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LG NANO85 2020
Samsung Q60A
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TypeLED
Sub-Type
IPS
Resolution4k
TypeLED
Sub-Type
VA
Resolution4k
Our Verdict
LG NANO85 2020
Samsung Q60A
The Samsung Q60A and the LG NANO85 2020 score similarly overall but are quite different. The Samsung has a VA panel, while the LG has an IPS panel. The Samsung is better suited for dark rooms due to its higher contrast ratio, and it also gets brighter in SDR and HDR. However, it has worse reflection handling and narrower viewing angles. The LG has slightly higher input lag, but it has better response times, a 120Hz refresh rate, and VRR support to reduce screen tearing when gaming. It also has HDMI 2.1 ports, making it a better fit for the PS5 and Xbox Series X.
Variants
- 49NANO85UNA (49")
- 55NANO85UNA (55")
- 65NANO85UNA (65")
- 75NANO85UNA (75")
- QN32Q60AAFXZA (32")
- QN43Q60AAFXZA (43")
- QN50Q60AAFXZA (50")
- QN55Q60AAFXZA (55")
- QN60Q60AAFXZA (60")
- QN65Q60AAFXZA (65")
- QN70Q60AAFXZA (70")
- QN75Q60AAFXZA (75")
- QN85Q60AAFXZA (85")
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Main Differences for
Mixed Usage
Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.2
7.2
Contrast
6.8
8.6
Black Uniformity
5.1
8.9
Local Dimming
1.5
0.0
SDR Brightness
6.3
8.1
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Design Picture
Curved
No
No
Accelerated Longevity Test
Uniformity Pictures
Month 30
50% Gray
Month 30
50% Gray
Longevity Graph
Stand
Stand Picture
Back
Back Picture
Wall Mount
VESA 300x300
VESA 200x200
Borders
Borders Picture
Borders
0.35" (0.9 cm)
0.35" (0.9 cm)
Thickness
Thickness Picture
Max Thickness
2.17" (5.5 cm)
1.57" (4.0 cm)
Build Quality
7.0
7.0
Build quality picture
Picture Quality
Contrast
6.8
8.6
Checkerboard Picture
Native Contrast
1,558 : 1
4,653 : 1
Contrast with local dimming
1,697 : 1
N/A
SDR Brightness
6.3
8.1
Real Scene Peak Brightness
267 cd/m²
436 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
214 cd/m²
448 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
305 cd/m²
455 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
306 cd/m²
455 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
306 cd/m²
455 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
306 cd/m²
454 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
211 cd/m²
446 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
305 cd/m²
453 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
306 cd/m²
453 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
306 cd/m²
453 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
305 cd/m²
453 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.013
0.001
Local Dimming
1.5
0.0
LD Video, Moving Object
LD Video, Real Content
LD Video, Real Content Side View
Local Dimming
Yes
No
Backlight
Edge
Edge
Local Dimming In Game Mode
1.5
0.0
LD Video, Moving Object
LD Video, Real Content
LD Video, Real Content Side View
Local Dimming
Yes
No
Backlight
Edge
Edge
HDR Brightness
5.9
6.8
HDR Hallway Photo
HDR Cityscape Photo
HDR Landscape Photo
Hallway Lights (~1950 cd/m²)
364 cd/m²
Yellow Skyscraper (~700 cd/m²)
352 cd/m²
Landscape Pool (~300 cd/m²)
160 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
540 cd/m²
494 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
485 cd/m²
501 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
382 cd/m²
502 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
352 cd/m²
501 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
348 cd/m²
501 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
263 cd/m²
492 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
346 cd/m²
500 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
348 cd/m²
500 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
348 cd/m²
500 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
348 cd/m²
499 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.034
0.001
EOTF
Real Scene Highlight
375 cd/m²
HDR Brightness In Game Mode
5.8
6.5
HDR Hallway Photo
HDR Cityscape Photo
HDR Landscape Photo
Hallway Lights (~1950 cd/m²)
362 cd/m²
Yellow Skyscraper (~700 cd/m²)
332 cd/m²
Landscape Pool (~300 cd/m²)
149 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
546 cd/m²
218 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
497 cd/m²
503 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
393 cd/m²
502 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
362 cd/m²
502 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
358 cd/m²
501 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
264 cd/m²
216 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
357 cd/m²
502 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
358 cd/m²
501 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
358 cd/m²
501 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
358 cd/m²
500 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.020
0.054
Game Mode EOTF
Real Scene Highlight
332 cd/m²
PQ EOTF Tracking
7.0
PQ EOTF Graph
600 Nit Tracking Delta
0.0292
1000 Nit Tracking Delta
0.0292
4000 Nit Tracking Delta
0.0107
Gradient
7.2
7.8
Gradient Picture
Color Depth
10 Bit
10 Bit
Red (Std. Dev.)
0.125
0.121
Green (Std. Dev.)
0.122
0.125
Blue (Std. Dev.)
0.111
0.106
Gray (Std. Dev.)
0.181
0.111
Gray Uniformity
7.3
7.4
50% Uniformity Picture
50% Std. Dev.
5.182%
3.655%
50% DSE
0.166%
0.173%
5% Uniformity Picture
5% Std. Dev.
0.534%
1.244%
5% DSE
0.106%
0.114%
Black Uniformity
5.1
8.9
Native Black Uniformity Picture
Native Std. Dev.
2.212%
0.669%
Black Uniformity Picture with Local Dimming
Std. Dev. w/ L.D.
3.879%
N/A
Viewing Angle
7.4
5.7
Viewing Angle Video
Chroma Graph
Color Washout
30°
25°
Hue Graph
Color Shift
48°
27°
Lightness Graph
Brightness Loss
33°
33°
Black Level Raise
70°
24°
Gamma Shift
47°
24°
Reflections
8.4
7.4
Reflections Picture
Average Room Off Picture
Bright Room Off Picture
Screen Finish
Semi-gloss
Semi-gloss
Total Reflections
3.3%
5.2%
Indirect Reflections
0.7%
0.4%
Calculated Direct Reflections
2.5%
4.8%
Pre Calibration
7.8
8.4
Pre White Balance Picture
Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Pre Color Picture
White Balance dE
3.29
2.06
Color dE
1.83
1.67
Gamma
2.19
2.12
Color Temperature
7,049 K
7,012 K
Picture Mode
Expert (Dark Room)
Movie
Color Temp Setting
Warm 2
Warm 2
Gamma Setting
2.2
2.2
Post Calibration
9.5
9.5
Post White Balance Picture
Post Gamma Curve Picture
Post Color Picture
White Balance dE
0.30
0.33
Color dE
1.10
0.75
Gamma
2.20
2.20
Color Temperature
6,592 K
6,732 K
White Balance Calibration
22 point
20 point
Color Calibration
Yes
Yes
480p Input
8.0
8.0
480p Picture
720p Input
8.0
8.0
720p Picture
1080p Input
9.0
9.0
1080p Picture
4k Input
10
10
4k Picture
8k Input
0.0
0.0
8k Picture
Pixels
Pixels Picture
Subpixel Layout
BGR
Type
LED
LED
Sub-Type
IPS
VA
Color Gamut
7.8
8.2
Wide Color Gamut
Yes
Yes
Color Gamut DCI-P3 Picture
DCI P3 xy
84.67%
91.16%
DCI P3 uv
90.77%
94.31%
Color Gamut Rec.2020 Picture
Rec 2020 xy
62.56%
67.44%
Rec 2020 uv
70.90%
74.42%
Color Volume
6.9
7.6
P3 Color Volume ITP Picture
1,000 cd/m² DCI P3 Coverage ITP
39.3%
68.0%
2020 Color Volume ITP Picture
10,000 cd/m² Rec 2020 Coverage ITP
29.5%
30.6%
White Luminance
480 cd/m²
Red Luminance
95 cd/m²
Green Luminance
355 cd/m²
Blue Luminance
31 cd/m²
Cyan Luminance
385 cd/m²
Magenta Luminance
122 cd/m²
Yellow Luminance
450 cd/m²
Normalized DCI P3 Coverage ITP
77.9%
Normalized Rec 2020 Coverage ITP
58.9%
Temporary Image Retention
10
10
Image Retention Picture
IR after 0 min recovery
0.00%
0.00%
IR after 2 min recovery
0.00%
0.00%
IR after 4 min recovery
0.00%
0.00%
IR after 6 min recovery
0.00%
0.00%
IR after 8 min recovery
0.00%
0.00%
IR after 10 min recovery
0.00%
0.00%
Permanent Burn-In Risk
10
10
Permanent Burn-In Risk
No
No
Motion
Response Time
7.7
6.5
Motion Blur Picture
Response Time Chart
80% Response Time
4.5 ms
7.2 ms
100% Response Time
15.6 ms
17.3 ms
Flicker-Free
6.0
7.9
Backlight chart
Flicker-Free
No
No
PWM Dimming Frequency
240 Hz
480 Hz
Black Frame Insertion (BFI)
10
10
BFI Picture
BFI Frequency Picture
Optional BFI
Yes
Yes
Min Flicker For 60 fps
60 Hz
60 Hz
60Hz For 60 fps
Yes
Yes
120Hz For 120 fps
Yes
N/A
Min Flicker for 60 fps in Game Mode
60 Hz
60 Hz
Motion Interpolation
Motion Interpolation (30 fps) Picture
Motion Interpolation (30 fps)
Yes
Yes
Motion Interpolation (60 fps) Picture
Motion Interpolation (60 fps)
Yes
No
Stutter
7.8
8.1
Frame Hold Time @ 24 fps
26.0 ms
24.4 ms
Frame Hold Time @ 60 fps
1.0 ms
0.0 ms
24p Judder
10
7.8
Judder-Free 24p
Yes
Yes
Judder-Free 24p via 60p
Yes
No
Judder-Free 24p via 60i
Yes
No
Judder-Free 24p via Native Apps
Yes
Yes
Variable Refresh Rate
0.0
0.0
Native Refresh Rate
120 Hz
60 Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
No
HDMI Forum VRR
Yes
No
FreeSync
Yes
No
G-SYNC Compatible
Yes
No
4k VRR Maximum
N/A
N/A
4k VRR Minimum
No VRR support
No VRR support
1080p VRR Maximum
N/A
N/A
1080p VRR Minimum
No VRR support
No VRR support
1440p VRR Maximum
N/A
N/A
1440p VRR Minimum
No VRR support
No VRR support
VRR Supported Connectors
HDMI
No VRR support
Inputs
Input Lag
9.3
9.7
1080p @ 60Hz
15.8 ms
10.1 ms
1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
79.5 ms
76.3 ms
1080p @ 120Hz
5.8 ms
N/A
1080p @ 144Hz
N/A
1440p @ 60Hz
15.8 ms
N/A
1440p @ 120Hz
5.7 ms
N/A
1440p @ 144Hz
N/A
4k @ 60Hz
15.0 ms
10.2 ms
4k @ 60Hz + 10-Bit HDR
16.9 ms
10.0 ms
4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
15.0 ms
10.0 ms
4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
78.4 ms
59.7 ms
4k @ 60Hz With Interpolation
86.2 ms
26.3 ms
4k @ 120Hz
5.2 ms
N/A
4k @ 144Hz
N/A
8k @ 60Hz
N/A
N/A
1080p with Variable Refresh Rate
N/A
1440p with VRR
N/A
4k with VRR
N/A
8k with VRR
N/A
Supported Resolutions
9.6
6.4
1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
Yes (native support)
No
1080p @ 144Hz
No
1440p @ 60Hz
Yes (forced resolution required)
No
1440p @ 120Hz
Yes (native support)
No
1440p @ 144Hz
No
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
Yes
Resolution
4k
4k
4k @ 120Hz
Yes (native support)
No
4k @ 120Hz @ 4:4:4
No
4k @ 144Hz
No
8k @ 30Hz or 24Hz
No
No
8k @ 60Hz
No
No
PS5 Compatibility
PS5 Screenshot
Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
Yes
Yes
4k @ 120Hz
Yes
No
1440p @ 120Hz
PS5 can't do 1440p
No
1080p @ 120Hz
Yes
No
HDR
Yes
Xbox Series X Screenshot
VRR
PS5 can't do VRR yet
No
PS5, 4k @ 120Hz + HDR
Yes
PS5, 4k @ 60Hz + HDR
Yes
Xbox Series X, 4k @ 120Hz + HDR
Yes
Xbox Series X, 4k @ 120Hz
Yes
No
Xbox Series X, 4k @ 60Hz + HDR
Yes
Xbox Series X, 1440p @ 120Hz
Yes
No
Xbox Series X, 1080p @ 120Hz
Yes
No
Xbox Series X, Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
No
Xbox Series X|S Compatibility
Xbox Series X Screenshot
Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
Yes
4k @ 120Hz
Yes
No
1440p @ 120Hz
Yes
No
1080p @ 120Hz
Yes
No
HDR
Yes
VRR
Yes
No
Inputs Specifications
HDR10
Yes
Yes
HDR10+
No
Yes
Dolby Vision
Yes
No
HLG
Yes
Yes
HDMI 2.0 Full Bandwidth
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3,4)
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3)
HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth
Yes (HDMI 3,4)
No
CEC
Yes
Yes
HDCP 2.2
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3,4)
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3)
ATSC Tuner
1.0
USB 3.0
No
No
Variable Analog Audio Out
No
No
Wi-Fi Support
Yes (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)
Yes (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)
Input Photos
Side Inputs Picture
Rear Inputs Picture
Total Inputs
HDMI
4
3
USB
3
2
Digital Optical Audio Out
1
1
Analog Audio Out 3.5mm
0
0
Analog Audio Out RCA
0
0
Component In
0
0
Composite In
1 (incl. adapter)
0
Tuner (Cable/Ant)
1
1
Ethernet
1
1
DisplayPort
0
0
IR In
0
0
SD/SDHC
0
0
Audio Passthrough
ARC
Yes (HDMI 3)
Yes (HDMI 2)
eARC support
Yes
Yes
Dolby Atmos via TrueHD via eARC
Yes
Yes
DTS:X via DTS-HD MA via eARC
No
No
5.1 Dolby Digital via ARC
Yes
Yes
5.1 DTS via ARC
No
No
5.1 Dolby Digital via Optical
Yes
Yes
5.1 DTS via Optical
No
No
Sound Quality
Frequency Response
6.6
6.1
Frequency Response
Low-Frequency Extension
80.00 Hz
126.99 Hz
Std. Dev. @ 70
5.12 dB
3.61 dB
Std. Dev. @ 80
5.10 dB
4.16 dB
Std. Dev. @ Max
6.29 dB
6.20 dB
Max
89.7 dB SPL
88.9 dB SPL
Dynamic Range Compression
4.16 dB
4.90 dB
Distortion
6.6
4.7
Total Harmonic Distortion
Weighted THD @ 80
0.401
1.316
Weighted THD @ Max
1.222
1.781
IMD @ 80
2.96%
39.00%
IMD @ Max
8.57%
58.85%
Smart Features
Interface
8.5
8.0
Smart TV Picture
Smart OS
webOS
Tizen
Version
5.0
2021 (with reduced features)
Ease of Use
Easy
Easy
Smoothness
Average
Very Smooth
Time Taken to Select YouTube
2 s
2 s
Time Taken to Change Backlight
7 s
5 s
Advanced Options
Many
Many
Ad-Free
0.0
0.0
Ads Picture
Ads
Yes
Yes
Opt-out
No
No
Suggested Content in Home
Yes
Yes
Opt-out of Suggested Content
No
No
Apps and Features
8.0
8.5
Apps Picture
App Selection
Great
Great
App Smoothness
Average
Average
Cast Capable
Yes
Yes
USB Drive Playback
Yes
Yes
USB Drive HDR Playback
Yes
Yes
HDR in Netflix
Yes
Yes
HDR in YouTube
Yes
Yes
Remote
9.0
8.5
Remote Picture
Size
Large
Small
Voice Control
Many Features
Many Features
CEC Menu Control
Yes
Yes
Other Smart Features
Yes
Yes
Remote App
LG TV Plus
Samsung SmartThings
TV Controls
Controls Picture
In The Box
In The Box Picture
Misc
Power Consumption
52 W
37 W
Power Consumption (Max)
116 W
97 W
Firmware
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55NANO85UNA
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60"
QN60Q60AAFXZA
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65NANO85UNA
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70"
QN70Q60AAFXZA
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75NANO85UNA
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