If you're looking for a cost-effective option and mostly watch cartoons and animation, the Vizio D-Series might suit your needs, despite its limitations in bright rooms and less impressive performance across various content types, including gaming and sports. On the other hand, if you're willing to invest more for overall better picture quality, excellent performance in bright rooms, and superior gaming experiences, the Samsung QN85B would be the better choice. However, it has a poorer contrast and black uniformity, which may affect its performance in dark rooms. Additionally, the Samsung QN85B boasts a wider color gamut and enhanced motion processing, making it a strong choice for watching sports and high-motion content. Keep in mind that the Vizio D-Series is smaller at 32 inches compared to the Samsung's 55 inches, which might also influence your decision based on the size of your viewing space. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung QN85B (LCD)
Excellent for bright room
Good for dark room
Very good for gaming
Good for movies & TV
Good for sports
Very good for news, talk, & other TV
Very good for cartoons & animation
Very good for use as monitor
Very good for upscaling
Very good motion processing
Good viewing angle
Very good reflections
Advantages of the Vizio D-Series (LCD)
The Vizio D-Series (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung QN85B (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.5/10
6.6/10
5.64/10
CONTRAST
6.86/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.4/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung QN85B (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.3/10
6.2/10
5.64/10
CONTRAST
6.86/10
5.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Samsung QN85B (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is only fair.
Sports
7.1/10
6.1/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
6.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
9.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
No
The Samsung QN85B (LCD) is good for sports, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is only fair.
Gaming
8.2/10
5.6/10
8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
6.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
10.0/100
9.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
The Samsung QN85B (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
8.0/10
7.1/10
7.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.8/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.4/10
9.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
7.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The Samsung QN85B (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is good.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.5/10
6.7/10
9.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Samsung QN85B (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is only fair.
Bright Room
9.2/10
5.7/10
7.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
9.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.9/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
8.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.0/10
The Samsung QN85B (LCD) is excellent for bright room, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$877
$170
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The Samsung QN85B (LCD) has a price of $877 and the Vizio D-Series (LCD) costs $170.
"Particularly key to this is the fact that black levels are unusually good, on a level we haven’t seen from any IPS TV before. Build quality is impressive too, with a gleaming silver metallic frame and stand, and enough heft to suggest plenty of quality innards. High dynamic range content jumps off the screen with enough luminosity and intensity to really sell what makes HDR special."
"A Full HD TV that has the wits of most 4K TVs at a bottom-barrel price point. It has decent black levels thanks to its full array lighting and the above-par brightness will surprise you. Compared to the competition, the Vizio D-Series is probably the most affordable TV out there from a reputable manufacturer which makes it compelling."
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About Samsung
Samsung, a South Korean electronics manufacturer, holds the title of being the largest global TV vendor in terms of units sold. They offer a diverse lineup of TV products that cater to various budget ranges. A notable achievement in recent years is the development of Quantum Dots, a technology that enhances color reproduction, resulting in richer and more vibrant hues. Samsung TVs are well-regarded for their high manufacturing quality and user-friendly software, making them an excellent choice for consumers seeking an intuitive viewing experience.
About Vizio
Vizio is an American company. While they initially gained recognition for offering budget-friendly TVs, they have successfully expanded their product lineup to include high-end options as well. They manufacture TVs primarily in Mexico, China, and Vietnam. Similar to many Korean TV brands, Vizio developed its own smart TV software called SmartCast. In the past, SmartCast was not the best smart TV software, but it has evolved so that it is now good for using your TV and connecting to streaming services.
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