Model Tested: 65” (QN65QN85BAFXZA) www.rtings.com/afflink/AYUAAH2cGM8= Should also be valid for the 55 inch (www.rtings.com/afflink/AYUAAH2cGM4=) and 75 inch (www.rtings.com/afflink/AYUAAH2cGNA=)
Just got this tv and let me tell you , upgrading from the Q60 range, this is amazing. Got it for PS5 gaming and the black levels are night and day on this bad boy. Yes there is blooming but its small cons to the majors pros. I read a comment saying the smallest image on a black screen lights up the entire screen, absolutely incorrect. This you can tell from loading screens from games. Its amazing. For a non flagship current gen TV that ticks 98% of the boxes, this is a personal winner for me.
QN85B is one of Samsungs top of the line tvs, only under the QN95 and QN90B for 4k. Make no mistake the QN85B is a premium Mini LED tv that is phenomenal. I would dare say even better than the QN90B, having a VA panel provides better colors and extremely excellent contrast when viewed directly in front.
@@catb3215 Yep current TVs and monitors have terrible default settings, really annoying beacuse mostly it looks like they didin't even tried to make them look good. We only see their overcolored and oversaturated images in local shops but when we get one at our home image is close to gray with too warm tone color so we have to play with this at our own. I have qn85b 65' For SDR content: -Film mode brightness: 40+/ -contrast: 45 -Local dimming: standard -contrast enhancer: level 1 (standard) -color: 35 or a bit less (after 40 it gets noticeably oversatured) -color tone: standard -gamma: BT.1886 -2 -Shadow Detail: --2 -HDMI (external devices manager): black level: 1 For HDR content (you set it when you watching hdr content): -brightness should be automaticlly settled on 50 and you can't change that -some settings stay the same but: -Local dimming: high (more dimming zones so better contarst, at sdr content it makes image just brighter in my opinion) -gamma: hdr have diffrent gammas but usually i set it on -1 Remember to apply your settings for both types I've got ips panel so black will never be at perfect level
CORRECTION: At 2:03 we incorrectly state that the TV fits the 200x200 VESA mount standard. It's actually 400x300! Thank you to Lt. Bubbles for pointing this out.
I just wanted to express my gratitude for the useful content you put out guys. Your website is extremely useful. I have a small suggestion to further improve the utility of your great content: please offer an overall score for TVs without the sound-related score points to help those who have a separate sound system. Thanks a lot for your content. Love it.
Hey rtings team! Just thought I'd point out: at 2:03 there is mentioned a 200x200 vesa mount standard while the review on the site has 400x300. Maybe you meant the 200x300? Nothing big, just maybe in need of a correction. :) Otherwise a great review, thank you for the work you do!
Hey Lt. Bubbles, Thanks for the kind words and for bringing this to our attention. You're right, this is a mistake on our end and we apologize for the confusion. We'll address this situation ASAP!
Hi Eduardo, We share a very similar sentiment. The Samsung QN85B QLED is slightly worse than the Samsung QN85A QLED. The QN85A has much better reflection handling, so it's better suited for a bright room. The QN85A also has a wider HDR color gamut, so HDR content has a bit more "pop" to it. On the other hand, the QN85B has a better local dimming feature, with less blooming around bright highlights in dark scenes. Whereas the QN85A only supports HDMI 2.1 bandwidth on one port, the QN85B supports HDMI 2.1 bandwidth on all four HDMI ports, so it's a bit more versatile, especially if you have multiple game consoles or a recent PC. So, unless the better local dimming trumps everything else for you, the Qn85A is the best choice (but you really won't be disappointed either way).
We’d suggest checking out this comparison to see how they perform in the areas that are important to you! www.rtings.com/tv/tools/compare/samsung-qn85b-qled-vs-samsung-qn90b-qled/32156/32155?usage=1&threshold=0.10
High Peak Luminance create the soap opera effect on movies , even with all the motion setings disabled ?Please, tell me, what values would be suitable for a good cinematic movement . I have an 65 inch Qn90b , and the firmware is 1430.1 , the same as S95b. With 1310.1 firmware everything was fine . Thanks.
Any recommended settings we have can be found in our review or the settings page: www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/qn85b-qled/settings Unfortunately, we don't offer any other settings, but the best thing you can do is spend time playing around with the settings to see what you think looks best!
I see on your website that you rate this lower than the 85a due to the reflection. I'm putting it in a loving room with very large windows behind the tv. Would you suggest the older model 85a over the newer 85b?
Will you still have lots of light hitting the screen itself? If you will, definitely still go for the QN85A since it has significantly better reflection handling. If not, the Qn85B should be sufficient in that area plus it has better HDR performance and local dimming, so it would be the slightly better option if reflection handling isn’t important!
Will content that supports Dolby vision look okay with out it. Does the tv still display some kind of hdr on that content? Does this tv support apple airplay?
Hey Kevin, Yes, it'll drop down to normal HDR if your TV doesn't support Dolby Vision and according to a Samsung rep, this TV does support apple airplay. You're good to go!
I had the qn90b 43inch. The best Tv ever but the inverse ghosting like he said is terrible. I ended up returning the unit. Such a heart breaker cause the rest is just perfect. Now I have to go oled which is no where near as impactful
@@orentalor224 if it’s a bright room I would get the Samsung qn90b. That thing gets really bright. There’s also a oled that gets bright the Samsung s95b. Either of those two are good.
Hi great videos i seen from you guys. Please if you have time can u suggest 65inch tv choice : Sony x90k or, Samsung q80b in same price or q85b [$300 more expensive than first 2 model]
The Q80B and X90K both use different panels types so it probably depends a bit more on your viewing environment. For dark rooms with little to no light, go for the X90K since it has a VA panel, but for bright rooms with lots of light, the IPS/ADS of the Q80B is the better choice!
It doesnt disable Local Dimming. Thats all you need to know when you want to buy Sony Or samsung tv for gaming. (Sony Disable Local Dimming when VRR is turned on)
Hey so ive been using a Samsung ks9000 for decades it's a beast still fully working but I was thinking of upgrading what would be the best choice? I would use it for gaming and watching videos mainly. I saw rtings rated the s95b best 4k gaming TV so I was planning on getting the s95b but I may go all out and buy the new 2023 model
We're definitely happy to help you out, but we'd need a bit more information. Mainly, what's your viewing environment like? Will it be used in a brighter room with lots of light or a dark one? Any additional information you can provide would help ensure we're recommending the best product for your needs!
For help with buying advice, this is available via our insidee forums on our website. Otherwise, we have lots of self service tools that may be helpful!
Hi Guys, I have an old LG UH850V and would like to upgrade to QN85B or Qn90B. Should I see approvement in overall quality? I'm a regular user but want to have some type of futureproof TV. The LG was a good choice for me and worked well so I'm trying to see if this will be the same. Thanks for you advice!
Both should be excellent upgrades, but as for which is best for your needs, that’ll vary a bit based in your viewing environment. So, any additional information you can provide would be useful!
Does anyone know how is the QN85B contrast in game mode ? How low can it get ? I know that local dimming in this mode is worse in order to reduce input lag.
I was just shopping the QN90C (C means 2023). These videos get outdated fast although most of the content is still relevant. The BB sales guy was pushing OLED.
Well if you can afford OLED, get it. Mini led is for budget price. If you want the best performance get OLED it looks really nice also get a qd-oled they are brighter.
The Q8DT would have been a VA panel that perform okay for viewing angles during our testing. So, I made you this custom table with some options that have better viewing angles than the Q8DT but also have a VA panel! www.rtings.com/tv/tools/table/95851
@@RTINGSdotcom Actually my 2020 85" Q8DT has great side viewing angles. That being said I think I am going to buy the 55" QN90B. Any thoughts or tests on that model. 55" is as large as I can go in the area where it is going.
Which one is most value for watching football/soccer and netflix, no gaming? Bright room in the summer. 75" QN90b 2500€ 75" QN85A 1800€ 75" QN85B 2000€ Is it worth paying €700 more for the QN90B than the QN85A?
In this case, we'd actually encourage you to check out our comparison tool so that you can see how these TVs compare to each other and which one is better in the areas that are important to you. If it's still unclear or you have specific questions about the comparison, feel free to follow up! www.rtings.com/tv/tools/compare/lg-c2-oled-vs-lg-b2-oled/31229/31240?usage=1&threshold=0.10
Problem samsung has now with tiered models like this, that are deliberately capped below the QN90/95 models, is that TCL and Hisense are outperforming them and undercutting them on price. So both the C805/C845 in the EU and QM8 in the US from TCL with all be VA panels that perform equal to or better than this, with the full range of HDR support for a lower price. Likewise the U8K Hisense is also cheaper, better and much brighter at a lower price.
Honestly, they aren't that comparable as they use different panel types. The KS8000 is a VA and the QN85B is IPS. So, it really depends on your intended usage and viewing environment. If you plan on using it in a darker room, then you'll want to get a another VA panel for good dark room performance (maybe something like the QN90A). Otherwise, if you're using it in a brighter room with lots of light, then yes, it's a good option and should be a solid upgrade!
What’s your thoughts on qn85b 85in vs x90k 85in? I care very deeply about picture quality. I know you guys reviewed the 65in qn85b but it has the ips panel. In my country both qn85b and x90k are the same price, so what do you recommend?
Since we haven't tested the QN85B with a VA panel, we can't say for sure how it'll perform or how it compares. In theory though, it *should* perform more like the QN90B we bought and tested, so it could be worth using that as a point of reference when comparing to the X90K. Otherwise though, we really can't offer any certainty about performance without having our own data. Sorry about that!
I sure hope so because I just purchased the qn85b 85in. I’ve had oled for awhile but the wife wanted a brighter more vibrant tv than our a80j 77in. I sure hope it’s a great tv otherwise I’ll just return it and possibly go for the lg c2 or possibly c1.
@@user-oj8ss4zq3x hey I've heard that the LG G2 is a smoker. It's brighter than the C1 and C2 but it costs a little more. It's supposed to have a brightness booster pro feature.
@@Zoranurai13 from what ive seen the qn85b have same black lvl as q90a and samsung have experience at miniled than sony since x95k is sony first miniled. i bet there will no difference
@@LeafyTheLeafBoy yea From what I’ve seen is that all of these tvs are actually decent and at this point we are just not picking things that the average person will never notice.
@@RTINGSdotcom thanks between the QN85b and the Sony x95J full array for gaming , sports, and netflix and basic tv which of the two is the better option? Thanks
Unfortunately, they're not directly comparable as they use different panel technology (VA vs IPS). So, depending on your viewing environment, it probably won't feel like much of an upgrade. If you're going to be using it in a dark room with little to no light, then you'll likely notice the poorer contrast and black uniformity. However, if you plan on using it in a bright room with lots of light, then the higher peak brightness of the QN85B could actually be what you need!
@@RTINGSdotcom I thought this would be a huge upgrade since it’s mini led opposed to regular qled, has hdr 24x instead of hdr 8x, has over 500 more dimming zones way better black levels etc. This really has poorer contrast and black uniformity compared to a 2019 7 series qled with over 500 less dimming zones and that’s not even mini led??
@@RTINGSdotcom I was wondering the same thing. I have the 65” Q70R and just bought the QN85A for a great price but watch TV in a dark room, so I think the QN85A is going back to the warehouse club. I’m going to keep my Q70R for a couple more years until something better for the money comes along. Thanks for the information and great reviews!
That blooming looks awful, cancelled my purchase right after this video. Also, I didn't know this was a LCD tv because it says QLED. I avoid LCD tv's as the plague due to weaker black contrast. Thanx for the video, I now will look for a different tv.
We wish we could, but unfortunately we currently only buy and review products that are available for purchase in the US (and this TV doesn't seem to be). Sorry about that!
Our experts are happy to answer your questions via our forums on our website. We aim to answer most questions there as it will help other users that might have similar questions! www.rtings.com/forums
Hello! Our experts are happy to answer your buying advice questions via our forums here: www.rtings.com/forums/insider-advice We also have self service tools on our website that may be helpful as well!
Unfortunately, we haven't bought and tested the Philips PML9507, so we can't say how they compare or which might be better for you. Without having our own data, we wouldn't want to speculate and risk giving you incorrect information. Sorry about that!
Feel free to check out our comparison to see how they perform and which is better for your needs! www.rtings.com/tv/tools/compare/hisense-u8h-vs-samsung-qn85b-qled/31242/32156?usage=8&threshold=0.10
We haven't tested the X90K yet, so we really can't say. Without having our own data, we don't like to speculate and risk giving out false info. Sorry about that. We're hoping the unit we purchased arrives soon though, so stay tuned!
obviously Samsung Qn85B because So much brighter MiniLED Wide Viewing Angle (sony dont have wide viewing angle it looks washed out at a angle) Local Dimming With VRR On (Sony disable Local dimming with VRR turn on) and probably better black(MiniLED)
@@LeafyTheLeafBoy thank you, disabled local dimming during vrr seals the deal for me, in very disappointed in sony, I like them much better but I want the better tv
@@nathandm1not to mention the processing on samsung is greatly improve vs last year qn85a and closely to sony. not to mention the Hugely improvement of local dimming on qn85b compare qn85a last year.
It might help to check out our detailed comparison between both models. www.rtings.com/tv/tools/compare/samsung-qn90b-qled-vs-samsung-s95b-oled/32155/32382?usage=1&threshold=0.10 If it's still unclear though, don't hesitate to follow up!
Personalized buying advice is available via our insider forums on our website. Otherwise, feel free to usr our comparison tool! www.rtings.com/tv/tools/compare/lg-c2-oled-vs-lg-b2-oled/31229/31240?usage=1&threshold=0.10
Unfortunately, we're still waiting for the unit we purchased to arrive, so it's too early to say when you can expect the review. Once it shows up at the lab though, we'll be able to provide a more accurate time frame. Sorry about that!
I’m pretty disappointed, I got a horizontal and a vertical pixel line about 3 hours after starting my new TV. I was always a Sony guy and was talked into this Samsung by the salesman. Now to see what the store will do to make it right.
For what this hard Bright on all monitors and TV Sets - for crash my eyes ? i dont understand NEW BIG IDEA with THIS NEW HDR, My life most important 👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👀👀👀👀
RTINGS. I think you rated this qn85b way too high. You rated q80r, 8.5 points on movie and 8.6 points on TV shows. I owned q80r. I have qn85b. Based on your rating of q80r, I can hardly rate this qn85b 7 points on those categories. I feel terrible every time when I watch this tv. It is even not as good as my 8-year old regular LED tv. The contrast is way way way too high, and the black is a mess.
It’s worth mentioning that some sizes/variants have a VA panel unlike the ADS panel we bought and tested, so that could be something to keep in mind. Glad you’re happy with yours though!
@@樹爸爸-b4l Yep current TVs and monitors have terrible default settings, really annoying beacuse mostly it looks like they didin't even tried to make them look good. We only see their overcolored and oversaturated images in local shops but when we get one at our home image is close to gray with too warm tone color so we have to play with this at our own. I have qn85b 65' For SDR content: -Film mode -brightness: 40+/- -contrast: 45 -Local dimming: standard -contrast enhancer: level 1 (standard) -color: 35 or a bit less (after 40 it gets noticeably oversatured) -color tone: standard -gamma: BT.1886 -2 -Shadow Detail: --2 -HDMI (external devices manager): black level: 1 For HDR content (you set it when you watching hdr content): -brightness should be automaticlly settled on 50 and you can't change that -some settings stay the same but: -Local dimming: high (more dimming zones so better contarst, at sdr content it makes image just brighter in my opinion) -gamma: hdr have diffrent gammas but usually i set it on -1 Remember to apply your settings for both types I've got ips panel so black will never be at perfect level
@@iloopcip494 Firstly, thank you for spending time on those settings. I did try.The result was expected. For qn85b, any mode other than the optimizeed mode covers slightly unclear particles. Even the optimized mode can not compare with the picture quality of Q80R. The qn85b also comes with tons of other minor issues. For example, captions on some of the movies are extremely bright. Brightness between scenes can be deep., and it hurts my eyes. Even just browsing movies in Netflex, the brightness will suddenly become very bright. One of the biggest issue is that, while I can adjust the setting to make a scene looking good, it does not fit for other scenes. It is simply not possible to adjust the setting on every minute watching. My previous q80r can simply use film mode for all content. I saw lots of comment regarding qn85b. They come from two extreme. I think the likes and dislikes come from the TVs they had before. For me, I had q80r which had much better picture quality, and can not be satisified with qn85b. I am extremely disappointed that Samsung newer qn85b has picture quality sigificant lower than its 2019 precessor.
@@樹爸爸-b4lI noticed your problems too, brighter screen during browsing streaming services - for me actually it's not looking bad (until your eyes start being tired). First days configuring this tv was a challenge because like you said one setting on current scene does not match to others. Finally I realized that spending another hours at playing with it is a endless looking for perfection so I agreed with the settings above which are satisfying for me, I like when image is saturated and not as in filmmaker mode. My previous tv was from 2014 so I see bigger difference than you and in my opinion most of functions are just a pure marketing, So what if we have these wonderful dimming zones if they don't work well with subtitles and don't eliminate the disadvantages of the IPS panel. My next TV will be on VA panel or i choose OLED, it seems better for movies. I give qn85b 8/10 after my calibration, rtings config is meh
Model Tested: 65” (QN65QN85BAFXZA)
www.rtings.com/afflink/AYUAAH2cGM8=
Should also be valid for the 55 inch (www.rtings.com/afflink/AYUAAH2cGM4=) and 75 inch (www.rtings.com/afflink/AYUAAH2cGNA=)
Just got this tv and let me tell you , upgrading from the Q60 range, this is amazing. Got it for PS5 gaming and the black levels are night and day on this bad boy. Yes there is blooming but its small cons to the majors pros. I read a comment saying the smallest image on a black screen lights up the entire screen, absolutely incorrect. This you can tell from loading screens from games. Its amazing. For a non flagship current gen TV that ticks 98% of the boxes, this is a personal winner for me.
This might sway me to get it over the LG QNED85!
QN85B is one of Samsungs top of the line tvs, only under the QN95 and QN90B for 4k.
Make no mistake the QN85B is a premium Mini LED tv that is phenomenal.
I would dare say even better than the QN90B, having a VA panel provides better colors and extremely excellent contrast when viewed directly in front.
Idk if I did something wrong but I think the image is horrible. My 9 year old Vizio looks the same. I expected to be blown away.
@@catb3215 Yep current TVs and monitors have terrible default settings, really annoying beacuse mostly it looks like they didin't even tried to make them look good. We only see their overcolored and oversaturated images in local shops but when we get one at our home image is close to gray with too warm tone color so we have to play with this at our own. I have qn85b 65'
For SDR content:
-Film mode
brightness: 40+/
-contrast: 45
-Local dimming: standard
-contrast enhancer: level 1 (standard)
-color: 35 or a bit less (after 40 it gets noticeably oversatured)
-color tone: standard
-gamma: BT.1886 -2
-Shadow Detail: --2
-HDMI (external devices manager): black level: 1
For HDR content (you set it when you watching hdr content):
-brightness should be automaticlly settled on 50 and you can't change that
-some settings stay the same but:
-Local dimming: high (more dimming zones so better contarst, at sdr content it makes image just brighter in my opinion)
-gamma: hdr have diffrent gammas but usually i set it on -1
Remember to apply your settings for both types
I've got ips panel so black will never be at perfect level
@iloop cip thank you! That was very helpful
CORRECTION: At 2:03 we incorrectly state that the TV fits the 200x200 VESA mount standard. It's actually 400x300! Thank you to Lt. Bubbles for pointing this out.
Can you please review the VU Masterpiece Glo TV 55 inch?
How much of an upgrade in terms of overall picture quality, black levels and brightness etc would this tv be over the 2019 Samsung q70r qled?
I just bought the 2022 75 inch QN85BD. I am very happy with the purchase. The side view is very good. Price was well below a 75inch OLED.
I just wanted to express my gratitude for the useful content you put out guys. Your website is extremely useful. I have a small suggestion to further improve the utility of your great content: please offer an overall score for TVs without the sound-related score points to help those who have a separate sound system. Thanks a lot for your content. Love it.
Hey rtings team! Just thought I'd point out: at 2:03 there is mentioned a 200x200 vesa mount standard while the review on the site has 400x300. Maybe you meant the 200x300? Nothing big, just maybe in need of a correction. :) Otherwise a great review, thank you for the work you do!
Hey Lt. Bubbles,
Thanks for the kind words and for bringing this to our attention. You're right, this is a mistake on our end and we apologize for the confusion. We'll address this situation ASAP!
Wow, this TV could be the TV of the year!
I got such a TV few weeks ago and picture, colors etc. are just amazing
i love your educational video! by the way, where did you got that shirt?
watching this review on a 55 in QN85B purchased in 2022, and had the panel replaced this September.
Good and concise review
Should I go for the qn85a or qn85b? It seems to me that last year model is better and cost less money. Any thoughts ?
Hi Eduardo,
We share a very similar sentiment. The Samsung QN85B QLED is slightly worse than the Samsung QN85A QLED. The QN85A has much better reflection handling, so it's better suited for a bright room. The QN85A also has a wider HDR color gamut, so HDR content has a bit more "pop" to it. On the other hand, the QN85B has a better local dimming feature, with less blooming around bright highlights in dark scenes. Whereas the QN85A only supports HDMI 2.1 bandwidth on one port, the QN85B supports HDMI 2.1 bandwidth on all four HDMI ports, so it's a bit more versatile, especially if you have multiple game consoles or a recent PC. So, unless the better local dimming trumps everything else for you, the Qn85A is the best choice (but you really won't be disappointed either way).
Trying to decide between this and the qn90b. Will mostly be streaming and using as pc monitor for movies/tv/gaming.
We’d suggest checking out this comparison to see how they perform in the areas that are important to you! www.rtings.com/tv/tools/compare/samsung-qn85b-qled-vs-samsung-qn90b-qled/32156/32155?usage=1&threshold=0.10
High Peak Luminance create the soap opera effect on movies , even with all the motion setings disabled ?Please, tell me, what values would be suitable for a good cinematic movement . I have an 65 inch Qn90b , and the firmware is 1430.1 , the same as S95b. With 1310.1 firmware everything was fine . Thanks.
Any recommended settings we have can be found in our review or the settings page: www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/qn85b-qled/settings
Unfortunately, we don't offer any other settings, but the best thing you can do is spend time playing around with the settings to see what you think looks best!
I see on your website that you rate this lower than the 85a due to the reflection. I'm putting it in a loving room with very large windows behind the tv. Would you suggest the older model 85a over the newer 85b?
Will you still have lots of light hitting the screen itself? If you will, definitely still go for the QN85A since it has significantly better reflection handling. If not, the Qn85B should be sufficient in that area plus it has better HDR performance and local dimming, so it would be the slightly better option if reflection handling isn’t important!
What is the best samsung qn85b or samsung qn85c? , please answer me.
Will content that supports Dolby vision look okay with out it. Does the tv still display some kind of hdr on that content?
Does this tv support apple airplay?
Hey Kevin,
Yes, it'll drop down to normal HDR if your TV doesn't support Dolby Vision and according to a Samsung rep, this TV does support apple airplay. You're good to go!
Yes it does
@@Anthonydavis-jq2hd Thanks 🙏.
I had the qn90b 43inch. The best Tv ever but the inverse ghosting like he said is terrible. I ended up returning the unit. Such a heart breaker cause the rest is just perfect. Now I have to go oled which is no where near as impactful
Wow thanks for this comment. I was actually about to order it to compare to the 42” c2. But ghosting is the worse! Saved me time thanks
so which TV you suggest to buy?
@@orentalor224 what do you want it for? Dark room, bright room, gaming? Movies?
@KJR MTB bright room, PS5, and watching sports games.
@@orentalor224 if it’s a bright room I would get the Samsung qn90b. That thing gets really bright. There’s also a oled that gets bright the Samsung s95b. Either of those two are good.
Hi great videos i seen from you guys. Please if you have time can u suggest 65inch tv choice : Sony x90k or, Samsung q80b in same price or q85b [$300 more expensive than first 2 model]
The Q80B and X90K both use different panels types so it probably depends a bit more on your viewing environment. For dark rooms with little to no light, go for the X90K since it has a VA panel, but for bright rooms with lots of light, the IPS/ADS of the Q80B is the better choice!
I suggest you talk about VRR impact when enabled!
Very important point
It doesnt disable Local Dimming. Thats all you need to know when you want to buy Sony Or samsung tv for gaming. (Sony Disable Local Dimming when VRR is turned on)
@Joaquin Bigtas Yeah you totally right
Sony is very bad with VRR
Hey so ive been using a Samsung ks9000 for decades it's a beast still fully working but I was thinking of upgrading what would be the best choice? I would use it for gaming and watching videos mainly. I saw rtings rated the s95b best 4k gaming TV so I was planning on getting the s95b but I may go all out and buy the new 2023 model
We're definitely happy to help you out, but we'd need a bit more information. Mainly, what's your viewing environment like? Will it be used in a brighter room with lots of light or a dark one? Any additional information you can provide would help ensure we're recommending the best product for your needs!
I own a 2017 Samsung qn65q7f and I am thinking to change it for the Samsung QN85B. its a good upgrade?
For help with buying advice, this is available via our insidee forums on our website. Otherwise, we have lots of self service tools that may be helpful!
Hi Guys, I have an old LG UH850V and would like to upgrade to QN85B or Qn90B. Should I see approvement in overall quality? I'm a regular user but want to have some type of futureproof TV. The LG was a good choice for me and worked well so I'm trying to see if this will be the same.
Thanks for you advice!
Both should be excellent upgrades, but as for which is best for your needs, that’ll vary a bit based in your viewing environment. So, any additional information you can provide would be useful!
Hello. Did you test lg qned 866 86inch? Its similar price at the moment and not sure what to choose.
No, it isn’t a product we’ve bought and tested yet. Sorry about that!
I plan to buy this TV but my question is should I update it to the latest firmware or should I keep it offline? thanks
That’s really up to you. We highlight any changes with firmware updates in iur review though: www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/qn85b-qled
Does anyone know how is the QN85B contrast in game mode ? How low can it get ? I know that local dimming in this mode is worse in order to reduce input lag.
I was just shopping the QN90C (C means 2023). These videos get outdated fast although most of the content is still relevant. The BB sales guy was pushing OLED.
Well if you can afford OLED, get it. Mini led is for budget price. If you want the best performance get OLED it looks really nice also get a qd-oled they are brighter.
Wondering what the performance will be for a 85” Model due to the higher dimming zone count and va panel
We can’t say unfortunately as we didn’t buy and test that size and don’t have any of out own data. Sorry about that!
Hi , i Believe that QE75QN85B and QE85QN85B use VA panel and only 65in use IPS panel …. Can you confirm my info ?
As far as we know, the 75” model still uses ADS/IPS panels but the 85” is definitely VA!
I am looking for a 55" Samsung with similar specs and picture to my 2020 85" Q8DT. Wide-angle viewing is very important to me. Any suggestions?
The Q8DT would have been a VA panel that perform okay for viewing angles during our testing. So, I made you this custom table with some options that have better viewing angles than the Q8DT but also have a VA panel! www.rtings.com/tv/tools/table/95851
@@RTINGSdotcom Actually my 2020 85" Q8DT has great side viewing angles. That being said I think I am going to buy the 55" QN90B. Any thoughts or tests on that model. 55" is as large as I can go in the area where it is going.
Which one is most value for watching football/soccer and netflix, no gaming? Bright room in the summer.
75" QN90b 2500€
75" QN85A 1800€
75" QN85B 2000€
Is it worth paying €700 more for the QN90B than the QN85A?
In this case, we'd actually encourage you to check out our comparison tool so that you can see how these TVs compare to each other and which one is better in the areas that are important to you. If it's still unclear or you have specific questions about the comparison, feel free to follow up! www.rtings.com/tv/tools/compare/lg-c2-oled-vs-lg-b2-oled/31229/31240?usage=1&threshold=0.10
Problem samsung has now with tiered models like this, that are deliberately capped below the QN90/95 models, is that TCL and Hisense are outperforming them and undercutting them on price. So both the C805/C845 in the EU and QM8 in the US from TCL with all be VA panels that perform equal to or better than this, with the full range of HDR support for a lower price. Likewise the U8K Hisense is also cheaper, better and much brighter at a lower price.
I have a KS8000 would this QN85B be a huge upgrade that's worthwhile?
Honestly, they aren't that comparable as they use different panel types. The KS8000 is a VA and the QN85B is IPS. So, it really depends on your intended usage and viewing environment. If you plan on using it in a darker room, then you'll want to get a another VA panel for good dark room performance (maybe something like the QN90A). Otherwise, if you're using it in a brighter room with lots of light, then yes, it's a good option and should be a solid upgrade!
What’s your thoughts on qn85b 85in vs x90k 85in? I care very deeply about picture quality. I know you guys reviewed the 65in qn85b but it has the ips panel. In my country both qn85b and x90k are the same price, so what do you recommend?
Since we haven't tested the QN85B with a VA panel, we can't say for sure how it'll perform or how it compares.
In theory though, it *should* perform more like the QN90B we bought and tested, so it could be worth using that as a point of reference when comparing to the X90K. Otherwise though, we really can't offer any certainty about performance without having our own data. Sorry about that!
@KHD57 Khalid so what did you buy. 85 inch has VA panel and I expect it to be better than X90K and roughly equivalent to Q90B. What are your thoughts?
@@caffeineandsmoke2522 I went with the c2 65 inch oled lol. But tbh I think you should go with the Samsung.
@@KHD57 you fool.
@@cronoesify WHY?
modern teevees has good speakers but reviewers get profit selling soundbar,
I've heard this is a very impressive TV.
I sure hope so because I just purchased the qn85b 85in. I’ve had oled for awhile but the wife wanted a brighter more vibrant tv than our a80j 77in. I sure hope it’s a great tv otherwise I’ll just return it and possibly go for the lg c2 or possibly c1.
@@user-oj8ss4zq3x hey I've heard that the LG G2 is a smoker. It's brighter than the C1 and C2 but it costs a little more. It's supposed to have a brightness booster pro feature.
@@user-oj8ss4zq3x How are you finding it now, 4 weeks later?
I’m also curious how this will stack up with the Sony x95k
X95k will easily take the cake but its also more expensive. Qn85b is a cheap tv
@@Zoranurai13 from what I've seen about the x95k it's a bit of a disappointment
@@steve-rb9bm its not bad at all though. It will have a tougher match against the qn95b but not the 85
@@Zoranurai13 from what ive seen the qn85b have same black lvl as q90a and samsung have experience at miniled than sony since x95k is sony first miniled. i bet there will no difference
@@LeafyTheLeafBoy yea From what I’ve seen is that all of these tvs are actually decent and at this point we are just not picking things that the average person will never notice.
I thought the 85" version had VA panels. Is this not correct?
Hey Brian, yes that's right. The 85" QN85B has a VA panel but we didn't buy and review that size!
@@RTINGSdotcom thanks between the QN85b and the Sony x95J full array for gaming , sports, and netflix and basic tv which of the two is the better option? Thanks
What do you think is the better choice? The 85QN85B (with VA Panel) for less money or the 85QN90B?
We haven’t tested the version with the VA panel, so unfortunately we can’t say how they compare. In theory though, they should be very similar!
How much of an upgrade in terms of overall picture quality, black levels and brightness etc would this tv be over the 2019 Samsung q70r qled?
Unfortunately, they're not directly comparable as they use different panel technology (VA vs IPS). So, depending on your viewing environment, it probably won't feel like much of an upgrade. If you're going to be using it in a dark room with little to no light, then you'll likely notice the poorer contrast and black uniformity. However, if you plan on using it in a bright room with lots of light, then the higher peak brightness of the QN85B could actually be what you need!
@@RTINGSdotcom I thought this would be a huge upgrade since it’s mini led opposed to regular qled, has hdr 24x instead of hdr 8x, has over 500 more dimming zones way better black levels etc.
This really has poorer contrast and black uniformity compared to a 2019 7 series qled with over 500 less dimming zones and that’s not even mini led??
@@RTINGSdotcom I was wondering the same thing. I have the 65” Q70R and just bought the QN85A for a great price but watch TV in a dark room, so I think the QN85A is going back to the warehouse club. I’m going to keep my Q70R for a couple more years until something better for the money comes along. Thanks for the information and great reviews!
That blooming looks awful, cancelled my purchase right after this video. Also, I didn't know this was a LCD tv because it says QLED. I avoid LCD tv's as the plague due to weaker black contrast. Thanx for the video, I now will look for a different tv.
I just bought a 65 in one so I won’t regret it ?
It depends on your needs and what you're hoping to get out of it, but it's an excellent overall TV so most people should be happy with it!
I got burn ins in my oled 65e8pla LG tv imma trade that tv for this one cause the value i get back in return is pretty low
Can you please review the VU Masterpiece Glo TV 55 inch?
We wish we could, but unfortunately we currently only buy and review products that are available for purchase in the US (and this TV doesn't seem to be). Sorry about that!
Does this tv has pip (picture in picture) ?
Our experts are happy to answer your questions via our forums on our website. We aim to answer most questions there as it will help other users that might have similar questions! www.rtings.com/forums
Is it better than qn85c ?
Hello! Our experts are happy to answer your buying advice questions via our forums here: www.rtings.com/forums/insider-advice
We also have self service tools on our website that may be helpful as well!
Philips PML9507 or QN85B ?
Unfortunately, we haven't bought and tested the Philips PML9507, so we can't say how they compare or which might be better for you. Without having our own data, we wouldn't want to speculate and risk giving you incorrect information. Sorry about that!
Better or worst to Hisense u8h?
Feel free to check out our comparison to see how they perform and which is better for your needs! www.rtings.com/tv/tools/compare/hisense-u8h-vs-samsung-qn85b-qled/31242/32156?usage=8&threshold=0.10
How bad is the blooming really? It seems to be the major bane of this tv
In this case, it'd be best to check out our review to learn more about blooming (specifically the uniformity, contrast, and local dimming sections)
This or x90k??? Pls respond
We haven't tested the X90K yet, so we really can't say. Without having our own data, we don't like to speculate and risk giving out false info. Sorry about that. We're hoping the unit we purchased arrives soon though, so stay tuned!
obviously Samsung Qn85B because
So much brighter
MiniLED
Wide Viewing Angle (sony dont have wide viewing angle it looks washed out at a angle)
Local Dimming With VRR On (Sony disable Local dimming with VRR turn on)
and probably better black(MiniLED)
@@LeafyTheLeafBoy thank you, disabled local dimming during vrr seals the deal for me, in very disappointed in sony, I like them much better but I want the better tv
@@nathandm1not to mention the processing on samsung is greatly improve vs last year qn85a and closely to sony. not to mention the Hugely improvement of local dimming on qn85b compare qn85a last year.
@@LeafyTheLeafBoy I'm probably end up going with a qn90b, might as well bite the bullet and get the really good one
Qn90b or s95b?
It might help to check out our detailed comparison between both models. www.rtings.com/tv/tools/compare/samsung-qn90b-qled-vs-samsung-s95b-oled/32155/32382?usage=1&threshold=0.10
If it's still unclear though, don't hesitate to follow up!
This or tcl R646?
Personalized buying advice is available via our insider forums on our website. Otherwise, feel free to usr our comparison tool! www.rtings.com/tv/tools/compare/lg-c2-oled-vs-lg-b2-oled/31229/31240?usage=1&threshold=0.10
It's on ebay for 869 dollars right now refurbished
If you are between this and an LG get this tv. My LG broke after just 2 years and LG was no help
My qn85b flickers when I play on the ps5 anyone know why
Check your hdmi cable, definitely make sure it’s an ultra fast rated.
ADS panel will be worst, neither its an ips panel nor its a qled
dumbass do you even know what QLED is?? lol and also IPS and ADS are literally the same panel
Which panel qn90b has
Waiting for your qn90b review
Waiting for you to go to their website
@@jollama i did lol but im still gonna watch the video review
Before the present time.
Hello, guys! The new Sony Bravia x90k, when?
Unfortunately, we're still waiting for the unit we purchased to arrive, so it's too early to say when you can expect the review. Once it shows up at the lab though, we'll be able to provide a more accurate time frame. Sorry about that!
I’m pretty disappointed, I got a horizontal and a vertical pixel line about 3 hours after starting my new TV.
I was always a Sony guy and was talked into this Samsung by the salesman. Now to see what the store will do to make it right.
75QN85B matryca ADS 📺😏👎
For what this hard Bright on all monitors and TV Sets - for crash my eyes ? i dont understand NEW BIG IDEA with THIS NEW HDR, My life most important 👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👀👀👀👀
Freddy Krueger is a TV reviewer now
Just missing a top hat! 😂
RTINGS. I think you rated this qn85b way too high. You rated q80r, 8.5 points on movie and 8.6 points on TV shows. I owned q80r. I have qn85b. Based on your rating of q80r, I can hardly rate this qn85b 7 points on those categories. I feel terrible every time when I watch this tv. It is even not as good as my 8-year old regular LED tv. The contrast is way way way too high, and the black is a mess.
Definitely no
why lol? it have same blacks as qn90a so why not?
Fake review, black & contrast looks great
It’s worth mentioning that some sizes/variants have a VA panel unlike the ADS panel we bought and tested, so that could be something to keep in mind. Glad you’re happy with yours though!
I have this qn85b 55". The contrast is horrible. Compared with my previous q80r, the qn85b's picture quality is gar#### level.
@@樹爸爸-b4l Yep current TVs and monitors have terrible default settings, really annoying beacuse mostly it looks like they didin't even tried to make them look good. We only see their overcolored and oversaturated images in local shops but when we get one at our home image is close to gray with too warm tone color so we have to play with this at our own. I have qn85b 65'
For SDR content:
-Film mode
-brightness: 40+/-
-contrast: 45
-Local dimming: standard
-contrast enhancer: level 1 (standard)
-color: 35 or a bit less (after 40 it gets noticeably oversatured)
-color tone: standard
-gamma: BT.1886 -2
-Shadow Detail: --2
-HDMI (external devices manager): black level: 1
For HDR content (you set it when you watching hdr content):
-brightness should be automaticlly settled on 50 and you can't change that
-some settings stay the same but:
-Local dimming: high (more dimming zones so better contarst, at sdr content it makes image just brighter in my opinion)
-gamma: hdr have diffrent gammas but usually i set it on -1
Remember to apply your settings for both types
I've got ips panel so black will never be at perfect level
@@iloopcip494 Firstly, thank you for spending time on those settings. I did try.The result was expected. For qn85b, any mode other than the optimizeed mode covers slightly unclear particles. Even the optimized mode can not compare with the picture quality of Q80R.
The qn85b also comes with tons of other minor issues. For example, captions on some of the movies are extremely bright. Brightness between scenes can be deep., and it hurts my eyes. Even just browsing movies in Netflex, the brightness will suddenly become very bright.
One of the biggest issue is that, while I can adjust the setting to make a scene looking good, it does not fit for other scenes. It is simply not possible to adjust the setting on every minute watching. My previous q80r can simply use film mode for all content.
I saw lots of comment regarding qn85b. They come from two extreme. I think the likes and dislikes come from the TVs they had before. For me, I had q80r which had much better picture quality, and can not be satisified with qn85b. I am extremely disappointed that Samsung newer qn85b has picture quality sigificant lower than its 2019 precessor.
@@樹爸爸-b4lI noticed your problems too, brighter screen during browsing streaming services - for me actually it's not looking bad (until your eyes start being tired).
First days configuring this tv was a challenge because like you said one setting on current scene does not match to others. Finally I realized that spending another hours at playing with it is a endless looking for perfection so I agreed with the settings above which are satisfying for me, I like when image is saturated and not as in filmmaker mode. My previous tv was from 2014 so I see bigger difference than you and in my opinion most of functions are just a pure marketing, So what if we have these wonderful dimming zones if they don't work well with subtitles and don't eliminate the disadvantages of the IPS panel. My next TV will be on VA panel or i choose OLED, it seems better for movies. I give qn85b 8/10 after my calibration, rtings config is meh
unfair assessment
Would you be willing to elaborate on what makes you feel that way? We'd love to hear a bit more about your thoughts!
Pretty terrible set tbh
lmao why? it have same black lvl as qn90a?
I have this TV 65"❤