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Samsung QN85A QLED Review

Name: Samsung QN85A QLED
Brand: Samsung

By

Debanjan Chowdhury

7/10/2023 2:54 PM

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85

Absolutely Fresh

88

2

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92

1,462

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The Samsung QN85A QLED TV is excellent for most users, thanks to its wide viewing angles, high peak brightness, HDMI 2.1 support, and 120Hz native refresh rate. However, users with dark rooms need to watch out for the low contrast and insufficient black levels.

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Product Snapshot

Overview

The Samsung QN85A QLED TV is Samsung’s mid-range 4K HDR mini LED TV released in February 2021. It promises to provide better viewing angles than VA panel TVs, thanks to its ADS-type display.

The panel is very similar to an IPS display, and quantum matrix technology delivers excellent color accuracy. The 120Hz native refresh rate makes the TV ideal for motion handling.

In addition, it boasts a fantastic response time, HDMI 2.1 support, and comes with Samsung’s Tizen OS for a smooth operation. All of that combines into a TV that targets avid gamers looking for an entry-level 4K HDR TV for their PCs and next-gen gaming consoles.

Continue reading our Samsung QN85A QLED review to learn more about what top experts said. Also, don’t forget to check out the highest-rated TVs available today.

Consensus

our Verdict

The Samsung QN85A QLED TV is a great choice for those with bright, spacious rooms. It’s perfect for gaming and watching movies and TV shows, with wide viewing angles, bright peak brightness, fast response time, and smooth viewing.

Gamers will love the 120Hz native refresh rate and low input lag. However, those with darker rooms may be disappointed by the low black levels and contrast ratio.

Reason to Buy

Excellent viewing angle
Fantastic peak brightness
HDMI 2.1 support
Presence of VRR, ALLM, and eARC
Judder free 24 FPS playback
Extremely low input lag
FreeSync and G Sync compatible
Amazing response time

Reason to Avoid

Low contrast ratio
Poor black levels
Visible blooming and clouding
No support for Dolby Vision
Lackluster screen uniformity
Backlight bleed is present
Low frame rate content may appear to stutter

Samsung QN85A QLED Specs

	Backlight Type	Mini LED
	Display Type	QLED
	HDMI Inputs	1
	HDMI Type	HDMI 2.1
	HDR Format	Yes
	HomeKit Compatible	No
	Max Resolution	3840 x 2160 (4k)
	Number of Audio Channels	7.1
	Panel Type	ADS
	Refresh Rate	120 Hz
	Screen size	55", 65", 75", 85"
	Smart Platform	Tizen
	Speaker Output	60 watts
	Sync Technology	AMD FreeSync, G-Sync
	VRR	Yes
	Works With	Amazon Alexa, Bluetooth, Google Assistant, Remote Control, SmartThings, Wi-Fi

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Test Results

Color Gamut % (DCI P3 xy)	92.06
Color Gamut % (DCI P3 uv)	95.93
Color Gamut % (Rec 2020 xy)	68.68
Color Gamut % (Rec 2020 uv)	75.66
Color Gamut % (sRGB)	0
Color Gamut % (Rec 709)	0
Color Gamut % (BT.2020)	0
Color Gamut % (Adobe RGB)	0
Color Gamut % (BT.709)	0
Contrast Ratio (x:1)	195,600
SDR Brightness (nits)	1,124
HDR Brightness (nits)	1,189
Input Lag (ms)	10.3
Response Time (ms)	10.5
Color Washout (Degrees)	38
Color Shift (Degrees)	54
Brightness Loss (Degrees)	38
Reflections (%)	1.3
Low-Freq Extension (Hz)	119.87
Freq Response StdDev @ 70db	3.38
Freq Response StdDev @ 80db	3.37
Weighted Total Harmonic Distortion @80db	0.114
Intermodulation Distortion @80db	7.75
EOTF (600 nit delta)	0.0224
EOTF (1000 nit delta)	0.0224
EOTF (4000 nit delta)	0.0181

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Score Card

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Expert Score

88

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92

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True Score

85

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Category Trust Score
86
The Samsung QN85A is great for mixed usage. It performs very well in bright settings,… read more
By:
Simon Lucas
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Category Trust Score
100
The Samsung QN85A brings Mini-LED tech to a real-world price with very few compromises. There… read more
By:
Kelsey Linhares