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Samsung Neo QLED QN85F (2025) vs TCL X11L

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SamsungNeo QLED QN85F (2025)TCLX11L
Overview
Released2025July 2026
Display
PanelMini-LEDMini-LED
Panel detailSamsung Neo QLED quantum-dot LCD with Quantum Matrix Technology Plus Mini LED backlight in all four UK maker tables.SQD-Mini LED (Super Quantum Dot) on a CSOT WHVA 2.0 Ultra panel; 11,520 dimming zones (75″), 14,400 (85″)
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate144 Hz144 Hz
HDR formatsHDR10, HDR10+, HLGDolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extrasSamsung 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, HDR10+, IMAX Enhanced
Screen finish–0.5% low-reflection film
Peak brightness–Up to 9,000 nits (75″) and 10,000 nits (85″) (TCL)
Colour range–Up to 100% BT.2020 (area ratio, TCL lab figure); 1.07 billion colours (8-bit + FRC) with quantum dots
Picture processing4K 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; 26-bit dynamic dimming; Super Condensed Micro Lens and Micro-OD backlight
Picture modesFilmmaker Mode and Smart Calibration Basic in all four UK maker tables.Vivid, Standard, Sport, Filmmaker Mode, Movie, Game, PC, Intelligent
Motion handlingSamsung 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 120 Hz
Viewing angleSamsung specifies Wide Viewing Angle; both full reviews noted weaker off-axis contrast or colour on their test sets.178°/178° (typical, open cell)
Sizes
Sizes55, 65, 75, 85″75, 85″
Largest size85″85″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateHDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium ProHDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro
Auto low latency modeYesYes
HDMI detailFour 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; eARC/ARC; HDMI CEC
Variable refresh range–48–288 Hz (288 Hz via the Game Accelerator at lower resolutions)
Input lag–13.3 ms at 4K 60 Hz and 7.7 ms at 4K 120 Hz with local dimming on Low (RTINGS, 85-inch)
Game featuresVRR, 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, 288 Hz VRR Game Accelerator
Cloud gamingSamsung Gaming Hub is listed for the UK; internet, a compatible controller and separate service subscriptions may be required.–
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformTizenGoogle TV
ProcessorNQ4 AI Gen2 ProcessorTSR AiPQ Processor (MediaTek Pentonic 800)
Speakers40 W, 2.2 channels–
Dolby AtmosYesYes
DTS:X–Yes
eARCYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
BluetoothBluetooth 5.35.4
Speaker detail40 W, 2.2 channels with Object Tracking Sound Lite in all four UK maker tables.Audio by Bang & Olufsen with Hi-END speakers; TCL lists no power or channel figures
Audio featuresDolby Atmos, Q-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier Pro, Adaptive Sound Pro and 360 Audio.Sound modes Movie, Music, Speech, Game, Sports, Night and Custom; DTS Virtual:X
Voice assistantsBixby and Alexa built in; the UK tables also list compatible Alexa and Google Assistant speakers.Google Assistant built in; hands-free voice control via built-in microphone
CastingApple AirPlay, SmartThings, TV and phone mirroring, Tap View and Multi View for up to two videos.Google Cast (Chromecast), AirPlay 2, Miracast
Software updatesUK maker specification tables list security updates until 31 December 2030.Software and firmware updates for at least 8 years after the model leaves the market (TCL product information sheet)
TV tunersDVB-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.–
USBTwo USB-A inputs in all four UK maker tables.–
EthernetOne Ethernet LAN input.–
Optical audio outOne optical digital audio output.–
Design and power
SizeWithout 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, 75″ 1658 × 979 × 24 mm; 85″ 1880 × 1104 × 21 mm
StandEclipse 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.Two feet; footprint 1496 × 380 mm (75″), 1718 × 380 mm (85″)
VESA pattern55-inch 200 × 200 mm; 65-inch 400 × 300 mm; 75-inch 400 × 400 mm; 85-inch 600 × 400 mm.600 × 400 mm
Power useMaximum by UK size: 55-inch 180 W; 65-inch 240 W; 75-inch 270 W; 85-inch 340 W.SDR/HDR on mode, 75″ 128/276 W; 85″ 155/690 W; 0.5 W standby, 2.0 W networked standby
Energy classF for all four sizes on the UK maker A–G scale.SDR: F; HDR: G
Warranty–2 years (UK); TCL UK's registration offer adds 3 years for purchases made by 30 June 2027
ColoursEclipse Silver front and stand in all four UK maker tables.–
In the boxThe 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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