Samsung Neo QLED QN85C (2023) vs Sony X950H / XH95

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Neo QLED QN85C (2023) compared with X950H / XH95

	SamsungNeo QLED QN85C (2023)	SonyX950H / XH95
Overview
Released
Released	2023	April 2020
Display
Panel
Panel	Mini-LED	LED LCD
Panel detail
Panel detail	Quantum-dot LCD with Quantum Matrix Technology Mini LED backlight in all four UK maker tables.	UK XH9505 sizes are 49, 55, 65, 75 and 85 inches; North American family name X950H. The 49-inch omits X-Wide Angle and larger models’ Acoustic Multi-Audio. Published native 120 Hz panel (RTINGS); HDMI at 4K is limited to 60 Hz.
Resolution
Resolution	3840 × 2160 (4K)	3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG	HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
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.	–
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.	Picture Processor X1 Ultimate, TRILUMINOS Display, Precision Colour Mapping, Super Bit Mapping HDR, X-tended Dynamic Range PRO, Object-based HDR Remaster, Dual Database Processing, Object-based Super Resolution and 4K X-Reality PRO. Full-array local dimming; no maker-published zone count.
Picture modes
Picture modes	Filmmaker Mode and Smart Calibration Basic in all four UK maker tables.	Custom, Cinema, Game, Dolby Vision Bright/Dark and Netflix Calibrated modes; IMAX Enhanced.
Motion handling
Motion handling	Samsung specifies 120 Hz refresh and Motion Xcelerator Turbo+ in all four UK maker tables.	X-Motion Clarity. RTINGS explicitly confirms a native 120 Hz panel. Maker UK input table supports 1080p 100/120 Hz, but 4K only up to 60 Hz; native panel refresh is distinct from 4K input support.
Viewing angle
Viewing angle	Wide Viewing Angle in all four UK maker tables.	Maker Europe confirms X-Wide Angle only on 55-inch and larger sizes. The exact 49-inch What Hi-Fi? review names that omission.
Sizes
Sizes
Sizes	55, 65, 75, 85″	49, 55, 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 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rate
Variable refresh rate	FreeSync Premium Pro	None
Auto low latency mode
Auto low latency mode	Yes	No
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.	Four HDMI inputs. UK 65-inch table lists HDMI 2.1 feature eARC only; no full-bandwidth 4K 120 Hz inputs. HDCP 2.3, ARC/eARC. Both exact reviews confirm no VRR or ALLM.
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.	–
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	Android TV
Processor
Processor	Neural Quantum Processor 4K	Picture Processor X1 Ultimate
Speakers
Speakers	60 W, 2.2.2 channels	–
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos	Yes	Yes
eARC
eARC	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.2	4.2
Speaker detail
Speaker detail	60 W, 2.2.2 channels with woofer and Object Tracking Sound in all four UK maker tables.	UK 65-inch: Acoustic Multi-Audio, two full-range bass-reflex speakers and two sound-positioning tweeters; 10 W + 10 W + 5 W + 5 W (30 W). Maker Europe limits bi-amp/X-Balanced Speaker to 55/65/75-inch and Acoustic Multi-Audio to 55-inch and larger; 49-inch differs. Unread amplifier totals for other sizes are omitted.
Audio features
Audio features	Dolby Atmos, Q-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier and Adaptive Sound+ in all four UK maker tables.	Dolby Atmos and DTS Digital Surround; Acoustic Auto Calibration, Voice Zoom and S-Force Front Surround.
Voice assistants
Voice assistants	Bixby and Alexa built in; compatible Alexa and Google Assistant speakers are also listed in the UK maker tables.	Voice remote; hands-free built-in microphone on 55-inch and larger only, according to maker Europe. UK 65-inch premium backlit remote.
Casting
Casting	SmartThings, TV and phone mirroring, Tap View, app casting and Multi View for up to two videos.	Chromecast built-in, Apple AirPlay and HomeKit.
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.	UK twin DVB-T/T2, DVB-C and DVB-S/S2 tuners; analogue and CI+.
USB
USB	Two USB-A inputs in all four UK maker tables.	UK 65-inch: 2 side USB ports. The exact 49-inch What Hi-Fi? review lists three; size-specific connector counts must not be borrowed. USB HDD recording supported.
Ethernet
Ethernet	One Ethernet LAN input.	1 side Ethernet LAN on UK 65-inch.
Optical audio out
Optical audio out	One optical digital audio output.	1 side digital audio and side headphone output on UK 65-inch.
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.	UK 65-inch without stand: 144.8 × 83.3 × 7.0 cm (W × H × D), 22.3 kg; with stand 23.7 kg. Other size weights/dimensions left unpublished here after bounded source attempts. Configuration weight excludes 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.	UK 65-inch Premium Blade Stand: standard/narrow positions; standard width 144.9 cm and with-stand dimensions 144.9 × 90.6 × 35.3 cm. Unread narrow width omitted.
VESA pattern
VESA pattern	55-inch 200 × 200 mm; 65-inch 400 × 300 mm; 75-inch 400 × 400 mm; 85-inch 600 × 400 mm.	UK 65-inch: 300 × 300 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.	UK 65-inch: 200 kWh per 1000 hours, standby 0.50 W, network standby 2.00 W via Wi-Fi/LAN or 1.00 W via Bluetooth.
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.	UK 65-inch Dark Silver bezel and Dark Chrome stand.
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.	Table-top stand, voice remote, batteries, cord and instructions. Maker Europe’s 21 April 2020 notice explicitly says the five-size XH95 range is available now; the US 20 April notice offers 49/85-inch to buy, with other sizes pre-order. April month precision uses confirmed actual availability, rather than announcement or promised delivery.