Samsung Neo QLED QN85F (2025) vs TCL Q7D
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| SamsungNeo QLED QN85F (2025) | TCLQ7D | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | 2025 | July 2026 |
| Display | ||
| Panel | Mini-LED | RGB Mini-LED |
| Panel detail | Samsung Neo QLED quantum-dot LCD with Quantum Matrix Technology Plus Mini LED backlight in all four UK maker tables. | RGB-Mini LED with Precise Colour Zones on an HVA Pro panel with a 0.5% low-reflection film |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 (4K) | 3840 × 2160 (4K) |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision, 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. | Dolby Vision IQ, IMAX Enhanced |
| Screen finish | – | Low-reflection film (0.5% reflectivity, TCL) |
| Peak brightness | – | Up to 2,000 nits HDR peak (TCL) |
| Colour range | – | Up to 100% BT.2020 (TCL) |
| 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. | AI ClarityMaster, AI ContrastMaster, AI ColourMaster, AI MotionMaster; ambient light adaptation |
| Picture modes | Filmmaker Mode and Smart Calibration Basic in all four UK maker tables. | – |
| 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. | MEMC |
| Viewing angle | Samsung specifies Wide Viewing Angle; both full reviews noted weaker off-axis contrast or colour on their test sets. | – |
| Sizes | ||
| Sizes | 55, 65, 75, 85″ | 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 | – |
| 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. | 4 × HDMI 2.1; 4K 144Hz and the 288Hz VRR Game Accelerator on HDMI 1, 2, 3 and 4; eARC |
| Variable refresh range | – | Up to 288 Hz (288 VRR Game Accelerator) |
| 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, Gamebar, FreeSync Premium Pro |
| 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 | Tizen | Google TV |
| Processor | NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor | TSR AiPQ Processor |
| Speakers | 40 W, 2.2 channels | 2.1 channels |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| eARC | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Speaker detail | 40 W, 2.2 channels with Object Tracking Sound Lite in all four UK maker tables. | ONKYO 2.1 Hi-Fi System with a subwoofer |
| Audio features | Dolby Atmos, Q-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier Pro, Adaptive Sound Pro and 360 Audio. | Dolby Atmos, DTS Virtual:X, AI Sound, Tutti Choral with TCL soundbars |
| Voice assistants | Bixby and Alexa built in; the UK tables also list compatible Alexa and Google Assistant speakers. | Hands-free voice control; Google Assistant built in |
| Casting | Apple AirPlay, SmartThings, TV and phone mirroring, Tap View and Multi View for up to two videos. | Google Cast, AirPlay 2, Miracast |
| Software updates | UK maker specification tables list security updates until 31 December 2030. | – |
| 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. | – |
| USB | Two USB-A inputs in all four UK maker tables. | – |
| Ethernet | One Ethernet LAN input. | – |
| Optical audio out | One 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, 65″ 1444 × 832 × 56 mm; 75″ 1666 × 960 × 57 mm; 85″ 1888 × 1084 × 58 mm |
| 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. | Feet; 869 mm (65″), 995 mm (75″) or 1124 mm (85″) tall and 369, 367 or 379 mm deep on them |
| VESA pattern | 55-inch 200 × 200 mm; 65-inch 400 × 300 mm; 75-inch 400 × 400 mm; 85-inch 600 × 400 mm. | 65″ and 75″ 300 × 300 mm; 85″ 600 × 400 mm |
| Power use | Maximum by UK size: 55-inch 180 W; 65-inch 240 W; 75-inch 270 W; 85-inch 340 W. | On mode SDR/HDR, 75″ 107/370 W; 85″ 103/396 W; 0.5 W standby, 2.0 W networked standby |
| Energy class | F for all four sizes on the UK maker A–G scale. | SDR: E (75″), D (85″); HDR: G |
| Warranty | – | 2 years |
| Colours | Eclipse Silver front and stand in all four UK maker tables. | – |
| 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. | – |
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