Samsung QN80F QN85QN80FAFXZA 85 Inch Neo 85" 2025 Review

The Samsung QN80F 85-inch Neo QLED TV offers a massive, bright 4K screen with solid 120Hz gaming features. Its overall picture quality is just average for the price, making it a great choice for size seekers but a harder sell for home theater purists who might want better HDR.

If you're shopping for a big-screen 4K TV around the $2,300 mark, Samsung's 85-inch QN80F Neo QLED is a serious contender. It's a massive 85-inch panel with Mini LED backlighting, a 120Hz refresh rate for gaming, and Samsung's Tizen smart platform. The bundle with the Austere power strip is a nice touch, promising cleaner power delivery, but the real question is how the picture stacks up against the competition. For sports fans or anyone wanting a huge screen for a movie night, this size is hard to beat, but our data shows its performance is a bit of a mixed bag.

The QN80F's display is its strongest suit, ranking in the 93rd percentile. That means the 4K clarity and brightness from the Mini LED array are well above average, making it a great choice for bright rooms. The 120Hz panel is solid for gaming, landing in the 72nd percentile, so you'll get smooth motion in fast-paced games. Where things get interesting is the picture quality score, which sits in the 43rd percentile. In practice, this tells us that while the screen is bright and sharp, the overall contrast and HDR performance (51st percentile) are just about average. It looks good, but it doesn't have the 'wow' factor of the best TVs in this price range.

At $2,295, you're paying for the massive 85-inch canvas and the Mini LED brightness. The bundled Austere power strip is a value-add you don't always see. However, our scoring shows this TV is strong in some areas (display size, gaming) but middle-of-the-pack in core picture quality. That means there might be better pure picture performers for the money if you're willing to go down a size or consider a different technology like OLED.

This is where it gets tricky. The Sony Bravia K98XR50 is a monster 98-inch screen but will cost a fortune more. The 77-inch LG OLED C5, while smaller, will absolutely destroy the QN80F in contrast and HDR performance for likely a similar price. If you're set on a huge screen, the TCL QM6K 85-inch QD Mini-LED is a direct competitor that often undercuts Samsung on price. And the Hisense U6 Series offers a compelling 75-inch Mini-LED option for significantly less cash, though you lose some size. You're trading pure picture brilliance for sheer scale with the Samsung.

Skip this TV if you're a home theater enthusiast who watches mostly in a dark room and values perfect black levels above all else. An OLED like the LG C5 will be a better fit. Also, if your budget is tight and you want the best picture quality per dollar, look at TCL or Hisense Mini-LED models in a slightly smaller size. And obviously, if you don't have space for an 85-inch behemoth, this isn't for you.

Should you buy the Samsung QN80F? It depends on what you prioritize. If your main goal is to get the biggest, brightest screen possible for around $2,300, and you watch a lot of sports or play games in a bright room, this is a strong pick. The 120Hz gaming is good, and the Mini LED display is sharp. But if you're a movie buff who craves deep blacks and stunning HDR, the average picture quality score is a red flag. You'd likely be happier with a smaller, higher-end OLED or a competing Mini-LED model that punches above its weight. For the right buyer who values size above all else, it's a good TV. For everyone else, it's worth checking the alternatives first.