Samsung QN85D vs QN90D: Which TV Is Better? - RTINGS.com

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Main Differences

HDR Brightness In Game Mode

Lighting Zone Precision

Lighting Zone Transitions

Contrast And Dark Details In Game Mode

Black Uniformity

SDR Color Volume

HDR Color Volume

SDR Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy

SDR Post-Calibration Color Accuracy

HDR Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy

HDR Post-Calibration Color Accuracy

PQ EOTF Tracking

Low-Quality Content Smoothing

Upscaling: Sharpness Processing

HDR Native Gradient

Game Mode Responsiveness

Supported Resolutions

Variable Refresh Rate

CAD In Game Mode @ Max Refresh Rate

CAD In Game Mode @ 120Hz

CAD In Game Mode @ 60Hz

PS5 Compatibility

Xbox Series X|S Compatibility

Motion Handling

Stutter Reduction Via Interpolation

Transition Artifacts

Black Frame Insertion (BFI)

Direct Reflections

Ambient Black Level Raise

Total Reflected Light

Ambient Color Saturation

Gray Uniformity

Panel Technology

Input Specifications

Audio Passthrough

HDR Format Support

Frequency Response

Products

Samsung QN85D

Samsung QN90D

Tested using Methodology v2.2

Updated Mar 16, 2026 01:45 PM

Tested using Methodology v2.2

Updated Mar 17, 2026 01:26 PM

Samsung QN85D Picture

Samsung QN90D Picture

Resolution4k

Native Refresh Rate 120Hz

Panel TypeLCD

Sub-Type VA

Dolby Vision No

Screen Finish Glossy

Resolution4k

Native Refresh Rate 144Hz

Panel TypeLCD

Sub-Type VA

Dolby Vision No

Screen Finish Glossy

Our Verdict

Samsung QN85D

Samsung QN90D

The Samsung QN90D is a bit better than the Samsung QN85D. The QN90D supports up to 4k @ 144Hz for PC gamers, and has a wider viewing angle. The QN90D is brighter in SDR and has better reflection handling, so it overcomes more glare in a bright room. It's also brighter in HDR, so bright highlights stand out more in HDR content. However, the QN85D has better SDR pre-calibration accuracy and PQ EOTF tracking. The QN85D also has less banding in color gradients.

Variants

QN55QN85DBFXZA (55")
QN65QN85DBFXZA (65")

QN43QN90DAFXZA (43")
QN50QN90DAFXZA (50")

Review

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43"

43"

QN43QN90DAFXZA

50"

50"

QN50QN90DAFXZA

55"

QN55QN85DBFXZA

55"

QN55QN90DAFXZA

65"

QN65QN85DBFXZA

65"

QN65QN90DAFXZA

75"

QN75QN85DBFXZA

75"

QN75QN90DAFXZA

85"

QN85QN85DBFXZA

85"

QN85QN90DAFXZA

98"

98"

QN98QN90DAFXZA

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Mixed Usage

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Home Theater

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Bright Room

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Sports

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Gaming

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Brightness

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0.0

Black Level

0.0

0.0

Color

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Motion Handling

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0.0

Game Mode Responsiveness

0.0

0.0

Processing (In Development)

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0.0

Brightness

HDR Brightness

N/A

N/A

HDR Hallway Photo

Samsung QN85D HDR Hallway Photo Sample

SAMPLE

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Samsung QN90D HDR Hallway Photo Sample

SAMPLE

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HDR Cityscape Photo

Samsung QN85D HDR Cityscape Photo Sample

SAMPLE

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Samsung QN90D HDR Cityscape Photo Sample

SAMPLE

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HDR Landscape Photo

Samsung QN85D HDR Landscape Photo Sample

SAMPLE

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Samsung QN90D HDR Landscape Photo Sample

SAMPLE

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Hallway Lights (~1950 cd/m²)

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Yellow Skyscraper (~700 cd/m²)

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Landscape Pool (~300 cd/m²)

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 2% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 10% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 25% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 50% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 100% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 2% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 10% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 25% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 50% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 100% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)

Lock

Lock

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HDR Brightness In Game Mode

N/A

N/A

HDR Hallway Photo

Samsung QN85D HDR Hallway Photo Sample

SAMPLE

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Samsung QN90D HDR Hallway Photo Sample

SAMPLE

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HDR Cityscape Photo

Samsung QN85D HDR Cityscape Photo Sample

SAMPLE

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Samsung QN90D HDR Cityscape Photo Sample

SAMPLE

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HDR Landscape Photo

Samsung QN85D HDR Landscape Photo Sample

SAMPLE

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Samsung QN90D HDR Landscape Photo Sample

SAMPLE

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Hallway Lights (~1950 cd/m²)

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Yellow Skyscraper (~700 cd/m²)

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Landscape Pool (~300 cd/m²)

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 2% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 10% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 25% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 50% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 100% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 2% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 10% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 25% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 50% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 100% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)

Lock

Lock

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SDR Brightness

N/A

N/A

Real Scene Peak Brightness

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 2% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 10% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 25% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 50% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 100% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 2% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 10% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 25% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 50% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 100% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)

Lock

Lock

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Black Level

Contrast

N/A

N/A

Contrast Picture

Samsung QN85D Contrast Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Samsung QN90D Contrast Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Contrast

Lock : 1

Lock : 1

Native Contrast

Lock : 1

Lock : 1

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Lighting Zone Precision

N/A

N/A

Lighting Zone Precision Picture

Samsung QN85D Lighting Zone Precision Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Samsung QN90D Lighting Zone Precision Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Lighting Zone Transitions

N/A

N/A

Preferred LD Video, Moving Object

Samsung QN85D Preferred LD Video, Moving Object Sample

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Samsung QN90D Preferred LD Video, Moving Object Sample

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Local Dimming

Locked

Locked

Backlight

Locked

Locked

Dimming Zone Count Of The Tested TV

Lock

Lock

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Contrast And Dark Details In Game Mode

N/A

N/A

Lighting Zone Precision Photo In Game Mode

Samsung QN85D Lighting Zone Precision Photo In Game Mode Sample

SAMPLE

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Samsung QN90D Lighting Zone Precision Photo In Game Mode Sample

SAMPLE

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Preferred LD Video, Moving Object In Game Mode

Samsung QN85D Preferred LD Video, Moving Object In Game Mode Sample

SAMPLE

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Samsung QN90D Preferred LD Video, Moving Object In Game Mode Sample

SAMPLE

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Game Transitions With VRR And Preferred LD

Samsung QN85D Game Transitions With VRR And Preferred LD Sample

SAMPLE

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Samsung QN90D Game Transitions With VRR And Preferred LD Sample

SAMPLE

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Black Uniformity

N/A

N/A

Black Uniformity Picture With Preferred Local Dimming

Samsung QN85D Black Uniformity Picture With Preferred Local Dimming Sample

SAMPLE

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Samsung QN90D Black Uniformity Picture With Preferred Local Dimming Sample

SAMPLE

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Std. Dev.

Lock%

Lock%

Native Black Uniformity Picture

Samsung QN85D Native Black Uniformity Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Samsung QN90D Native Black Uniformity Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Native Std. Dev.

Lock%

Lock%

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Color

SDR Color Volume

N/A

N/A

DCI-P3 Gamut Rings

Samsung QN85D DCI-P3 Gamut Rings Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung QN90D DCI-P3 Gamut Rings Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

CIELAB DCI-P3 Coverage

Lock%

Lock%

BT.2020 Gamut Rings

Samsung QN85D BT.2020 Gamut Rings Sample

SAMPLE

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Samsung QN90D BT.2020 Gamut Rings Sample

SAMPLE

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CIELAB BT.2020 Coverage

Lock%

Lock%

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HDR Color Volume

N/A

N/A

P3 Color Volume ITP Picture

Samsung QN85D P3 Color Volume ITP Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Samsung QN90D P3 Color Volume ITP Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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1,000 cd/m² DCI P3 Coverage ITP

Lock%

Lock%

2020 Color Volume ITP Picture

Samsung QN85D 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Samsung QN90D 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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10,000 cd/m² BT.2020 Coverage ITP

Lock%

Lock%

White Luminance

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Red Luminance

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Green Luminance

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Blue Luminance

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Cyan Luminance

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Magenta Luminance

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Yellow Luminance

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

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SDR Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy

N/A

N/A

Pre White Balance Picture

Samsung QN85D Pre White Balance Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Samsung QN90D Pre White Balance Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Pre Gamma Curve Picture

Samsung QN85D Pre Gamma Curve Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Samsung QN90D Pre Gamma Curve Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Pre Color Picture

Samsung QN85D Pre Color Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung QN90D Pre Color Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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White Balance dE 2000

Lock

Lock

Color dE 2000

Lock

Lock

Gamma

Lock

Lock

Color Temperature

Lock K

Lock K

Picture Mode

Locked

Locked

Color Temp Setting

Locked

Locked

Gamma Setting

Locked

Locked

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SDR Post-Calibration Color Accuracy

N/A

N/A

Post White Balance Picture

Samsung QN85D Post White Balance Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung QN90D Post White Balance Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Post Gamma Curve Picture

Samsung QN85D Post Gamma Curve Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung QN90D Post Gamma Curve Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Post Color Picture

Samsung QN85D Post Color Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung QN90D Post Color Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

White Balance dE 2000

Lock

Lock

Color dE 2000

Lock

Lock

Gamma

Lock

Lock

Color Temperature

Lock K

Lock K

White Balance Calibration

Locked

Locked

Color Calibration

Locked

Locked

Show Text

HDR Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy

N/A

N/A

HDR Pre White Balance Picture

Samsung QN85D HDR Pre White Balance Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung QN90D HDR Pre White Balance Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

HDR Pre Color Picture

Samsung QN85D HDR Pre Color Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung QN90D HDR Pre Color Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

White Balance dE ITP

Lock

Lock

Color dE ITP

Lock

Lock

Color Temperature

Lock K

Lock K

Picture Mode

Locked

Locked

Show Text

HDR Post-Calibration Color Accuracy

N/A

N/A

HDR Post White Balance Picture

Samsung QN85D HDR Post White Balance Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung QN90D HDR Post White Balance Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

HDR Post Color Picture

Samsung QN85D HDR Post Color Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Samsung QN90D HDR Post Color Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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White Balance dE ITP

Lock

Lock

Color dE ITP

Lock

Lock

Color Temperature

Lock K

Lock K

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Processing

PQ EOTF Tracking

N/A

N/A

PQ EOTF Graph

Samsung QN85D PQ EOTF Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung QN90D PQ EOTF Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

600 Nit Tracking Delta

Lock

Lock

1000 Nit Tracking Delta

Lock

Lock

4000 Nit Tracking Delta

Lock

Lock

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Low-Quality Content Smoothing

N/A

N/A

Low-Quality Content Smoothing Picture

Samsung QN85D Low-Quality Content Smoothing Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung QN90D Low-Quality Content Smoothing Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Smoothing

0.0

0.0

Detail Preservation

0.0

0.0

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Upscaling: Sharpness Processing

N/A

N/A

Sharpness Picture - 480p

Samsung QN85D Sharpness Picture - 480p Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung QN90D Sharpness Picture - 480p Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Show Text

HDR Native Gradient

N/A

N/A

HDR Gradient Picture

Samsung QN85D HDR Gradient Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung QN90D HDR Gradient Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

100% Black To 50% Gray

0.0

0.0

50% Gray To 100% White

0.0

0.0

100% Black To 50% Red

0.0

0.0

50% Red To 100% Red

0.0

0.0

100% Black To 50% Green

0.0

0.0

50% Green To 100% Green

0.0

0.0

100% Black To 50% Blue

0.0

0.0

50% Blue To 100% Blue

0.0

0.0

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Game Mode Responsiveness

Input Lag

N/A

N/A

1080p @ 60Hz

Lock ms

Lock ms

1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode

Lock ms

Lock ms

1080p @ 120Hz

Lock ms

Lock ms

1080p @ Max Refresh Rate

Lock ms

Lock ms

4k @ 60Hz

Lock ms

Lock ms

4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4

Lock ms

Lock ms

4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode

Lock ms

Lock ms

4k @ 60Hz With Interpolation

Lock ms

Lock ms

4k @ 120Hz

Lock ms

Lock ms

4k @ Max Refresh Rate

Lock ms

Lock ms

8k @ 60Hz

N/A

N/A

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Supported Resolutions

N/A

N/A

Resolution

Locked

Locked

480p @ 59.94Hz (Widescreen)

Locked

Locked

720p @ 59.94Hz

Locked

Locked

1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4

Locked

Locked

1080p @ 120Hz

Locked

Locked

1080p Maximum Refresh Rate

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

4k @ 60Hz

Locked

Locked

4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4

Locked

Locked

4k @ 120Hz

Locked

Locked

4k @ 120Hz @ 4:4:4

Locked

Locked

4k Maximum Refresh Rate

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

8k @ 30Hz Or 24Hz

Locked

Locked

8k @ 60Hz

Locked

Locked

Show Text

Variable Refresh Rate

N/A

N/A

Native Refresh Rate

Locked

Locked

Variable Refresh Rate

Locked

Locked

HDMI Forum VRR

Locked

Locked

FreeSync

Locked

Locked

G-SYNC Compatible

Locked

Locked

4k VRR Maximum

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

4k VRR Minimum

Locked

Locked

1080p VRR Maximum

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

1080p VRR Minimum

Locked

Locked

VRR + Local Dimming

Locked

Locked

Show Text

CAD In Game Mode @ Max Refresh Rate

N/A

N/A

Pursuit Photo Max Refresh

Samsung QN85D Pursuit Photo Max Refresh Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung QN90D Pursuit Photo Max Refresh Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

CAD Heatmap Max Refresh

Samsung QN85D CAD Heatmap Max Refresh Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung QN90D CAD Heatmap Max Refresh Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Transition At Max Refresh

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Avg. CAD

Lock

Lock

Best 10% CAD

Lock

Lock

Worst 10% CAD

Lock

Lock

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CAD In Game Mode @ 120Hz

N/A

N/A

Pursuit Photo 120Hz

Samsung QN85D Pursuit Photo 120Hz Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung QN90D Pursuit Photo 120Hz Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

CAD Heatmap 120Hz

Samsung QN85D CAD Heatmap 120Hz Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung QN90D CAD Heatmap 120Hz Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Transition At 120Hz

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Avg. CAD

Lock

Lock

Best 10% CAD

Lock

Lock

Worst 10% CAD

Lock

Lock

Show Text

CAD In Game Mode @ 60Hz

N/A

N/A

Pursuit Photo 60Hz

Samsung QN85D Pursuit Photo 60Hz Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung QN90D Pursuit Photo 60Hz Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

CAD Heatmap 60Hz

Samsung QN85D CAD Heatmap 60Hz Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung QN90D CAD Heatmap 60Hz Sample

SAMPLE

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Transition 60Hz

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Avg. CAD

Lock

Lock

Best 10% CAD

Lock

Lock

Worst 10% CAD

Lock

Lock

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PS5 Compatibility

PS5 Screenshot

Samsung QN85D PS5 Screenshot Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung QN90D PS5 Screenshot Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)

Locked

Locked

4k @ 120Hz

Locked

Locked

1440p @ 120Hz

Locked

Locked

1080p @ 120Hz

Locked

Locked

HDR

Locked

Locked

VRR

Locked

Locked

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Xbox Series X|S Compatibility

Xbox Series X Screenshot

Samsung QN85D Xbox Series X Screenshot Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung QN90D Xbox Series X Screenshot Sample

SAMPLE

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Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)

Locked

Locked

4k @ 120Hz

Locked

Locked

1440p @ 120Hz

Locked

Locked

1080p @ 120Hz

Locked

Locked

HDR

Locked

Locked

VRR

Locked

Locked

Show Text

Motion Handling

Stutter

N/A

N/A

Stutter Video

Samsung QN85D Stutter Video Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Samsung QN90D Stutter Video Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Stutter Image

Samsung QN85D Stutter Image Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung QN90D Stutter Image Sample

SAMPLE

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Stutter Graph

Samsung QN85D Stutter Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung QN90D Stutter Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sample And Hold

Lock pixel ⋅ second

Lock pixel ⋅ second

Frame Hold Time @ 24 fps

Lock ms

Lock ms

Show Text

Stutter Reduction Via Interpolation

N/A

N/A

Stutter Reduction Via Interpolation Video

Samsung QN85D Stutter Reduction Via Interpolation Video Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Samsung QN90D Stutter Reduction Via Interpolation Video Sample

SAMPLE

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Stutter Reduction Via Interpolation Image

Samsung QN85D Stutter Reduction Via Interpolation Image Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung QN90D Stutter Reduction Via Interpolation Image Sample

SAMPLE

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Stutter Reduction Via Interpolation Graph

Samsung QN85D Stutter Reduction Via Interpolation Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung QN90D Stutter Reduction Via Interpolation Graph Sample

SAMPLE

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Sample And Hold (Interpolation)

Lock pixel ⋅ second

Lock pixel ⋅ second

Interpolation Consistency

Lock pixel ⋅ second

Lock pixel ⋅ second

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Judder

N/A

N/A

Judder Video Picture

Samsung QN85D Judder Video Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung QN90D Judder Video Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Judder 24p

0.0

0.0

Judder 25p

0.0

0.0

Judder 24p via 60p

0.0

0.0

Judder 25p via 60p

0.0

0.0

Judder 24p via 60i

0.0

0.0

Judder 24p via Native Apps

0.0

0.0

Judder 25p via Native Apps

0.0

0.0

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Micro Judder

N/A

N/A

24p Clip

Samsung QN85D 24p Clip Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Samsung QN90D 24p Clip Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

25p Clip

Samsung QN85D 25p Clip Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Samsung QN90D 25p Clip Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Micro Judder-Free 24p

Locked

Locked

Micro Judder-Free 25p

Locked

Locked

Micro Judder-Free 24p via 60p

Locked

Locked

Micro Judder-Free 25p via 60p

Locked

Locked

Micro Judder-Free 24p via Native Apps

Locked

Locked

Micro Judder-Free 25p via Native Apps

Locked

Locked

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Response Time

N/A

N/A

Pursuit Photo 60Hz

Samsung QN85D Pursuit Photo 60Hz Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung QN90D Pursuit Photo 60Hz Sample

SAMPLE

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Response Time Heatmap 60Hz

Samsung QN85D Response Time Heatmap 60Hz Sample

SAMPLE

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Samsung QN90D Response Time Heatmap 60Hz Sample

SAMPLE

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Transition At 60Hz

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First Response Time

Lock ms

Lock ms

Total Response Time

Lock ms

Lock ms

Worst 10% Response Time

Lock ms

Lock ms

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Transition Artifacts

N/A

N/A

Color Transition Image

Samsung QN85D Color Transition Image Sample

SAMPLE

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Samsung QN90D Color Transition Image Sample

SAMPLE

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Edge Transition Image

Samsung QN85D Edge Transition Image Sample

SAMPLE

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Samsung QN90D Edge Transition Image Sample

SAMPLE

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Color Artifacts

0.0

0.0

Edge Artifacts

0.0

0.0

Show Text

Flicker

Backlight chart

Samsung QN85D Backlight chart Sample

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Samsung QN90D Backlight chart Sample

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Flicker-Free

Locked

Locked

PWM Dimming Frequency

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

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Black Frame Insertion (BFI)

BFI Picture

Samsung QN85D BFI Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Samsung QN90D BFI Picture Sample

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BFI Frequency Picture

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Optional BFI

Locked

Locked

Min Flicker For 60 fps

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

60Hz For 60 fps

Locked

Locked

120Hz For 120 fps

Locked

Locked

Min Flicker For 60 fps In Game Mode

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

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Reflections

Direct Reflections

N/A

N/A

Ring Light Picture

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Direct Reflections Graph

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Peak Direct Reflection Intensity

Lock%

Lock%

Screen Finish

Locked

Locked

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Ambient Black Level Raise

N/A

N/A

Black Level Raise Picture

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Bright Room Black Level Raise Graph

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Black Luminance @ 0 lx

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Black Luminance @ 1000 lx

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

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Total Reflected Light

N/A

N/A

Bright Room Off Picture

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Ring Picture Total Reflection

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Total Reflected Light Intensity

Lock% ⋅ pixel

Lock% ⋅ pixel

Diffraction Artifacts

Locked

Locked

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Ambient Color Saturation

N/A

N/A

Bright Room Color Volume Graph

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Low-Luminance Colors @ 1000 lx

Lock%

Lock%

Mid-Luminance Colors @ 1000 lx

Lock%

Lock%

High-Luminance Colors @ 1000 lx

Lock%

Lock%

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Panel

Viewing Angle

N/A

N/A

Viewing Angle Video

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Chroma Graph

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Color Washout

Lock°

Lock°

Hue Graph

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Color Shift

Lock°

Lock°

Lightness Graph

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Brightness Loss

Lock°

Lock°

Black Level Raise

Lock°

Lock°

Gamma Shift

Lock°

Lock°

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Gray Uniformity

N/A

N/A

50% Uniformity Picture

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50% Std. Dev.

Lock%

Lock%

50% DSE

Lock%

Lock%

5% Uniformity Picture

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5% Std. Dev.

Lock%

Lock%

5% DSE

Lock%

Lock%

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Panel Technology

Spectral Power Distribution

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Pixels Picture

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Panel Type

Locked

Locked

Sub-Type

Locked

Locked

Subpixel Layout

Locked

Locked

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Inputs

Input Specifications

Side Inputs Picture

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Rear Inputs Picture

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HDMI

Locked

Locked

HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed

Locked

Locked

ATSC Tuner

Locked

Locked

USB Ports

Locked

Locked

USB 3.0

Locked

Locked

Audio Out 3.5mm

Locked

Locked

Wi-Fi

Locked

Locked

Ethernet Speed

Locked

Locked

Composite In

Locked

Locked

Digital Optical Audio Out

Locked

Locked

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Audio Passthrough

ARC/eARC Port

Locked

Locked

eARC: Dolby Atmos Over Dolby Digital Plus

Locked

Locked

eARC: Dolby Digital Plus 7.1

Locked

Locked

eARC: LPCM 7.1 Over Dolby MAT

Locked

Locked

eARC: Dolby TrueHD 7.1

Locked

Locked

eARC: DTS:X Over DTS-HD MA

Locked

Locked

eARC: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1

Locked

Locked

eARC: LPCM Channels (Bitstream)

Locked

Locked

ARC: Dolby Digital 5.1

Locked

Locked

ARC: DTS 5.1

Locked

Locked

Optical: Dolby Digital 5.1

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Locked

Optical: DTS 5.1

Locked

Locked

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HDR Format Support

HDR10

Locked

Locked

HDR10+

Locked

Locked

Dolby Vision

Locked

Locked

HLG

Locked

Locked

Design

Style

Design Picture

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Curved

Locked

Locked

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Stand

Stand Picture

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Back

Back Picture

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Wall Mount

Locked

Locked

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Borders

Borders Picture

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Borders

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Thickness

Thickness Picture

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Max Thickness

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Build Quality

N/A

N/A

Build quality picture

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Smart Features

Interface

Smart TV Picture

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Smart OS

Locked

Locked

Version

Locked

Locked

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Ad-Free

N/A

N/A

Ads Picture

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Ads

Locked

Locked

Opt-out

Locked

Locked

Suggested Content in Home

Locked

Locked

Opt-out of Suggested Content

Locked

Locked

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Remote

Remote Picture

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Voice Control

Locked

Locked

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TV Controls

Controls Picture

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Mute Switch

Locked

Locked

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In The Box

In The Box Picture

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Misc

Power Consumption

Lock W

Lock W

Power Consumption (Max)

Lock W

Lock W

Firmware

Locked

Locked

Sound Quality

Frequency Response

N/A

N/A

Frequency Response

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Low-Frequency Extension

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

Std. Dev. @ 70

Lock dB

Lock dB

Std. Dev. @ 80

Lock dB

Lock dB

Std. Dev. @ Max

Lock dB

Lock dB

Max

Lock dB SPL

Lock dB SPL

Dynamic Range Compression

Lock dB

Lock dB

Digital Room Correction

Locked

Locked

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Adam Babcock • Posted 6 months ago
Sep 17, 2025 04:43 AM By RtingsUser2320929
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Can you please clarify the following

Both TVs have the same processor. How can QN90D do a better upscaling

In considerable difference in HDR allow to “feel” better HDR impact in real movies (not demos issued for these levels of brightness)

Very general question. Can PQ EOTF be adjusted?

Hi, thanks for your questions!

There can be differences in the way the processors are tuned, so even if it’s the same physical component, the software that drives it can be different between models.

It’s really going to depend on the specific content. Movies aren’t all that bright most of the time, so in the vast majority of content you won’t notice that difference. It’ll be more noticeable in especially bright scenes, or even if you just have bright highlights in an other dim/dark scene.

Yes, PQ EOTF can be adjusted but this will have an impact on the overall accuracy of the display.
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• Posted 6 months ago
Can you please clarify the following

Both TVs have the same processor. How can QN90D do a better upscaling

In considerable difference in HDR allow to “feel” better HDR impact in real movies (not demos issued for these levels of brightness)

Very general question. Can PQ EOTF be adjusted?
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