Samsung QN85D Review: Great TV, But Too Expensive?

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  • @porksandbean
    @porksandbean 6 місяців тому +16

    love my QN85C; got it with a lot of discount so well worth it upgrading from a close to 4 year old set.

    • @Hunterx777x
      @Hunterx777x 6 місяців тому

      Do you happen to use game mode on your set? I have the same set (VA panel from Europe) and their gaming mode is substantially dimmer over any of the other modes.

    • @porksandbean
      @porksandbean 6 місяців тому +1

      @@Hunterx777x my daugther not complaining. But the few time I see her play looks great. I'm using the tv mostly for movies/youtube. The living room is bright and TV can keep up. Bought the TV here in US.

    • @jenerics
      @jenerics Місяць тому

      I've been looking for a review for the QN85c but only found the one from the camacho guy. Are there any from rtings and others?

  • @maximumsim
    @maximumsim Місяць тому +3

    Just got the 55" version of this on a Black Friday sale for £800 reduced from £1,500 as a family Christmas treat.

  • @ugoewulonu4936
    @ugoewulonu4936 4 місяці тому +3

    OMG, putting the TV in game mode really improves the input lag.
    Thank you for the reminder!

  • @aus80srockradio94
    @aus80srockradio94 3 місяці тому +10

    I bet that in 10 years time the Samsung will be still performing flawlessly & the TCL & Hisense will be piled up 10 high at the tip. Golden rule of thumb = You get what you pay for.

    • @CoolerThanIce95
      @CoolerThanIce95 8 днів тому

      This is absolutely true & I can't agree more. I have a ~10 year old Samsung (it is some early 3D model idk) & it still works perfectly & the quality of the image is truly superior. Sometimes I remember how old it actually is & I am always amazed by how crisp the image looks.

  • @Gadgetbig
    @Gadgetbig Місяць тому +2

    Does it play ads only when your at the Home Screen ? Or all the time , even when you’re watching a movie on Disney plus or even gaming ?

  • @richardbilic7914
    @richardbilic7914 6 місяців тому +5

    Thanks for the review just bought the 75inch

  • @gumtri
    @gumtri Місяць тому

    reviews are perfect, took me 30mins to find a review, full 360 view is what i was looking for

  • @mickeygoldmill3965
    @mickeygoldmill3965 6 місяців тому +12

    I just want a tv that has good viewing angles that isn’t oled

  • @SterkeYerke5555
    @SterkeYerke5555 6 місяців тому +48

    Those viewing angles as well as the weird bugs are completely unacceptable at that price point. You're basically paying oled money for one of these, yet you still get the viewing angles of a $300 tv

    • @Yelkwood9
      @Yelkwood9 6 місяців тому +5

      the horrid viewing angles are the dealbreaker for me when it comes to LED tvs. If it's for a living room, just get an OLED. You won't regret it.

    • @Darknight0681
      @Darknight0681 6 місяців тому

      @user-zn9ke8um8sit’s due to LED/LCD TV having to use a backlight. Even the best QLED with a “wide angle viewing layer” will still have some compromises here in comparison.

    • @Valdaemonium
      @Valdaemonium 6 місяців тому

      ​@user-zn9ke8um8s Because of the Vertically Aligned Liquid Crystal arrangement. IPS/ADS panels have much more wider angles, at a cost of poorer native contrast ratio (Mini-LEDs are necessary here to enhance contrast).

    • @SterkeYerke5555
      @SterkeYerke5555 6 місяців тому +3

      @@Yelkwood9 I agree. Sure, mid-range and high-end lcds will get brighter, but I haven't found a living room yet in which an oled wasn't bright enough for most use cases.

    • @Erickhetfield
      @Erickhetfield 6 місяців тому +2

      I love VA panels.

  • @Marcocanadea
    @Marcocanadea 28 днів тому

    just snapped one up black friday. Fantastic TV!

  • @MyReviews_karkan
    @MyReviews_karkan 2 місяці тому +2

    Imagine paying $2500 for a tv and then it will show you ads every time you turn it on.
    Edit: you can possibly disable those ads by setting the DNS server on the TV to AdGaurd DNS. It blocks ads on my older Samsung, but I haven't tried it on the new ones, as I don't own one.

  • @josesanguino6405
    @josesanguino6405 3 місяці тому +1

    Can you guys do a review for the Samsung q80d? I can only find reviews for the q80c on your website.

  • @sirpoppington1
    @sirpoppington1 14 днів тому

    I still have a 55" 2017 QLED, I'm ready for an upgrade to a 65"!

  • @PETERThompson-e6h
    @PETERThompson-e6h 6 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for this review. When will your video of the Sony Bravia 9 be available?

  • @DarkKnight-gw4gw
    @DarkKnight-gw4gw 6 місяців тому +6

    MASSIVE zone count reduction from the version last year. Completely unacceptable.

  • @ItsJustMeStevie
    @ItsJustMeStevie 6 місяців тому +2

    What model do you recommend for it to be connected in the living room where there’s possible sunlight and no ghosting?! There are Q, S, and now QN. I’m looking to get one between 65” - 85” Samsung

    • @RTINGSdotcom
      @RTINGSdotcom  6 місяців тому

      Hello!
      Help with personalized buying advice is something our experts offer only via our
      insider forums www.rtings.com/forums/insider-advice. We do have lots of self-service tools and recommendation articles that should be helpful as well though!

  • @timbennett2471
    @timbennett2471 6 місяців тому +4

    I bought me a Samsung 65” inch 4K tv at Walmart Tuesday

  • @nidhinsan
    @nidhinsan 5 місяців тому +2

    In my region (EU) I see QN85D, QN86D and QN88D. 86 and 88 can be found in the local shops, but 85 is only available in e-commerce websites. Do anyone know the difference between these? 85D is 600+ euros cheaper than 86D and 88D for a 75 inch model.

    • @ashokathegreat4534
      @ashokathegreat4534 Місяць тому

      Its mostly differences in stands and colours. I think the QN85D is much cheaper than the other ones because that was the most produced one

    • @nidhinsan
      @nidhinsan Місяць тому

      @ashokathegreat4534 Finally I bought the QN85C 75 inch. Couldn't find any difference between the 2024 model 85D and the 85C. 85C here has the VA panel. So the black levels are excellent.

    • @ashokathegreat4534
      @ashokathegreat4534 Місяць тому

      @@nidhinsan the 85c is the previous year version of the 85d. Each year the last letter changes

    • @nidhinsan
      @nidhinsan Місяць тому

      @@ashokathegreat4534 yes I know. The only difference I found between 2 was with the name and price, otherwise it was the same. It wasn't worth spending around 700 more euros just to get the same TV. Outside the EU 85C was IPS. For those, it makes a difference as 85D is VA globally. Here in the EU its VA for both.

    • @l.schill6758
      @l.schill6758 Місяць тому

      88 has better sound than 85. OTS+ vs. OTS lite.

  • @abhishekdas9006
    @abhishekdas9006 6 місяців тому +6

    kindly do the review of qn90d

    • @RTINGSdotcom
      @RTINGSdotcom  6 місяців тому +1

      Even though we don’t have a video yet, our full written review has been available if you’re curious! www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/qn90d-qn90dd-qled

  • @jun38388
    @jun38388 Місяць тому

    Samsung QN85D 65 inch and above use ADS panel, so viewing angle is not an issue, you should have mentioned that too

    • @seanram2139
      @seanram2139 Місяць тому

      Can you give me the source for that information? I am looking for 85" and would prefer ADS panel

    • @GnatGoSplat
      @GnatGoSplat Місяць тому

      According to rtings, it's VA.

  • @TheJimi74
    @TheJimi74 5 місяців тому +4

    DTS isn't a problem for Blu-ray as long as you plug your Blu-ray player into your receiver ....

    • @bonedaddy33
      @bonedaddy33 2 місяці тому

      Unless you only have a soundbar

  • @paulprescott147
    @paulprescott147 6 місяців тому +6

    Something not right about some of the graphics on this video. The section related to 24p Judder gave a score of 10/10 but the graphic at the bottom of the screen said that it was only better than 37% of 123 TVs tested. Another section gave a score of 9.9/10 but the graphic said it was only better than 47% of 123 TVs tested. The viewing angles looked awful when discussing them but the (several) occasions when the TV was turned from side on to face on later in the video made it look absolutely fine. Sorry guys but this is a poor video.

  • @R1CHARD82.
    @R1CHARD82. Місяць тому

    What about the samsung 55QN86D?
    I cant find any professional review about it 🤷
    Is it the same as the 55QN85D?
    🤷🤷

  • @fist003
    @fist003 6 місяців тому +2

    there's a QN87D model sold here. you guys know the difference with this model...?

    • @nidhinsan
      @nidhinsan 5 місяців тому

      Same with me. I see 85, 86 and 88 here. 85D is significantly cheaper than the others. No clue what the difference is. I have seen 88D in perosn and it looks good and has a VA panel. I am confused if 85D is also the same

  • @jokerjoe8072
    @jokerjoe8072 Місяць тому +2

    QN85D vs Q80D both in 55 inches which one is better?

  • @kcstereo
    @kcstereo 4 місяці тому +1

    Ughhh! How did Samsung tv's spike so high in price compared to last years models?!

  • @joseluisburgos1113
    @joseluisburgos1113 3 місяці тому

    champions are the best at this, I ask you between this model and last year's 65 INCH 85C, which in my country is sold with an IPS panel, which of the 2 models would you recommend, I await your response so I can purchase one of the 2, thank you very much

  • @danielmessina3346
    @danielmessina3346 2 місяці тому

    eBay has this 75'' model on sale for $1278 until 10\27. Is that a good enough price to grab it?

  • @kayrealist9793
    @kayrealist9793 Місяць тому +3

    I bought the 85" QN85D for about $1100 tax included. Is this a good deal?

    • @patrickpietrzak1639
      @patrickpietrzak1639 Місяць тому

      Yes, where did you get that deal?

    • @kayrealist9793
      @kayrealist9793 Місяць тому

      @@patrickpietrzak1639 Samsung edu discount and flash sale.

    • @tylivinlife2238
      @tylivinlife2238 Місяць тому

      Yes where at. My best buy is 1500 on sale for 75" right now

    • @donaldwiggins7740
      @donaldwiggins7740 Місяць тому

      I also bought (two) qn85d’s 85 inches for 1100 each from Samsung epp, I ordered qnx1d (on sale right now) but they must of ran out as they swapped both of my tv for this qn85d and it’s scheduled for delivery this week. I’m ecstatic lol

    • @tylivinlife2238
      @tylivinlife2238 Місяць тому

      @@donaldwiggins7740 thats insane, im gonna have to spend 1700, ON SALE

  • @Frostbite351
    @Frostbite351 Місяць тому

    Had a look myself, tv was nice but it had no dolby vision. So invested in a sony x85l, had dolby vision with a much better natural picture.

  • @MXMKID
    @MXMKID 10 днів тому

    Hi everyone! please advise me!
    what to buy:
    - Samsung Neo Qled QN85D
    - LG Oled B4

  • @justeddm
    @justeddm 6 місяців тому +6

    It's the price that makes one look elsewhere

    • @jollama
      @jollama 6 місяців тому +2

      Ah yes because Black Friday and Cyber Monday don’t exist

    • @ralanham76
      @ralanham76 6 місяців тому

      @@jollamasales don’t really exist anymore for at least 10 years. Anything you can buy on Black Friday it would’ve been cheaper during the year anyways.

    • @kcstereo
      @kcstereo 4 місяці тому +1

      How can companies rely on only two sale days per year??

    • @lincolnbeggs9276
      @lincolnbeggs9276 2 місяці тому

      wouldn't pay full price for the QN85 series. I got the 85 inch QN85C for $3,800 Aus down from 5,999.

  • @Marco-b4u
    @Marco-b4u 5 місяців тому +1

    I just got mine 85 c but dont like it so much. Thy told me it was much better as the tcl c745 but now think about chanching it wat do you think

    • @kcstereo
      @kcstereo 4 місяці тому

      I like how they say 'much better'... What does that mean? I'm a Samsung guy but not at the spiked 2024 prices!

    • @emmcee476
      @emmcee476 2 місяці тому

      What don't you like about the QN85C?

  • @stefanschuchardt5734
    @stefanschuchardt5734 6 місяців тому +6

    Samsung gave up the midrange segment to TCL and Hisense. There is not much money left to earn in that segment for Samsung. So why bother? And it shows.

    • @NuttnButKungfu
      @NuttnButKungfu 6 місяців тому +1

      TCL and Hisense has destroyed Samsung mid range tv and Sony Bravia series as well next year they will totally catch up with the top brands

    • @kcstereo
      @kcstereo 4 місяці тому +1

      The only midrange Samsung models are the edge lit junk that isn't built to last according to ratings review

  • @greendusk93
    @greendusk93 6 місяців тому +15

    Bruh what the hell is samsung doing? Lol. More blooming, 2x as thick as last year? Dimmer? 💀

    • @edwinlaucys4251
      @edwinlaucys4251 6 місяців тому +1

      Talked to Samsung rep. Its more expensive to manufacture a thinner panel. To keep the price point relatively the same as 85c series there was cost savings going thicker in the manufacturing process.

    • @SterkeYerke5555
      @SterkeYerke5555 6 місяців тому

      @@edwinlaucys4251 The 85C is now a lot cheaper than the 85D though. I don't see any reason to get the 85D as a consumer. Obviously Samsung would prefer us to get a more expensive tv that's cheaper to manufacture 😑

    • @NuttnButKungfu
      @NuttnButKungfu 6 місяців тому

      Not worth it man Samsung has gotten stagnant they not doing enough with their TVs

    • @kcstereo
      @kcstereo 4 місяці тому +1

      Samsung is relying on cheap thin edge lit models that are not built to last.

    • @kcstereo
      @kcstereo 4 місяці тому +1

      Doesn't make sense because they were already making thin models. Its not like they had to reinvent the wheel.

  • @Barbarapape
    @Barbarapape 6 місяців тому +4

    No DTS support means i have to look elsewhere.
    Why Samsung does not include it on their TV's make no sense,
    their soundbars do, go figure !

    • @wolfura
      @wolfura 6 місяців тому +2

      Because they want you to buy their overpriced soundbars :)

    • @Barbarapape
      @Barbarapape 6 місяців тому +2

      @@wolfura That is no suprise but stupid as it means feeding your source through the soundbar.
      I never have had much faith in Samsung gear.

    • @MKR3238
      @MKR3238 6 місяців тому +2

      its the only thing i absolutely HATE about my S90C. I did not realize how much i used DTS, and looking back at it, i would not buy the TV again because of this, even tho it was with a good discount and the image quality is amazing

    • @Barbarapape
      @Barbarapape 6 місяців тому

      @@MKR3238 If you have a large collection of Laserdiscs, DVD's or Blu-Ray then DTS support is esential.
      Perhaps someday Samsung will get the message.

    • @bonedaddy33
      @bonedaddy33 2 місяці тому

      I totally agree, no DTS or Dolby vision in not a sale

  • @Buffinator1988
    @Buffinator1988 6 місяців тому +1

    Ahh the classic "upsell" TV, given just the right amount of annoying compromises to manoeuvre people into a higher end model.
    Even reduced the number of zones this year. Fancy that.
    A difficult sell given what TCL and Hisense are offering in this price bracket these days.

  • @Adrian-19-A
    @Adrian-19-A 22 дні тому

    I bought this TV for $1200 in the 85". Is this worth it?

  • @IThee-hw8oj
    @IThee-hw8oj 17 днів тому

    Just bought (nov-2024) the Samsung 55QN85D with soundbar HW-Q600C together for €650. Is this a good deal?

    • @CoolerThanIce95
      @CoolerThanIce95 8 днів тому

      Yes. Very good deal. I just got the tv only & it was 830€. Even so, I still consider the price okay given what the tv offers 😅.

  • @SS1NGH
    @SS1NGH 4 місяці тому

    Hello Gentlemen, I recently found your channel and watched a few videos that are very knowledgeable. Thanks a lot to that, i have a quick question, I am looking to buy a 75-inch TV here in Calgary, 🇨🇦.. here at my local store, I am getting Sony X80K 75inch for 1170$ + tax, Sony Bravia 3 75inch for 1390$+tax, Samsung Q82C 75inch for 1565$ + tax. I am really confused. Please help out by suggesting which one is better value for money and best one at this price. Kind Regards..

  • @nikosbn7079
    @nikosbn7079 17 днів тому

    Is it worth it?

  • @ericroberts7380
    @ericroberts7380 3 місяці тому

    Better off buying the 2024 tcl QM8 instead of this tv. Samsung tax is too high on this model

  • @NuttnButKungfu
    @NuttnButKungfu 6 місяців тому +1

    Man the TCL and Hisense is stepping on Samsung and Sony throats Hisense U8N is already been name one of the best values of the year and goes blow for blow with Bravia 7 while being 1000 dollars cheaper that’s crazy to me

  • @SV-qz1ed
    @SV-qz1ed 2 місяці тому

    The Hisense is cheaper and better? No, it costs way more than the Samsung. The 55 inch is almost 300€ more than the Samsung.

  • @milldude19
    @milldude19 6 місяців тому +8

    $1400 for this "midgrade TV", but still no Dolby Vision. Samsung is too cheap to pay a small licensing fee.

    • @CodeBonYT
      @CodeBonYT 2 місяці тому

      They helped make the competition HDR+. If they add dolby vision it would be viewed as submitting to arguably better tech.

    • @milldude19
      @milldude19 2 місяці тому

      @@CodeBonYT It is better tech.

    • @CodeBonYT
      @CodeBonYT 2 місяці тому

      @milldude19 I won't argue with that, but samsung would help make their own project irrelevant if they embraced DV. They were fine adding dolby atmos because it doesn't compete with their own product.

  • @DoctorHades
    @DoctorHades 6 місяців тому +2

    Why do Samsung keep ignoring DTS and Dolby Vision? Are they just been cheapskates? It makes their TVs an instant no-no for me as an owner of physical discs.

    • @KennyisLB
      @KennyisLB 6 місяців тому

      It's their competition against Sony, both hate each other, neither likes including the other's format support in their first party products.

  • @gasolara2002
    @gasolara2002 6 місяців тому +1

    I would get a hisense over this samsung. At 75 inches the hisense is the better buy absolutely

  • @maul_360
    @maul_360 Місяць тому +1

    Mid range???? Foh

  • @187killa01
    @187killa01 6 місяців тому +1

    I'll never by a Samsung TV again. Got burned in 2 of them. Love their phones but that's it. I'll stick with Hisense, Vizio, or TCL.

    • @kcstereo
      @kcstereo 4 місяці тому

      Can you provide some feedback on how you got burned with the Samsung tv's?? I have had good luck with Samsung but am disgusted with the price spikes. I am turning towards TCL brand

    • @187killa01
      @187killa01 4 місяці тому

      @@kcstereo yes, first one was a 2009 46". It developed a discoloration around the out 2" of the screen. Not uniformly but jagged edges. That happened within 3 to 4 years. Then it started screeching something awful on start up when it was cold. I read it had to do with a failing main board. Second on was 55" bought in 2015 or 2916. Great tv while it lasted. It was def in 2019. Was watching one night and screen went back k..sound was fine. Took to repair ship and entire screen was broke. I got another tv from my co worker. It's a Samsung, needed a new board. I fixed it, has the dreaded random purple spots on the screen . Look it up and you'll see what I mean. My Hisense 75" has treated me all so far. Going on 2 years. Gaming looks great. Sports and tv look great. The days of buying high dollar TV's for me are done! The 55" Samsung was the deal breaker for me.

  • @JC-vx9ht
    @JC-vx9ht 6 місяців тому +5

    You don't want to buy a cheap Chinese TV. Quality assurance matters.

    • @racineurr.8924
      @racineurr.8924 6 місяців тому +1

      I understand your argument but is it still true nowadays? I bought a Sony in 2022 but almost went for Hisense. I was told I had old thinking. Have to admit if I were to replace my Sony X90K, I think I'd go for Hisense this time. But I have no complaint to make on my Sony. Is it the same with Samsung buyers?

    • @JC-vx9ht
      @JC-vx9ht 6 місяців тому

      @racineurr.8924 these reviewers are not interested in brand reliability. It's best to buy from a reputable brand like Sony. Does that mean you won't have problems? No, but you are more likely to have a more durable set and better customer service.

    • @Yoga_Tv_buying
      @Yoga_Tv_buying 6 місяців тому

      @@JC-vx9htOH man i was at Bestbuy they try to pitch that x90K to me. It was brutal experience. They really act the act, talk the talk.

    • @kcstereo
      @kcstereo 4 місяці тому +1

      Had3 Sony tv's over the years and nothing but issues....

  • @michaelwyckoff7593
    @michaelwyckoff7593 6 місяців тому +1

    I've heard this TV is really good.😊

    • @jollama
      @jollama 6 місяців тому +5

      The comments above yours say otherwise 💀

    • @michaelwyckoff7593
      @michaelwyckoff7593 5 місяців тому +1

      @@jollama it was good before i wonder what happened?

    • @jollama
      @jollama 5 місяців тому +1

      @@michaelwyckoff7593 It was never good to begin with. All Samsung TVs have gone downhill after the Q9FN and/or Q90R depending on who you ask

    • @jollama
      @jollama 5 місяців тому +1

      @@michaelwyckoff7593 Tell me you’ve never seen the Q8FN/Q80R without telling me you’ve never seen the Q8FN/Q80R

    • @kcstereo
      @kcstereo 4 місяці тому

      Exactly

  • @Flintmanx
    @Flintmanx 4 місяці тому

    Stutter.................................................

  • @Al-Ala2
    @Al-Ala2 Місяць тому

    Which one better please?
    S90C 55inch
    Qn85d 65inch