Samsung - S90F QD-OLED 65 vs Hisense - U9Q Mini LED 65
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Samsung - S90F QD-OLED 65 | Hisense - U9Q Mini LED 65 |
|---|---|---|
| Peak brightness | 2100 nits | 5000 nits |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz |
| HDMI 2.1 ports | 4 | 2 |
| Dolby Vision | false | true |
| Panel type | QD-OLED | Mini-LED |
| Smart OS | Tizen | Google TV |
Between the S90F QD-OLED 65 and U9Q Mini LED 65, the S90F QD-OLED 65 comes out ahead in hdmi 2.1 ports / panel type, while the U9Q Mini LED 65 wins on peak brightness / refresh rate. Overall, the S90F QD-OLED 65 scores 74.7 and the U9Q Mini LED 65 scores 77.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The U9Q Mini LED 65 edges ahead on the Mars Score (74.7 vs 77.7), but the 3.0-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the S90F QD-OLED 65 if you care most about hdmi 2.1 ports / panel type. The biggest gaps in its favor are hdmi 2.1 ports, panel type. The single most decisive one: HDMI 2.1 ports — 2.00 more. 4 vs 2.
Pick the U9Q Mini LED 65 if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. Its strongest claims are peak brightness, refresh rate, dolby vision, among others. The single most decisive one: Peak brightness — 138.10% more. 5000 nits vs 2100 nits.
Both ship with comparable screen size, vrr, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Samsung - S90F QD-OLED 65 or Hisense - U9Q Mini LED 65?
Hisense - U9Q Mini LED 65 leads the current Mars Score by 3.0 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare panel type, refresh rate, hdmi 2.1 ports against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Samsung - S90F QD-OLED 65 if…
Samsung - S90F QD-OLED 65 has the measurable edge on hdmi 2 1 count, panel type.
Choose Hisense - U9Q Mini LED 65 if…
Hisense - U9Q Mini LED 65 has the measurable edge on peak brightness nits, refresh rate hz, has dolby vision.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Samsung - S90F QD-OLED 65 wins
- ▲HDMI 2.1 ports — 2.00 more. 4 vs 2.
- ▲Panel type: QD-OLED (vs Mini-LED).
Why Hisense - U9Q Mini LED 65 wins
- ▲Peak brightness — 138.10% more. 5000 nits vs 2100 nits.
- ▲Refresh rate — 14.58% more. 165 Hz vs 144 Hz.
- ▲Has Dolby Vision.
- ▲Smart OS: Google TV (vs Tizen).
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung - S90F QD-OLED 65 | Hisense - U9Q Mini LED 65 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 65 " | 65 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | QD-OLEDlead | Mini-LED |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 144 Hz | 165 Hzlead |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 2100 nits | 5000 nitslead |
HDR & Smart
| Spec | Samsung - S90F QD-OLED 65 | Hisense - U9Q Mini LED 65 |
|---|---|---|
| Dolby Visionⓘ | false | truelead |
| HDR10+ⓘ | true | true |
| Smart OS | Tizen | Google TVlead |
| Dolby Atmosⓘ | true | true |
Gaming
| Spec | Samsung - S90F QD-OLED 65 | Hisense - U9Q Mini LED 65 |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI 2.1 portsⓘ | 4lead | 2 |
| VRRⓘ | true | true |
| ALLM | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which is brighter, S90F QD-OLED 65 or U9Q Mini LED 65?+
U9Q Mini LED 65 peaks at 5000 nits vs 2100 nits.
Which is better for gaming, S90F QD-OLED 65 or U9Q Mini LED 65?+
U9Q Mini LED 65 offers 165Hz refresh and 2 HDMI 2.1 ports.
Does S90F QD-OLED 65 or U9Q Mini LED 65 support Dolby Vision?+
U9Q Mini LED 65 supports Dolby Vision; S90F QD-OLED 65 does not.