Samsung Neo QLED QN85QN70HAFXZA 85"

The Samsung QN70H is an 85-inch Mini-LED beast with 100% color volume and a 97th percentile display size. Picture quality is solid at the 78th percentile, but user sentiment crashes to the 19th percentile thanks to delivery damage reports and poor customer service. Great TV if you get a good unit, just buy from a retailer with a real return policy.

The display is the star here. At 85 inches with a 4K Mini-LED panel, this thing is in the 97th percentile for size, and the Quantum Dot layer delivers 100% color volume. That means reds stay red and blues stay blue even when the room is flooded with light. The NQ4 AI Processor handles 4K upscaling, so older content gets a decent boost. Picture quality overall sits at the 78th percentile, which is well above average but not best-in-class. The HDR story is thinner, HDR10+ support lands at the 34th percentile, which is underwhelming for a TV at this price point.

Gaming is a mixed bag. You get HDMI 2.1, ALLM, Game Mode, and FreeSync Premium Pro, which is nice. But the native refresh rate is 60Hz, and gaming performance sits at the 64th percentile, middle of the pack. The Motion Xcelerator feature with DLG 120Hz is a software trick, not true 120Hz, so competitive gamers will notice the difference. For casual gaming and movie nights, it's fine. For esports, look elsewhere.

Against the TCL QM6K Series, the Samsung wins on size and smart features but loses on gaming performance. The TCL QM6K typically offers higher refresh rates at similar price points. The Hisense U6 Series undercuts the Samsung on price while offering comparable Mini-LED picture quality, though the Samsung's 93rd percentile smart score beats Hisense's Google TV implementation in our testing. The Sony BRAVIA 2 II trades blows on picture processing, Sony's upscaling is genuinely better, but you're paying more per inch. The LG QNED 82 series is the closest direct competitor, and LG's webOS is smoother than Tizen in day-to-day use. If you want the biggest screen for the money, the Samsung wins. If you want the best gaming TV, the TCL or LG are better picks.

Pricing is all over the map. US listings range from USD 200 to USD 5,035 across 21 listings, which is a spread of USD 4,835. That's not a typo. The low end is almost certainly a bundle or protection plan listing, not the TV itself, but it shows how messy the market is for this model. The real price for the 85-inch QN70H is going to be at the higher end of that range, and at that price you're paying for the size and the Mini-LED tech. The 88.3 out of 100 budget score suggests it's a decent value when you catch it on sale, and several owners specifically mention good value for money. Just shop carefully and compare store prices before you commit.

The Samsung QN70H is an 85-inch Neo QLED that lands in the 97th percentile for display size in our database. That's a wall of screen, and the Mini-LED backlight with Quantum Dots pushes 100% color volume, which means colors stay saturated even in bright rooms. The picture quality score sits at the 78th percentile, solid but not chart-topping, and the 4.7-star customer rating across 728 reviews backs up the idea that most buyers are happy with what they see.

But here's the thing. User sentiment lands in the 19th percentile, which is a real red flag. The specs say one thing, but owners are reporting damaged units on delivery and frustrating customer service experiences. The picture is bright and clear, the sound is better than expected for a 20W 2.0 channel setup, and the smart features are strong at the 93rd percentile. Just know that the ownership experience comes with some caveats.

Skip this one if you're a serious gamer. The 60Hz native refresh rate and 64th percentile gaming score mean you're leaving performance on the table compared to the TCL QM6K or LG QNED 82, both of which offer better gaming features at similar prices. Also skip it if you want Dolby Vision, the HDR support at the 34th percentile is a real weak spot, and HDR10+ alone doesn't cut it for a premium TV in this size class. And if you're the type who wants a hassle-free purchase, the 19th percentile user sentiment score with reports of damaged units and poor customer service should give you serious pause. Buy from a local retailer where you can inspect the box before taking it home, or look at the Sony BRAVIA 2 II instead.

The QN70H is a big, bright, beautiful TV with a serious customer service problem. The 97th percentile display size and 100% color volume are genuinely impressive, and the 4.7-star rating from 728 reviews shows that most people who get a working unit love it. But the 19th percentile user sentiment score is a warning sign. Damaged units on delivery and poor warranty support are recurring themes, and that's not something you want to gamble on with a TV this expensive. If you can buy from a retailer with a solid return policy and inspect the unit immediately, it's a strong buy. If you're ordering sight unseen from a sketchy vendor, think twice.