Samsung Neo QLED QN85A (2021) vs Samsung Neo QLED QN90C

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Neo QLED QN85A (2021) compared with Neo QLED QN90C

	SamsungNeo QLED QN85A (2021)	SamsungNeo QLED QN90C
Overview
Released
Released	2021	February 2023
Display
Panel
Panel	LED LCD	Mini-LED
Panel detail
Panel detail	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.	Quantum Dot LCD with Quantum Mini LED backlight and Quantum Matrix local dimming. UK maker sheets do not specify VA versus ADS LCD subtypes; the US 65-inch reviews are not proof of a UK subtype.
Resolution
Resolution	3840 × 2160 (4K)	3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate
Refresh rate	120 Hz	144 Hz (43, 50″), 120 Hz (55, 65, 75, 85″) (better)
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extras
HDR extras	Samsung's Quantum HDR 24X is a product label, not a measured nit figure for every size. Dolby Vision is unsupported.	Neo Quantum HDR on 43/50-inch; Neo Quantum HDR+ on 55–85-inch. HDR10+ Adaptive and Gaming; HDR10 confirmed by exact reviews.
Screen finish
Screen finish	–	Anti Reflection
Colour range
Colour range	Samsung's 100% Colour Volume claim in all four UK maker tables.	–
Picture processing
Picture processing	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.	4K upscaling, Real Depth Enhancer and Auto HDR Remastering.
Picture modes
Picture modes	Film, Natural and Filmmaker Mode in all four UK maker tables.	Filmmaker Mode; Smart Calibration (Basic/Professional).
Motion handling
Motion handling	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.	43/50-inch Motion Xcelerator Turbo Pro with up to 144 Hz; 55–85-inch Motion Xcelerator Turbo+ at 120 Hz.
Viewing angle
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.	Wide Viewing Angle on 43/50-inch; Ultra Viewing Angle on larger UK sizes.
Sizes
Sizes
Sizes	55, 65, 75, 85″	43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85″
Largest size
Largest size	85″	85″
Gaming
HDMI ports
HDMI ports	4 (1 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)	4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better)
Variable refresh rate
Variable refresh rate	FreeSync Premium Pro	HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro
Auto low latency mode
Auto low latency mode	–	Yes
HDMI detail
HDMI detail	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.	All four HDMI inputs accept 4K 144 Hz on 43/50-inch or 4K 120 Hz on larger sizes. eARC; Anynet+ HDMI-CEC. HDMI VRR confirmed by exact reviews.
Game features
Game features	FreeSync Premium Pro in all four UK maker tables. T3 confirmed 4K 120 Hz and variable refresh operation on its UK 55-inch set.	FreeSync Premium Pro, ALLM, HGiG, Game Motion Plus, Dynamic Black EQ, Super Ultra Wide Game View and Mini Map Zoom.
Cloud gaming
Cloud gaming	–	Samsung Gaming Hub; subscriptions, internet and compatible controller required.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platform
Smart TV platform	Tizen	Tizen
Processor
Processor	Neo Quantum Processor 4K	Neural Quantum Processor 4K
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos	–	Yes
eARC
eARC	–	Yes
Speakers
Speakers	60 W, 2.2.2 channels	–
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5	Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.2	5.2
Speaker detail
Speaker detail	Samsung specifies 60 W, 2.2.2 channels and woofer in all four UK maker tables.	43-inch: 20 W, 2.0 channels, OTS Lite; 50-inch: 40 W, 2.2 channels, OTS Lite; 55–85-inch: 60 W, 4.2.2 channels, OTS+.
Audio features
Audio features	Dolby Digital Plus, Object Tracking Sound, Q-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier and Adaptive Sound+ in all four UK maker tables.	Q-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier, Adaptive Sound+ and dual Bluetooth audio.
Voice assistants
Voice assistants	Bixby, Google Assistant and Alexa compatibility in all UK maker tables; current service support can differ.	Bixby with UK English and far-field voice interaction; built-in Alexa in the current UK table.
Casting
Casting	SmartThings, mobile mirroring, Tap View, Multi View, DLNA and Wi-Fi Direct in the UK maker tables.	Mobile mirroring, Tap View, App Casting and Wireless DeX; Multi View up to two videos.
Software updates
Software updates	–	Security updates until at least 31 December 2028 in the current UK specification table.
TV tuners
TV tuners	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.	Twin DVB-T2/C/S2 plus analogue; CI+1.4.
USB
USB	Two USB inputs in all four UK maker tables.	2 × USB-A.
Ethernet
Ethernet	Ethernet LAN built in.	1 × Ethernet LAN.
Optical audio out
Optical audio out	One optical digital audio output.	1 × optical digital audio output.
Design and power
Size
Size	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.	Without stand: 43-inch 960.8 x 558.9 x 26.9 mm; 50-inch 1113.6 x 644.1 x 26.9 mm; 55-inch 1227.4 x 705.6 x 25.9 mm; 65-inch 1446.3 x 828.7 x 25.9 mm; 75-inch 1670.0 x 957.4 x 26.7 mm; 85-inch 1892.2 x 1081.9 x 27.2 mm. Configuration weights exclude the stand.
Stand
Stand	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.	Sharp Neck Hexagon stand. Footprints: 43-inch 519.0 x 220 mm; 50-inch 519.0 x 220.0 mm; 55-inch 388.3 x 237.0 mm; 65-inch 390 x 270.6 mm; 75-inch 416.9 x 301.2 mm; 85-inch 417.6 x 321.3 mm. With-stand weights: 43-inch 13.40 kg; 50-inch 17.60 kg; 55-inch 20.60 kg; 65-inch 27.50 kg; 75-inch 39.7 kg; 85-inch 49.9 kg.
VESA pattern
VESA pattern	–	43-inch 200 x 200 mm; 50-inch 200 x 200 mm; 55-inch 200 x 200 mm; 65-inch 400 x 300 mm; 75-inch 400 x 400 mm; 85-inch 600 x 400 mm.
Power use
Power use	Maximum by UK maker size: 55-inch 200 W; 65-inch 245 W; 75-inch 250 W; 85-inch 320 W.	Typical: 43-inch 54.0 W; 50-inch 65.0 W; 55-inch 81.0 W; 65-inch 95.0 W; 75-inch 115 W; 85-inch 133 W. Maximum: 43-inch 145 W; 50-inch 175 W; 55-inch 225 W; 65-inch 285 W; 75-inch 300 W; 85-inch 375 W. Standby 0.50 W.
Energy class
Energy class	UK maker A–G scale: F for 55 and 65-inch; E for 75 and 85-inch.	43-inch G; 50-inch F; 55-inch G; 65-inch F; 75-inch F; 85-inch F.
Colours
Colours	Eclipse Silver front and Frost Silver stand in all four UK maker tables.	Carbon Silver.
In the box
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.	TM2360E remote, stand, power cable and manual.