Samsung QN85D 55" vs Samsung QN900F 65" 8K
The Verdict
The Samsung QN85D 55" and Samsung QN900F 65" 8K sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Samsung QN85D 55" is the cheaper of the two at $1,299 versus $5,000, a difference of about $3,701. The Samsung QN900F 65" 8K is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Samsung QN85D 55" stands out for mini-led backlighting delivers strong contrast for a 55-inch at this price, while Samsung QN900F 65" 8K is praised for 8k resolution with ai upscaling. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Samsung QN85D 55" if…
- →Mini-LED backlighting delivers strong contrast for a 55-inch at this price
- →All four HDMI 2.1 ports support 4K@120Hz for gaming
- →VRR and ALLM make it a solid choice for PS5 and Xbox Series X
Buy the Samsung QN900F 65" 8K if…
- →8K resolution with AI upscaling
- →4000 nits peak brightness
- →NQ8 AI Gen3 processor
Pros & Cons
Samsung QN85D 55"
Pros
- Mini-LED backlighting delivers strong contrast for a 55-inch at this price
- All four HDMI 2.1 ports support 4K@120Hz for gaming
- VRR and ALLM make it a solid choice for PS5 and Xbox Series X
- Anti-glare coating keeps the picture clean in bright environments
Cons
- Fewer Mini-LED dimming zones than the QN90D limits peak contrast performance
- No Dolby Atmos — Samsung's proprietary audio ecosystem only
- Tizen home screen includes ads and sponsored app rows
- The Lite processor shows its limits with complex 8K and AI upscaling scenes
Samsung QN900F 65" 8K
Pros
- 8K resolution with AI upscaling
- 4000 nits peak brightness
- NQ8 AI Gen3 processor
- Wi-Fi 7 connectivity
- Infinity Screen near-bezel-less design
Cons
- $5000 starting price
- Very little native 8K content
- No Dolby Vision
- Heavy at 25.5 kg
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung QN85D 55" | Samsung QN900F 65" 8K |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 400 x 400mm | 300 x 300 |
| Weight | 46.7 lbs | 25.5 kg |
| Dimensions (w/ stand) | 48.4 x 31.5 x 11.2 inches | — |
| Audio | ||
| Output (watts) | 40 | 60 |
| Speakers | 2.2.2ch Object Tracking Sound Lite | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Gaming | ||
| VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | ||
| ALLM | ||
| Input lag (ms) | 9 | — |
| Display | ||
| HDR | Quantum HDR 20x, HDR10+, HLG | HDR10+, HLG |
| Size | 55" | 65 inches |
| Type | Neo QLED Mini-LED | Neo QLED 8K |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) | 7680 x 4320 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 4000 |
| Smart TV | ||
| Os | Tizen OS | Tizen with Samsung Vision AI |
| Voice assistant | Bixby, Alexa, Google Assistant | Bixby, Alexa |
| Processor | ||
| Chipset | Neural Quantum Processor 4K Lite | NQ8 AI Gen3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Ethernet | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| USB ports | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI ports | 4 | 4 |
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