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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Style
    2. Accelerated Longevity Test
    3. Stand
    4. Back
    5. Borders
    6. Thickness
    7. Build Quality
  5. Picture Quality
    1. Contrast
    2. Blooming
    3. Lighting Zone Transitions
    4. Contrast And Dark Details In Game Mode
    5. HDR Brightness
    6. HDR Brightness In Game Mode
    7. PQ EOTF Tracking
    8. SDR Brightness
    9. Color Gamut
    10. Color Volume
    11. Local Dimming
    12. Pre Calibration
    13. Post Calibration
    14. Gray Uniformity
    15. Black Uniformity
    16. Viewing Angle
    17. Reflections
    18. Local Dimming In Game Mode
    19. HDR Native Gradient
    20. Low-Quality Content Smoothing
    21. Upscaling: Sharpness Processing
    22. Pixels
    23. 720p Input
    24. 1080p Input
    25. 4k Input
    26. 8k Input
    27. Temporary Image Retention
    28. Permanent Burn-In Risk
  6. Motion
    1. Response Time
    2. Flicker-Free
    3. Black Frame Insertion (BFI)
    4. Motion Interpolation
    5. Stutter
    6. 24p Judder
    7. Variable Refresh Rate
  7. Inputs
    1. Input Lag
    2. Supported Resolutions
    3. PS5 Compatibility
    4. Xbox Series X|S Compatibility
    5. Inputs Specifications
    6. Input Photos
    7. Total Inputs
    8. Audio Passthrough
  8. Sound Quality
    1. Frequency Response
    2. Distortion
  9. Smart Features
    1. Interface
    2. Ad-Free
    3. Apps and Features
    4. Remote
    5. TV Controls
    6. In The Box
    7. Misc
  10. Comments

LG GX OLED vs Samsung QN85A

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

LG GX OLED
Samsung QN85A

Tested using Methodology v1.6

Updated Jan 23, 2024 01:46 PM

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LG GX OLED Picture
Samsung QN85A Picture

Variants

  • OLED55GXPUA (55")
  • OLED65GXPUA (65")
  • OLED77GXPUA (77")
  • QN55QN85AAFXZA (55")
  • QN65QN85AAFXZA (65")
  • QN75QN85AAFXZA (75")
  • QN85QN85AAFXZA (85")

Our Verdict

LG GX OLED

Samsung QN85A

The Samsung QN85A and the LG GX OLED are both high-end 4k TVs but use different panel technologies, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. The LG is an OLED, so it can produce perfect blacks and has a near-instantaneous response time. The Samsung, on the other hand, is an LCD TV that uses Mini LED backlighting, which allows it to get very bright. The Samsung uses an IPS panel, so its native contrast ratio is low, and it has issues with blooming. For that reason, the LG is a better option if you care about picture quality.

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