Samsung Neo QLED QN85B (2022) vs Samsung Neo QLED QN85F (2025)
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| SamsungNeo QLED QN85B (2022) | SamsungNeo QLED QN85F (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Display | ||
| Panel | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Panel detail | Quantum-dot LCD with Quantum Matrix Technology Mini LED backlight in the four UK maker tables. | Samsung Neo QLED quantum-dot LCD with Quantum Matrix Technology Plus Mini LED backlight in all four UK maker tables. |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 (4K) | 3840 × 2160 (4K) |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz (better) |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG |
| HDR extras | Samsung's Quantum HDR 1500 is a product label, not a measured brightness figure. HDR10+ Adaptive and Gaming are listed; Dolby Vision is absent. | Samsung specifies Neo Quantum HDR+ and HDR10+ Adaptive and Gaming. Choose.tv's exact-series test confirms HDR10 and HLG support; Dolby Vision is absent. |
| Colour range | Samsung claims 100% Colour Volume with Quantum Dot in all four UK maker tables. | – |
| Picture processing | Neo 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. | 4K AI Upscaling, Supreme UHD Dimming, Real Depth Enhancer, HDR Brightness Optimizer, Colour Booster Pro and Auto HDR Remastering in all four UK maker tables. |
| Picture modes | Filmmaker Mode and Film Mode in all four UK maker tables. | Filmmaker Mode and Smart Calibration Basic in all four UK maker tables. |
| Motion handling | UK 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 lists 100 Hz standard refresh with up to 144 Hz at 4K for PC content; 4K 120 Hz VRR is also supported on consoles. |
| Viewing angle | Wide Viewing Angle in all four UK maker tables. | Samsung specifies Wide Viewing Angle; both full reviews noted weaker off-axis contrast or colour on their test sets. |
| Sizes | ||
| Sizes | 55, 65, 75, 85″ | 55, 65, 75, 85″ |
| Largest size | 85″ | 85″ |
| Gaming | ||
| HDMI ports | 4 (HDMI 2.1 count unpublished) | 4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) |
| Variable refresh rate | FreeSync Premium Pro | HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Auto low latency mode | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI detail | Four 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, each explicitly specified for 4K 144 Hz in all four UK maker tables. eARC and HDMI-CEC are also listed; independent QN85F tests identify the inputs as HDMI 2.1. |
| Game features | FreeSync 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. | VRR, ALLM, FreeSync Premium Pro, Game Motion Plus, Dynamic Black EQ, Super Ultra Wide Game View, Mini Map Zoom, HGiG and AI Auto Game Mode in all four UK maker tables. |
| Cloud gaming | – | Samsung Gaming Hub is listed for the UK; internet, a compatible controller and separate service subscriptions may be required. |
| Smart TV and sound | ||
| Smart TV platform | Tizen | Tizen |
| Processor | Neo Quantum Processor 4K | NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor |
| Speakers | 60 W, 2.2.2 channels (better) | 40 W, 2.2 channels |
| Dolby Atmos | – | Yes |
| eARC | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Speaker detail | 60 W, 2.2.2 channels with woofer and Object Tracking Sound in all four UK maker tables. | 40 W, 2.2 channels with Object Tracking Sound Lite in all four UK maker tables. |
| Audio features | Dolby Digital Plus, Q-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier and Adaptive Sound+ in all four UK maker tables. | Dolby Atmos, Q-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier Pro, Adaptive Sound Pro and 360 Audio. |
| Voice assistants | Bixby; works with supported Alexa and Google Assistant devices according to the UK maker tables. Service availability can differ today. | Bixby and Alexa built in; the UK tables also list compatible Alexa and Google Assistant speakers. |
| Casting | SmartThings, phone mirroring, Tap View, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct and Multi View for up to two videos. | Apple AirPlay, SmartThings, TV and phone mirroring, Tap View and Multi View for up to two videos. |
| Software updates | – | UK maker specification tables list security updates until 31 December 2030. |
| TV tuners | Twin DVB-T2/C/S2 tuners, analogue tuner, CI+ 1.4 and UK HbbTV 2.0.3, with USB recording and time shift. | DVB-T2/C/S2 and analogue tuner, CI+ 1.4 and UK HbbTV 2.0.4. The UK tables list USB recording; a Polish review found it unavailable on its regional test unit. |
| USB | Two USB-A inputs in all four UK maker tables. | Two USB-A inputs in all four UK maker tables. |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN built in. | One Ethernet LAN input. |
| Optical audio out | One optical digital audio output. | One optical digital audio output. |
| Design and power | ||
| Size | Without 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 1227.6 × 706.4 × 46.1 mm; 65-inch 1446.5 × 829.5 × 46.3 mm; 75-inch 1670.2 × 958.2 × 46.7 mm; 85-inch 1892.4 × 1082.9 × 47.0 mm. Configuration weights exclude stand. |
| Stand | 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. | Eclipse Silver Metal Aero Center stand. With-stand weights: 55-inch 18.0 kg; 65-inch 24.0 kg; 75-inch 33.9 kg; 85-inch 43.6 kg. |
| VESA pattern | – | 55-inch 200 × 200 mm; 65-inch 400 × 300 mm; 75-inch 400 × 400 mm; 85-inch 600 × 400 mm. |
| Power use | Maximum 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 180 W; 65-inch 240 W; 75-inch 270 W; 85-inch 340 W. |
| Energy class | UK maker A–G scale: F for 55 and 65-inch; E for 75 and 85-inch. | F for all four sizes on the UK maker A–G scale. |
| Colours | Bright Silver front and stand in all four UK maker tables. | Eclipse Silver front and stand in all four UK maker tables. |
| In the box | The 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, an additional TM1240A remote for the UK, power cable and user manual. Samsung UK confirmed the QN85F line was available to buy or pre-order in May 2025 but did not state its first on-sale day. |
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