Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Hisense - ULED X UX 85 | Samsung - S95F QD-OLED 77 |
|---|---|---|
| Peak brightness | 5000 nits | 3800 nits |
| Screen size | 85 " | 77 " |
| HDMI 2.1 ports | 2 | 4 |
| Dolby Vision | true | false |
| Smart OS | Google TV | Tizen |
| Panel type | Mini-LED | QD-OLED |
Between the ULED X UX 85 and S95F QD-OLED 77, the ULED X UX 85 comes out ahead in peak brightness / screen size, while the S95F QD-OLED 77 wins on hdmi 2.1 ports / panel type. Overall, the ULED X UX 85 scores 81.8 and the S95F QD-OLED 77 scores 84.8 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The S95F QD-OLED 77 edges ahead on the Mars Score (81.8 vs 84.8), but the 3.0-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the ULED X UX 85 if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are peak brightness, screen size, dolby vision, among others. The single most decisive one: Peak brightness — 31.58% more. 5000 nits vs 3800 nits.
Pick the S95F QD-OLED 77 if you care most about hdmi 2.1 ports / panel type. Its strongest claims are hdmi 2.1 ports, panel type. The single most decisive one: HDMI 2.1 ports — 2.00 more. 4 vs 2.
Both ship with comparable refresh rate, vrr, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Hisense - ULED X UX 85 or Samsung - S95F QD-OLED 77?
Samsung - S95F QD-OLED 77 leads the current Mars Score by 3.0 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare screen size, panel type, hdmi 2.1 ports against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Hisense - ULED X UX 85 if…
Hisense - ULED X UX 85 has the measurable edge on peak brightness nits, screen size in, has dolby vision.
Choose Samsung - S95F QD-OLED 77 if…
Samsung - S95F QD-OLED 77 has the measurable edge on hdmi 2 1 count, panel type.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Hisense - ULED X UX 85 wins
- ▲Peak brightness — 31.58% more. 5000 nits vs 3800 nits.
- ▲Screen size — 10.39% more. 85 " vs 77 ".
- ▲Has Dolby Vision.
- ▲Smart OS: Google TV (vs Tizen).
Why Samsung - S95F QD-OLED 77 wins
- ▲HDMI 2.1 ports — 2.00 more. 4 vs 2.
- ▲Panel type: QD-OLED (vs Mini-LED).
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | Hisense - ULED X UX 85 | Samsung - S95F QD-OLED 77 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 85 "lead | 77 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | Mini-LED | QD-OLEDlead |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 165 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 5000 nitslead | 3800 nits |
HDR & Smart
| Spec | Hisense - ULED X UX 85 | Samsung - S95F QD-OLED 77 |
|---|---|---|
| Dolby Visionⓘ | truelead | false |
| HDR10+ⓘ | true | true |
| Smart OS | Google TVlead | Tizen |
| Dolby Atmosⓘ | true | true |
Gaming
| Spec | Hisense - ULED X UX 85 | Samsung - S95F QD-OLED 77 |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI 2.1 portsⓘ | 2 | 4lead |
| VRRⓘ | true | true |
| ALLM | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which is brighter, ULED X UX 85 or S95F QD-OLED 77?+
ULED X UX 85 peaks at 5000 nits vs 3800 nits.
Which is better for gaming, ULED X UX 85 or S95F QD-OLED 77?+
S95F QD-OLED 77 offers 165Hz refresh and 4 HDMI 2.1 ports.
Does ULED X UX 85 or S95F QD-OLED 77 support Dolby Vision?+
ULED X UX 85 supports Dolby Vision; S95F QD-OLED 77 does not.