Samsung QN70FA QN85QN70FAFXZA 85"

An 85-inch Neo QLED with a 144Hz panel that lands in the 97th percentile for display size. Gaming and connectivity are strong, but HDR performance is a weak spot at the 36th percentile. Prices swing from USD 1,698 to USD 3,100, so hunt for the low end.

The 144Hz native refresh rate is the star of the show. That's a genuine high-refresh panel, not a marketing trick, and it puts this TV in the top tier for motion handling. The NQ4 AI Gen2 processor handles 4K upscaling well, and with Mini-LED backlighting you get solid contrast and brightness. The 10-bit panel helps with color gradation, and Color Booster Pro pushes saturation in a way that makes sports and animated content pop.

Gaming performance lands at the 79th percentile, which is well above average. You get HDMI 2.1, VRR, ALLM, and a dedicated Game Mode. Four HDMI ports and two USB ports give you plenty of room for a console, PC, soundbar, and streaming stick. The 120Hz gaming support is solid, though the 144Hz panel suggests Samsung could push further with future firmware updates. Connectivity overall is a standout at the 86th percentile.

Against the Sony BRAVIA XR XR77A95L, the Samsung gives you 8 more inches of screen and a higher refresh rate, but the Sony's OLED panel will deliver better HDR and black levels. The Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG goes even bigger at 100 inches and typically undercuts Samsung on price, though Samsung's processing and build quality are more refined. The TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K is a smaller Mini-LED competitor that often matches or beats Samsung's brightness per dollar. The LG OLED evo C5 series is the picture quality play, with OLED contrast that Mini-LED still can't fully match, but you're giving up size and refresh rate. The Roku Pro Series is the budget alternative, with a simpler smart platform but weaker overall picture performance.

Pricing is all over the place. US listings range from USD 1,698 to USD 3,100, a spread of USD 1,402 for the same TV. That's a huge gap, and it means you absolutely need to shop around before pulling the trigger. Newegg has the most listings and several bundle options that throw in soundbars ranging from the HW-B550F 2.1ch to the HW-Q990D 11.1.4ch. The bundles complicate direct price comparisons, but if you're in the market for a soundbar anyway, they can soften the sticker shock. At the low end of that range, you're getting a lot of screen for the money. At the high end, you're overpaying.

The Samsung QN85QN70FAFXZA is an 85-inch Neo QLED that lands in the 97th percentile for display size in our database. That's the headline here. You're getting a massive 4K Mini-LED panel with a 144Hz refresh rate, and the NQ4 AI Gen2 processor is doing the heavy lifting for upscaling and motion. It's a big, bright, fast TV that wants to be the centerpiece of your living room.

But the numbers tell a more nuanced story. Picture quality sits at the 84th percentile, which is strong but not best-in-class. Gaming comes in at 79th, audio at 75th, and HDR at just 36th. The smart platform is middle of the pack at 40th. So you're paying for size and speed here, not necessarily the most refined HDR experience on the market.

If HDR performance matters to you, look elsewhere. The 36th percentile HDR score is a genuine letdown for a TV at this price point, and OLED competitors like the LG C5 or Sony A95L will deliver dramatically better contrast and highlight detail. If you're not locked into the 85-inch size, the TCL QM8K or Hisense U8 series offer better picture quality per dollar at smaller or similar sizes. And if you want a snappy smart platform, the Tizen experience here is middle of the pack at best.

If you want an 85-inch TV with a 144Hz panel and solid Mini-LED performance, this Samsung delivers. The display size percentile alone makes it a compelling living room upgrade. But the HDR performance at the 36th percentile is a real disappointment for a TV in this price class, and the smart platform feels dated compared to competitors. Shop the low end of that USD 1,698 to USD 3,100 range and you'll be happy. Pay anywhere near the top and you're leaving money on the table.