Samsung · Neo QLED

Neo QLED QN85A (2021)

Released 2021

A 2021 UK 4K Neo QLED LCD series with Mini LED backlighting in 55, 65, 75 and 85-inch sizes.

Sizes: 55–85″
Panel: LED LCD
Refresh: 120 Hz
HDR: HDR10+
HDMI 2.1: 1 of 4
Software: Tizen

75″+

What reviewers say

T3's UK 55-inch test and HIFI.DE's German 55-inch test both praised the QN85A's bright, colourful picture, wide viewing angle, Tizen interface and gaming response. T3 found the sound thin and older low-resolution TV poorly upscaled, while HIFI.DE considered the sound adequate for everyday use and found some local dimming too aggressive. Both noted less refined contrast than higher-tier models.

From t3.com and hifi.de

Specifications

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Display

Panel: LED LCD
Panel detail: Mini LED backlit quantum-dot LCD with Quantum Matrix Technology in all four UK maker tables. T3 identified an IPS-type panel on its UK 55-inch test unit; panel type for other UK sizes is not assumed.
Resolution: 3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate: 120 Hz
HDR formats: HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extras: Samsung's Quantum HDR 24X is a product label, not a measured nit figure for every size. Dolby Vision is unsupported.
Colour range: Samsung's 100% Colour Volume claim in all four UK maker tables.
Picture processing: Neo Quantum Processor 4K AI Picture and upscaling, Supreme UHD Dimming, Contrast Enhancer and Picture Quality Index 4300 in all four UK maker tables. PQI is not native refresh Hz.
Picture modes: Film, Natural and Filmmaker Mode in all four UK maker tables.
Motion handling: Samsung UK confirms 4K 120 Hz Game Mode on HDMI 4 for all four UK configurations; T3's 55-inch test reports 120 Hz panel operation.
Viewing angle: Samsung specifies Wide Viewing Angle on 55, 65 and 75-inch UK models and Ultra Viewing Angle on 85-inch. T3's UK 55-inch test found wide off-axis viewing.

Sizes

Sizes: 55, 65, 75, 85″
Largest size: 85″

Gaming

HDMI ports: 4 (1 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rate: FreeSync Premium Pro
HDMI detail: Four HDMI inputs and eARC in all four UK maker tables. Samsung UK identifies HDMI 4 as the 4K 120 Hz input for each configuration.
Game features: FreeSync Premium Pro in all four UK maker tables. T3 confirmed 4K 120 Hz and variable refresh operation on its UK 55-inch set.

Smart TV and sound

Smart TV platform: Tizen
Processor: Neo Quantum Processor 4K
Speakers: 60 W, 2.2.2 channels
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.2
Speaker detail: Samsung specifies 60 W, 2.2.2 channels and woofer in all four UK maker tables.
Audio features: Dolby Digital Plus, Object Tracking Sound, Q-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier and Adaptive Sound+ in all four UK maker tables.
Voice assistants: Bixby, Google Assistant and Alexa compatibility in all UK maker tables; current service support can differ.
Casting: SmartThings, mobile mirroring, Tap View, Multi View, DLNA and Wi-Fi Direct in the UK maker tables.
TV tuners: Twin DVB-T2/C/S2 digital tuners, analogue tuner, CI+ 1.4, UK HbbTV 2.0.2 and MHEG 5, programme guide, USB recording and time shift.
USB: Two USB inputs in all four UK maker tables.
Ethernet: Ethernet LAN built in.
Optical audio out: One optical digital audio output.

Design and power

Size: Without stand, width × height × depth from separate UK maker tables: 55-inch 1227.4 × 706.2 × 26.9 mm; 65-inch 1446.3 × 829.3 × 26.9 mm; 75-inch 1670.4 × 958.2 × 27.7 mm; 85-inch 1892.2 × 1082.5 × 27.2 mm. Configuration weights exclude stand.
Stand: Central Floating Plate stand. With-stand weights: 55-inch 20.8 kg; 65-inch 28.1 kg; 75-inch 40.9 kg; 85-inch 51.6 kg.
Power use: Maximum by UK maker size: 55-inch 200 W; 65-inch 245 W; 75-inch 250 W; 85-inch 320 W.
Energy class: UK maker A–G scale: F for 55 and 65-inch; E for 75 and 85-inch.
Colours: Eclipse Silver front and Frost Silver stand in all four UK maker tables.
In the box: Samsung's UK tables list TM2180E Smart Control, power cable, manual and e-manual. A precise UK first-sale month was not established.

Sizes

Size	Model	Weight without stand
55″	QE55QN85AATXXU	17.7 kg
65″	QE65QN85AATXXU	24.2 kg
75″	QE75QN85AATXXU	34.6 kg
85″	QE85QN85AATXXU	44.5 kg

Pros and cons

Pros

Mini LED backlight and HDR10+ support
One 4K 120 Hz HDMI input and FreeSync Premium Pro
Slim chassis with a central stand

Cons

No Dolby Vision
Only one HDMI input supports 4K 120 Hz
Built-in sound drew mixed judgments in 55-inch reviews

Closest rivals

Model	Sizes	Panel	Refresh	HDR	HDMI 2.1	Software	Released
SonyBRAVIA 9	65–85″	Mini-LED	120 Hz	Dolby Vision	2 of 4	Google TV	May 2024
SonyBRAVIA XG95	55–85″	LED LCD	–	Dolby Vision	0 of 4	Android TV	2019
SonyX900H / XH90	55–85″	LED LCD	120 Hz	Dolby Vision	2 of 4	Android TV	2020

Sources

Photo: images.samsung.com

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