Samsung Neo QLED QN85C (2023) vs Samsung Neo QLED QN90F
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| SamsungNeo QLED QN85C (2023) | SamsungNeo QLED QN90F | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | 2023 | May 2025 |
| Display | ||
| Panel | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Panel detail | Quantum-dot LCD with Quantum Matrix Technology Mini LED backlight in all four UK maker tables. | Mini LED with Quantum Matrix Technology Plus |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 (4K) | 3840 × 2160 (4K) |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz (better) |
| 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 HDR10+ Gaming |
| Screen finish | – | Glare Free |
| 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 Pro, AI Motion Enhancer Pro, Real Depth Enhancer Pro, Auto HDR Remastering Pro, Color Booster Pro, HDR Brightness Optimizer; Ultimate UHD Dimming |
| Picture modes | Filmmaker Mode and Smart Calibration Basic in all four UK maker tables. | Filmmaker Mode, EyeComfort Mode; Smart Calibration (Basic/Professional) |
| Motion handling | Samsung specifies 120 Hz refresh and Motion Xcelerator Turbo+ in all four UK maker tables. | Motion Xcelerator 165Hz |
| Viewing angle | Wide Viewing Angle in all four UK maker tables. | Wide Viewing Angle |
| Sizes | ||
| Sizes | 55, 65, 75, 85″ | 43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85, 98″ |
| Largest size | 85″ | 98″ (better) |
| 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 165Hz on HDMI 1/2/3/4; eARC; 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, AI Auto Game Mode |
| Cloud gaming | Samsung Gaming Hub is listed for the UK; compatible controllers, internet and service subscriptions may be required. | Samsung Gaming Hub |
| Smart TV and sound | ||
| Smart TV platform | Tizen | Tizen |
| Processor | Neural Quantum Processor 4K | NQ4 AI Gen3 Processor |
| Speakers | 60 W, 2.2.2 channels | – |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| eARC | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | 5.3 |
| 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 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, 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 and screen or sound mirroring from Samsung phones |
| Software updates | UK maker specification tables list security updates until 31 December 2028. | Security updates until at least 31 December 2030 |
| 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 slot; HbbTV 2.0.4 |
| 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 |
| 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, 43″ 960.8 × 558.9 × 26.9 mm; 50″ 1113.6 × 644.1 × 26.9 mm; 55″ 1227.4 × 705.6 × 26.9 mm; 65″ 1446.3 × 828.7 × 26.9 mm; 75″ 1670.0 × 957.4 × 27.7 mm; 85″ 1892.2 × 1081.9 × 27.9 mm; 98″ 2185.1 × 1249.3 × 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. | Sharp Neck Hexagon stand (NeoSlim design) |
| VESA pattern | 55-inch 200 × 200 mm; 65-inch 400 × 300 mm; 75-inch 400 × 400 mm; 85-inch 600 × 400 mm. | 43–55″ 200 × 200 mm; 65″ 400 × 300 mm; 75″ 400 × 400 mm; 85″ and 98″ 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. | Typical/max, 43″ 50/145 W; 50″ 60/170 W; 55″ 76/235 W; 65″ 89/270 W; 75″ 101/315 W; 85″ 122/390 W; 98″ 152/475 W; 0.5 W standby |
| Energy class | UK maker A–G scale: F for 55-inch; D for 65, 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 a TM2360E remote, power cable, user manual and e-manual. A precise UK first-sale month was not established. | Remote controls TM2360E and TM1240A (UK), power cable, user manual |
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