Samsung QN85C

Samsung QN85C

Limited Data$$ Mid-rangeTrending Down$1197.99

tldr; 2023 mid-tier. Basic mini-LED. Only if very cheap.

$1197.99 on Amazon

Sentiment Breakdown

33%Positive
Positive
33%
Neutral
34%
Negative
33%
Based on 6 Reddit opinions

Strengths & Weaknesses

Each axis shows what % of Reddit comments are positive about that topic. Higher = more praise.

Key Features

  • QUANTUM MATRIX W/ MINI LEDS: See every freckle on your favorite actor’s face thanks to the huge grid of Samsung’s ultra-precise Quantum Mini LEDs that take control of the individual zones of light in your picture for sensational color and contrast
  • NEURAL QUANTUM PROCESSOR W/ 4K UPSCALING: Whether streaming an HD movie, watching sports or looking at home videos, experience it transformed into sharp 4K resolution with our high-performance, AI-powered processor upgrading content scene by scene*
  • NEO QUANTUM HDR: Discover variety in every frame—with Neo Quantum HDR’s dynamic contrast and brilliant colors, all in 4K resolution; Contrast is adjusted to best fit each scene, helping showcase more accurate colors
  • DOLBY ATMOS & OBJECT TRACKING SOUND: Hear the audio move with the story with Dolby Atmos and Object Tracking Sound; When cars are speeding across the screen, 3D sound moves right along with them thanks to Object Tracking Sound
  • MOTION XCELERATOR TURBO+ (4K @120Hz): Get smooth performance during the fastest games and action scenes; Keep up with the speed and catch every frame without lag or motion blur; Enjoy seamless action and 4K visuals at speeds up to 120Hz
  • Q-SYMPHONY 3.0: With Q-Symphony, your TV speakers paired with Q-Series and S-Series soundbar operate as one; Together, they can optimize all the channels to bring you a masterfully orchestrated sound experience**
  • SAMSUNG GAMING HUB: Gaming comes together–bringing the best of console games, streaming games and more–all in one place; Get easier access to games, standalone apps and accessories, get recommendations for other games, adjust settings and more***
  • PANTONE VALIDATED: Enjoy color validated by industry leading experts at Pantone; From every fantastic detail on your favorite runway competition to each course of cooking shows, experience it in a whole new way only on Samsung TV screens

Sentiment Over Time

0%25%50%75%100%Jun '25Dec '250% (Jun '25) - 1 comments100% (Dec '25) - 1 comments

Historical Price Data

Samsung QN85C
$1000$1200May '25Jun '25Jul '25Aug '25Sep '25Oct '25Nov '25Dec '25Feb '26Apr '26Low: $997.95Current: $1197.99
Samsung QN85C
All-time low: $947.95(2025-08)
$21 below 90-day avg

What Redditors Actually Say

What Redditors Say

Best praise vs top criticism for Samsung QN85C

Best Praise
+1 pts
I bought a QN85C 2 years ago directly from samsung and went through 3 with returns that all had this problem. After hundreds of hours on the phone, and having samsumg care plus I finally gave up and accepted my tv having this curve. The worst part was the 3rd tv had one dead pixel (also wouldn't do anything). TV has been amazing though so I cant complain too much
r/hometheater
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Top Criticism
+2 pts
Okay. Thanks for the info. I am concerned now that I bought a TV I might not be happy with. After doing some research I had seen a lot of good reviews for the QN85C. But over on r/4kTV they mention this specifically as a set to avoid because it can stutter with streaming content (which is what I will do with this set most). Like I said in my post I originally bought it through Amazon and it hasn't even delivered yet so I could return it. Wondering about this Hisense U8K ULED TV which got a good rating as a streaming TV on [Toms Guide](https://www.tomsguide.com/best-picks/best-smart-tvs-for-streaming). Not ready to drop the cash for a Sony Bravia A95L yet. The Hisense (I assume) would require a receiver that supports 8K. The one I ordered (again through Amazon so I can return it) doesn't support 8k but otherwise seems to be a good receiver.
r/hometheater
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Samsung QN85C worth buying?
2023 mid-tier. Basic mini-LED. Only if very cheap.
What do Redditors love about the Samsung QN85C?
Redditors highlight: 💡 Basic mini-LED. 💰 Budget Samsung. ⚠️ Limited.
What are the downsides of the Samsung QN85C?
Some criticisms include: "Okay. Thanks for the info. I am concerned now that I bought a TV I might not be happy with. After doing some research I had seen a lot of good reviews for the QN85C."
How accurate are these ratings?
Our sentiment analysis is approximately 80-85% accurate compared to manual review. Products with more mentions (Samsung QN85C has 6) tend to have more reliable scores.

6 Reddit opinions analyzed • Last updated 5/20/2026