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Hisense E8S vs Samsung Neo QLED QN85F (2025)

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HisenseE8SSamsungNeo QLED QN85F (2025)
Overview
ReleasedJuly 20262025
Display
PanelMini-LEDMini-LED
Panel detailHi-QLED MiniLED (quantum dot LCD) with a direct-lit Mini-LED backlight and full-array local dimmingSamsung Neo QLED quantum-dot LCD with Quantum Matrix Technology Plus Mini LED backlight in all four UK maker tables.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate144 Hz144 Hz
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLGHDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extrasDolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ AdaptiveSamsung specifies Neo Quantum HDR+ and HDR10+ Adaptive and Gaming. Choose.tv's exact-series test confirms HDR10 and HLG support; Dolby Vision is absent.
Colour rangeHi-QLED Colour; Pantone Validated–
Picture processingHi-View AI Engine, 4K upscaling, MEMC, light sensor; Calman Ready4K AI Upscaling, Supreme UHD Dimming, Real Depth Enhancer, HDR Brightness Optimizer, Colour Booster Pro and Auto HDR Remastering in all four UK maker tables.
Picture modesFilmmaker Mode; Native 144Hz Game Mode; eye-care modeFilmmaker Mode and Smart Calibration Basic in all four UK maker tables.
Motion handlingMEMC; panel response time 6 ms (50″, 55″, 85″) or 8 ms (65″, 75″) (Hisense)Samsung lists 100 Hz standard refresh with up to 144 Hz at 4K for PC content; 4K 120 Hz VRR is also supported on consoles.
Viewing angle178°Samsung specifies Wide Viewing Angle; both full reviews noted weaker off-axis contrast or colour on their test sets.
Sizes
Sizes50, 55, 65, 75, 85″55, 65, 75, 85″
Largest size85″85″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateHDMI VRR, FreeSync PremiumHDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro
Auto low latency modeYesYes
HDMI detail4 × HDMI 2.1 with ALLM; HDMI 1 and 2 4K 60Hz; HDMI 3 (eARC) and HDMI 4 4K 144Hz with VRRFour HDMI inputs, each explicitly specified for 4K 144 Hz in all four UK maker tables. eARC and HDMI-CEC are also listed; independent QN85F tests identify the inputs as HDMI 2.1.
Variable refresh rangeUp to 144 Hz–
Input lag≤ 6 ms with a 4K 120 Hz input (Hisense, listed for the 85″)–
Game featuresAMD FreeSync Premium, Game Bar, Dolby Vision Gaming, HDR10+ GamingVRR, ALLM, FreeSync Premium Pro, Game Motion Plus, Dynamic Black EQ, Super Ultra Wide Game View, Mini Map Zoom, HGiG and AI Auto Game Mode in all four UK maker tables.
Cloud gaming–Samsung Gaming Hub is listed for the UK; internet, a compatible controller and separate service subscriptions may be required.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformVIDAATizen
ProcessorHi-View AI EngineNQ4 AI Gen2 Processor
Speakers40 W, 2.1 channels40 W, 2.2 channels
Dolby AtmosYesYes
eARCYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac, 2.4/5 GHz)Wi-Fi 5
BluetoothYesBluetooth 5.3
Speaker detail2 × 10 W plus a 20 W subwoofer, 2.1 ch; tuned by Devialet40 W, 2.2 channels with Object Tracking Sound Lite in all four UK maker tables.
Audio featuresDolby Atmos, Hi-Concerto, EzPlay, TV mode, room fitting tuning, user equaliserDolby Atmos, Q-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier Pro, Adaptive Sound Pro and 360 Audio.
Voice assistantsHands-free voice controlBixby and Alexa built in; the UK tables also list compatible Alexa and Google Assistant speakers.
CastingAirPlay 2; screen sharing; DMP/DMR content sharingApple AirPlay, SmartThings, TV and phone mirroring, Tap View and Multi View for up to two videos.
Software updatesSoftware and firmware updates for at least 8 years (Hisense)UK maker specification tables list security updates until 31 December 2030.
TV tuners2 × RF; DVB-T2/T/C/S2/S; CI+ 2.0DVB-T2/C/S2 and analogue tuner, CI+ 1.4 and UK HbbTV 2.0.4. The UK tables list USB recording; a Polish review found it unavailable on its regional test unit.
USB1 × USB 2.0, 1 × USB 3.0Two USB-A inputs in all four UK maker tables.
Ethernet1 × RJ45One Ethernet LAN input.
Optical audio out1 × S/PDIFOne optical digital audio output.
Design and power
SizeWithout stand, 50″ 1110 × 648 × 59 mm; 55″ 1226 × 715 × 59 mm; 65″ 1445 × 837 × 59 mm; 75″ 1668 × 963 × 58 mm; 85″ 1891 × 1087 × 66 mmWithout stand, width × height × depth by UK size: 55-inch 1227.6 × 706.4 × 46.1 mm; 65-inch 1446.5 × 829.5 × 46.3 mm; 75-inch 1670.2 × 958.2 × 46.7 mm; 85-inch 1892.4 × 1082.9 × 47.0 mm. Configuration weights exclude stand.
StandSingle metal and plastic pedestal, 397 × 280 mm (50″, 55″), 397 × 325 mm (65″) or 425 × 325 mm (75″, 85″); with cable managementEclipse Silver Metal Aero Center stand. With-stand weights: 55-inch 18.0 kg; 65-inch 24.0 kg; 75-inch 33.9 kg; 85-inch 43.6 kg.
VESA pattern50″ and 65″ 400 × 300 mm; 55″ 200 × 300 mm; 75″ 500 × 400 mm; 85″ 600 × 400 mm55-inch 200 × 200 mm; 65-inch 400 × 300 mm; 75-inch 400 × 400 mm; 85-inch 600 × 400 mm.
Power useMaximum 160 W (50″), 180 W (55″), 200 W (65″), 230 W (75″), 280 W (85″); 0.5 W standbyMaximum by UK size: 55-inch 180 W; 65-inch 240 W; 75-inch 270 W; 85-inch 340 W.
Energy classSDR: E; HDR: GF for all four sizes on the UK maker A–G scale.
ColoursBlack/dark greyEclipse Silver front and stand in all four UK maker tables.
In the box–The UK 55-inch maker table lists a TM2360E remote, an additional TM1240A remote for the UK, power cable and user manual. Samsung UK confirmed the QN85F line was available to buy or pre-order in May 2025 but did not state its first on-sale day.
Warranty2 years (UK)–

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