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How to enable VRR support on Samsung QN85B and QN90B

The 2022 Samsung Neo QLED 4K Smart TVs support Variable Refresh Rate.

With this feature, videogames that run at an inconsistent frame rate will look smoother and feature less tearing when playing on the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Digital Edition, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S home consoles.

To see how you can enable VRR support for the QN85B and QN90B, you can take a look at this tutorial from Seeking Tech.

Before you begin, we should note that this guide will be covering the following 2022 Samsung Neo QLED 4K smart television sets:

  • 55” QN85B Neo QLED 4K Smart TV (QN55QN85BAFXZA)
  • 65” QN85B Neo QLED 4K Smart TV (QN65QN85BAFXZA)
  • 75” QN85B Neo QLED 4K Smart TV (QN75QN85BAFXZA)
  • 85” QN85B Neo QLED 4K Smart TV (QN85QN85BAFXZA)
  • 55” QN90B Neo QLED 4K Smart TV (QN55QN90BAFXZA)
  • 65” QN90B Neo QLED 4K Smart TV (QN65QN90BAFXZA)
  • 75” QN90B Neo QLED 4K Smart TV (QN75QN90BAFXZA)
  • 85” QN90B Neo QLED 4K Smart TV (QN85QN90BAFXZA)

1. To start off, make sure that your game console is using a HDMI 2.1 cable.

The PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Digital Edition and Xbox Series X come with a HDMI 2.1 cable included. On the other hand, the Xbox Series S only comes with a HDMI 2.0 cable.

2. You should also make sure that the firmware of your system has been updated. This is especially important for the PS5 and PS5 Digital Editions as these consoles did not work with VRR at launch.

3. It is also a good idea to update the firmware of your QN85B or QN90B as well as doing so may fix bugs and improve performance.

4. Once you are ready, connect your PS5, PS5 Digital Edition, Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S to one of the HDMI 2.1 ports of your QN85B or QN90B.

5. Next, you need to make sure that Game Mode has been enabled on your 2022 Samsung Neo QLED 4K Smart TV.

In order to check the display mode of your QN85B or QN90B, you need to take the following steps:

  • Press the home button on the TV remote.
  • Next, you need to select the Menu option, which has the three horizontal lines icon.
  • You then need to select Settings.
  • Afterwards, select the down directional icon.
  • You then have to select Game Mode.
  • Finally, make sure that Game Mode is set to Auto.

6. With Game Mode activated, the Variable Refresh Rate feature will automatically be enabled as well.

How to check if VRR is working on Samsung QN85B and QN90B

In order to check whether or not the Variable Refresh Rate feature is working correctly on your 2022 Neo QLED 4K Smart TV, you need to do the following:

1. If you haven’t done so already, make sure that the Game Mode of your TV is set to Auto.

2. Press and hold the play/pause button on the remote controller of your television set.

3. If you did the previously step correctly, you should be able to bring up the Game Bar menu.

4. In the Game Bar menu, you will find whether or not VRR has been turned on at the very bottom of the screen. In this same menu, you will also find the current frames per second of the game in addition to whether or not HDR is being used.

5. You can also look in the system menus of your PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Digital Edition, Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S to see if the Variable Refresh Rate feature has been turned on.