Picture Quality

  • Strengths: The large 85-inch display delivers a captivating viewing experience, perfect for movie nights or watching sports. The QLED panel produces vivid colors, and HDR support (HDR10+ and HDR10) enhances the viewing experience with compatible content. Motion handling is decent, making it suitable for most content.
  • Weaknesses: Blacks aren’t as deep as higher-end models due to the use of an edge-lit LED panel with contrast-boosting features like Dual LED technology. This can be noticeable in dark rooms. The picture quality isn’t as impressive in brightly lit environments compared to some QLED TVs with higher peak brightness. Upscaling of non-4K content is good but not outstanding.

Design

  • Strengths: The standout feature is the massive 85-inch display, ideal for creating a home theater experience. The bezels are slim and modern-looking.
  • Weaknesses: Due to its size, the 85Q70T is quite heavy and requires a sturdy stand or wall mounting (not included). The design itself is fairly basic compared to some higher-end Samsung models.

Smart Features

  • Strengths: The 85Q70T runs Samsung’s user-friendly Tizen OS, offering a wide selection of apps and streaming services. Built-in Bixby voice assistant allows for voice control of the TV and other compatible smart home devices.
  • Weaknesses: The 85Q70T lacks Dolby Vision HDR support, which might be a dealbreaker for some users. It also doesn’t have the premium One Connect box found in higher-end Samsung models, which can help with cable management.

Gaming

  • Strengths: The 85Q70T offers a good gaming experience with low input lag and Auto Game Mode for optimized picture settings. The large screen size is immersive for gamers who enjoy big-screen titles. It includes a 4K 120Hz HDMI port, future-proofing the TV for next-gen consoles that can support this feature.
  • Weaknesses: While the picture quality is good for gaming, some high-end features like variable refresh rate (VRR) are missing on the 85Q70T.

Sound Quality

  • Neutral: The built-in speakers are adequate for casual viewing but lack the power and depth for an immersive home theater experience. Most users will likely want to pair it with a soundbar for better sound quality.

Overall

The Samsung QLED 85Q70T is a good option for those seeking a large-screen TV for everyday viewing. It delivers a vibrant picture with good motion handling and a user-friendly smart platform on a massive display. However, those seeking the deepest blacks, the best HDR performance, or extensive gaming features might want to consider higher-end models.