Samsung Q8F Series QN85Q8FAAFXZA 85"
Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65"
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
Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65"
The Panasonic Z85A OLED TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from verified buyers, who praise its excellent picture quality, solid build, and reasonable price for an OLED. Users highlight fast picture startup, brilliant colors even in bright rooms, and impressive upscaling of older content. Minor complaints include audio that doesn't match the hype without a soundbar, occasional input lag with external audio systems, and confusion between Fire TV and antenna guides. Overall, it's seen as a safe, high-value choice from a trusted brand.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Fast image startup
- Brilliant colors in bright rooms
- Impressive upscaling of older content
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Audio quality overpromised without soundbar
- Input lag with external audio systems
- Confusion between Fire TV and antenna guides
- Initial picture not immediately stunning
- Soundbar recommended for best audio
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung Q8F Series QN85Q8FAAFXZA 85" | Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 85" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | OLED★ |
| Backlight | Edge LED | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | — | OLED/Ultimate Contrast |
| Color Gamut | 100% Color Volume with Quantum Dot | Wide Color Spectrum |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator | Auto AI |
| Processor | Q4 AI Processor | HCX Pro AI Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10+ | HDR10+ Adaptive, HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision IQ |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Fire TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Bixby | Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | SmartThings | Apple AirPlay, Mirroring |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | 20W | 50W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | — | Theater Surround Pro |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 600x400 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 494W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 494 kWh | 130 kWh★ |
| Weight | 40.40 kg | 17.46 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
Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65"
- Strong hdr (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong audio (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong gaming (84th percentile)84th %ile
Pricing
Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65" offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 73 overall, wins 2 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 38 specs.
