Samsung Neo QLED QN85C (2023) vs Samsung Neo QLED QN85D
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| SamsungNeo QLED QN85C (2023) | SamsungNeo QLED QN85D | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | 2023 | April 2024 |
| Display | ||
| Panel | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Panel detail | Quantum-dot LCD with Quantum Matrix Technology Mini LED backlight in all 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 | 120 Hz |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG |
| HDR extras | Neo Quantum HDR and HDR10+ Adaptive and Gaming are specified in all four UK maker tables; Dolby Vision is not supported. | Neo Quantum HDR; HDR10+ Adaptive and Gaming |
| Colour range | Samsung claims 100% Colour Volume with Quantum Dot in all four UK maker tables. | – |
| Picture processing | Neural Quantum Processor 4K upscaling, Supreme UHD Dimming, Real Depth Enhancer and Auto HDR Remastering in all four UK maker tables. | 4K AI Upscaling, Real Depth Enhancer, Auto HDR Remastering, HDR Brightness Optimizer and Supreme UHD Dimming; Supersize Picture Enhancer on 85″ |
| Picture modes | Filmmaker Mode and Smart Calibration Basic in all four UK maker tables. | Filmmaker Mode; Smart Calibration Basic |
| Motion handling | Samsung specifies 120 Hz refresh and Motion Xcelerator Turbo+ in all four UK maker tables. | Motion Xcelerator 120Hz; UK tables label the standard refresh rate 100Hz and specify 4K 120Hz on all four HDMI inputs |
| Viewing angle | Wide Viewing Angle in all four UK maker tables. | Wide Viewing Angle |
| Sizes | ||
| Sizes | 55, 65, 75, 85″ | 55, 65, 75, 85″ |
| Largest size | 85″ | 85″ |
| Gaming | ||
| HDMI ports | 4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) | 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, 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. | 4K 120Hz on HDMI 1/2/3/4; eARC and Anynet+ HDMI-CEC |
| Game features | 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. | 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 is listed for the UK; compatible controllers, internet and service subscriptions may be required. | Samsung Gaming Hub; compatible controller, internet connection and separate service subscriptions may be required |
| Smart TV and sound | ||
| Smart TV platform | Tizen | Tizen |
| Processor | Neural Quantum Processor 4K | NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor |
| Speakers | 60 W, 2.2.2 channels (better) | 40 W, 2.2 channels |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| 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. | Object Tracking Sound Lite (OTS Lite) |
| Audio features | Dolby Atmos, 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 and Alexa built in; compatible Alexa and Google Assistant speakers are also listed in the UK maker tables. | Bixby and Alexa built in, with far-field voice; works with Alexa and Google Assistant speakers |
| Casting | SmartThings, TV and phone mirroring, Tap View, app casting 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 | UK maker specification tables list security updates until 31 December 2028. | UK specification tables list security updates until 31 December 2029 |
| TV tuners | Twin DVB-T2/C/S2 tuners, analogue tuner and CI+ 1.4, with USB recording and time shift in the UK maker tables. | 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 | One Ethernet LAN input. | 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 × 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. | Without stand (W × H × D): 55″ 1227.6 x 706.4 x 46.1 mm; 65″ 1446.5 x 829.5 x 46.3 mm; 75″ 1670.2 x 958.2 x 46.7 mm; 85″ 1892.4 x 1082.9 x 47.0 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. | Carbon Silver One Touch Hexagon pedestal; Simple Chamfer design |
| VESA pattern | 55-inch 200 × 200 mm; 65-inch 400 × 300 mm; 75-inch 400 × 400 mm; 85-inch 600 × 400 mm. | 55″ 200 x 200 mm; 65″ 400 x 300 mm; 75″ 400 x 400 mm; 85″ 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: 55″ 80.0 W/195 W; 65″ 102 W/250 W; 75″ 121 W/330 W; 85″ 143 W/380 W; 0.50 W standby |
| Energy class | UK maker A–G scale: F for 55-inch; D for 65, 75 and 85-inch. | 55″ G; 65/75/85″ F |
| Colours | Bright Silver front and stand in all four UK maker tables. | Carbon Silver |
| In the box | 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. | 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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