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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Samsung QN85B offers a good balance of price and performance, being much less expensive than the Sony X95L. It can deliver satisfying quality for various viewing content, whether you're watching movies, sports, or gaming. However, while both are LCD TVs with 120Hz capabilities, the Sony X95L, despite being pricier, offers superior performance, particularly in brightness and local dimming, which can dramatically enhance your viewing experience in both dark and bright rooms, and it may be a better choice for very dedicated cinephiles or for use in bright, sunny rooms. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung QN85B (LCD)
- Very good for use as monitor
- Good viewing angle
Advantages of the Sony X95L (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Very good for dark room
- Very good for movies & TV
- Very good for sports
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Excellent for cartoons & animation
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.5
8.6
5.64/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.0/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X95L (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Samsung QN85B (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.3
8.4
5.64/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
5.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
8.5/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95L (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Samsung QN85B (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95L excels in watching movies and cinematic TV thanks to its high contrast, effective local dimming, and supreme black uniformity, which are crucial for deep black scenes typically found in movies. On the other hand, the Samsung QN85B, while good for movies and cinematic content, falls short of the Sony in these critical areas but offers a wider viewing angle and consistent colors out of the box, making it a strong contender for rooms with broader seating arrangements.
Sports
7.1
8.2
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
9.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95L (LCD) is very good for sports, while the Samsung QN85B (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95L has a more effective motion processing feature and better reflections handling, which are crucial for a clear and enjoyable sports watching experience. However, the Samsung QN85B, while still good for sports, offers a lower performance in these areas but may be preferred if you're looking for a wider viewing angle and consistent color when watching from the side.
Cartoons & Animation
8.0
9.1
7.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.0/10
9.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
7.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
7.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.5/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung QN85B (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung QN85B displays cartoons and animation very well due to its good color reproduction straight out of the box and a good color gamut. However, the Sony X95L excels in the same content by delivering very good colors immediately upon setup and an excellent color gamut, providing richer and more diverse colors.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.2
9.2
9.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung QN85B (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung QN85B is very good for watching news and TV programs because it has excellent upscaling to make lower resolution content look clearer and it provides very good SDR brightness for vibrant visibility. In comparison, the Sony X95L outperforms in the same content with its excellent upscaling and SDR brightness, additionally offering superior colors out of the box and a wider color gamut, which produces a more vivid and accurate picture.
Bright Room
9.2
9.7
7.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.9/10
9.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
8.9/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.2/10
8.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.8/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Samsung QN85B (LCD) is excellent.
The Sony X95L handles reflections just as well as the Samsung QN85B and both have excellent SDR brightness, but the Sony model has superior HDR brightness, which can make the picture pop more in a bright room. Additionally, the Sony X95L has a higher contrast ratio and better color performance, which may result in deeper blacks and more vivid colors.
Cost
$1,199
$4,498
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
$6,000
$7,000
The Samsung QN85B (LCD) has a price of $1,199 and the Sony X95L (LCD) costs $4,498.
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Key similarities
Gaming
8.2
8.3
8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.3/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
90.0/100
9.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.2/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) and Samsung QN85B (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Samsung QN85B and Sony X95L both offer rapid response times and low input lag, essential for smooth, competitive gaming. However, the Samsung edges out slightly in input lag making it particularly responsive for fast-paced games, whereas the Sony with its overall excellent performance ensures immersive gameplay with minimal motion blur.
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How the Samsung QN85B (LCD) and the Sony X95L (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung QN85B (LCD) | Sony X95L (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,199 | $4,498 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 2, 2022 | July 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65QN85B | XR-85X95L | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 85" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9.2/10 | |
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 | 8.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.2/10 | 9.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.3/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.2/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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" | 42.8" x 74.4" x 2.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.1" x 56.9" | 43.8" x 74.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 52.2 lbs | 114.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400x300 | 400 x 400 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2.2 | 2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 60 W | 60 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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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.
About Sony
Sony stands as a highly experienced and widely trusted TV manufacturer, earning a reputation that surpasses all others. A Japanese company, Sony has been making TVs for far longs than it has been making Playstation game consoles. Sony's high-end TVs are often regarded as the ultimate choice for videophiles, representing the epitome of quality, albeit at a premium price point. Renowned for their advanced and precise motion handling, as well as their cutting-edge local dimming algorithms, Sony consistently delivers unparalleled performance in these areas. They include Google TV software with all their TV sets, which grants access to the largest selection of apps available and they also include Bravia Core which is a movie streaming platform specifically for Sony TVs that offers higher picture quality by using more bandwidth.
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