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Updated January 10, 2024·

If you are looking to save some money, the Samsung QN85B is less expensive and still offers good overall picture quality, gaming performance, and does well in bright rooms. However, it falls short in dark room viewing due to lower contrast and black uniformity. On the other hand, the Samsung QN90C is more expensive but delivers better picture quality, especially in dark rooms, with higher contrast and black uniformity. It also has slightly better performance in bright rooms and comes with better speakers and voice command capabilities, which can enhance the overall user experience. Consider how much you value dark room performance, sound quality, and additional features like voice commands against the price difference. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Samsung QN85B (LCD)
  • Good viewing angle
Advantages of the Samsung QN90C (LCD)
  • Best in class for bright room
  • Very good for movies & TV
  • Very good for upscaling
  • Excellent reflections

Key differences

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Picture Quality

7.5
QN65QN85B
QN65QN90C
8.1
5.64/10
CONTRAST
7.38/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.1/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
ADS / IPS
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Samsung QN85B (LCD) has good picture quality.

Movies & TV

7.3
QN65QN85B
QN65QN90C
8.0
5.64/10
CONTRAST
7.38/10
5.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Samsung QN85B (LCD) is good.

Cartoons & Animation

8.0
QN65QN85B
QN65QN90C
8.8
7.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.5/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.1/10
9.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
7.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.1/10
7.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.7/10
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) and Samsung QN85B (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation, though the Samsung QN90C (LCD) is somewhat better.

News, Talk, & Other TV

8.2
QN65QN85B
QN65QN90C
8.8
9.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) and Samsung QN85B (LCD) are both very good for news, talk, & other TV, though the Samsung QN90C (LCD) is somewhat better.

Cost

$1,199
QN65QN85B
QN65QN90C
$1,299
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The Samsung QN85B (LCD) has a price of $1,199 and the Samsung QN90C (LCD) costs $1,299.
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Key similarities

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Sports

7.1
QN65QN85B
QN65QN90C
7.0
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
8.0/10
9.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung QN85B (LCD) and Samsung QN90C (LCD) are both good for sports.

Gaming

8.2
QN65QN85B
QN65QN90C
8.2
8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.8/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
75.0/100
9.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
The Samsung QN85B (LCD) and Samsung QN90C (LCD) are both very good for gaming.

Bright Room

9.2
QN65QN85B
QN65QN90C
9.7
7.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.5/10
9.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
8.9/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
8.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
9.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung QN90C (LCD) to be best in class for bright room, while the Samsung QN85B (LCD) is excellent.

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How the Samsung QN85B (LCD) and the Samsung QN90C (LCD) compare to other TVs

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Spec Comparison

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Samsung QN85B (LCD)Samsung QN90C (LCD)
Samsung QN85B (LCD)Samsung QN90C (LCD)

GENERAL

Price
$1,199
$1,299
Brand
SamsungSamsung
Release Date
March 2, 2022March 2, 2023
Full name
QN65QN85BQN65QN90C
Screen Size
65"65"
Screen Resolution
4K4K

TV FEATURES

Operating System
TizenTizen
Sound Quality Score
7.5/108.3/10
NextGen Ready
NoYes
HDMI Ports
44
Coax Ports
11

DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES

Picture Quality Score
7.6/108.1/10
Bright Room Score
9.2/109.7/10
Gaming Score
8.3/108.3/10
Movies & TV Score
7.3/108.1/10
Sports Score
7.2/107/10

PHYSICAL

Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
32.6" x 56.9" x 1.1"32.6" x 56.9" x 1.1"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
35.1" x 56.9"35.1" x 56.9"
Weight without Stand
52.2 lbs53.4 lbs
VESA Mount
400x300400 x 400

DISPLAY

Color Depth
10 bit10 bit
Black Frame Insertion
YesYes
Auto Low Latency Mode
YesYes
Contrast
5.6/107.4/10
Local Dimming
8/107/10

SOUND

Speaker Setup
2.2.24.2.2
Speaker Power
60 W60 W
Dolby Atmos
YesYes
DTS:X
NoNo

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What Hi-Fi?

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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