Philips 65OLED760/12 65" VS Samsung QN85QN70FAF 85"

The Philips 65OLED760/12 65″ and the Samsung QN85QN70FAF 85″ both feature a 4K UHD resolution of 3840 x 2160 px, providing sharp and detailed images. The Philips model uses an OLED/AMOLED display, while the Samsung model uses QLED, LED-backlit, LCD, and Mini-LED technologies. The Philips display has a pixel density of 68 ppi, which is higher than the Samsung's 52 ppi, indicating a slightly sharper image on the Philips. Both displays support 10-bit color depth and can display up to 1070 million colors, ensuring vibrant color reproduction. Additionally, the Philips model supports Dolby Vision, while the Samsung does not, but both support HDR10 and HDR10+ as well as HLG.

In terms of refresh rate, the Samsung model has a higher rate of 144Hz compared to the Philips' 120Hz, which may offer smoother motion handling in fast-moving scenes. Both models support Adaptive Synchronization technologies, including Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync. However, the Philips has the added benefit of supporting AMD FreeSync Premium, which is not listed for the Samsung, though the Samsung model includes AMD FreeSync Premium Pro. Both displays come with anti-reflection coating and an ambient light sensor, helping to optimize viewing under varying light conditions.

When it comes to viewing angles, both displays provide wide viewing angles with a maximum horizontal and vertical viewing angle of 178º, ensuring a consistent image quality regardless of where you're sitting in relation to the screen.

Both the Philips 65OLED760/12 65″ and the Samsung QN85QN70FAF 85″ offer strong connectivity options. Both models feature HDMI 2.1, with four HDMI ports, which ensures compatibility with high-bandwidth devices. They also support Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) and Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), allowing for fast wireless internet connections. Additionally, both TVs have Bluetooth connectivity, though the Philips uses Bluetooth version 5.2, while the Samsung model is equipped with Bluetooth version 5.3, a slight version difference.

In terms of USB ports, both products include two, and each model has one RJ45 port for wired internet connections. The Philips 65OLED760/12 has a 3.5 mm audio jack socket, which the Samsung model lacks. Both models support Miracast, enabling wireless streaming from compatible devices. Neither TV has an external memory slot, a VGA connector, or a DVI connector.

Both models support a similar range of DVB standards, with the Philips supporting DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-C, DVB-S, and DVB-S2, while the Samsung covers DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-S, DVB-S2, and DVB-C. The Samsung model also includes Bluetooth version 5.3, while the Philips is limited to version 5.2.

Both the Philips 65OLED760/12 65″ and the Samsung QN85QN70FAF 85″ support Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos, and Dolby Audio, ensuring a rich sound experience with a variety of audio formats. They also each have stereo speakers and support Digital Out for external audio systems. The audio output power is identical for both models at 2 x 10W.

While both models lack a subwoofer, they differ in terms of DTS:X support. The Philips model supports DTS:X, adding an extra layer of immersive audio, while the Samsung does not have this feature. Neither TV supports Dolby Virtual, nor do they include SRS TheaterSound HD.

Both models support HDMI ARC and HDMI eARC, which facilitates high-quality audio transmission through HDMI connections, enhancing audio integration with external devices.

The Philips 65OLED760/12 65″ and the Samsung QN85QN70FAF 85″ have notable differences in their physical dimensions. The Philips model has a width of 1449 mm, height of 832 mm, and a thickness of 58 mm. In comparison, the Samsung model is larger, with a width of 1901.7 mm, height of 1086.5 mm, and a thinner profile at 26.9 mm. The difference in height and width indicates that the Samsung model is significantly larger overall.

In terms of weight, the Philips 65OLED760/12 is heavier at 23,515 g, compared to the Samsung’s 19,187 g, which may be attributed to the larger size and different display technology of the Philips model. The volume of the Philips is also larger, measuring 69,922.944 cm³, while the Samsung’s volume is 55,580.700645 cm³, further highlighting the size disparity between the two models.

Both models support VESA mounting, allowing for flexible installation options on compatible mounts.

Both the Philips 65OLED760/12 65″ and the Samsung QN85QN70FAF 85″ come with built-in smart TV functionality, support AirPlay, and are compatible with Google Assistant and Alexa. Neither model supports Siri/Apple HomeKit, but both allow control via a remote smartphone. They also both offer a sleep timer, child lock, voice commands, and a search browser.

One key difference is in their operating power consumption. The Philips model consumes 102W during operation, while the Samsung consumes significantly more at 235W. However, both models have the same standby power consumption of 0.5W.

In terms of remote control features, neither TV includes a rechargeable remote, but both support USB recording, allowing for convenient media storage options.