Samsung Neo QLED QN70H vs Samsung Neo QLED QN85A (2021)

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Neo QLED QN70H compared with Neo QLED QN85A (2021)
SamsungNeo QLED QN70HSamsungNeo QLED QN85A (2021)
Overview
ReleasedMay 20262021
Display
PanelMini-LEDLED LCD
Panel detailQuantum Mini LEDMini LED backlit quantum-dot LCD with Quantum Matrix Technology in all four UK maker tables. T3 identified an IPS-type panel on its UK 55-inch test unit; panel type for other UK sizes is not assumed.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate50 Hz120 Hz (better)
HDR formatsHDR10, HDR10+HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extrasNQ HDR; HDR10+ Adaptive; HDR Brightness OptimizerSamsung's Quantum HDR 24X is a product label, not a measured nit figure for every size. Dolby Vision is unsupported.
Colour range–Samsung's 100% Colour Volume claim in all four UK maker tables.
Picture processing4K Upscaling; AI Customization; Contrast Enhancer; Color Booster Pro; Smart Calibration (Basic)Neo Quantum Processor 4K AI Picture and upscaling, Supreme UHD Dimming, Contrast Enhancer and Picture Quality Index 4300 in all four UK maker tables. PQI is not native refresh Hz.
Picture modesFILMMAKER MODE; EyeComfort ModeFilm, Natural and Filmmaker Mode in all four UK maker tables.
Motion handlingMotion Xcelerator; DLG (Dual Line Gate) up to 120 Hz on 55″ and largerSamsung UK confirms 4K 120 Hz Game Mode on HDMI 4 for all four UK configurations; T3's 55-inch test reports 120 Hz panel operation.
Viewing angleWide Viewing AngleSamsung specifies Wide Viewing Angle on 55, 65 and 75-inch UK models and Ultra Viewing Angle on 85-inch. T3's UK 55-inch test found wide off-axis viewing.
Sizes
Sizes43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85″55, 65, 75, 85″
Largest size85″85″
Gaming
HDMI ports3 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (1 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better)
Variable refresh rateNoneFreeSync Premium Pro
Auto low latency modeYes–
HDMI detail3 × HDMI, 4K 60 Hz on HDMI 1/2/3; eARCFour HDMI inputs and eARC in all four UK maker tables. Samsung UK identifies HDMI 4 as the 4K 120 Hz input for each configuration.
Game featuresAuto Game Mode (ALLM); Game Motion Plus; Dynamic Black EQ; HGiG; Game Bar; Super Ultra Wide Game View; Mini Map Zoom; AI Auto Game Mode; Gaming HubFreeSync Premium Pro in all four UK maker tables. T3 confirmed 4K 120 Hz and variable refresh operation on its UK 55-inch set.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformTizenTizen
ProcessorNQ4 AI ProcessorNeo Quantum Processor 4K
Speakers20 W, 2.0 channels60 W, 2.2.2 channels (better)
eARCYes–
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.3Bluetooth 5.2
Speaker detail20 W, 2 channelsSamsung specifies 60 W, 2.2.2 channels and woofer in all four UK maker tables.
Audio featuresOTS Lite; Q-Symphony; Active Voice Amplifier; Adaptive Sound+; AI Sound ControllerDolby Digital Plus, Object Tracking Sound, Q-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier and Adaptive Sound+ in all four UK maker tables.
Voice assistantsBixby; Alexa built in; works with Google Assistant; far-field voiceBixby, Google Assistant and Alexa compatibility in all UK maker tables; current service support can differ.
CastingApple AirPlay; Google Cast; Samsung Multi Device ExperienceSmartThings, mobile mirroring, Tap View, Multi View, DLNA and Wi-Fi Direct in the UK maker tables.
Software updatesTizen; security updates until 31 December 2031–
TV tunersDVB-T2/C/S2; CI+ 1.4 slotTwin DVB-T2/C/S2 digital tuners, analogue tuner, CI+ 1.4, UK HbbTV 2.0.2 and MHEG 5, programme guide, USB recording and time shift.
USB2 × USB-ATwo USB inputs in all four UK maker tables.
EthernetYesEthernet LAN built in.
Optical audio outYesOne optical digital audio output.
Design and power
Size65″ 1450.9 × 831.8 × 25.7 mm without stand (W × H × D)Without stand, width × height × depth from separate UK maker tables: 55-inch 1227.4 × 706.2 × 26.9 mm; 65-inch 1446.3 × 829.3 × 26.9 mm; 75-inch 1670.4 × 958.2 × 27.7 mm; 85-inch 1892.2 × 1082.5 × 27.2 mm. Configuration weights exclude stand.
StandAero Linear stand, Titan GrayCentral Floating Plate stand. With-stand weights: 55-inch 20.8 kg; 65-inch 28.1 kg; 75-inch 40.9 kg; 85-inch 51.6 kg.
VESA pattern200 × 200 mm (43″–55″), 400 × 300 mm (65″), 600 × 400 mm (85″)–
Power use65″ 76 W typical, 220 W max, 0.5 W standbyMaximum by UK maker size: 55-inch 200 W; 65-inch 245 W; 75-inch 250 W; 85-inch 320 W.
Energy classF (43″), E (50″–85″)UK maker A–G scale: F for 55 and 65-inch; E for 75 and 85-inch.
ColoursBlackEclipse Silver front and Frost Silver stand in all four UK maker tables.
In the box–Samsung's UK tables list TM2180E Smart Control, power cable, manual and e-manual. A precise UK first-sale month was not established.

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