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Samsung Neo QLED QN80H vs Samsung Neo QLED QN85A (2021)

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Overview
ReleasedMay 20262021
Display
PanelMini-LEDLED LCD
Panel detailQuantum Mini LED with Supreme Mini LED Dimming; VA panel (RTINGS)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.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate50 Hz (50″), 144 Hz (55, 65, 75, 85, 100″)120 Hz
HDR formatsHDR10, HDR10+HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extrasNQ HDR+; HDR10+ Adaptive, Gaming and Advanced (no Gaming on 50″)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.
Screen finishGlossy (RTINGS)–
Picture processing4K AI Upscaling, Real Depth Enhancer, Auto HDR Remastering, Color Booster Pro, HDR Brightness Optimizer, AI Picture (AI Optimized / AI Customization); Supersize Picture Enhancer on 85″ and 100″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 Mode, AI Football Mode; Smart Calibration (Basic)Film, Natural and Filmmaker Mode in all four UK maker tables.
Motion handlingMotion Xcelerator 144 Hz (Motion Xcelerator on 50″); Samsung UK lists 100 Hz native with 144 Hz VRR and DLG 240 HzSamsung 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 Angle (not on 50″)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
Sizes50, 55, 65, 75, 85, 100″55, 65, 75, 85″
Largest size100″85″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (1 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateHDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium ProFreeSync Premium Pro
Auto low latency modeYes–
HDMI detail4K 144 Hz on HDMI 1/2/3/4 (4K 60 Hz on the 50″); eARC; Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)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 featuresFreeSync Premium Pro (not on 50″), HGiG, Game Motion Plus, Dynamic Black EQ, Game Bar, Super Ultra Wide Game View, Mini Map Zoom, AI Auto Game Mode, AI Gaming OptimizerFreeSync Premium Pro in all four UK maker tables. T3 confirmed 4K 120 Hz and variable refresh operation on its UK 55-inch set.
Cloud gamingSamsung Gaming Hub–
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformTizenTizen
ProcessorNQ4 AI Gen2 ProcessorNeo Quantum Processor 4K
Speakers30 W60 W, 2.2.2 channels
Dolby AtmosYes–
eARCYes–
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.3Bluetooth 5.2
Speaker detail30 W, 2ch (4ch on 100″), OTS LiteSamsung specifies 60 W, 2.2.2 channels and woofer in all four UK maker tables.
Audio featuresQ-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier Pro, Adaptive Sound Pro, AI Sound Controller, 360 Audio, Audio Pre-selection DescriptorDolby Digital Plus, Object Tracking Sound, Q-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier and Adaptive Sound+ in all four UK maker tables.
Voice assistantsBixby and Alexa built in, with far-field voice; works with Alexa and Google Assistant speakers; Vision AI CompanionBixby, Google Assistant and Alexa compatibility in all UK maker tables; current service support can differ.
CastingGoogle Cast, Apple AirPlay, screen and sound mirroring from phonesSmartThings, mobile mirroring, Tap View, Multi View, DLNA and Wi-Fi Direct in the UK maker tables.
Software updatesSecurity updates until at least 31 December 2031–
TV tunersDVB-T2/C/S2 and analogue; CI+ 1.4 slot; HbbTV 2.0.4Twin 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.
Ethernet1 × LANEthernet LAN built in.
Optical audio out1 × opticalOne optical digital audio output.
Design and power
SizeWithout stand, 50″ 1110.2 × 643.9 × 51.7 mm; 55″ 1224 × 708 × 52 mm; 65″ 1442.9 × 831.2 × 52 mm; 75″ 1666.6 × 957.8 × 52.3 mm; 85″ 1888.8 × 1083.2 × 52.5 mm; 100″ 2229.8 × 1273.4 × 57.4 mmWithout 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.
StandRound feet that fit at the edges or closer together (e.g. 65″ 1209.5 or 300.3 mm wide, 256.8 mm deep); Metal Linear feet on the 100″ (1722.9 × 415.4 mm)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 pattern50″ 200 × 200 mm; 55″ 300 × 200 mm; 65″ and 75″ 400 × 300 mm; 85″ and 100″ 600 × 400 mm–
Power useTypical/max, 50″ 65/190 W; 55″ 64/200 W; 65″ 85/250 W; 75″ 106/310 W; 85″ 129/370 W; 100″ 159/430 W; 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 (50″); E (55″ to 100″)UK maker A–G scale: F for 55 and 65-inch; E for 75 and 85-inch.
ColoursTitan BlackEclipse Silver front and Frost Silver stand in all four UK maker tables.
In the boxPower cable, user manualSamsung'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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