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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a brighter display for well-lit rooms and better gaming features, the Samsung QN85B would be a better choice. Conversely, if you want a TV that offers better dark room performance and more accurate colors out of the box, the Vizio P-Series could fit your needs. Both are at a midrange price and offer good overall performance for watching movies, sports, and TV. Keep in mind, the Samsung model tends to be better for wider seating arrangements due to its viewing angles. 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
Advantages of the Vizio P-Series (LCD)
- The Vizio P-Series (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung QN85B (LCD).
Key differences
Sports
7.1
6.4
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
9.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung QN85B (LCD) is good for sports, while the Vizio P-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung QN85B is better suited for watching sports due to its very good motion processing and response time, ensuring clear action scenes, and its ability to handle reflections and wider viewing angles well, which means the picture remains consistent from different seating positions. Conversely, the Vizio P-Series, while still offering a very good experience with reflections, lags behind in motion processing and response time, which can lead to more blur during fast scenes, and its narrower viewing angle could result in colors and contrast shifting when viewed from the side.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.2
7.2
9.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
The Samsung QN85B (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good.
The Samsung QN85B is very good for watching news and TV programs due to its excellent performance in upscaling lower-resolution content and delivering high SDR brightness, which makes the screen easily viewable in most room settings. The Vizio P-Series, while also being good for similar content, provides very good SDR brightness but may not upscale as effectively as the Samsung.
Cost
$1,199
$998
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Samsung QN85B (LCD) has a price of $1,199 and the Vizio P-Series (LCD) costs $998.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.5
7.9
5.64/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) and Samsung QN85B (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.3
7.7
5.64/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
5.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) and Samsung QN85B (LCD) are both good for movies & TV.
The Samsung QN85B is suitable for movies and cinematic TV due to its excellent local dimming and wide viewing angles, but its contrast and black uniformity are relatively lower, which may affect dark scene quality. On the other hand, the Vizio P-Series offers superior contrast and black uniformity for deep blacks in dark scenes, but its limited viewing angles may not be ideal for wide-seating arrangements.
Gaming
8.2
7.7
8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
9.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung QN85B (LCD) to be very good for gaming, while the Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good.
The Samsung QN85B offers an outstanding gaming experience due to its top input lag performance and very good response time, ensuring fast and responsive gameplay. In contrast, the Vizio P-Series provides a good gaming experience but falls short with fair response time, which means it might not be as quick in handling fast-moving games.
Cartoons & Animation
8.0
8.3
7.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.3/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
9.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
7.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.2/10
7.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) and Samsung QN85B (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Samsung QN85B is appreciated for watching cartoons and animation due to its good colors right out of the box and a wide color gamut that enhances vibrant scenes. In comparison, the Vizio P-Series also displays a very good representation of colors and has a wide color gamut, but it exceeds the Samsung QN85B in color volume, providing richer colors in various lighting conditions.
Bright Room
9.2
8.9
7.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
9.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
8.9/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
8.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.6/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung QN85B (LCD) to be excellent for bright room, while the Vizio P-Series (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung QN85B excels in bright rooms due to its excellent SDR and very good HDR brightness, paired with very good handling of reflections, making it a top performer in well-lit environments. The Vizio P-Series also performs very well in bright rooms with its very good SDR and HDR brightness and reflections handling, although it may not be as bright as the Samsung, it still provides a clear viewing experience.
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Spec Comparison
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| Samsung QN85B (LCD) | Vizio P-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,199 | $998 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 2, 2022 | July 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65QN85B | P65Q9-J01 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | SmartCast | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.9/10 | |
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 | 7.6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.2/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.3/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.2/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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" | 32.9" x 57" x 3.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.1" x 56.9" | 34.7" x 57" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 52.2 lbs | 53.3 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400x300 | 400 x 200 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 60 W | 30 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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Brian Westover | October 2021
"We were even more pleased to see that performance had improved across the board, with the display offering better color, brightness, and shorter lag times than the already excellent Roku model. Color accuracy was great right out of the box. The TCL 5-Series Google TV becomes a great option for demanding gamers."
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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 Vizio
Vizio is an American company. While they initially gained recognition for offering budget-friendly TVs, they have successfully expanded their product lineup to include high-end options as well. They manufacture TVs primarily in Mexico, China, and Vietnam. Similar to many Korean TV brands, Vizio developed its own smart TV software called SmartCast. In the past, SmartCast was not the best smart TV software, but it has evolved so that it is now good for using your TV and connecting to streaming services.
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