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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Samsung QN85B is a midrange-priced LCD TV that offers great performance for gaming and a very bright screen that is suited for well-lit rooms. However, its dark room performance isn't as strong, and it may not deliver the best movie-watching experience. On the other hand, the Samsung S95C is a high-end OLED TV that excels in almost all viewing conditions, including movies, sports, and gaming, offering superior picture quality and deep blacks for dark room viewing. It also has better sound quality and can handle reflections well, making it good for bright rooms, though not as bright as the QN85B. It is, however, significantly more expensive. Choose the QN85B if you're looking for a more budget-friendly option with a preference for gaming and bright room use. Opt for the S95C if you want the best viewing experience across various content and room conditions, and are willing to invest more. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung QN85B (LCD)
- The Samsung QN85B (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung S95C (OLED).
Advantages of the Samsung S95C (OLED)
- Best in class for dark room
- Best in class for gaming
- Excellent for movies & TV
- Very good for sports
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Excellent for cartoons & animation
- Best in class for use as monitor
- Very good for upscaling
- Best in class viewing angle
- Best in class reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.5
9.5
5.64/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.3/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
RGB OLED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
QD-OLED
The Samsung S95C (OLED) has best in class picture quality, while the Samsung QN85B (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.3
9.4
5.64/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
5.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the Samsung QN85B (LCD) is good.
The Samsung S95C, an OLED TV, provides exceptional black uniformity and contrast, essential for deep blacks and high picture quality in movies and cinematic content, further enhanced by its superior viewing angles and color performance. In contrast, the Samsung QN85B, with an LCD screen, offers good picture quality but falls short in contrast and black uniformity, which are very important for viewing movies and cinematic TV, although it has good color accuracy out of the box and decent gray uniformity.
Sports
7.1
8.7
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.2/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
9.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is very good for sports, while the Samsung QN85B (LCD) is good.
The Samsung S95C OLED performs better for sports as it offers top-tier motion handling and response time, reducing blur in fast scenes, along with outstanding reflection handling and a wider viewing angle that keeps the image consistent from different seats. However, the Samsung QN85B LCD still provides a good experience for sports with solid motion processing and response time, but it may not handle reflections and maintain color accuracy from wide angles as effectively as the OLED.
Gaming
8.2
10.0
8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.2/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
9.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is best in class for gaming, while the Samsung QN85B (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung S95C (OLED) surpasses the Samsung QN85B (LCD) in gaming primarily due to its superior response time and input lag, both classified as the best compared to the QN85B's very good rating in these crucial gaming aspects. The S95C also features a higher refresh rate, which can make motion appear smoother and gameplay feel more responsive.
Cartoons & Animation
8.0
9.4
7.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
9.2/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.3/10
9.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
7.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.8/10
7.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.8/10
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung QN85B (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung S95C OLED excels in displaying cartoons and animation due to its superb out-of-the-box colors and extensive color gamut, ensuring vibrant and true-to-life images. In contrast, the Samsung QN85B LCD provides a good color performance out of the box and has a satisfying color volume, but falls short of the richer visuals offered by the S95C's OLED technology.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.2
9.1
9.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung QN85B (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung QN85B LCD is valued for its excellent SDR brightness, making it suitable for well-lit rooms, and good upscaling necessary for lower resolution content commonly found in news and talk shows. In contrast, the Samsung S95C OLED delivers superior contrast due to its perfect black levels, and excellent upscaling, ensuring crisp and vivid images, which enhances the viewing experience for the same types of content, albeit with lower SDR brightness which can affect its performance in bright rooms.
Cost
$1,199
$3,300
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
The Samsung QN85B (LCD) has a price of $1,199 and the Samsung S95C (OLED) costs $3,300.
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Key similarities
Bright Room
9.2
9.0
7.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
10.0/10
9.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
8.9/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
8.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
10.0/10
The Samsung QN85B (LCD) and Samsung S95C (OLED) are both excellent for bright room.
The Samsung QN85B (LCD) excels in bright-room viewing due to its high peak brightness in SDR and HDR, and good handling of reflections, making it suitable for well-lit environments. The Samsung S95C (OLED), while also excellent in reflecting handling, boasts perfect blacks and wider colors, offering vibrant images but is better suited for varied lighting conditions, not just bright rooms.
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How the Samsung QN85B (LCD) and the Samsung S95C (OLED) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung QN85B (LCD) | Samsung S95C (OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,199 | $3,300 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 2, 2022 | February 2, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65QN85B | QN65S95C | |
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 | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | Yes | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.2/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 10/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.3/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.2/10 | 8.8/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.6" x 56.9" x 1.1" | 32.7" x 56.8" x 0.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.1" x 56.9" | 35.2" x 56.8" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 52.2 lbs | Unknown | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400x300 | 400 x 300 | |
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 | 5.6/10 | 10/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 10/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2.2 | 4.2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 60 W | 70 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | 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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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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