Samsung QN85

[JupiterMission]

(I couldn't find a thread about this model when I searched, but apologies if this is redundant.)

I've been looking for a new set for a while now, and I think I've landed on the Samsung QN85. Of all the ones at the store, it just looked the best to me (for the price). I bought a refurbished one this weekend, and it had a great picture, but unfortunately also had an issue with white light blooming in two of the lower panels so I returned it.

Should I try for a brand new one, or is there a better TV around that price range ($1,000) that I should go for? Are there any QN85 owners that can share their experiences?

[unberechenbar]

Originally Posted by JupiterMission

(I couldn't find a thread about this model when I searched, but apologies if this is redundant.)

I've been looking for a new set for a while now, and I think I've landed on the Samsung QN85. Of all the ones at the store, it just looked the best to me (for the price). I bought a refurbished one this weekend, and it had a great picture, but unfortunately also had an issue with white light blooming in two of the lower panels so I returned it.

Should I try for a brand new one, or is there a better TV around that price range ($1,000) that I should go for? Are there any QN85 owners that can share their experiences?

The QN85A uses an IPS panel, so it sacrifices contrast for wider viewing angles. In general VA panels are better for TVs. If you want a set from Samsung I think the only one worth getting from this year's lineup is the QN95A which is pricier. For $1100 you can get a Sony X90J which is a decent midrange TV. You shouldn't pick a TV based on how it looks in a store since the picture settings are set to make the image pop and not to make it look accurate.

[JupiterMission]

Originally Posted by unberechenbar

The QN85A uses an IPS panel, so it sacrifices contrast for wider viewing angles. In general VA panels are better for TVs. If you want a set from Samsung I think the only one worth getting from this year's lineup is the QN95A which is pricier. For $1100 you can get a Sony X90J which is a decent midrange TV. You shouldn't pick a TV based on how it looks in a store since the picture settings are set to make the image pop and not to make it look accurate.

Thank you! Somehow I'd cut the X90J from my list because it was (or I thought it was) out of my price range. I'd actually rather get a Sony over a Samsung (my dad had a very bad TV experience with Samsung years ago).

Where do you land on the LG A1 compared to the X90J? Rtings says the X90J isn't as colorful and doesn't have as wide of viewing angles. I will pretty much be using the TV for movie (blu-ray and 4k) watching exclusively. Not a gamer or sports watcher.

[unberechenbar]

Originally Posted by JupiterMission

Thank you! Somehow I'd cut the X90J from my list because it was (or I thought it was) out of my price range. I'd actually rather get a Sony over a Samsung (my dad had a very bad TV experience with Samsung years ago).

Where do you land on the LG A1 compared to the X90J? Rtings says the X90J isn't as colorful and doesn't have as wide of viewing angles. I will pretty much be using the TV for movie (blu-ray and 4k) watching exclusively. Not a gamer or sports watcher.

If you can get an OLED I think it'd look great, although I'm not sure what people's experiences with the A1 have been since the C1 seems to be more popular. It looks like the main difference between the two is the A1's lack of gaming features which wouldn't be relevant to you.