Samsung QN85A QLED

The Samsung QN85A is great for mixed usage. It performs very well in bright settings, thanks to its high brightness and superb reflection handling. It delivers a good viewing experience in dark rooms, but it has a low native contrast ratio, and there's some blooming around bright objects with local dimming enabled. The fast response time results in clear motion in sports or video games, and the low input lag makes the TV feel responsive. HDR content looks great as well due to its wide color gamut and high HDR brightness that makes highlights pop.

-- As reviewed by Rtings
Samsung QN85A QLED 1

Product details

  • DETAILS IN THE DARK: See brilliantly intense, 4K UHD contrast delivered by Mini LEDs and Quantum Matrix Technology
  • 4K UPSCALING: No matter what you watch, Neo Quantum Processor 4K transforms it to 4K through machine-based, AI-based deep learning
  • RICH COLOR AND CONTRAST: Kick up the picture on your Smart TV with the vivid color and exceptional detail of Quantum HDR 24X
  • SMOOTH MOTION: Action movies, sports and games look fluid up to 4K at 120Hz with Motion Xcelerator Turbo-Plus
  • SOUND YOU CAN FOLLOW: Object Tracking Sound gives you realistic 3D audio that moves with the action on screen
  • ALEXA BUILT-IN: Just ask Alexa, Google Assistant or Bixby to open your apps, change channels, control smart home devices and more
  • SMART TV POWERED BY TIZEN: Access your favorite apps, streaming services and smart home devices right from your TV

PROS

+ Very good viewing angle.
+ Bright enough to overcome glare.
+ Superb reflection handling.
+ Easy-to-use smart interface with a great selection of apps.

CONS

- Low native contrast that causes blooming in dark scenes.
- Some distracting dirty screen effect.

Expert reviews and ratings

By Rtings on March 25, 2021
The Samsung QN85A is great for mixed usage. It performs very well in bright settings, thanks to its high brightness and superb reflection handling. It delivers a good viewing experience in dark rooms, but it has a low native contrast ratio, and there's some blooming around bright objects with local dimming enabled. The fast response time results in clear motion in sports or video games, and the low input lag makes the TV feel responsive. HDR content looks great as well due to its wide color gamut and high HDR brightness that makes highlights pop.
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