Samsung Neo QLED QN85D vs Sony BRAVIA XG95

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Neo QLED QN85D compared with BRAVIA XG95

	SamsungNeo QLED QN85D	SonyBRAVIA XG95
Overview
Released
Released	April 2024	2019
Display
Panel
Panel	Mini-LED	LED LCD
Panel detail
Panel detail	Quantum dot LCD with Mini LED backlight and Quantum Matrix Technology	Direct LED backlight with full-array local dimming and Triluminos colour. Sony lists X-Wide Angle viewing technology for the 75 and 85-inch UK models only. X-Motion Clarity is processing, not a published native refresh rate.
Resolution
Resolution	3840 × 2160 (4K)	3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate
Refresh rate	120 Hz	–
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG	HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
Peak brightness
Peak brightness	–	Expert Reviews measured 1,100 nits on a 10% HDR window after D65 calibration on its 65-inch UK sample; this is a reviewer measurement, not a Sony series figure.
HDR extras
HDR extras	Neo Quantum HDR; HDR10+ Adaptive and Gaming	–
Picture processing
Picture processing	4K AI Upscaling, Real Depth Enhancer, Auto HDR Remastering, HDR Brightness Optimizer and Supreme UHD Dimming; Supersize Picture Enhancer on 85″	4K X-Reality PRO, dual database processing, Object-based Super Resolution, Object-based HDR remaster, X-tended Dynamic Range PRO and X-Motion Clarity.
Picture modes
Picture modes	Filmmaker Mode; Smart Calibration Basic	–
Motion handling
Motion handling	Motion Xcelerator 120Hz; UK tables label the standard refresh rate 100Hz and specify 4K 120Hz on all four HDMI inputs	Sony UK lists X-Motion Clarity but no exact native Hz in the reviewed size sheets. Expert Reviews found strong 24 fps film handling and motion resolution on its 65-inch sample.
Viewing angle
Viewing angle	Wide Viewing Angle	The 55 and 65-inch models lack X-Wide Angle; AVForums and Expert Reviews found contrast degrades off-axis on those sizes. Sony lists viewing-angle enhancement on the 75 and 85-inch models.
Sizes
Sizes
Sizes	55, 65, 75, 85″	55, 65, 75, 85″
Largest size
Largest size	85″	85″
Gaming
HDMI ports
HDMI ports	4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better)	4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rate
Variable refresh rate	HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro	None
Auto low latency mode
Auto low latency mode	Yes	–
HDMI detail
HDMI detail	4K 120Hz on HDMI 1/2/3/4; eARC and Anynet+ HDMI-CEC	Four full-bandwidth HDMI 2.0b inputs with HDCP 2.3; eARC on HDMI 3, per Sony UK and Expert Reviews. No 4K 120 Hz HDMI 2.1 input.
Input lag
Input lag	–	Expert Reviews measured 21 ms in both 1080p SDR and 4K HDR Game mode on its 65-inch sample.
Game features
Game features	Game Motion Plus, Dynamic Black EQ, Super Ultra Wide Game View, Mini Map Zoom, Surround Sound, HGiG and light synchronisation	Game mode; no HDMI VRR.
Cloud gaming
Cloud gaming	Samsung Gaming Hub; compatible controller, internet connection and separate service subscriptions may be required	–
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platform
Smart TV platform	Tizen	Android TV
Processor
Processor	NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor	Picture Processor X1 Ultimate
Speakers
Speakers	40 W, 2.2 channels (better)	20 W, 2.0 channels
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos	Yes	–
eARC
eARC	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5	802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	5.2	4.2
Speaker detail
Speaker detail	Object Tracking Sound Lite (OTS Lite)	Sony's Acoustic Multi-Audio combines two full-range bass-reflex drivers and two rear sound-positioning tweeters; the UK 55-inch sheet rates audio output at 10 W + 10 W.
Audio features
Audio features	Q-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier Pro, Adaptive Sound Pro, 360 Audio and Audio Pre-selection Descriptor	–
Voice assistants
Voice assistants	Bixby and Alexa built in, with far-field voice; works with Alexa and Google Assistant speakers	–
Casting
Casting	Apple AirPlay, Tap View, TV/mobile screen mirroring and sound mirroring; Multi View for up to two videos	Chromecast built in, per Sony UK specifications.
Software updates
Software updates	UK specification tables list security updates until 31 December 2029	–
TV tuners
TV tuners	Twin DVB-T2/C/S2 and analogue; CI+ 1.4; HbbTV 2.0.3	Sony UK lists DVB-T/T2 terrestrial, DVB-C cable and DVB-S/S2 satellite tuners, with two digital terrestrial/cable and two satellite tuners.
USB
USB	2 × USB-A	Three USB inputs, including USB HDD recording and media playback.
Ethernet
Ethernet	1 × LAN	One LAN input.
Optical audio out
Optical audio out	1 × optical audio out	One optical digital audio output.
Design and power
Size
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), Sony UK sheets: 55″ 1228 × 709 × 69 mm; 65″ 1447 × 832 × 69 mm; 85″ 1910 × 1099 × 73 mm. Configuration weights also exclude stands. The 75-inch dimensions and weight are omitted without a verified exact sheet value.
Stand
Stand	Carbon Silver One Touch Hexagon pedestal; Simple Chamfer design	Wide-set outward feet with cable channels; VESA 300 × 300 mm for 55/65″ and 400 × 400 mm for 85″. AVForums found the 55-inch feet require a stand about 1 m wide.
VESA pattern
VESA pattern	55″ 200 x 200 mm; 65″ 400 x 300 mm; 75″ 400 x 400 mm; 85″ 600 x 400 mm	–
Power use
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	Sony UK rates the 55-inch model at 256 W and 145 W standard operation, the 85-inch at 438 W and 282 W respectively; these are size-specific maker figures.
Energy class
Energy class	55″ G; 65/75/85″ F	–
Colours
Colours	Carbon Silver	–
In the box
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	–