Samsung Qn90b Firmware 1710 Hot Today

The QN90B uses ~720-1,100 local dimming zones depending on size. Firmware 1710 appears to have raised the to these LEDs from 1.8A to ~2.0A per zone. That’s an 11% increase in electrical power. Since LEDs are inefficient (roughly 60-70% efficient at high drive currents), the extra 0.2A translates directly into waste heat.

If you are a , the 1710 update is generally recommended for the VRR stability and UI speed. However, if you are a home theater purist who has spent hours calibrating your black levels and is currently happy with your picture, you might want to disable "Auto Update" for a few weeks to see if a 1710.1 patch is released to address the local dimming complaints. samsung qn90b firmware 1710 hot

Have you experienced heat issues on firmware 1710? Share your panel size, ambient temperature, and back panel temp readings in the comments below. The QN90B uses ~720-1,100 local dimming zones depending