The Samsung QN85B is more expensive, with better performance for gaming and bright room viewing. However, the TCL S555, while less expensive, has better overall picture quality and performs well with cartoons & animation. For avid gamers or those with bright rooms, the Samsung QN85B is a suitable choice. On the other hand, if you prioritize overall picture quality and watch a lot of animated content, the TCL S555 would be a cost-effective option. Both TVs have their strengths, so your decision should be based on your specific viewing habits and budget. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung QN85B (LCD)
Excellent for bright room
Very good for gaming
Good for sports
Very good for news, talk, & other TV
Very good for use as monitor
Good for upscaling
Very good motion processing
Good viewing angle
Very good reflections
Advantages of the TCL S555 (LCD)
The TCL S555 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung QN85B (LCD).
Key differences
Movies & TV
7.3/10
7.9/10
5.64/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
5.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S555 (LCD) and Samsung QN85B (LCD) are both good for movies & TV, though the TCL S555 (LCD) is somewhat better.
Sports
7.1/10
6.3/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
9.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung QN85B (LCD) is good for sports, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung QN85B has a better response time and handles reflections more effectively, making it well-suited for fast-paced sports viewing; on the other hand, the TCL S555 has a lower response time which might result in motion blur during fast sports scenes and its poor reflection handling could be a drawback in bright rooms.
Gaming
8.2/10
6.7/10
8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
80.0/100
9.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.3/10
The Samsung QN85B (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung QN85B excels in gaming due to its very good response time and best input lag performance, which means it reacts quickly to your actions and minimizes delay between your input and what you see on screen. In contrast, the TCL S555, despite matching in input lag, offers only a good response time and is limited by a lower refresh rate which can affect how smooth fast-paced games appear.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.2/10
7.0/10
9.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
The Samsung QN85B (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is good.
The Samsung QN85B excels in upscaling lower resolution content and has superior brightness for SDR content, making it very good for watching news and TV programs. The TCL S555 is good for such content due to its above-average performance in upscaling and sufficiently high SDR brightness, although its colors out of the box and local dimming capabilities aren't as refined as those of the Samsung.
Bright Room
9.2/10
7.3/10
7.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
9.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
8.9/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
8.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Samsung QN85B (LCD) is excellent for bright room, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is good.
The Samsung QN85B excels in a bright room due to its higher SDR and HDR brightness, coupled with its very good performance in handling reflections. In contrast, while the TCL S555 also offers very good SDR brightness, its ability to reduce glare is rated as poor, which makes the Samsung QN85B a superior choice for bright room viewing.
Cost
$1,199
$600
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Samsung QN85B (LCD) has a price of $1,199 and the TCL S555 (LCD) costs $600.
The TCL S555 (LCD) and Samsung QN85B (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Cartoons & Animation
8.0/10
8.4/10
7.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.4/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
9.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
7.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.6/10
7.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
The TCL S555 (LCD) and Samsung QN85B (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Samsung QN85B and TCL S555 are both very good for watching cartoons and animation due to their strong performance with colors out of the box and color gamut, which are very important for animated content. However, the Samsung QN85B may have a slight edge in brighter rooms due to its higher SDR brightness, while the TCL S555 offers deeper blacks and better contrast that could enhance viewing in darker environments.
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How the Samsung QN85B (LCD) and the TCL S555 (LCD) compare to other TVs
"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."
"It looks great out of the box and the picture quality it is rock-solid for the price. (...) What really makes this a decent gaming TV, though, is the very low input lag. (...) But if you want to save a little money, the TCL S555 strikes a great balance between cost and performance – the kind of performance that’s impressive enough to deliver some wow to your eyes. (...)"
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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 TCL
TCL, the highly recognizable TV brand from China, has firmly established itself as the second-largest manufacturer in terms of sales volume. Renowned for striking an impressive balance between affordability, picture quality, and design, TCL TVs deliver a compelling overall package. While they have traditionally excelled in the low-end and midrange TV segments, TCL has recently made remarkable strides in the realm of high-end televisions, introducing impressive models that rival top competitors. Most TCL TVs use Roku software which is very user friendly and easy to use, but they have a few other models that use Google TV which has the largest app selection, but is not as user friendly as Roku.
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