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Samsung EDU/EPP: 65" Samsung QN85A Neo QLED 4K Smart TV (2021 Model)

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Samsung.com has for Samsung Education/Employment Discount Program Members: 65" Samsung Class QN85A Samsung Neo QLED 4K Smart TV (2021 Model, QN65QN85AAFXZA) on sale for $1,349.99 when you follow the steps below. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community members equate5 and QuantumMechanics for finding this deal.

Note: Eligibility for discount programs may vary.

Deal Instructions:
  1. Visit the Samsung Discount Program page and select the program for which you qualify.
  2. Go to 65" Samsung Class QN85A Samsung Neo QLED 4K Smart TV (2021 Model, QN65QN85AAFXZA)
  3. Add to cart
  4. Sign in or create a new Samsung account if prompted
  5. May also be prompted to verify eligibility
  6. Price in cart will be $1,349.99 + Free Shipping

Specs:
  • Resolution: 3840x2160
  • Refresh Rate: 120Hz (Motion Rate 240)
  • Features: HDR10+, 100% Color Volume, Quantum HDR 24x, Neo Quantum Processor 4K, HLG, Quantum Matrix Technology, Full Array Local Dimming
  • VESA: 400x300mm
  • Ports:
  • 4x HDMI
  • 1x Terrestrial / RF input
  • 2x USB 2.0

Editor's Notes

Written by oceanlake | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this is $148 lower than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting at $1,497.99 at the time of this posting.
  • About this product:
    • This TV has received an average rating of 4.7 stars out of 5 based on over 960 Samsung customer reviews.
  • About this store:

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Written by equate5
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Samsung.com has for Samsung Education/Employment Discount Program Members: 65" Samsung Class QN85A Samsung Neo QLED 4K Smart TV (2021 Model, QN65QN85AAFXZA) on sale for $1,349.99 when you follow the steps below. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community members equate5 and QuantumMechanics for finding this deal.

Note: Eligibility for discount programs may vary.

Deal Instructions:
  1. Visit the Samsung Discount Program page and select the program for which you qualify.
  2. Go to 65" Samsung Class QN85A Samsung Neo QLED 4K Smart TV (2021 Model, QN65QN85AAFXZA)
  3. Add to cart
  4. Sign in or create a new Samsung account if prompted
  5. May also be prompted to verify eligibility
  6. Price in cart will be $1,349.99 + Free Shipping

Specs:
  • Resolution: 3840x2160
  • Refresh Rate: 120Hz (Motion Rate 240)
  • Features: HDR10+, 100% Color Volume, Quantum HDR 24x, Neo Quantum Processor 4K, HLG, Quantum Matrix Technology, Full Array Local Dimming
  • VESA: 400x300mm
  • Ports:
  • 4x HDMI
  • 1x Terrestrial / RF input
  • 2x USB 2.0

Editor's Notes

Written by oceanlake | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this is $148 lower than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting at $1,497.99 at the time of this posting.
  • About this product:
    • This TV has received an average rating of 4.7 stars out of 5 based on over 960 Samsung customer reviews.
  • About this store:

Original Post

Written by equate5

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Top Comments

Wulfrax
Sony for:
- Size
- Darker rooms
- Better sound
- PS5

Samsung for:
- Brighter rooms
- Need for viewing at wide angles
- Better UI
- XboxSX

Both are really good choices and I think it mostly comes down to the location you will put it in. Light in room, how far your seats are from the TV, what angle from the TV, etc.
frankrcarter
I'm on the lookout for any deal on the 85".
kevinh
Can you clarify why one is better for the PS5 and the other better for XboxSX?

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Jan 22, 2022
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kskreider
Jan 22, 2022
1,089 Posts
Quote from Gmoney161 :
Any trick to get the $1350 in cart? Not working for me with the steps on the front page. Thanks.
You have to have a edu or epp account
Jan 22, 2022
774 Posts
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seancruise
Jan 22, 2022
774 Posts
Quote from robrob777 :
IPS better than VA for living rooms..
Is VA or IPS better for longevity or it doesn't matter?
Jan 22, 2022
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VincentV6780
Jan 22, 2022
841 Posts
not oled… trust me once you see blooming…
Jan 22, 2022
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gsv7
Jan 22, 2022
400 Posts
This vs Sony X90J, any recs?
Jan 22, 2022
511 Posts
Joined Jan 2018
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underastormysky
Jan 22, 2022
511 Posts
I thought that you could get the student discount without a student ID? Does perks at work work for this one?
Jan 22, 2022
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Jan 22, 2022
ghostfreckle
Jan 22, 2022
4,440 Posts
How are ads on the UI?
Jan 22, 2022
50 Posts
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Jan 22, 2022
Dan7371
Jan 22, 2022
50 Posts
Quote from patnshan :
I am torn on this (or the 90) vs an LG OLED for a bright room with a wall of windows to the south. I also would like the four HDMI 2.1 ports on the LG vs just one on these Samsungs. Anyone have advice?
I saw the n90 in the store, a the salesman shined a flash light directly at the panel at different angles, with almost no reflection or glare. This is what they informed me was the difference between the n85 and n90 panels. I will be using the TV in a sunroom, so I will definitely go with the n90.

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Jan 22, 2022
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Nvidia_ATI
Jan 22, 2022
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Quote from Rudderpinne :
Aren't all 85" QN85's VA panel or no?
Check rtings.com. In the United States, QN85A is an IPS panel while QN90A is a VA panel. The VA panel is much better than an IPS panel. VA has much better contrast while IPS is prone to blooming and IPS glow.

https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews...qn85a-qled
Jan 22, 2022
25 Posts
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Nvidia_ATI
Jan 22, 2022
25 Posts
Quote from seancruise :
Is VA or IPS better for longevity or it doesn't matter?
No, there is no difference in longevity so it does not matter. The difference between IPS and VA is picture quality. VA has much better contrast and IPS has better viewing angles. But for the Samsung QN90A, the viewing angles are supposed to be good because of a special layer on the panel.
Jan 22, 2022
25 Posts
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Nvidia_ATI
Jan 22, 2022
25 Posts
Quote from praveensiddardh :
Costco version of Q90A is showing 4 hdmi 2.1's in specs, is this accurate?

https://www.costco.com/samsung-75...50822.html
This is wrong. The Costco specs is an error. Only 1 port is hdmi 2.1 capable.
Jan 22, 2022
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Nvidia_ATI
Jan 22, 2022
25 Posts
Quote from FreedomPenguin :
85 inch qn85 is va panel if you see that on sale from Costco it's a va just fyi

It got taken off website few days ago but itl be back I assume after other TV's clearance out a bit
QN85A uses an ADS panel which is similar to IPS. It does not use a VA panel which is reserved for the QN90A.
Jan 22, 2022
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PoorFatKid
Jan 22, 2022
2,683 Posts
Quote from gsv7 :
This vs Sony X90J, any recs?
Sony X90J. Better picture processing, better contrast, better local dimming, better blacks and better OS.

The only things the QN85A has going for it are anti reflective and and viewing angle.
Jan 22, 2022
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DeProof
Jan 22, 2022
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Quote from Nvidia_ATI :
Check rtings.com. In the United States, QN85A is an IPS panel while QN90A is a VA panel. The VA panel is much better than an IPS panel. VA has much better contrast while IPS is prone to blooming and IPS glow.

https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews...qn85a-qled
The rtings review clearly stated the 85" variant of the QN85 is a VA panel. The other sizes are ADS, which is similar to IPS but technically not the same.
Jan 22, 2022
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Racerbob
Jan 22, 2022
723 Posts
I am so on the fence about this. We are presently using a Samsung Q8F that is wonderful. But it is a 55" TV. We would like a slightly larger set for our living room and this QN85A 65" would do it all for us. We remain loyal to Samsung because without going into great detail, they treated us wonderfully a few years ago when another set failed and it was just out of warranty. Lets just say that the Q8F only cost us around $300 including tax. Smilie

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Jan 22, 2022
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anonymous2929239
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Quote from Nvidia_ATI :
QN85A uses an ADS panel which is similar to IPS. It does not use a VA panel which is reserved for the QN90A.
The 85 inch Qn85 uses va panel.
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