Samsung Neo QLED QN85D vs Sony BRAVIA 7 II

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Neo QLED QN85D compared with BRAVIA 7 II
SamsungNeo QLED QN85DSonyBRAVIA 7 II
Overview
ReleasedApril 2024May 2026
Display
PanelMini-LEDRGB Mini-LED
Panel detailQuantum dot LCD with Mini LED backlight and Quantum Matrix TechnologyTrue RGB backlight with independently driven RGB LEDs, RGB Backlight Master Drive Pro
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
HDR formatsHDR10, HDR10+, HLGDolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
HDR extrasNeo Quantum HDR; HDR10+ Adaptive and GamingIMAX 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 processing4K 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 modesFilmmaker Mode; Smart Calibration BasicVivid, 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 handlingMotion Xcelerator 120Hz; UK tables label the standard refresh rate 100Hz and specify 4K 120Hz on all four HDMI inputsXR Motion Clarity
Viewing angleWide Viewing AngleX-Wide Angle Pro
Sizes
Sizes55, 65, 75, 85″50, 55, 65, 75, 85, 98″
Largest size85″98″ (better)
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better)4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateHDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium ProHDMI VRR
Auto low latency modeYesYes
HDMI detail4K 120Hz on HDMI 1/2/3/4; eARC and Anynet+ HDMI-CECHDMI 2.1 features: 4K 120 fps, eARC, VRR, ALLM, SBTM (Source-Based Tone Mapping); HDCP 2.3 on all four inputs
Game featuresGame Motion Plus, Dynamic Black EQ, Super Ultra Wide Game View, Mini Map Zoom, Surround Sound, HGiG and light synchronisationGame Menu; Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode with a PS5; Dolby Vision Game mode
Cloud gamingSamsung Gaming Hub; compatible controller, internet connection and separate service subscriptions may be required–
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformTizenGoogle TV
ProcessorNQ4 AI Gen2 ProcessorXR Processor
Speakers40 W, 2.2 channels40 W
Dolby AtmosYesYes
DTS:X–Yes
eARCYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.25.3
Speaker detailObject 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 featuresQ-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier Pro, Adaptive Sound Pro, 360 Audio and Audio Pre-selection DescriptorAcoustic 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 assistantsBixby and Alexa built in, with far-field voice; works with Alexa and Google Assistant speakersGoogle TV with Gemini, hands-free voice search; works with Alexa and Apple HomeKit
CastingApple AirPlay, Tap View, TV/mobile screen mirroring and sound mirroring; Multi View for up to two videosGoogle Cast, Apple AirPlay
Software updatesUK specification tables list security updates until 31 December 2029–
TV tunersTwin DVB-T2/C/S2 and analogue; CI+ 1.4; HbbTV 2.0.3DVB-T/T2, DVB-C and DVB-S/S2; 2 terrestrial/cable and 2 satellite digital tuners; CI+
USB2 × USB-A2 × USB; USB hard disk recording
Ethernet1 × LAN1 × Ethernet
Optical audio out1 × optical audio out1 × optical digital audio out (shared with the S-Center speaker input)
Design and power
SizeWithout 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 mmWithout 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
StandCarbon Silver One Touch Hexagon pedestal; Simple Chamfer designMirage Stand with a transparent centre panel (50–85″); T-shape stand (98″)
VESA pattern55″ 200 x 200 mm; 65″ 400 x 300 mm; 75″ 400 x 400 mm; 85″ 600 x 400 mm50″ 200 × 200 mm; 55″, 65″ and 75″ 300 × 300 mm; 85″ 400 × 400 mm; 98″ 600 × 400 mm
Power useTypical/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 standby50″ 196 W, 55″ 206 W, 65″ 245 W, 75″ 258 W, 85″ 370 W, 98″ 426 W rated; 0.5 W standby
Energy class55″ G; 65/75/85″ F–
ColoursCarbon SilverBlack
In the boxTM2360E 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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