Samsung Neo QLED QN85F (2025) vs TCL C845K

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Neo QLED QN85F (2025) compared with C845K

	SamsungNeo QLED QN85F (2025)	TCLC845K
Overview
Released
Released	2025	2023
Display
Panel
Panel	Mini-LED	Mini-LED
Panel detail
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 full-array Mini LED local dimming
Resolution
Resolution	3840 × 2160 (4K)	3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate
Refresh rate	144 Hz	144 Hz
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG	Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extras
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.	Dolby Vision IQ; IMAX Enhanced
Peak brightness
Peak brightness	–	2,000 nits, maker peak claim; measured brightness depends on size, picture mode and test pattern
Picture processing
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.	AiPQ 3.0 processing and Mini LED local dimming; both 2023 65-inch reviews found 576 zones on their tested units, not a series-wide count
Picture modes
Picture modes	Filmmaker Mode and Smart Calibration Basic in all four UK maker tables.	–
Motion handling
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.	TCL specifies a native 144 Hz maximum at 4K; Game Accelerator uses reduced-resolution processing
Viewing angle
Viewing angle	Samsung specifies Wide Viewing Angle; both full reviews noted weaker off-axis contrast or colour on their test sets.	–
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 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rate
Variable refresh rate	HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro	HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro
Auto low latency mode
Auto low latency mode	Yes	Yes
HDMI detail
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.	TCL labels all four sockets HDMI 2.1; AVForums verifies two 48 Gbps inputs on its UK review unit. HDMI 1 supports 4K 144 Hz and HDMI 2 supports 4K 120 Hz; HDMI 4 provides eARC separately.
Game features
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.	Game Master Pro 2.0; ALLM; game bar; aiming aid and shadow enhancement
Cloud gaming
Cloud gaming	Samsung Gaming Hub is listed for the UK; internet, a compatible controller and separate service subscriptions may be required.	–
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platform
Smart TV platform	Tizen	Google TV
Processor
Processor	NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor	AiPQ 3.0
Speakers
Speakers	40 W, 2.2 channels	2.1 channels
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos	Yes	Yes
eARC
eARC	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), dual-band MIMO
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.3	–
Speaker detail
Speaker detail	40 W, 2.2 channels with Object Tracking Sound Lite in all four UK maker tables.	Exact K-model maker tables list 2 × 25 W plus 20 W on 55/65/85 inches, and 2 × 20 W plus 20 W on 75 inches. What Hi-Fi instead describes its 65-inch unit as 40 W; maker figures retained here without assuming equal revisions.
Audio features
Audio features	Dolby Atmos, Q-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier Pro, Adaptive Sound Pro and 360 Audio.	Dolby Atmos; DTS Virtual:X processing
Voice assistants
Voice assistants	Bixby and Alexa built in; the UK tables also list compatible Alexa and Google Assistant speakers.	–
Casting
Casting	Apple AirPlay, SmartThings, TV and phone mirroring, Tap View and Multi View for up to two videos.	Chromecast and T-cast; AirPlay 2 advertised on the exact K-model page
Software updates
Software updates	UK maker specification tables list security updates until 31 December 2030.	The maker tables and reviews describe the original 2023 range. Later C845 X1/X2 hardware and firmware differences remain unverified; no chipset identity or revision-specific performance is inferred.
TV tuners
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.	DVB-T2/C/S2; analogue tuner; CI+ 1.4 with ECP
USB
USB	Two USB-A inputs in all four UK maker tables.	One USB 2.0 port in the exact K-model maker tables
Ethernet
Ethernet	One Ethernet LAN input.	RJ-45 LAN
Optical audio out
Optical audio out	One optical digital audio output.	Optical digital audio output
Design and power
Size
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.	Configuration weights exclude stands
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.	–
VESA pattern
VESA pattern	55-inch 200 × 200 mm; 65-inch 400 × 300 mm; 75-inch 400 × 400 mm; 85-inch 600 × 400 mm.	–
Power use
Power use	Maximum by UK size: 55-inch 180 W; 65-inch 240 W; 75-inch 270 W; 85-inch 340 W.	–
Energy class
Energy class	F for all four sizes on the UK maker A–G scale.	–
Colours
Colours	Eclipse Silver front and stand in all four UK maker tables.	Brushed titanium metal front
In the box
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.	–