What Is The Best Samsung Q90T Calibration Settings? (Answered)

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Are you ready to take your Samsung Q90T to the next level of picture quality? Look no further! Our expertly calibrated settings will give you the ultimate viewing experience and make your favorite content come to life like never before

We utilized the following calibration settings to evaluate the Samsung 55″ Q90T (QN55Q90T), and we expect them to apply to the 65″, 75″, and 85″ models as well (QN85Q90T). 

These settings should apply to most content categories, excluding gaming and use as a PC monitor, which require the modifications described below.

GENERAL SETTINGS

These are the following categories you can configure under General Settings:

ECO SETTINGS

As we do not want the TV to change the image during testing, one of our first steps was to disable all Eco Solution choices.

SDR

Are you tired of subpar picture quality when watching SDR content? Look no further! We highly recommend choosing the ‘Movie’ picture mode for the most accurate and customizable viewing experience.

From the Expert Settings menu, leave the Contrast at ’45’ and Sharpness at ‘0’ for optimal results. We also recommend sticking with the default values for Color and Tint (G/R), and choosing the ‘Warm2’ Color Tone to match our calibration targets closely. Don’t forget to set the Gamma to ‘2.2’ for the best possible picture.

If you want to brighten the image, adjust the Brightness setting to fit your specific viewing conditions – no need to worry about sacrificing picture quality. And don’t worry about any confusion with previous settings, as Samsung has renamed the Backlight setting and removed the previous Brightness setting for your convenience.

IMAGE IMPROVEMENTS

We disable most image processing features, including the Contrast Enhancer, to produce an image as close as possible to the creator’s intended. However, it would help if you tailored these to your preferences.

HDR

HDR is enabled automatically for native apps. A small HDR icon displays next to the picture mode in the quick settings menu when you play HDR video. Once you begin playing HDR content, several settings are modified automatically, including the Backlight, which is set to ‘Max’ We advise leaving these HDR settings at their default values.

For external devices to support HDR, Input Signal Plus must often be activated from the External Device Manager menu for the input being used. Leaving this option on may cause compatibility difficulties with older devices, so it is recommended to only enable it for devices that require it.

Set Contrast and Brightness to maximum, ST.2084 to maximum, and Contrast Enhancer to ‘High’ if you find HDR content too dim.

MOTION PREFERENCES

Although we disable most of our tests’ motion enhancement features, you should tweak them to your liking. Some settings may need to be modified based on the content being viewed.

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MOTION INTERPOLATION

Although we leave these settings off for most of our testing, you should alter the settings under the Picture Clarity Settings menu to your liking, as different individuals enjoy varying levels of motion interpolation. 

Set Picture Clarity to ‘Custom’ and modify the Judder Reduction slider to your preferences to enable motion interpolation. LED Clear Motion controls the Black Frame Insertion function of the Q90T. Most of these settings will need to be modified based on the content being viewed.

GAMING

Very few adjustments are necessary from the default SDR and HDR settings for an excellent gaming experience. Enable Game Mode from the General settings tab before you begin gaming for the lowest input lag and use the appropriate SDR or HDR values. Input Signal Plus must be activated for the input being used for HDR gaming.

GAME MOTION PLUS

Similar to last year’s QLEDs, the Q90T features low latency motion interpolation, which is ideal for enhancing the action in low frame rate games. The options are virtually identical to those for Motion Interpolation. 

Allow Game Motion Plus and set the sliders to your liking to enable motion interpolation in the Game mode. For example, the Judder Reduction slider controls low frame rate (30 fps) video interpolation, while the LED Clear Motion setting activates the Black Frame Insertion function.

FREESYNC

The Q90T is compatible with the FreeSync variable refresh rate technology. There is no enabling setting, as it is activated automatically when the TV detects a VRR-enabled device launching a game.

The Q90T supports FreeSync when connected to a PC or Xbox One with a compatible AMD graphics card. Unfortunately, it does not support FreeSync with NVIDIA’s new Adaptive Sync drivers, as NVIDIA’s implementation requires DisplayPort, which this television does not have.

PC GAMING

The Q90T will typically identify when connected to a PC and automatically enter PC mode to ensure chroma 4:4:4 capability. Change the input icon to ‘PC’ to manually enable PC mode. In PC mode, many picture options are disabled, and there are just two Picture Modes available: ‘Standard’ and ‘Dynamic.’

SCREEN SETTINGS

Depending on the format, the upscaling mechanism may need to be modified when viewing content with a lower resolution. You can modify the screen position, zoom, and image size from the Picture Size Settings submenu.

WHITE BALANCE ADJUSTMENTS

The following are the outcomes of our unit’s white balance and colorspace calibration. Due to manufacturing tolerances, the calibration values for individual units of the same model and size as the television we examined may vary. 

To test them, you must input all the displayed values, as they are all active simultaneously. If you wind up with lower image quality, revert the settings to their default defaults.

SAMSUNG TELEVISION IMAGE MODES

There are fewer preset visual modes on a Samsung Smart TV than on an LG Smart TV. Check out our recommendations for the optimal picture settings for LG 4K UHD, OLED, and NanoCell televisions. On the Samsung television, there are only four factory-tuned picture options.

If your television is set in a room with bright or natural light, you must adjust the brightness, contrast, colors, and sharpness accordingly. However, when your Samsung television is in dynamic mode, the picture will be bright and vibrant, with excessive saturation and imbalanced black levels. 

If the Dynamic mode is activated, watching television in low-light circumstances may cause eye fatigue. This is because it consumes more energy than all other modes.

• Standard: This setting provides a well-balanced viewing experience with moderate brightness, color, contrast, and sharpness and is optimal for normal lighting conditions.
• Natural: If you want less brightness, color, contrast, and sharpness than the Dynamic and Standard modes, the Natural picture option should meet your demands as it is also beneficial to eye comfort. However, since Samsung TVs lack an option similar to LG’s Eye Comfort Mode, you should consult my instructions to enable the blue light filter on your Samsung TV.
• This image has a warm tone with reduced brightness, contrast, sharpness, and color, making it ideal for viewing television in low light or dark. In addition, since Movie mode disables all unnecessary image processing, it is ideal for watching movies with smoother motion.

In addition to the standard image modes, Samsung TVs include Expert Settings, allowing sophisticated users to customize the picture settings to their liking. The picture settings may vary depending on the model number of your Samsung television.

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