Samsung QN70FA QN85QN70FAFXZA 85 Inch Neo 85" 2025 Review

A giant TV that's good at everything but great at nothing. For $3300, you can do better. The picture quality is average, which is a major miss for a premium Neo QLED.

The Samsung QN70FA is a big-screen TV that's good at a lot of things, but not the absolute best at any of them. The one thing you need to know is that you're buying a massive 85-inch screen with solid performance across the board, but you're not getting the top-tier picture quality that might justify its premium price tag. It's a jack-of-all-trades in a world where the competition is full of specialists.

The numbers tell a clear story. Its display is one of the best on the market, landing in the 90th percentile, which means the 4K picture is crisp and bright. The audio is also impressive, scoring well above average. The surprise is the picture quality score, which sits in the middle of the pack. For a 'Neo QLED' with Mini LED tech, we expected it to be a standout, but our data shows it's just... solid. It's fast enough for gaming at 120Hz, but it's not a dedicated gaming beast.

At $3300, it's a tough sell. You're paying for the 85-inch size and the Samsung brand name. The performance is good, but not best-in-class. If the giant screen is your non-negotiable priority and you find it on sale, it could be worth it. At full price, you're probably overpaying.

You have better options. The Sony BRAVIA 5 in the same size likely offers superior picture processing and upscaling for a similar price. If you want the absolute best contrast and inky blacks, step down to a 77-inch LG OLED C5 and save money for an incredible picture. The Samsung QN800D offers 8K, but that's overkill for most. For pure value, the Hisense U6 Series gives you Mini-LED tech for much less, though in a smaller size.

If you're a videophile chasing the absolute best picture quality for your home theater, this isn't it. The HDR and overall picture scores are disappointing. Go get a Sony BRAVIA or an LG OLED instead. Also, skip it if you're on a budget; this is a premium price for non-premium performance.

We can't give this a full-throated recommendation. The Samsung QN70FA is a perfectly fine giant TV, but 'perfectly fine' isn't good enough at this price. It lacks a defining strength that makes it a must-buy. Unless you are utterly devoted to the Samsung ecosystem and need an 85-inch screen right now, we suggest you look at the Sony or LG alternatives first. Wait for a deep discount if you're set on this model.