Samsung Neo QLED QN70H vs Samsung Neo QLED QN85A (2021)
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| SamsungNeo QLED QN70H | SamsungNeo QLED QN85A (2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | May 2026 | 2021 |
| Display | ||
| Panel | Mini-LED | LED LCD |
| Panel detail | Quantum Mini LED | Mini 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. |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 (4K) | 3840 × 2160 (4K) |
| Refresh rate | 50 Hz | 120 Hz (better) |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HDR10+ | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG |
| HDR extras | NQ HDR; HDR10+ Adaptive; HDR Brightness Optimizer | Samsung'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 processing | 4K 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 modes | FILMMAKER MODE; EyeComfort Mode | Film, Natural and Filmmaker Mode in all four UK maker tables. |
| Motion handling | Motion Xcelerator; DLG (Dual Line Gate) up to 120 Hz on 55″ and larger | Samsung 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 angle | Wide Viewing Angle | Samsung 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 | ||
| Sizes | 43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85″ | 55, 65, 75, 85″ |
| Largest size | 85″ | 85″ |
| Gaming | ||
| HDMI ports | 3 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) | 4 (1 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better) |
| Variable refresh rate | None | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Auto low latency mode | Yes | – |
| HDMI detail | 3 × HDMI, 4K 60 Hz on HDMI 1/2/3; eARC | Four 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 features | Auto 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 Hub | FreeSync 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 platform | Tizen | Tizen |
| Processor | NQ4 AI Processor | Neo Quantum Processor 4K |
| Speakers | 20 W, 2.0 channels | 60 W, 2.2.2 channels (better) |
| eARC | Yes | – |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Speaker detail | 20 W, 2 channels | Samsung specifies 60 W, 2.2.2 channels and woofer in all four UK maker tables. |
| Audio features | OTS Lite; Q-Symphony; Active Voice Amplifier; Adaptive Sound+; AI Sound Controller | Dolby Digital Plus, Object Tracking Sound, Q-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier and Adaptive Sound+ in all four UK maker tables. |
| Voice assistants | Bixby; Alexa built in; works with Google Assistant; far-field voice | Bixby, Google Assistant and Alexa compatibility in all UK maker tables; current service support can differ. |
| Casting | Apple AirPlay; Google Cast; Samsung Multi Device Experience | SmartThings, mobile mirroring, Tap View, Multi View, DLNA and Wi-Fi Direct in the UK maker tables. |
| Software updates | Tizen; security updates until 31 December 2031 | – |
| TV tuners | DVB-T2/C/S2; CI+ 1.4 slot | Twin 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. |
| USB | 2 × USB-A | Two USB inputs in all four UK maker tables. |
| Ethernet | Yes | Ethernet LAN built in. |
| Optical audio out | Yes | One optical digital audio output. |
| Design and power | ||
| Size | 65″ 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. |
| Stand | Aero Linear stand, Titan Gray | Central 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 pattern | 200 × 200 mm (43″–55″), 400 × 300 mm (65″), 600 × 400 mm (85″) | – |
| Power use | 65″ 76 W typical, 220 W max, 0.5 W standby | Maximum by UK maker size: 55-inch 200 W; 65-inch 245 W; 75-inch 250 W; 85-inch 320 W. |
| Energy class | F (43″), E (50″–85″) | UK maker A–G scale: F for 55 and 65-inch; E for 75 and 85-inch. |
| Colours | Black | Eclipse 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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