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Advantages of the Samsung QN85D (LCD)
- The Samsung QN85D (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung QN90A (LCD).
Advantages of the Samsung QN90A (LCD)
- The Samsung QN90A (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung QN85D (LCD).
Key similarities
Picture Quality
8.1
8.1
7.375/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
ADS / IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) and Samsung QN85D (LCD) both have very good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.0
8.0
7.375/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
6.8/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) and Samsung QN85D (LCD) are both very good for movies & TV.
Sports
7.0
7.0
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung QN85D (LCD) and Samsung QN90A (LCD) are both good for sports.
Gaming
8.2
8.3
7.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.3/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
75.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
8.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) and Samsung QN85D (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
8.8
8.8
7.5/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.5/10
7.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
The Samsung QN85D (LCD) and Samsung QN90A (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.8
8.9
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) and Samsung QN85D (LCD) are both very good for news, talk, & other TV.
Bright Room
9.7
9.7
6.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.5/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
8.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
9.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
9.0/10
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) and Samsung QN85D (LCD) are both best in class for bright room.
Cost
$3,400
$3,298
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
$6,000
The Samsung QN85D (LCD) has a price of $3,400 and the Samsung QN90A (LCD) costs $3,298.
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How the Samsung QN85D (LCD) and the Samsung QN90A (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung QN85D (LCD) | Samsung QN90A (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,400 | $3,298 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2024 | February 6, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN85QN85D | QN85QN90A | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 85" | 85" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Tizen | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8.3/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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 | 8.1/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.7/10 | 9.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.1/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 42.6" x 74.5" x 1.1" | 42.6" x 74.5" x 1.1" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 45" x 74.5" | 45.2" x 74.5" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 95.9 lbs | 98.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 600 x 400 | 600 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 | 7.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 4.2.2 | 4.2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 60 W | 60 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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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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