide aspect ratio so you can get in the game at 21:9 and even 32:9. Yes, your eyes can take it.
Available at Currys now: Samsung QN95B Flagship Neo QLED 4K HDR 2000 Smart TV
But what if you want to go for something bigger and more feature rich? Well, the Samsung flagship QN95B starts at 55-inches, making this the perfect way to level up your gaming set-up. Again, just like the QN90B, that Neo QLED panel offers up rich contrast and vibrant brightness to see games the way the developers intended, but the QN95B also has an improved processor.
The Neural Quantum Processor 4K is Samsung’s most intelligent yet, constantly analysing images with its neural networks to make sure that whatever we’re seeing is in the truest possible detail. So whether you’re with Master Chief in Halo Infinite and enjoying the 4K scenery, or watching upscaled HD movie content, you’ll always have exceptional contrast and detail. Plus the anti-glare screen on the QN95B means you can enjoy the action whatever the time of day and wherever you are in the room.
And if you want to make the most of that 144Hz refresh rate and HDMI 2.1 functionality with an assortment of games consoles and PCs, you’ll appreciate the Attachable Slim One Connect. This means avoiding that horror show of wires that so often comes with need for speed and lag-free gaming. A single box with one wire leading to your TV can be hidden under your TV stand with all of your HDMIs out of the way. Given how slim and svelte the QN95B is, it’s far superior to have as few visual distractions as possible, especially if it’s going on the wall.
And that’s not the only upgrade. If you want sound to match the incredible gaming visuals, there are eight multi-directional speakers, delivering Samsung’s Super Surround Sound directly into your ears. With all of the exceptional gaming functionality offered by the Samsung Game Bar - yes, those ultimate viewing aspect ratios - the QN95B is a force to be reckoned with.
*Not available in Ireland
**Max 4K @144Hz. Supports VRR/4K@120Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1.
***55”+ QN90B supports VRR/4K@120Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1.
