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Samsung Neo QLED QN85B (2022) vs Sony BRAVIA XG95

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SamsungNeo QLED QN85B (2022)SonyBRAVIA XG95
Overview
Released20222019
Display
PanelMini-LEDLED LCD
Panel detailQuantum-dot LCD with Quantum Matrix Technology Mini LED backlight in the four UK maker tables.Direct LED backlight with full-array local dimming and Triluminos colour. Sony lists X-Wide Angle viewing technology for the 75 and 85-inch UK models only. X-Motion Clarity is processing, not a published native refresh rate.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate120 Hz–
HDR formatsHDR10, HDR10+, HLGHDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
Peak brightness–Expert Reviews measured 1,100 nits on a 10% HDR window after D65 calibration on its 65-inch UK sample; this is a reviewer measurement, not a Sony series figure.
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.–
Colour rangeSamsung 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.4K X-Reality PRO, dual database processing, Object-based Super Resolution, Object-based HDR remaster, X-tended Dynamic Range PRO and X-Motion Clarity.
Picture modesFilmmaker Mode and Film Mode 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.Sony UK lists X-Motion Clarity but no exact native Hz in the reviewed size sheets. Expert Reviews found strong 24 fps film handling and motion resolution on its 65-inch sample.
Viewing angleWide Viewing Angle in all four UK maker tables.The 55 and 65-inch models lack X-Wide Angle; AVForums and Expert Reviews found contrast degrades off-axis on those sizes. Sony lists viewing-angle enhancement on the 75 and 85-inch models.
Sizes
Sizes55, 65, 75, 85″55, 65, 75, 85″
Largest size85″85″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (HDMI 2.1 count unpublished)4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateFreeSync Premium ProNone
Auto low latency modeYes–
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 full-bandwidth HDMI 2.0b inputs with HDCP 2.3; eARC on HDMI 3, per Sony UK and Expert Reviews. No 4K 120 Hz HDMI 2.1 input.
Input lag–Expert Reviews measured 21 ms in both 1080p SDR and 4K HDR Game mode on its 65-inch sample.
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.Game mode; no HDMI VRR.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformTizenAndroid TV
ProcessorNeo Quantum Processor 4KPicture Processor X1 Ultimate
Speakers60 W, 2.2.2 channels20 W, 2.0 channels
eARCYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5802.11a/b/g/n/ac
BluetoothBluetooth 5.24.2
Speaker detail60 W, 2.2.2 channels with woofer and Object Tracking Sound in all four UK maker tables.Sony's Acoustic Multi-Audio combines two full-range bass-reflex drivers and two rear sound-positioning tweeters; the UK 55-inch sheet rates audio output at 10 W + 10 W.
Audio featuresDolby Digital Plus, 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.–
CastingSmartThings, phone mirroring, Tap View, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct and Multi View for up to two videos.Chromecast built in, per Sony UK specifications.
TV tunersTwin DVB-T2/C/S2 tuners, analogue tuner, CI+ 1.4 and UK HbbTV 2.0.3, with USB recording and time shift.Sony UK lists DVB-T/T2 terrestrial, DVB-C cable and DVB-S/S2 satellite tuners, with two digital terrestrial/cable and two satellite tuners.
USBTwo USB-A inputs in all four UK maker tables.Three USB inputs, including USB HDD recording and media playback.
EthernetEthernet LAN built in.One 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 (W × H × D), Sony UK sheets: 55″ 1228 × 709 × 69 mm; 65″ 1447 × 832 × 69 mm; 85″ 1910 × 1099 × 73 mm. Configuration weights also exclude stands. The 75-inch dimensions and weight are omitted without a verified exact sheet value.
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.Wide-set outward feet with cable channels; VESA 300 × 300 mm for 55/65″ and 400 × 400 mm for 85″. AVForums found the 55-inch feet require a stand about 1 m wide.
Power useMaximum by UK size: 55-inch 200 W; 65-inch 245 W; 75-inch 250 W; 85-inch 335 W.Sony UK rates the 55-inch model at 256 W and 145 W standard operation, the 85-inch at 438 W and 282 W respectively; these are size-specific maker figures.
Energy classUK maker A–G scale: F for 55 and 65-inch; E for 75 and 85-inch.–
ColoursBright 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.–

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