Samsung Neo QLED QN85C (2023) vs Sony BRAVIA 9

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Neo QLED QN85C (2023) compared with BRAVIA 9

	SamsungNeo QLED QN85C (2023)	SonyBRAVIA 9
Overview
Released
Released	2023	May 2024
Display
Panel
Panel	Mini-LED	Mini-LED
Panel detail
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 XR Backlight Master Drive; native 120 Hz reported by TechRadar
Resolution
Resolution	3840 × 2160 (4K)	3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG	Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
Screen finish
Screen finish	–	X-Anti Reflection
HDR extras
HDR extras	Neo Quantum HDR and HDR10+ Adaptive and Gaming are specified in all four UK maker tables; Dolby Vision is not supported.	–
Colour range
Colour range	Samsung claims 100% Colour Volume with Quantum Dot in all four UK maker tables.	XR Triluminos Pro
Picture processing
Picture processing	Neural Quantum Processor 4K upscaling, Supreme UHD Dimming, Real Depth Enhancer and Auto HDR Remastering in all four UK maker tables.	XR Contrast Booster 30, High Peak Luminance, XR 4K Upscaling and ambient-light sensor
Picture modes
Picture modes	Filmmaker Mode and Smart Calibration Basic in all four UK maker tables.	–
Motion handling
Motion handling	Samsung specifies 120 Hz refresh and Motion Xcelerator Turbo+ in all four UK maker tables.	XR Motion Clarity
Viewing angle
Viewing angle	Wide Viewing Angle in all four UK maker tables.	X-Wide Angle
Sizes
Sizes
Sizes	55, 65, 75, 85″	65, 75, 85″
Largest size
Largest size	85″	85″
Gaming
HDMI ports
HDMI ports	4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better)	4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rate
Variable refresh rate	FreeSync Premium Pro	HDMI VRR
Auto low latency mode
Auto low latency mode	Yes	Yes
HDMI detail
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.	HDMI 3 and 4 support 4K at 120 Hz; HDMI 3 also serves eARC (RTINGS). Maker lists VRR, ALLM and SBTM
Game features
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 Menu, automatic HDR tone mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode with a PlayStation 5
Cloud gaming
Cloud gaming	Samsung Gaming Hub is listed for the UK; compatible controllers, internet and service subscriptions may be required.	–
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platform
Smart TV platform	Tizen	Google TV
Processor
Processor	Neural Quantum Processor 4K	XR Processor
Speakers
Speakers	60 W, 2.2.2 channels	70 W, 2.2.2 channels (better)
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos	Yes	Yes
DTS:X
DTS:X	–	Yes
eARC
eARC	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5	IEEE 802.11ax/ac/a/b/g/n
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.2	–
Speaker detail
Speaker detail	60 W, 2.2.2 channels with woofer and Object Tracking Sound in all four UK maker tables.	Acoustic Multi-Audio+; two midrange drivers, two tweeters, two subwoofers and two upward-firing beam tweeters; 70 W total
Audio features
Audio features	Dolby Atmos, Q-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier and Adaptive Sound+ in all four UK maker tables.	Acoustic Center Sync with compatible Sony audio systems; Voice Zoom 3, 3D Surround Upscaling, S-Master amplifier and automatic room/position sound calibration
Voice assistants
Voice assistants	Bixby and Alexa built in; compatible Alexa and Google Assistant speakers are also listed in the UK maker tables.	Hands-free Google Assistant; works with Alexa and Apple HomeKit
Casting
Casting	SmartThings, TV and phone mirroring, Tap View, app casting and Multi View for up to two videos.	Google Cast and Apple AirPlay
Software updates
Software updates	UK maker specification tables list security updates until 31 December 2028.	–
TV tuners
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.	–
USB
USB	Two USB-A inputs in all four UK maker tables.	2 USB ports; Japanese models support USB hard-drive recording
Ethernet
Ethernet	One Ethernet LAN input.	One 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T port
Optical audio out
Optical audio out	One optical digital audio output.	One optical audio output, shared with the S-Center speaker input
Design and power
Size
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.	Japanese maker specifications without stand; 65-inch 1443 × 835 × 48 mm, 75-inch 1667 × 960 × 48 mm, 85-inch 1888 × 1085 × 49 mm. Listed configuration weights also exclude the stand
Stand
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.	Four-position stand with wide/narrow feet and raised soundbar positions; weights including stand are 34.8 kg (65-inch), 45 kg (75-inch) and 55.7 kg (85-inch), from Japanese maker specifications
VESA pattern
VESA pattern	55-inch 200 × 200 mm; 65-inch 400 × 300 mm; 75-inch 400 × 400 mm; 85-inch 600 × 400 mm.	–
Power use
Power use	Maximum by UK size: 55-inch 200 W; 65-inch 245 W; 75-inch 250 W; 85-inch 335 W.	Japanese models rated 350 W (65-inch), 456 W (75-inch), 512 W (85-inch); standby 0.5 W. Regional power ratings differ
Energy class
Energy class	UK maker A–G scale: F for 55-inch; D for 65, 75 and 85-inch.	–
Colours
Colours	Bright Silver front and stand in all four UK maker tables.	–
In the box
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.	–