Samsung Q8F Series QN85Q8FAAFXZA 85"
LG C5 OLED55C5PUA 55"
What Buyers Say
Samsung Q8F Series QN85Q8FAAFXZA 85"
The Samsung Q8F QLED TV receives mostly positive feedback for its vibrant colors, sharp 120Hz screen, and excellent contrast. Users praise the picture quality for movies and gaming, though some note issues with lag, app crashes, and bloatware. A few reviewers mention the screen is glossy and brightness can be adjusted for comfort.
Pros
- Vibrant colors
- Sharp 120Hz screen
- Excellent contrast
- Great for gaming
- Good HDR performance
Cons
- Lag and app crashes
- Bloatware
- Glossy screen
- Brightness issues at night
- No Dolby Atmos support
LG C5 OLED55C5PUA 55"
The LG OLED C5 55" receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning picture quality, deep blacks, vibrant colors, and excellent brightness. Users praise its sleek design, fast interface, and solid value for a premium OLED experience. However, several reviewers note weak built-in audio and a remote that lacks a dedicated mute button, which are the main drawbacks.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Deep blacks and vibrant colors
- Excellent brightness for OLED
- Sleek and thin design
- Fast and intuitive interface
Cons
- Weak built-in speakers
- Remote lacks mute button
- AI features lacking
- No mute button on remote
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung Q8F Series QN85Q8FAAFXZA 85" | LG C5 OLED55C5PUA 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 85" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | OLED★ |
| Backlight | Edge LED | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 1500 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | — | Near Infinite (Black Pixels Emit |
| Color Gamut | 100% Color Volume with Quantum Dot | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator | OLED Motion |
| Processor | Q4 AI Processor | Alpha 9 AI Processor Gen8 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | — | 0.10000000149011612 ms★ |
| VRR | VRR | FreeSync Premium, G-Sync, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Bixby | Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | SmartThings | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | — | Alexa |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.2 |
| Wattage | 20W | 60W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | — | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 600x400 | 300x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 494W | 133W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Annual Energy | 494 kWh | 246 kWh★ |
| Weight | 40.40 kg | 14.11 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Q8F Series QN85Q8FAAFXZA 85"
- Strong display (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong smart (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong connectivity (84th percentile)84th %ile
LG C5 OLED55C5PUA 55"
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong gaming (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong hdr (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong audio (94th percentile)94th %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 15 of 42 specs.