Samsung QN65QN85AA Neo QLED 4K Smart TV (2021)
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Our take on the Samsung QN65QN85AA Neo QLED 4K Smart TV (2021)
The Samsung QN85AA is a 65-inch 4K Neo QLED TV using mini-LED backlighting with quantum dots. It stands out for high brightness, strong HDR highlights and wide viewing angles from its anti-glare panel, and it runs Samsung's Tizen smart platform with a 120Hz native panel suited to gaming. Against rivals like the LG C1 OLED and Sony X90J, it trades OLED's perfect blacks for brighter full-screen output and no burn-in risk, but its contrast and black uniformity trail the best local-dimming sets. Reviewers rate it a solid all-round LED TV for bright rooms, while some note blooming around bright objects and only two HDMI 2.1 ports.
- High brightness for daytime viewing
- Wide viewing angles from the anti-glare panel
- 120Hz panel with HDMI 2.1 features for consoles
- Tizen smart platform with a wide app selection
- Slim, near bezel-less design
What reviewers say
Owners and reviewers call the QN85AA a bright, colorful TV that handles daytime rooms and gaming well. Most criticism centers on blooming, weaker dark-scene contrast than OLED, and the lack of Dolby Vision.
- BrightnessPraisedOwners say the screen stays vivid in bright rooms and handles HDR highlights well.
- BloomingCriticisedReviewers note halos around bright objects against dark backgrounds.
- Black levelsMixedContrast is good for an LED but trails OLED and high-end mini-LED sets.
Questions and answers
- Is the QN85AA good for gaming?
- Yes. It has a 120Hz native panel, low input lag and HDMI 2.1 features like 4K at 120Hz and VRR on two ports. That suits PS5 and Xbox Series X.
- Does it support Dolby Vision?
- No. Samsung uses HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG instead. Dolby Vision content plays as HDR10.
- How does it compare with OLED TVs?
- It gets brighter and has no burn-in risk, but OLED sets have deeper blacks and better contrast in dark rooms.
- What is in the box?
- The TV, a stand, a remote, and power and setup accessories. A wall mount and HDMI cables are not included.
- Is it good for a bright room?
- Yes. Its high brightness and anti-glare coating hold up well with windows and daylight.
- Does it have HDMI 2.1?
- Yes, on two of its four HDMI inputs, which support 4K at 120Hz and VRR.
