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Samsung Neo QLED QN85C (2023) vs Sony X95L

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SamsungNeo QLED QN85C (2023)SonyX95L
Overview
Released2023April 2023
Display
PanelMini-LEDMini-LED
Panel detailQuantum-dot LCD with Quantum Matrix Technology Mini LED backlight in all four UK maker tables.Direct full-array Mini LED with local dimming, X-Wide Angle and X-Anti Reflection. Sony UK lists a 100/120 Hz panel for this series.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
HDR formatsHDR10, HDR10+, HLGHDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
HDR extrasNeo Quantum HDR and HDR10+ Adaptive and Gaming are specified in all four UK maker tables; Dolby Vision is not supported.–
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.XR Backlight Master Drive, XR Contrast Booster 20, XR Clear Image, XR HDR Remaster, XR Triluminos Pro, XR 4K Upscaling and XR Motion Clarity.
Picture modesFilmmaker Mode and Smart Calibration Basic in all four UK maker tables.Vivid, Standard, Cinema, IMAX Enhanced, Game, Graphics, Photo, Custom, Dolby Vision Vivid/Bright/Dark, Netflix Calibrated and BRAVIA CORE Calibrated.
Motion handlingSamsung specifies 120 Hz refresh and Motion Xcelerator Turbo+ in all four UK maker tables.–
Viewing angleWide Viewing Angle in all four UK maker tables.–
Sizes
Sizes55, 65, 75, 85″65, 75, 85″
Largest size85″85″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateFreeSync Premium ProHDMI VRR
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.Four HDMI inputs; HDMI 3 and 4 accept 4K 120 Hz, VRR and ALLM, while HDMI 3 also provides eARC.
Input lag–Stuff measured just under 20 ms with a 4K 60 Hz signal on the 65-inch model.
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 Menu, 4K 120 Hz, HDMI VRR, ALLM and PlayStation 5 Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode; Dolby Vision and VRR cannot be used together.
Cloud gamingSamsung Gaming Hub is listed for the UK; compatible controllers, internet and service subscriptions may be required.–
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformTizenGoogle TV
ProcessorNeural Quantum Processor 4KCognitive Processor XR
Speakers60 W, 2.2.2 channels60 W
Dolby AtmosYesYes
eARCYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
BluetoothBluetooth 5.24.2
Speaker detail60 W, 2.2.2 channels with woofer and Object Tracking Sound in all four UK maker tables.Acoustic Multi-Audio+ with two midrange drivers, two frame tweeters and two subwoofers; Sony lists six 10 W amplifiers.
Audio featuresDolby Atmos, Q-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier and Adaptive Sound+ in all four UK maker tables.Dolby Atmos, DTS Digital Surround, Voice Zoom 2, 3D Surround Upscaling, Acoustic Center Sync and acoustic room and user-position calibration.
Voice assistantsBixby and Alexa built in; compatible Alexa and Google Assistant speakers are also listed in the UK maker tables.–
CastingSmartThings, TV and phone mirroring, Tap View, app casting and Multi View for up to two videos.Google TV with Chromecast built in, Apple AirPlay and HomeKit, Google Play Store and BRAVIA CORE; service availability may have changed.
Software updatesUK maker specification tables list security updates until 31 December 2028.–
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-T/T2 terrestrial, DVB-C cable and DVB-S/S2 satellite tuners, analogue tuner and CI+.
USBTwo USB-A inputs in all four UK maker tables.Two side-facing USB ports with USB hard-drive recording where supported.
EthernetOne Ethernet LAN input.One side-facing Ethernet LAN input.
Optical audio outOne optical digital audio output.One side-facing optical digital audio output.
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.Sony UK without stand (W × H × D): 65-inch 144.3 × 83.5 × 6.2 cm; 75-inch 166.7 × 96.0 × 5.9 cm; 85-inch 188.8 × 108.5 × 5.9 cm. Configuration weights exclude the stand.
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.Three positions on all sizes – standard, narrow and raised for a soundbar. Standard foot widths are approximately 144.2, 166.5 and 188.7 cm for the 65-, 75- and 85-inch sets respectively.
VESA pattern55-inch 200 × 200 mm; 65-inch 400 × 300 mm; 75-inch 400 × 400 mm; 85-inch 600 × 400 mm.–
Power useMaximum by UK size: 55-inch 200 W; 65-inch 245 W; 75-inch 250 W; 85-inch 335 W.Sony UK lists 0.50 W standby and 2.00 W networked standby over Wi-Fi or LAN for the 65-inch model.
Energy classUK maker A–G scale: F for 55-inch; D for 65, 75 and 85-inch.–
ColoursBright Silver front and stand in all four UK maker tables.–
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.–

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