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Samsung Neo QLED QN85B (2022) vs Samsung Neo QLED QN85C (2023)

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SamsungNeo QLED QN85B (2022)SamsungNeo QLED QN85C (2023)
Overview
Released20222023
Display
PanelMini-LEDMini-LED
Panel detailQuantum-dot LCD with Quantum Matrix Technology Mini LED backlight in the four UK maker tables.Quantum-dot LCD with Quantum Matrix Technology Mini LED backlight in all four UK maker tables.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
HDR formatsHDR10, HDR10+, HLGHDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extrasSamsung's Quantum HDR 1500 is a product label, not a measured brightness figure. HDR10+ Adaptive and Gaming are listed; Dolby Vision is absent.Neo Quantum HDR and HDR10+ Adaptive and Gaming are specified in all four UK maker tables; Dolby Vision is not supported.
Colour rangeSamsung claims 100% Colour Volume with Quantum Dot in all four UK maker tables.Samsung claims 100% Colour Volume with Quantum Dot in all four UK maker tables.
Picture processingNeo Quantum Processor 4K upscaling, Supreme UHD Dimming and Real Depth Enhancer. The UK tables list Picture Quality Index 4300; this is not native refresh Hz.Neural Quantum Processor 4K upscaling, Supreme UHD Dimming, Real Depth Enhancer and Auto HDR Remastering in all four UK maker tables.
Picture modesFilmmaker Mode and Film Mode in all four UK maker tables.Filmmaker Mode and Smart Calibration Basic in all four UK maker tables.
Motion handlingUK 55-inch reviews report 120 Hz panel operation and 4K 120 Hz gaming; Samsung UK lists 4K 120 Hz Game Mode for the QN85B series.Samsung specifies 120 Hz refresh and Motion Xcelerator Turbo+ in all four UK maker tables.
Viewing angleWide Viewing Angle in all four UK maker tables.Wide Viewing Angle in all four UK maker tables.
Sizes
Sizes55, 65, 75, 85″55, 65, 75, 85″
Largest size85″85″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (HDMI 2.1 count unpublished)4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateFreeSync Premium ProFreeSync Premium Pro
Auto low latency modeYesYes
HDMI detailFour HDMI inputs, eARC and HDMI-CEC in all four UK maker tables. Samsung's European line announcement says HDMI 2.1 on every port, and two full UK 55-inch reviews confirm four HDMI 2.1 inputs. The UK size tables do not state the protocol version separately, so a size-wide count remains unverified.Four HDMI inputs, all specified for 4K 120 Hz in each UK maker table. eARC and HDMI-CEC are also listed. UK 65-inch and US 65-inch reviews describe four HDMI 2.1 ports; maker tables do not state the HDMI protocol version for every size.
Game featuresFreeSync Premium Pro in all four UK maker tables. Auto Game Mode, Game Motion Plus, Dynamic Black EQ and Super Ultra Wide Game View are listed for 55, 75 and 85-inch sizes; the 65-inch UK table omits those entries.ALLM, FreeSync Premium Pro, Game Motion Plus, Dynamic Black EQ, Super Ultra Wide Game View, Mini Map Zoom and HGiG in all four UK maker tables.
Cloud gaming–Samsung Gaming Hub is listed for the UK; compatible controllers, internet and service subscriptions may be required.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformTizenTizen
ProcessorNeo Quantum Processor 4KNeural Quantum Processor 4K
Speakers60 W, 2.2.2 channels60 W, 2.2.2 channels
Dolby Atmos–Yes
eARCYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.2
Speaker detail60 W, 2.2.2 channels with woofer and Object Tracking Sound in all four UK maker tables.60 W, 2.2.2 channels with woofer and Object Tracking Sound in all four UK maker tables.
Audio featuresDolby Digital Plus, Q-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier and Adaptive Sound+ in all four UK maker tables.Dolby Atmos, Q-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier and Adaptive Sound+ in all four UK maker tables.
Voice assistantsBixby; works with supported Alexa and Google Assistant devices according to the UK maker tables. Service availability can differ today.Bixby and Alexa built in; compatible Alexa and Google Assistant speakers are also listed in the UK maker tables.
CastingSmartThings, phone mirroring, Tap View, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct and Multi View for up to two videos.SmartThings, TV and phone mirroring, Tap View, app casting and Multi View for up to two videos.
Software updates–UK maker specification tables list security updates until 31 December 2028.
TV tunersTwin DVB-T2/C/S2 tuners, analogue tuner, CI+ 1.4 and UK HbbTV 2.0.3, with USB recording and time shift.Twin DVB-T2/C/S2 tuners, analogue tuner and CI+ 1.4, with USB recording and time shift in the UK maker tables.
USBTwo USB-A inputs in all four UK maker tables.Two USB-A inputs in all four UK maker tables.
EthernetEthernet LAN built in.One Ethernet LAN input.
Optical audio outOne optical digital audio output.One optical digital audio output.
Design and power
SizeWithout stand, width × height × depth by UK size: 55-inch 1227.4 × 705.6 × 26.9 mm; 65-inch 1446.3 × 828.7 × 26.9 mm; 75-inch 1670.0 × 957.4 × 27.7 mm; 85-inch 1892.2 × 1081.9 × 27.2 mm. Configuration weights exclude stand.Without stand, width × height × depth by UK size: 55-inch 1227.4 × 705.6 × 25.9 mm; 65-inch 1446.3 × 828.7 × 25.9 mm; 75-inch 1670.0 × 957.4 × 26.7 mm; 85-inch 1892.2 × 1081.9 × 27.2 mm. Configuration weights exclude stand.
StandBright Silver Hexagon Plate stand. With-stand weights: 55-inch 20.2 kg; 65-inch 27.3 kg; 75-inch 39.9 kg; 85-inch 49.3 kg.Bright Silver Hexagon Plate stand. With-stand weights: 55-inch 20.2 kg; 65-inch 27.3 kg; 75-inch 39.9 kg; 85-inch 49.3 kg.
VESA pattern–55-inch 200 × 200 mm; 65-inch 400 × 300 mm; 75-inch 400 × 400 mm; 85-inch 600 × 400 mm.
Power useMaximum by UK size: 55-inch 200 W; 65-inch 245 W; 75-inch 250 W; 85-inch 335 W.Maximum by UK size: 55-inch 200 W; 65-inch 245 W; 75-inch 250 W; 85-inch 335 W.
Energy classUK maker A–G scale: F for 55 and 65-inch; E for 75 and 85-inch.UK maker A–G scale: F for 55-inch; D for 65, 75 and 85-inch.
ColoursBright Silver front and stand in all four UK maker tables.Bright Silver front and stand in all four UK maker tables.
In the boxThe UK 55-inch maker table lists TM2280E Smart Control, TM1240A remote, power cable, manual and e-manual. A precise UK first-sale month was not established.The UK 55-inch maker table lists a TM2360E remote, power cable, user manual and e-manual. A precise UK first-sale month was not established.

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