Samsung Neo QLED QN85C (2023) vs Samsung Neo QLED QN90D

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Neo QLED QN85C (2023) compared with Neo QLED QN90D
SamsungNeo QLED QN85C (2023)SamsungNeo QLED QN90D
Overview
Released2023April 2024
Display
PanelMini-LEDMini-LED
Panel detailQuantum-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
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz (43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85″), 120 Hz (98″) (better)
HDR formatsHDR10, HDR10+, HLGHDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extrasNeo Quantum HDR and HDR10+ Adaptive and Gaming are specified in all four UK maker tables; Dolby Vision is not supported.43/50″ Neo Quantum HDR; 55–98″ Neo Quantum HDR+; HDR10+ Adaptive and Gaming
Screen finish–Anti Reflection
Colour rangeSamsung claims 100% Colour Volume with Quantum Dot in all four UK maker tables.–
Picture processingNeural 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 Pro, Auto HDR Remastering, HDR Brightness Optimizer and Ultimate UHD Dimming; Supersize Picture Enhancer on 85/98″
Picture modesFilmmaker Mode and Smart Calibration Basic in all four UK maker tables.Filmmaker Mode; Smart Calibration Basic/Professional; Relumino accessibility mode
Motion handlingSamsung specifies 120 Hz refresh and Motion Xcelerator Turbo+ in all four UK maker tables.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 angleWide Viewing Angle in all four UK maker tables.43/50/98″ Wide Viewing Angle; 55/65/75/85″ Ultra Viewing Angle
Sizes
Sizes55, 65, 75, 85″43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85, 98″
Largest size85″98″ (better)
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateFreeSync Premium ProHDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro
Auto low latency modeYesYes
HDMI detailFour 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.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 featuresALLM, 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 gamingSamsung 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 platformTizenTizen
ProcessorNeural Quantum Processor 4KNQ4 AI Gen2 Processor
Speakers60 W, 2.2.2 channels–
Dolby AtmosYesYes
eARCYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
BluetoothBluetooth 5.25.2
Speaker detail60 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 featuresDolby 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 assistantsBixby 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
CastingSmartThings, 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 updatesUK maker specification tables list security updates until 31 December 2028.Current UK tables list security updates until 31 December 2029; older feature wording guarantees at least three years from launch
TV tunersTwin 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
USBTwo USB-A inputs in all four UK maker tables.2 × USB-A
EthernetOne Ethernet LAN input.1 × LAN
Optical audio outOne optical digital audio output.1 × optical audio out
Design and power
SizeWithout 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): 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
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.Titan Black Sharp Neck Hexagon pedestal; Neo Slim design
VESA pattern55-inch 200 × 200 mm; 65-inch 400 × 300 mm; 75-inch 400 × 400 mm; 85-inch 600 × 400 mm.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 useMaximum 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 classUK maker A–G scale: F for 55-inch; D for 65, 75 and 85-inch.43–65″ F; 75–98″ E
ColoursBright Silver front and stand in all four UK maker tables.Titan Black
In the boxThe 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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