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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Samsung QN85B generally offers better picture quality, gaming performance, and is more suitable for bright rooms when compared to the Samsung Q70A. It also has a higher dark room performance and a slightly better movie watching experience. However, the Q70A has better viewing angles and lower reflections, making it suitable for wider seating arrangements and rooms with variable lighting. Both options are similarly priced, so if picture quality and gaming are top priorities, the QN85B might be the better option. But, if you have a wide seating arrangement and are concerned about reflections, the Q70A could be more suitable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Q70A (LCD)
- The Samsung Q70A (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung QN85B (LCD).
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 use as monitor
- Good viewing angle
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Movies & TV
6.4
7.3
8.21/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
6.8/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.7/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Samsung QN85B (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Samsung Q70A (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung QN85B delivers better performance for movies and cinematic TV thanks to its superior black uniformity, more effective local dimming, and higher contrast, which contribute to a more defined and immersive visual experience in dark scenes. Meanwhile, the Samsung Q70A, while still offering fair performance, falls short particularly in contrast and local dimming, which are very important for movie watching, although it does provide decent color out of the box and viewing angles, which are somewhat important factors.
Gaming
7.7
8.2
8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
7.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
The Samsung QN85B (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Samsung Q70A (LCD) is good.
While both the Samsung Q70A and QN85B have the highest grading in input lag, which is crucial for gaming responsiveness, the QN85B overall provides a better gaming experience due to its additional features such as the latest screen technology, which contributes to slightly higher image fidelity and motion handling for fast-paced games.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.6
8.2
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Samsung QN85B (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung Q70A (LCD) is good.
The Samsung Q70A delivers a good experience for watching news and other TV programs due to its strong contrast and good upscaling capabilities which enhance standard definition content, while colors out of the box and SDR brightness are very good, providing clarity and vibrancy. In comparison, the Samsung QN85B offers a very good experience with slightly better SDR brightness for an even clearer picture in various lighting conditions, and a very good upscaling performance; though it has a lower contrast ratio, its excellent SDR brightness and better viewing angles compensate for it.
Bright Room
7.4
9.2
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.5/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
7.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.9/10
The Samsung QN85B (LCD) is excellent for bright room, while the Samsung Q70A (LCD) is good.
Cost
$948
$1,199
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) has a price of $948 and the Samsung QN85B (LCD) costs $1,199.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.2
7.5
8.21/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
7.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Samsung QN85B (LCD) and Samsung Q70A (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Sports
6.7
7.1
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung QN85B (LCD) to be good for sports, while the Samsung Q70A (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung QN85B is better for watching sports because it has very good reflection handling and wider viewing angles, which are crucial for maintaining a clear picture when viewing from different positions around the room. On the other hand, the Samsung Q70A has poorer performance in reflection handling and viewing angles, which may affect the viewing experience in well-lit rooms and for people sitting off to the side.
Cartoons & Animation
8.2
8.0
7.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.2/10
7.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.9/10
6.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.2/10
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) and Samsung QN85B (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Samsung Q70A is notable for its vibrant and accurate colors right out of the box, which enhances the viewing experience for cartoons and animation, and it has a commendable color gamut for a wide range of hues. The Samsung QN85B also delivers good color accuracy without adjustments and maintains a similar color gamut, but has additional strengths such as better SDR brightness which can be beneficial for animation in well-lit rooms.
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How the Samsung Q70A (LCD) and the Samsung QN85B (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung Q70A (LCD) | Samsung QN85B (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$948 | $1,199 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 2, 2021 | March 2, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65Q70A | QN65QN85B | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Tizen | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 5.7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.4/10 | 9.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.8/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.4/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.8" x 57.2" x 1" | 32.6" x 56.9" x 1.1" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.3" x 57.2" | 35.1" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 46.1 lbs | 52.2 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 X 300 | 400x300 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 8.2/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 60 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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John Archer | February 2023
"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."
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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.
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