Great TV, don't go cheap on the HDMI cables.
I always research the larger purchases I make, especially when it comes to tech items. Gone are the days when you could take a TV out of the box and away you go. Because TV's have become more than just something you watch your favourite programmes on, you need to understand what you are buying and if it can do what you want it to do. Experts can sometimes go into far too much detail around HDMI or HDMI 2.1, god forbid HDMI 2.2 or HDMI-CEC. Then we have VRR, HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos etc.
I noted from the reviews that there were a few issues with this TV in terms of picture quality and or lip synching, especially with a SKY Q box. In terms of picture, go out and invest in quality HDMI 2.1 8K cables, but remember not all all HDMI 2.1 8K cables are created equal. Yes 8K HDMI cables, even if you have the 4K telly. Just because they say it's a HAMI 2.1 8K on the box, doesn't mean it's so. Over and above the TV itself, the HDMI cables you buy are arguably just as important as the TV.
The lip syncing issues with SKY Q can be resolved quite easily, go into settings on SKY Q and change from Dolby to normal. 2021 Samsung TV's don't support Dolby Vision or Atmos. I did the following changes with my SKY Q box:
1) Update the firmware on your SKY Q box
2) Go to settings, setup, audio visual
3) Change picture resolution to 2160p 10bit
4) Change digital audio output HDMI to normal
5) Change digital audio delay HDMI 0ms
That said, there are rumours of a firmware update at some point in the future. It's also worth noting that the latest high end 2022 Samsung TV's do support Dolby Atmos.
The only difference between the QN94A and the QN95A is the One Connect Box. There have been major issues with connectivity with the One Connect Box, part of the reason why I went for the QN94A. That said, the QN95A One Connect Box has 4 x HDMI 2.1 ports, whereas the QN94A has 1. This isn't really a problem if you only have one next gen gaming console as they require HDMI 2.1. to operate at their full potential. You can but a splitter that slots into a 2.1. port creating additional 2.1 slots. You've got to make sure you put the correct HDMI cable into the correct port i.e. the cable from the sound bar (if you are using a sound bar) needs to go into the eArch port.
If using a sound bar, remember to turn on eArch in the TV settings, TV's are sometimes shipped with the eArch turned off by default. You'll need eArch to get the most out of the sound and if you want your Samsung TV to blast out Qsymphony with a suitable Samsung Q sound bar.
Finally and apologies if this has gone on a tad. The TV is great, once you sort out the settings that work best for you. The picture is bright and crisp, the sound is clear and immersive. It's a great TV and well worth what I paid for it.
Happy watching
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