Samsung Neo QLED QN85D vs Samsung Neo QLED QN90C
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| SamsungNeo QLED QN85D | SamsungNeo QLED QN90C | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | April 2024 | February 2023 |
| Display | ||
| Panel | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Panel detail | Quantum dot LCD with Mini LED backlight and Quantum Matrix Technology | Quantum Dot LCD with Quantum Mini LED backlight and Quantum Matrix local dimming. UK maker sheets do not specify VA versus ADS LCD subtypes; the US 65-inch reviews are not proof of a UK subtype. |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 (4K) | 3840 × 2160 (4K) |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz (43, 50″), 120 Hz (55, 65, 75, 85″) (better) |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG |
| HDR extras | Neo Quantum HDR; HDR10+ Adaptive and Gaming | Neo Quantum HDR on 43/50-inch; Neo Quantum HDR+ on 55–85-inch. HDR10+ Adaptive and Gaming; HDR10 confirmed by exact reviews. |
| Screen finish | – | Anti Reflection |
| Picture processing | 4K AI Upscaling, Real Depth Enhancer, Auto HDR Remastering, HDR Brightness Optimizer and Supreme UHD Dimming; Supersize Picture Enhancer on 85″ | 4K upscaling, Real Depth Enhancer and Auto HDR Remastering. |
| Picture modes | Filmmaker Mode; Smart Calibration Basic | Filmmaker Mode; Smart Calibration (Basic/Professional). |
| Motion handling | Motion Xcelerator 120Hz; UK tables label the standard refresh rate 100Hz and specify 4K 120Hz on all four HDMI inputs | 43/50-inch Motion Xcelerator Turbo Pro with up to 144 Hz; 55–85-inch Motion Xcelerator Turbo+ at 120 Hz. |
| Viewing angle | Wide Viewing Angle | Wide Viewing Angle on 43/50-inch; Ultra Viewing Angle on larger UK sizes. |
| Sizes | ||
| Sizes | 55, 65, 75, 85″ | 43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85″ |
| Largest size | 85″ | 85″ |
| Gaming | ||
| HDMI ports | 4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) | 4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) |
| Variable refresh rate | HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro | HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Auto low latency mode | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI detail | 4K 120Hz on HDMI 1/2/3/4; eARC and Anynet+ HDMI-CEC | All four HDMI inputs accept 4K 144 Hz on 43/50-inch or 4K 120 Hz on larger sizes. eARC; Anynet+ HDMI-CEC. HDMI VRR confirmed by exact reviews. |
| Game features | Game Motion Plus, Dynamic Black EQ, Super Ultra Wide Game View, Mini Map Zoom, Surround Sound, HGiG and light synchronisation | FreeSync Premium Pro, ALLM, HGiG, Game Motion Plus, Dynamic Black EQ, Super Ultra Wide Game View and Mini Map Zoom. |
| Cloud gaming | Samsung Gaming Hub; compatible controller, internet connection and separate service subscriptions may be required | Samsung Gaming Hub; subscriptions, internet and compatible controller required. |
| Smart TV and sound | ||
| Smart TV platform | Tizen | Tizen |
| Processor | NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor | Neural Quantum Processor 4K |
| Speakers | 40 W, 2.2 channels | – |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| eARC | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Speaker detail | Object Tracking Sound Lite (OTS Lite) | 43-inch: 20 W, 2.0 channels, OTS Lite; 50-inch: 40 W, 2.2 channels, OTS Lite; 55–85-inch: 60 W, 4.2.2 channels, OTS+. |
| Audio features | Q-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier Pro, Adaptive Sound Pro, 360 Audio and Audio Pre-selection Descriptor | Q-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier, Adaptive Sound+ and dual Bluetooth audio. |
| Voice assistants | Bixby and Alexa built in, with far-field voice; works with Alexa and Google Assistant speakers | Bixby with UK English and far-field voice interaction; built-in Alexa in the current UK table. |
| Casting | Apple AirPlay, Tap View, TV/mobile screen mirroring and sound mirroring; Multi View for up to two videos | Mobile mirroring, Tap View, App Casting and Wireless DeX; Multi View up to two videos. |
| Software updates | UK specification tables list security updates until 31 December 2029 | Security updates until at least 31 December 2028 in the current UK specification table. |
| TV tuners | Twin DVB-T2/C/S2 and analogue; CI+ 1.4; HbbTV 2.0.3 | Twin DVB-T2/C/S2 plus analogue; CI+1.4. |
| USB | 2 × USB-A | 2 × USB-A. |
| Ethernet | 1 × LAN | 1 × Ethernet LAN. |
| Optical audio out | 1 × optical audio out | 1 × optical digital audio output. |
| Design and power | ||
| Size | Without stand (W × H × D): 55″ 1227.6 x 706.4 x 46.1 mm; 65″ 1446.5 x 829.5 x 46.3 mm; 75″ 1670.2 x 958.2 x 46.7 mm; 85″ 1892.4 x 1082.9 x 47.0 mm | Without stand: 43-inch 960.8 x 558.9 x 26.9 mm; 50-inch 1113.6 x 644.1 x 26.9 mm; 55-inch 1227.4 x 705.6 x 25.9 mm; 65-inch 1446.3 x 828.7 x 25.9 mm; 75-inch 1670.0 x 957.4 x 26.7 mm; 85-inch 1892.2 x 1081.9 x 27.2 mm. Configuration weights exclude the stand. |
| Stand | Carbon Silver One Touch Hexagon pedestal; Simple Chamfer design | Sharp Neck Hexagon stand. Footprints: 43-inch 519.0 x 220 mm; 50-inch 519.0 x 220.0 mm; 55-inch 388.3 x 237.0 mm; 65-inch 390 x 270.6 mm; 75-inch 416.9 x 301.2 mm; 85-inch 417.6 x 321.3 mm. With-stand weights: 43-inch 13.40 kg; 50-inch 17.60 kg; 55-inch 20.60 kg; 65-inch 27.50 kg; 75-inch 39.7 kg; 85-inch 49.9 kg. |
| VESA pattern | 55″ 200 x 200 mm; 65″ 400 x 300 mm; 75″ 400 x 400 mm; 85″ 600 x 400 mm | 43-inch 200 x 200 mm; 50-inch 200 x 200 mm; 55-inch 200 x 200 mm; 65-inch 400 x 300 mm; 75-inch 400 x 400 mm; 85-inch 600 x 400 mm. |
| Power use | Typical/max: 55″ 80.0 W/195 W; 65″ 102 W/250 W; 75″ 121 W/330 W; 85″ 143 W/380 W; 0.50 W standby | Typical: 43-inch 54.0 W; 50-inch 65.0 W; 55-inch 81.0 W; 65-inch 95.0 W; 75-inch 115 W; 85-inch 133 W. Maximum: 43-inch 145 W; 50-inch 175 W; 55-inch 225 W; 65-inch 285 W; 75-inch 300 W; 85-inch 375 W. Standby 0.50 W. |
| Energy class | 55″ G; 65/75/85″ F | 43-inch G; 50-inch F; 55-inch G; 65-inch F; 75-inch F; 85-inch F. |
| Colours | Carbon Silver | Carbon Silver. |
| In the box | 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 | TM2360E remote, stand, power cable and manual. |
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