Samsung Neo QLED QN85B (2022) vs Samsung Neo QLED QN90D
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| SamsungNeo QLED QN85B (2022) | SamsungNeo QLED QN90D | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | 2022 | April 2024 |
| Display | ||
| Panel | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Panel detail | Quantum-dot LCD with Quantum Matrix Technology Mini LED backlight in the four UK maker tables. | Quantum dot LCD with Mini LED backlight and Quantum Matrix Technology |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 (4K) | 3840 × 2160 (4K) |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz (43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85″), 120 Hz (98″) (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. | 43/50″ Neo Quantum HDR; 55–98″ Neo Quantum HDR+; HDR10+ Adaptive and Gaming |
| Screen finish | – | Anti Reflection |
| 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, Real Depth Enhancer Pro, Auto HDR Remastering, HDR Brightness Optimizer and Ultimate UHD Dimming; Supersize Picture Enhancer on 85/98″ |
| Picture modes | Filmmaker Mode and Film Mode in all four UK maker tables. | Filmmaker Mode; Smart Calibration Basic/Professional; Relumino accessibility mode |
| 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. | 43–85″ Motion Xcelerator 144Hz; 98″ Motion Xcelerator 120Hz. The 98″ UK display header says up to 144Hz, but its HDMI and motion tables specify 120Hz, consistent with RTINGS |
| Viewing angle | Wide Viewing Angle in all four UK maker tables. | 43/50/98″ Wide Viewing Angle; 55/65/75/85″ Ultra Viewing Angle |
| Sizes | ||
| Sizes | 55, 65, 75, 85″ | 43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85, 98″ |
| Largest size | 85″ | 98″ (better) |
| 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| HDMI ports | 4 (HDMI 2.1 count unpublished) | 4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) |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. | 43–85″ 4K 144Hz on HDMI 1/2/3/4 with compatible PC content; 98″ 4K 120Hz on all four; eARC and Anynet+ HDMI-CEC |
| 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. | Game Motion Plus, Dynamic Black EQ, Super Ultra Wide Game View, Mini Map Zoom, Surround Sound, HGiG and light synchronisation |
| Cloud gaming | – | Samsung Gaming Hub; compatible controller, internet connection 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 |
| Dolby Atmos | – | Yes |
| Speakers | 60 W, 2.2.2 channels | – |
| eARC | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Speaker detail | 60 W, 2.2.2 channels with woofer and Object Tracking Sound in all four UK maker tables. | 43″ 20 W, 2ch, OTS Lite; 50″ 40 W, 2.2ch, OTS Lite; 55–98″ 60 W, 4.2.2ch, OTS+ |
| Audio features | Dolby Digital Plus, Q-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier and Adaptive Sound+ in all four UK maker tables. | Q-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier Pro, Adaptive Sound Pro, 360 Audio and Audio Pre-selection Descriptor |
| 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, with far-field voice; works with 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, Tap View, TV/mobile screen mirroring and sound mirroring; Multi View for up to two videos |
| Software updates | – | Current UK tables list security updates until 31 December 2029; older feature wording guarantees at least three years from launch |
| 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. | Twin DVB-T2/C/S2 and analogue; CI+ 1.4; HbbTV 2.0.3 |
| USB | Two USB-A inputs in all four UK maker tables. | 2 × USB-A |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN built in. | 1 × LAN |
| Optical audio out | One optical digital audio output. | 1 × optical audio out |
| 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 (W × H × D): 43″ 960.8 x 558.9 x 26.9 mm; 50″ 1113.6 x 644.1 x 26.9 mm; 55″ 1227.4 x 705.6 x 26.9 mm; 65″ 1446.3 x 828.7 x 26.9 mm; 75″ 1670.0 x 957.4 x 27.7 mm; 85″ 1892.2 x 1081.9 x 27.9 mm; 98″ 2185.1 x 1249.3 x 31.1 mm |
| 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. | Titan Black Sharp Neck Hexagon pedestal; Neo Slim design |
| VESA pattern | – | 43″ 200 x 200 mm; 50″ 200 x 200 mm; 55″ 200 x 200 mm; 65″ 400 x 300 mm; 75″ 400 x 400 mm; 85″ 600 x 400 mm; 98″ 600 x 400 mm |
| Power use | Maximum by UK size: 55-inch 200 W; 65-inch 245 W; 75-inch 250 W; 85-inch 335 W. | Typical/max: 43″ 51.0 W/145 W; 50″ 61.0 W/175 W; 55″ 77.0 W/225 W; 65″ 90.0 W/285 W; 75″ 102 W/300 W; 85″ 123 W/375 W; 98″ 153 W/435 W; 0.50 W standby |
| Energy class | UK maker A–G scale: F for 55 and 65-inch; E for 75 and 85-inch. | 43–65″ F; 75–98″ E |
| Colours | Bright Silver front and stand in all four UK maker tables. | Titan Black |
| 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. | TM2360E remote controller, power cable and user manual. Samsung’s US 12 April 2024 notice confirms the series was on sale that month; UK April coverage still described pre-orders, so this release month is not a UK first-sale claim |
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