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On the G9 Neo for example it’s 108 pixels per inch, and both the 55” Samsung Ark and 55” Version of this screen are 80 pixels per inch. Because with smaller screens you get much higher pixels per inch. In terms of pixel definition, it’s not going to be as good as a smaller 4k Display. This does actually have an anti-reflective coating on it, which should prevent any glare from being introduced, however, in my room, at the very top of the screen, I can clearly see the spotlights from my main room lights which is a problem when I’m slouching or sitting up close to the screen. I did have a concern over using a TV because most TVs are quite mirror-like and reflect the light from the room. It’s kind of hard to imagine what a 65” screen would look like on a desk, and well… yeah, here's what it looks like! Image courtesy of author It feels like the first time I used a 49” Ultrawide, and back then I thought that was ridiculous! I don’t even know where to look, it’s just insane.

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What that does mean though is to get the full 4K Resolution at the maximum 144hz, then you’ll need a computer that’s equipped with an HDMI 2.1 Graphics Card, so an RTX 3080 or Radeon RX6800.įor first impressions, just, Wow - this thing is ridiculously big. Though considering this is designed primarily as a TV and not a monitor, that’s to be expected. In terms of inputs, we have the same 4x HDMI 2.1 Ports as the Ark, but once again there are no USB C or Thunderbolt inputs. This is a big improvement over the Ark which has a standalone and very gigantic separate box, so I definitely prefer this more integrated approach. But with this TV, it’s still a separate box, but it’s really nicely integrated into the back of the stand, and with a cover that lets you hide all of the cablings to keep it looking really minimal. Usually, this is in a totally separate box which then sits underneath your TV, nearer the devices you’re connecting to it. From this box, you just run a single cable into the back of the actual TV, so you avoid having all of those ugly wires dangling out the back or the sides. Something that you don’t get with a normal computer monitor, is a separate box where you connect all of your devices, like your PC, cable TV, and games consoles. There are of course going to be drawbacks with a screen of this size, which we’ll get to - but I want to first address something that is a massive improvement on the QN95B over the Samsung Ark, and that is the situation when it comes to connectivity.

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If 65” is too big though, you can get the 55” version of this for $1,200 less than the Samsung Ark.įor that price, you could buy one of these and still have enough to get yourself a gaming console, or a pretty decent upgrade to your PC. Which is actually $500 more than this tv slash monitor. Now the Samsung Ark comes in at a pretty staggering $3,499. These all sound very fancy - but put together it means that this screen really has a lot going for it.

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image courtesy of authorįor gaming we get all of the usual Variable refresh rates and FreeSync Premium Pro, along with Quantum HDR 2000, it runs the same software as the Samsung Ark and so provides a pretty much identical interface and comes with the same 4x HDMI 2.1 ports. We’ve also got Dolby Atmos with eight multi-directional speakers instead of the four speakers and 2 subwoofers, yes subwoofers, built into the Ark. When it comes to pure specs, the QN95B is pretty fully featured and in many ways similar to the Samsung Ark.įor one, there’s a 4K 144hz refresh rate instead of 165hz which you get on the Ark. This TV comes with one, really valuable thing that could save you a tonne of money in the long run, but how practical can a QLED TV, particularly one as gigantic as this one, actually be? Recently I reviewed the behemoth of the 55” Samsung Ark, and whilst it’s marketed primarily as a Monitor more than a TV, I definitely felt that it was more of a TV with monitor features.Īnd actually, it turns out, you can buy this gigantic 65” Samsung QN95B QLED Smart TV, and still, be left with some change when compared to the Ark.

Using a cheap tv as a pc monit