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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. Pre Calibration
    12. Post Calibration
    13. Gray Uniformity
    14. Black Uniformity
    15. Viewing Angle
    16. Reflections
    17. HDR Native Gradient
    18. Low-Quality Content Smoothing
    19. Upscaling: Sharpness Processing
    20. Pixels
  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

Samsung QN85B QLED vs Samsung QN85C/QN85CD QLED

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Samsung QN85B
Samsung QN85C

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Samsung QN85B QLED Picture
Samsung QN85C/QN85CD QLED Picture

Variants

  • QN55QN85BAFXZA (55")
  • QN65QN85BAFXZA (65")
  • QN75QN85BAFXZA (75")
  • QN85QN85BAFXZA (85")
  • QN55QN85CAFXZA (55")
  • QN65QN85CAFXZA (65")
  • QN75QN85CAFXZA (75")
  • QN85QN85CAFXZA (85")

Our Verdict

Samsung QN85B QLED

Samsung QN85C/QN85CD QLED

The Samsung QN85B and Samsung QN85C are extremely similar TVs. The QN85C is the more accurate TV with a wider color volume, so it looks more vibrant than its predecessor. Inversely, the QN85B's local dimming zone transitions are a bit better than its successor except in Game Mode, where its zone transitions are noticeably worse than in other modes.

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