Philips 77OLED760/12 77" VS Samsung QN85QN70FAF 85"

The Philips 77OLED760/12 and Samsung QN85QN70FAF both offer 4K (UHD) resolution with a 3840 x 2160 px display. The Philips model features an OLED/AMOLED display, while the Samsung model uses QLED, LED-backlit, LCD, and Mini-LED technologies. This means the Philips TV provides the characteristic deep blacks and vibrant colors of OLED, while the Samsung employs a combination of LED-based technologies for brightness and color accuracy.

In terms of screen size, the Philips is slightly smaller at 77″ compared to the Samsung's 84.5″, giving the Samsung a larger display area. The pixel density of the Philips is 57 ppi, while the Samsung's is 52 ppi, which suggests the Philips may have slightly sharper detail due to the smaller size, but both are still offering a high-definition viewing experience. Both displays offer 1070 million colors and 10-bit color depth for rich, detailed color reproduction.

Regarding refresh rate, the Samsung boasts a 144Hz rate, compared to the Philips' 120Hz. This could lead to smoother motion on the Samsung in fast-paced content like gaming or sports. Both models support HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG, but the Philips also includes support for Dolby Vision, which is absent on the Samsung. Both TVs have anti-reflection coatings and ambient light sensors, ensuring a good viewing experience even in bright rooms. The maximum horizontal and vertical viewing angles for both models are identical at 178º, ensuring wide viewing from various positions. Both support adaptive synchronization with Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync, though the Samsung has the added benefit of supporting AMD FreeSync Premium Pro for more advanced synchronization features.

Both the Philips 77OLED760/12 and Samsung QN85QN70FAF come well-equipped with modern connectivity features. Both models include Bluetooth, but the Philips supports Bluetooth 5.2, while the Samsung has Bluetooth 5.3, offering a slightly more up-to-date version. Both TVs feature HDMI 2.1 and have 4 HDMI ports, ensuring compatibility with the latest devices and high-bandwidth requirements.

In terms of wireless connectivity, both models support Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) and Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), providing good options for wireless internet connectivity. The Philips and Samsung also both support Miracast, allowing users to wirelessly stream content from compatible devices.

When it comes to physical ports, both TVs include 2 USB ports and 1 RJ45 port for Ethernet connections. The Philips model has a 3.5 mm audio jack socket, while the Samsung does not. Neither TV offers an external memory slot or a VGA connector. The DVB standards for both products are similar, with both supporting DVB-T, DVB-T2, and DVB-S2, but the Samsung also includes DVB-C, which the Philips does not. Neither model has a DVI connector.

The Philips 77OLED760/12 and Samsung QN85QN70FAF both deliver strong audio performance with support for Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus. Both models also feature HDMI ARC and HDMI eARC for easy audio connection to external sound systems. The audio output power of both TVs is 2 x 10W, and they both have stereo speakers, ensuring a basic level of sound output.

Both the Philips and Samsung TVs include support for Dolby Atmos and Dolby Audio, providing enhanced sound experience with immersive audio features. However, the Samsung lacks support for DTS:X, which is available on the Philips, offering additional surround sound capabilities for users who have compatible audio systems.

Neither model includes a subwoofer, and neither supports Dolby Virtual. Both TVs also lack the SRS TheaterSound HD feature, keeping the audio profile similar in terms of built-in sound technologies.

The Philips 77OLED760/12 and Samsung QN85QN70FAF differ in their physical dimensions. The Philips model is 1773 mm wide, 991 mm tall, and 79 mm thick, with a total volume of 138,806.397 cm³. In contrast, the Samsung is slightly wider at 1901.7 mm and taller at 1086.5 mm, but it is thinner at just 26.9 mm, resulting in a smaller volume of 55,580.7 cm³.

When it comes to weight, the Philips is significantly heavier at 36,000 g compared to the Samsung's 19,187 g. This weight difference could be attributed to the Philips' larger display area and OLED technology, which tends to be heavier than QLED panels.

Both models support VESA mounting, offering flexibility in installation. However, beyond the VESA support, the design differences highlight the Philips’ bulkier form versus the Samsung’s slimmer profile.

The Philips 77OLED760/12 and Samsung QN85QN70FAF both come with a wide range of smart features. Both models support AirPlay, have built-in smart TV capabilities, and are compatible with Google Assistant and Alexa. Neither model supports Siri/Apple HomeKit. Both TVs also support remote smartphone control, and neither has a rechargeable remote control.

When it comes to power consumption, the Philips has an operating power consumption of 124W, which is notably lower than the Samsung's 235W. Both models have a standby power consumption of 0.5W. Both TVs also support USB recording, a search browser, a sleep timer, a child lock, and voice commands.

Overall, the Philips and Samsung share many smart features, with the main difference being the operating power consumption, with the Samsung using significantly more power during operation compared to the Philips.