Samsung Neo QLED QN85F (2025) vs Samsung Neo QLED QN90C
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| SamsungNeo QLED QN85F (2025) | SamsungNeo QLED QN90C | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | 2025 | February 2023 |
| Display | ||
| Panel | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Panel detail | Samsung Neo QLED quantum-dot LCD with Quantum Matrix Technology Plus Mini LED backlight in all four UK maker tables. | 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 | 144 Hz | 144 Hz (43, 50″), 120 Hz (55, 65, 75, 85″) |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG |
| HDR extras | Samsung specifies Neo Quantum HDR+ and HDR10+ Adaptive and Gaming. Choose.tv's exact-series test confirms HDR10 and HLG support; Dolby Vision is absent. | 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, Supreme UHD Dimming, Real Depth Enhancer, HDR Brightness Optimizer, Colour Booster Pro and Auto HDR Remastering in all four UK maker tables. | 4K upscaling, Real Depth Enhancer and Auto HDR Remastering. |
| Picture modes | Filmmaker Mode and Smart Calibration Basic in all four UK maker tables. | Filmmaker Mode; Smart Calibration (Basic/Professional). |
| Motion handling | Samsung lists 100 Hz standard refresh with up to 144 Hz at 4K for PC content; 4K 120 Hz VRR is also supported on consoles. | 43/50-inch Motion Xcelerator Turbo Pro with up to 144 Hz; 55–85-inch Motion Xcelerator Turbo+ at 120 Hz. |
| Viewing angle | Samsung specifies Wide Viewing Angle; both full reviews noted weaker off-axis contrast or colour on their test sets. | 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 | Four HDMI inputs, each explicitly specified for 4K 144 Hz in all four UK maker tables. eARC and HDMI-CEC are also listed; independent QN85F tests identify the inputs as HDMI 2.1. | 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 | VRR, ALLM, FreeSync Premium Pro, Game Motion Plus, Dynamic Black EQ, Super Ultra Wide Game View, Mini Map Zoom, HGiG and AI Auto Game Mode in all four UK maker tables. | 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 is listed for the UK; internet, a compatible controller 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 | Bluetooth 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Speaker detail | 40 W, 2.2 channels with Object Tracking Sound Lite in all four UK maker tables. | 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 | Dolby Atmos, Q-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier Pro, Adaptive Sound Pro and 360 Audio. | Q-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier, Adaptive Sound+ and dual Bluetooth audio. |
| Voice assistants | Bixby and Alexa built in; the UK tables also list compatible 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, SmartThings, TV and phone mirroring, Tap View and 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 maker specification tables list security updates until 31 December 2030. | Security updates until at least 31 December 2028 in the current UK specification table. |
| TV tuners | DVB-T2/C/S2 and analogue tuner, CI+ 1.4 and UK HbbTV 2.0.4. The UK tables list USB recording; a Polish review found it unavailable on its regional test unit. | Twin DVB-T2/C/S2 plus analogue; CI+1.4. |
| USB | Two USB-A inputs in all four UK maker tables. | 2 × USB-A. |
| Ethernet | One Ethernet LAN input. | 1 × Ethernet LAN. |
| Optical audio out | One optical digital audio output. | 1 × optical digital audio output. |
| Design and power | ||
| Size | Without stand, width × height × depth by UK size: 55-inch 1227.6 × 706.4 × 46.1 mm; 65-inch 1446.5 × 829.5 × 46.3 mm; 75-inch 1670.2 × 958.2 × 46.7 mm; 85-inch 1892.4 × 1082.9 × 47.0 mm. Configuration weights exclude stand. | 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 | Eclipse Silver Metal Aero Center stand. With-stand weights: 55-inch 18.0 kg; 65-inch 24.0 kg; 75-inch 33.9 kg; 85-inch 43.6 kg. | 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-inch 200 × 200 mm; 65-inch 400 × 300 mm; 75-inch 400 × 400 mm; 85-inch 600 × 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 | Maximum by UK size: 55-inch 180 W; 65-inch 240 W; 75-inch 270 W; 85-inch 340 W. | 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 | F for all four sizes on the UK maker A–G scale. | 43-inch G; 50-inch F; 55-inch G; 65-inch F; 75-inch F; 85-inch F. |
| Colours | Eclipse Silver front and stand in all four UK maker tables. | Carbon Silver. |
| In the box | The UK 55-inch maker table lists a TM2360E remote, an additional TM1240A remote for the UK, power cable and user manual. Samsung UK confirmed the QN85F line was available to buy or pre-order in May 2025 but did not state its first on-sale day. | TM2360E remote, stand, power cable and manual. |
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