Samsung QN85A Neo QLED 4K TV (2021)

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Product Overview

Samsung QN85A Neo QLED 4K TV is part of Samsung's new Neo QLED lineup. Compared to the QN90A, the QN85A comes with lower HDR rating and a less sophisticated speaker setup.
Like its other models in the Neo QLED lineup, the QN85A enjoys Quantum Mini LED backlight controlled by Quantum Matrix and Neo Quantum Processor to offer high dynamic range and richer color reproduction.
Samsung's Quantum Mini LED measures just 1/40th of the height of a conventional LED. Rather than using a lens to disperse light, it simply packs a large number of Mini LEDs in the backlight matrix. The result is dramatically finer control.
Like premium QLED TVs of the past, the QN85A enjoys 100% DCI-P3 coverage, anti-reflection coating, and ultra-wide viewing angle. It further adds 60W 2.2.2-channel audio system, reducing the need of a sound bar.
Alongside the QN85A, Samsung also introduced the entire Neo QLED range at CES 2021.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 90% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Gorgeous QLED panel
  • High screen-to-body ratio
  • Mini LED backlighting
  • Supports HDR10, HDR10+, HDR10+ Adaptive, HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma), and Quantum HDR 24X
  • Rich color reproduction
  • High 1300:1 contrast ratio
  • 10-bit display panel
  • Bright display panel
Cons

    What external reviewers found***

    External score 79% (not directly comparable across industries)
    Pros
    • Excellent picture quality
    • Excellent build quality
    • Excellent smart TV interface
    • Excellent motion handling
    • Excellent motion control
    • Outstanding reflection handling
    Cons
    • Low native contrast ratio
    • No HDMI 2.1
    • No Dolby Vision or HDR10 support
    • No Freeview Play
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    Specifications

    55"65"65"85"75"85"75"55"

    Connectivity

    Ports3x HDMI 2.0, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x Optical Audio Out, 1x Antenna (RF), 1x RS232 (C), 1x Cable/Antenna In 1.0 (F-type female), 2x USB 2.0, 1x Ethernet RJ453x HDMI 2.0, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x Optical Audio Out, 1x Antenna (RF), 1x RS232 (C), 1x Cable/Antenna In (F-type female), 2x USB 2.0, 1x Ethernet RJ453x HDMI 2.0, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x Optical Audio Out, 1x CI+ 1.4 (C), 1x Antenna (RF), 1x Satellite In (F-type female), 2x USB 2.0, 1x Ethernet RJ453x HDMI 2.0, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x Optical Audio Out, 1x CI+ 1.4, 1x Antenna (RF), 1x Satellite In (F-type female), 2x USB 2.0, 1x Ethernet RJ453x HDMI 2.0, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x Optical Audio Out, 1x Antenna (RF), 1x RS232 (C), 1x Cable/Antenna In (F-type female), 2x USB 2.0, 1x Ethernet RJ453x HDMI 2.0, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x Optical Audio Out, 1x Antenna (RF), 1x RS232 (C), 1x Cable/Antenna In (F-type female), 2x USB 2.0, 1x Ethernet RJ453x HDMI 2.0, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x Optical Audio Out, 1x CI+ 1.4, 1x Antenna (RF), 1x Satellite In (F-type female), 2x USB 2.0, 1x Ethernet RJ453x HDMI 2.0, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x Optical Audio Out, 1x CI+ 1.4, 1x Antenna (RF), 1x Satellite In 1.0 (F-type female), 2x USB 2.0, 1x Ethernet RJ45
    Wireless ConnectivityWiFi 5 + Bluetooth 4.2 + WiFi Direct + DLNAWiFi 5 + Bluetooth 4.2 + WiFi Direct + DLNAWiFi 5 + Bluetooth 5.2 + WiFi Direct + DLNAWiFi 5 + Bluetooth 5.2 + WiFi Direct + DLNAWiFi 5 + Bluetooth 4.2 + WiFi Direct + DLNAWiFi 5 + Bluetooth 4.2 + WiFi Direct + DLNAWiFi 5 + Bluetooth 5.2 + WiFi Direct + DLNAWiFi 5 + Bluetooth 5.2 + WiFi Direct + DLNA

    Construction

    CameraNo
    ColorsSand Black, Titan Black
    Drivers | Subwoofer2 x 10
    Speakers2x 10W
    VESA Mount200 x 200 mm400 x 300 mm400 x 300 mm600 x 400 mm400 x 400 mm600 x 400 mm400 x 400 mm200 x 200 mm

    Dimensions

    Bezels95.01% screen-to-body ratio95.91% screen-to-body ratio95.7% screen-to-body ratio96.24% screen-to-body ratio95.86% screen-to-body ratio96.27% screen-to-body ratio95.71% screen-to-body ratio94.95% screen-to-body ratio
    Size | Depth1 in / 25.4 mm w/o stand, 10.1 in / 256.54 mm w/ stand1 in / 25.4 mm w/o stand, 11.2 in / 284.48 mm w/ stand1.06 in / 26.9 mm w/o stand, 11.42 in / 290 mm w/ stand1.07 in / 27.2 mm w/o stand, 13.39 in / 340 mm w/ stand1.1 in / 27.94 mm w/o stand, 12.5 in / 317.5 mm w/ stand1.1 in / 27.94 mm w/o stand, 14.4 in / 365.76 mm w/ stand1.09 in / 27.7 mm w/o stand, 12.49 in / 317.2 mm w/ stand1.06 in / 26.9 mm w/o stand, 10.14 in / 257.5 mm w/ stand
    Size | Height27.8 in / 706.12 mm w/o stand, 30.3 in / 769.62 mm w/ stand32.6 in / 828.04 mm w/o stand, 35.2 in / 894.08 mm w/ stand32.65 in / 829.3 mm w/o stand, 35.08 in / 891.1 mm w/ stand42.62 in / 1082.5 mm w/o stand, 45.37 in / 1152.3 mm w/ stand37.7 in / 957.58 mm w/o stand, 40.2 in / 1021.08 mm w/ stand42.6 in / 1082.04 mm w/o stand, 45.2 in / 1148.08 mm w/ stand37.72 in / 958.2 mm w/o stand, 40.15 in / 1019.9 mm w/ stand27.8 in / 706.2 mm w/o stand, 30.23 in / 767.8 mm w/ stand
    Size | Width48.3 in / 1226.82 mm56.9 in / 1445.26 mm56.94 in / 1446.3 mm74.5 in / 1892.2 mm65.7 in / 1668.78 mm74.5 in / 1892.3 mm65.76 in / 1670.4 mm48.32 in / 1227.4 mm
    Weight17.69 kg / 39 lbs w/o stand , 20.82 kg / 46 lbs w/ stand24.2 kg / 53 lbs w/o stand , 28.1 kg / 62 lbs w/ stand24.2 kg / 53 lbs w/o stand , 28.1 kg / 62 lbs w/ stand44.5 kg / 98 lbs w/o stand , 51.6 kg / 114 lbs w/ stand34.6 kg / 76 lbs w/o stand , 40.9 kg / 90 lbs w/ stand44.5 kg / 98 lbs w/o stand , 51.6 kg / 114 lbs w/ stand34.6 kg / 76 lbs w/o stand , 40.9 kg / 90 lbs w/ stand17.7 kg / 39 lbs w/o stand , 20.8 kg / 46 lbs w/ stand

    Display

    Aspect Ratio16:9
    Brightness600 nits / 1100 nits (peak)
    Contrast Ratio1300:1 (static)
    Display BacklightMini LED
    Display Color Depth10 bits, 1073741824 colors
    Display Diagonal55" (54.65 in / 1388 mm)65" (64.53 in / 1639 mm)65" (64.53 in / 1639 mm)85" (84.25 in / 2140 mm)75" (74.53 in / 1893 mm)85" (84.25 in / 2140 mm)75" (74.53 in / 1893 mm)55" (54.65 in / 1388 mm)
    Display TypeIPS-ADS, Anti-glare/MatteIPS-ADS, Anti-glare/MatteIPS-ADS, Anti-glare/MatteVA, Anti-glare/MatteIPS-ADS, Anti-glare/MatteVA, Anti-glare/MatteIPS-ADS, Anti-glare/MatteIPS-ADS, Anti-glare/Matte
    Gamut100% DCI-P3
    Input Lag5.3 ms
    Pixel Density80 ppi68 ppi68 ppi52 ppi59 ppi52 ppi59 ppi80 ppi
    Pixel Pitch0.315 mm0.372 mm0.372 mm0.488 mm0.43 mm0.488 mm0.43 mm0.315 mm
    Refresh Rate40 Hz ~ 120 Hz
    Resolution4K (3840x2160)
    Response Time5 ms (min) / 10.5 ms (avg)
    Viewing Angle178° H / 178° V

    Function

    ChipsetMediaTek
    HDRHDR10, HDR10+, HDR10+ Adaptive, HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma), Quantum HDR 24XHDR10, HDR10+, HDR10+ Adaptive, HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma), Quantum HDR 24XHDR10, HDR10+, HDR10+ Adaptive, HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma), Quantum HDR 1500HDR10, HDR10+, HDR10+ Adaptive, HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma), Quantum HDR 1500HDR10, HDR10+, HDR10+ Adaptive, HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma), Quantum HDR 24XHDR10, HDR10+, HDR10+ Adaptive, HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma), Quantum HDR 24XHDR10, HDR10+, HDR10+ Adaptive, HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma), Quantum HDR 1500HDR10, HDR10+, HDR10+ Adaptive, HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma), Quantum HDR 1500
    LicensesCTA 4K Ultra HD Connected
    Operating Humidity10 % ~ 80 %
    Operating SystemTizen 6.0
    Operating Temperature10 °C ~ 40 °C , 50 °F ~ 104 °F
    Processor4 cores
    TunerAnalog (NTSC/PAL/SECAM), ATSC, Clear QAM
    Variable FramerateAMD FreeSync Premium
    VideoMotion Xcelerator Turbo+, Super Ultrawide GameView & Game Bar, Expert Calibration, Google Assistant, Game Motion Plus, 360 Video Player, Supreme UHD Dimming, Digital Clean View, Contrast Enhancer, Far-Field Voice Interaction, TV Plus, Dynam...Motion Xcelerator Turbo+, Super Ultrawide GameView & Game Bar, Expert Calibration, Google Assistant, Game Motion Plus, 360 Video Player, Supreme UHD Dimming, Digital Clean View, Contrast Enhancer, Far-Field Voice Interaction, TV Plus, Dynam...Motion Xcelerator Turbo+, Samsung Health, Expert Calibration, Google Assistant, Game Motion Plus, 360 Video Player, Tap View, Digital Clean View, Contrast Enhancer, Far-Field Voice Interaction, Super Ultrawide GameView & Game Bar, Dynamic B...Motion Xcelerator Turbo+, Samsung Health, Expert Calibration, Google Assistant, Game Motion Plus, 360 Video Player, Tap View, Digital Clean View, Contrast Enhancer, Far-Field Voice Interaction, Super Ultrawide GameView & Game Bar, Dynamic B...Motion Xcelerator Turbo+, Super Ultrawide GameView & Game Bar, Expert Calibration, Google Assistant, Game Motion Plus, 360 Video Player, Supreme UHD Dimming, Digital Clean View, Contrast Enhancer, Far-Field Voice Interaction, TV Plus, Dynam...Motion Xcelerator Turbo+, Super Ultrawide GameView & Game Bar, Expert Calibration, Google Assistant, Game Motion Plus, 360 Video Player, Supreme UHD Dimming, Digital Clean View, Contrast Enhancer, Far-Field Voice Interaction, TV Plus, Dynam...Motion Xcelerator Turbo+, Samsung Health, Expert Calibration, Google Assistant, Game Motion Plus, 360 Video Player, Tap View, Digital Clean View, Contrast Enhancer, Far-Field Voice Interaction, Super Ultrawide GameView & Game Bar, Dynamic B...Motion Xcelerator Turbo+, Samsung Health, Expert Calibration, Google Assistant, Game Motion Plus, 360 Video Player, Tap View, Digital Clean View, Contrast Enhancer, Far-Field Voice Interaction, Super Ultrawide GameView & Game Bar, Dynamic B...

    Performance

    Energy EfficiencyFFFEEG
    Power Consumption82 W (average) / 230 W (max) / 0.5 W (sleep)82 W (average) / 230 W (max) / 0.5 W (sleep)101 W (average) / 245 W (max) / 0.5 W (sleep)122 W (average) / 320 W (max) / 0.5 W (sleep)0.5 W (sleep)0.5 W (sleep)106 W (average) / 250 W (max) / 0.5 W (sleep)77 W (average) / 200 W (max) / 0.5 W (sleep)

    Production

    AccessorySolarCell Remote - TM2180E
    Debut2021
    Model NameQN55QN85AQN65QN85AQE65QN85AQE85QN85AQN75QN85AQN85QN85AQE75QN85AQE55QN85A

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    3rd-Party Review Videos

    External Reviews

    rtings[1]

    Reviewer score 74%
    Reviewers from rtings have found the following***:
    The Samsung QN85A is great for mixed usage. It performs very well in bright settings thanks to its high brightness. It's less suited to dark room viewing or gaming, because its ADS panel has a low native contrast ratio. The fast response time results in clear motion in sports or video games, and the low input lag makes the TV feel responsive.
    Find the original article here.
    Pros
    • Bright enough to make highlights pop
    • Wide viewing angles
    • Outstanding reflection handling
    • Fast response time
    Cons
    • Low native contrast ratio
    • Doesn't support Dolby Vision
    • Local dimming isn't flicker-free

    t3[2]

    Reviewer score 88%
    Reviewers from t3 have found the following***:
    Samsung's QN85A is one of the best soundbars on the market. Smart TV interface is as clear and logical as they come. Only one HDMI 2.1 socket limits future-proofing for multiple next-gen consoles. LG C1 is a big competitor here, but is simply excellent when it comes to features and image quality.
    Find the original article here.
    Pros
    • Excellent picture quality
    • Excellent smart TV interface
    • Excellent motion handling
    Cons
    • No Freeview Play
    • No HDMI 2.1

    techradar[3]

    Reviewer score 80%
    Reviewers from techradar have found the following***:
    Samsung QE55QN85A is one of the best 4K TVs on the market. Displaying a 4K HDR stream of Black Panther via Amazon Prime Video, the Samsung impresses across the board. The screen's ability to deliver deep, detailed and wide-ranging black tones makes for an absorbing viewing experience. Samsung's numerous compact and tightly controlled dimming zones means backlighting is precise.
    Find the original article here.
    Pros
    • Deep, detailed black tones
    • Excellent upscaling
    • Excellent build quality
    Cons
    • Sound quality could be better
    • No Dolby Vision or HDR10 support

    trustedreviews[4]

    Reviewer score 75%
    Reviewers from trustedreviews have found the following***:
    The Samsung QN85A is a full-size LED-backlit LCD TV. It uses Samsung's Tizen-based smart TV interface. Voice control is yours via Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa or Samsung’s own Bixby. There is no Freeview Play, which will be a minor niggle for UK customers.
    Find the original article here.
    Pros
    • Impressive picture quality
    • Impressive backlighting
    • Excellent motion control
    Cons
    • No Freeview Play
    • No Dolby Vision

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    References

    1. ^ Samsung QN85A QLED TV Review. [rtings]. https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/qn85a-qled. 2021-03-25. Retrieved 2021-04-30.
    2. ^ Samsung QN85A review (55QN85A): a QLED 4K TV with elite image quality for a realistic price. [t3]. https://www.t3.com/reviews/samsung-qn85a-review. 2021-07-08. Retrieved 2021-10-20.
    3. ^ Samsung QN85A Neo QLED 4K TV review. [techradar]. https://www.techradar.com/reviews/samsung-qn85a-neo-qled-4k-tv. 2021-07-02. Retrieved 2021-07-06.
    4. ^ Samsung QE55QN85A Review. [trustedreviews]. https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/samsung-qe55qn85a. Retrieved 2021-11-08.

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