Samsung QN7F Series QN85Q7F 85"

The Samsung QN85Q7F is an 85-inch QLED with a 120Hz panel and HDR10+ for just $368 USD. Gaming and HDR are solid, but the smart platform is one of the worst we've seen and you only get one HDMI port. Worth it if you want a huge cheap screen, skip it if you need a smart TV that doesn't fight you.

Gaming is the highlight here. The 120Hz panel and Game Mode push it to the 64th percentile, which is solid for a QLED at this size. HDR performance lands at the 70th percentile, so HDR10+ content gets a decent boost from dynamic tone mapping. Picture quality overall sits at the 36th percentile, which is underwhelming for a set marketed on Quantum Dot color. Audio is a weak spot at the 28th percentile, and Object Tracking Sound Lite doesn't do much to fix that. Connectivity is also thin, just one HDMI and one USB, which lands at the 34th percentile. The smart platform score is the real problem, sitting at the 6th percentile, one of the worst we've seen.

Against the LG OLED evo C5, the Samsung gets crushed on picture quality and smart features, but it's also a fraction of the price and much bigger. The Sony BRAVIA 5 and Hisense U8 both offer better overall performance and more modern connectivity, though you'll pay more for those. The TCL QM6K and Roku Pro Series are closer in spirit, budget-friendly big screens, but both have stronger smart platforms and better audio scores. If you want the best picture, look elsewhere. If you want the biggest screen for the least money, the QN85Q7F is in a league of its own.

At $368 USD, this is an absurdly cheap 85-inch TV. You're getting a massive QLED panel with 120Hz and HDR10+ for less than many 55-inch models. The trade-offs are real, weak smart features, limited ports, mediocre audio, but for a big screen on a budget, the value is hard to beat. Just know you're buying size and gaming smoothness, not a premium smart TV experience.

The Samsung QN85Q7F is an 85-inch QLED that wants to be your living room centerpiece. Quantum Dot color, HDR10+, and a 120Hz panel sound great on paper. But the spec sheet tells a mixed story once you dig in.

This is a big, bright TV with some real strengths for gaming and HDR. It's also heavy, light on ports, and the smart platform score is rough. At $368 USD for an 85-inch panel, though, the price is hard to ignore.

Skip this if you rely on built-in smart apps or need multiple HDMI inputs. The smart platform is a real letdown and one HDMI port is a dealbreaker for anyone with a console, soundbar, and streaming box. If you care about picture quality more than screen size, the Sony BRAVIA 5 or Hisense U8 are better picks.

Buy this if you want a massive 85-inch screen for gaming and casual viewing and you don't care about smart TV apps or hooking up multiple devices. The 120Hz panel and HDR10+ support make it a fun big-screen experience. Everyone else should probably keep shopping.