Samsung Neo QLED QN85D vs Samsung Neo QLED QN90D
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| SamsungNeo QLED QN85D | SamsungNeo QLED QN90D | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | April 2024 | April 2024 |
| Display | ||
| Panel | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Panel detail | Quantum dot LCD with Mini LED backlight and Quantum Matrix Technology | Quantum dot LCD with Mini LED backlight and Quantum Matrix Technology |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 (4K) | 3840 × 2160 (4K) |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz (43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85″), 120 Hz (98″) (better) |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG |
| HDR extras | Neo Quantum HDR; HDR10+ Adaptive and Gaming | 43/50″ Neo Quantum HDR; 55–98″ Neo Quantum HDR+; HDR10+ Adaptive and Gaming |
| 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 AI Upscaling, Real Depth Enhancer Pro, Auto HDR Remastering, HDR Brightness Optimizer and Ultimate UHD Dimming; Supersize Picture Enhancer on 85/98″ |
| Picture modes | Filmmaker Mode; Smart Calibration Basic | Filmmaker Mode; Smart Calibration Basic/Professional; Relumino accessibility mode |
| Motion handling | Motion Xcelerator 120Hz; UK tables label the standard refresh rate 100Hz and specify 4K 120Hz on all four HDMI inputs | 43–85″ Motion Xcelerator 144Hz; 98″ Motion Xcelerator 120Hz. The 98″ UK display header says up to 144Hz, but its HDMI and motion tables specify 120Hz, consistent with RTINGS |
| Viewing angle | Wide Viewing Angle | 43/50/98″ Wide Viewing Angle; 55/65/75/85″ Ultra 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 | 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 | 43–85″ 4K 144Hz on HDMI 1/2/3/4 with compatible PC content; 98″ 4K 120Hz on all four; eARC and Anynet+ HDMI-CEC |
| Game features | Game Motion Plus, Dynamic Black EQ, Super Ultra Wide Game View, Mini Map Zoom, Surround Sound, HGiG and light synchronisation | Game Motion Plus, Dynamic Black EQ, Super Ultra Wide Game View, Mini Map Zoom, Surround Sound, HGiG and light synchronisation |
| Cloud gaming | Samsung Gaming Hub; compatible controller, internet connection and separate service subscriptions may be required | Samsung Gaming Hub; compatible controller, internet connection and separate service subscriptions may be required |
| Smart TV and sound | ||
| Smart TV platform | Tizen | Tizen |
| Processor | NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor | NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor |
| 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″ 20 W, 2ch, OTS Lite; 50″ 40 W, 2.2ch, OTS Lite; 55–98″ 60 W, 4.2.2ch, OTS+ |
| Audio features | Q-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier Pro, Adaptive Sound Pro, 360 Audio and Audio Pre-selection Descriptor | Q-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier Pro, Adaptive Sound Pro, 360 Audio and Audio Pre-selection Descriptor |
| Voice assistants | Bixby and Alexa built in, with far-field voice; works with Alexa and Google Assistant speakers | Bixby and Alexa built in, with far-field voice; works with Alexa and Google Assistant speakers |
| Casting | Apple AirPlay, Tap View, TV/mobile screen mirroring and sound mirroring; Multi View for up to two videos | Apple AirPlay, Tap View, TV/mobile screen mirroring and sound mirroring; Multi View for up to two videos |
| Software updates | UK specification tables list security updates until 31 December 2029 | Current UK tables list security updates until 31 December 2029; older feature wording guarantees at least three years from launch |
| TV tuners | Twin DVB-T2/C/S2 and analogue; CI+ 1.4; HbbTV 2.0.3 | Twin DVB-T2/C/S2 and analogue; CI+ 1.4; HbbTV 2.0.3 |
| USB | 2 × USB-A | 2 × USB-A |
| Ethernet | 1 × LAN | 1 × LAN |
| Optical audio out | 1 × optical audio out | 1 × optical audio out |
| 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 (W × H × D): 43″ 960.8 x 558.9 x 26.9 mm; 50″ 1113.6 x 644.1 x 26.9 mm; 55″ 1227.4 x 705.6 x 26.9 mm; 65″ 1446.3 x 828.7 x 26.9 mm; 75″ 1670.0 x 957.4 x 27.7 mm; 85″ 1892.2 x 1081.9 x 27.9 mm; 98″ 2185.1 x 1249.3 x 31.1 mm |
| Stand | Carbon Silver One Touch Hexagon pedestal; Simple Chamfer design | Titan Black Sharp Neck Hexagon pedestal; Neo Slim design |
| VESA pattern | 55″ 200 x 200 mm; 65″ 400 x 300 mm; 75″ 400 x 400 mm; 85″ 600 x 400 mm | 43″ 200 x 200 mm; 50″ 200 x 200 mm; 55″ 200 x 200 mm; 65″ 400 x 300 mm; 75″ 400 x 400 mm; 85″ 600 x 400 mm; 98″ 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/max: 43″ 51.0 W/145 W; 50″ 61.0 W/175 W; 55″ 77.0 W/225 W; 65″ 90.0 W/285 W; 75″ 102 W/300 W; 85″ 123 W/375 W; 98″ 153 W/435 W; 0.50 W standby |
| Energy class | 55″ G; 65/75/85″ F | 43–65″ F; 75–98″ E |
| Colours | Carbon Silver | Titan Black |
| 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 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 |
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