Samsung Neo QLED QN85D vs Sony BRAVIA 7 II
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| SamsungNeo QLED QN85D | SonyBRAVIA 7 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | April 2024 | May 2026 |
| Display | ||
| Panel | Mini-LED | RGB Mini-LED |
| Panel detail | Quantum dot LCD with Mini LED backlight and Quantum Matrix Technology | True RGB backlight with independently driven RGB LEDs, RGB Backlight Master Drive Pro |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 (4K) | 3840 × 2160 (4K) |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| HDR extras | Neo Quantum HDR; HDR10+ Adaptive and Gaming | IMAX Enhanced |
| Peak brightness | – | 1,939 cd/m² on a 10% window and 1,613 cd/m² on a 2% window, HDR after calibration (RTINGS, 65″) |
| Colour range | – | RGB Triluminos Max |
| Picture processing | 4K AI Upscaling, Real Depth Enhancer, Auto HDR Remastering, HDR Brightness Optimizer and Supreme UHD Dimming; Supersize Picture Enhancer on 85″ | XR Clear Image, XR Contrast Booster 20, Luminance Booster, ambient light sensor |
| Picture modes | Filmmaker Mode; Smart Calibration Basic | Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Professional, Calm, Photo, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Vision (Vivid, Bright, Dark, Game), FPS Game, RTS Game; Studio Calibrated modes for Netflix, Prime Video and Sony Pictures Core |
| Motion handling | Motion Xcelerator 120Hz; UK tables label the standard refresh rate 100Hz and specify 4K 120Hz on all four HDMI inputs | XR Motion Clarity |
| Viewing angle | Wide Viewing Angle | X-Wide Angle Pro |
| Sizes | ||
| Sizes | 55, 65, 75, 85″ | 50, 55, 65, 75, 85, 98″ |
| Largest size | 85″ | 98″ (better) |
| Gaming | ||
| HDMI ports | 4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better) | 4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) |
| Variable refresh rate | HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro | HDMI VRR |
| Auto low latency mode | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI detail | 4K 120Hz on HDMI 1/2/3/4; eARC and Anynet+ HDMI-CEC | HDMI 2.1 features: 4K 120 fps, eARC, VRR, ALLM, SBTM (Source-Based Tone Mapping); HDCP 2.3 on all four inputs |
| Game features | Game Motion Plus, Dynamic Black EQ, Super Ultra Wide Game View, Mini Map Zoom, Surround Sound, HGiG and light synchronisation | Game Menu; Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode with a PS5; Dolby Vision Game mode |
| Cloud gaming | Samsung Gaming Hub; compatible controller, internet connection and separate service subscriptions may be required | – |
| Smart TV and sound | ||
| Smart TV platform | Tizen | Google TV |
| Processor | NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor | XR Processor |
| Speakers | 40 W, 2.2 channels | 40 W |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| DTS:X | – | Yes |
| eARC | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Speaker detail | Object Tracking Sound Lite (OTS Lite) | 50″ and 55″ Acoustic Multi-Audio, 2 full-range and 2 tweeters (40 W); 65–85″ Acoustic Multi-Audio+, 2 full-range and 2 subwoofers (40 W); 98″ Acoustic Multi-Audio+, 4 full-range and 2 subwoofers (65 W) |
| Audio features | Q-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier Pro, Adaptive Sound Pro, 360 Audio and Audio Pre-selection Descriptor | Acoustic Center Sync, Voice Zoom 3, 3D Surround Upscaling, automatic room and position sound calibration, S-Master digital amplifier, Direct Connect for Sony wireless rear speakers and subwoofer |
| Voice assistants | Bixby and Alexa built in, with far-field voice; works with Alexa and Google Assistant speakers | Google TV with Gemini, hands-free voice search; works with Alexa and Apple HomeKit |
| Casting | Apple AirPlay, Tap View, TV/mobile screen mirroring and sound mirroring; Multi View for up to two videos | Google Cast, Apple AirPlay |
| Software updates | UK specification tables list security updates until 31 December 2029 | – |
| TV tuners | Twin DVB-T2/C/S2 and analogue; CI+ 1.4; HbbTV 2.0.3 | DVB-T/T2, DVB-C and DVB-S/S2; 2 terrestrial/cable and 2 satellite digital tuners; CI+ |
| USB | 2 × USB-A | 2 × USB; USB hard disk recording |
| Ethernet | 1 × LAN | 1 × Ethernet |
| Optical audio out | 1 × optical audio out | 1 × optical digital audio out (shared with the S-Center speaker input) |
| 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, 50″ 1114 × 640 × 57 mm; 55″ 1228 × 704 × 57 mm; 65″ 1447 × 827 × 57 mm; 75″ 1671 × 953 × 58 mm; 85″ 1895 × 1078 × 58 mm; 98″ 2180 × 1243 × 75 mm |
| Stand | Carbon Silver One Touch Hexagon pedestal; Simple Chamfer design | Mirage Stand with a transparent centre panel (50–85″); T-shape stand (98″) |
| VESA pattern | 55″ 200 x 200 mm; 65″ 400 x 300 mm; 75″ 400 x 400 mm; 85″ 600 x 400 mm | 50″ 200 × 200 mm; 55″, 65″ and 75″ 300 × 300 mm; 85″ 400 × 400 mm; 98″ 600 × 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 | 50″ 196 W, 55″ 206 W, 65″ 245 W, 75″ 258 W, 85″ 370 W, 98″ 426 W rated; 0.5 W standby |
| Energy class | 55″ G; 65/75/85″ F | – |
| Colours | Carbon Silver | 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 | – |
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