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Samsung QA55QN85BAW vs Sony KD-55X85K: 55-inch LCD TVs
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Little between them on price and running cost. The table below has the rest.
Prices
Samsung QA55QN85BAW
No price at the shops checked: The Good Guys and Appliances Online.
Prices checked 10 Sept 2026.
Sony KD-55X85K
No price at the shops checked: The Good Guys and Appliances Online.
Prices checked 10 Sept 2026.
Side by side
| SamsungQA55QN85BAW | SonyKD-55X85K | |
|---|---|---|
| Buying | ||
| Best price | not listed | not listed |
| Specifications | ||
| Screen technology | LCD | LCD |
| Panel | Neo QLED (Mini-LED) | 4K LED |
| Series | Samsung QN8x Neo QLED | Sony X7x/X8x |
| Screen size | 55-inch (139 cm) | 55-inch (139 cm) |
| Native refresh | 120 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Made in | Vietnam | Malaysia |
| Registration no. | ATV4796 | ATV4936 |
| Running costs at 32¢/kWh | ||
| Energy stars | 3 ★ | 3 ★ |
| kWh a year | 499 | 504 |
| Cost a year | $160 | $161 |
How we compare
Specifications are from the Australian Government's energy-rating database; prices are from the retailers shown, on the dates shown. Running costs apply 32¢/kWh to the government's labelled annual energy figure. The energy figure assumes 10 hours of viewing a day, the labelled test basis. Full pages: Samsung QA55QN85BAW · Sony KD-55X85K · or every current model.