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Haier S85 TV: QLED Direct LED, 60 Hz DLG 120 Hz panel, Kef audio and Google TV

This concludes our (almost) complete overview of the Haier TV 2026 range. After focusing on the M96 series (see our Haier M96 news article: Mini LED TVs with 2000 nits brightness and very large screen sizes (100" and 115") for the 2026 range), the M92 series (Haier M92 TV: Mini LED 144 Hz, Kef sound and Google TV (65" to 85")) and the Haier S90 series (see our Haier S90 TV news article: 144 Hz, Kef sound and Google TV (55" to 100")), we now turn our attention to the Haier S85, based on QLED Direct LED technology and a 60 Hz panel.
The Haier S85 TV series comprises three models: the Haier H50S85G (50", 127 cm), Haier H55S85G (55", 140 cm), and Haier H65S85G (65", 165 cm). QLED and 350 nits: key specifications of the S85 TVs. Haier announces a Direct LED Global Dimming backlighting system combined with QLED (Quantum Dot) technology for its S85 TVs. Peak brightness reaches 350 nits for the 50" and 65" models, and 320 nits for the 55" model. Regarding color accuracy, Haier announces 93% DCI-P3 gamut coverage, thanks to QLED technology. 60 Hz panel, DLG 120 Hz and AiPQ chip: the key video specifications of the S85 TVs

The Haier S85 TVs are equipped with an Ultra HD 4K LCD panel with a native 60 Hz refresh rate or 120 Hz via DLG (Dual Line Gate) technology. The embedded processor, called AiPQ, ensures optimal management of Direct LED backlighting and MEMC motion compensation. Furthermore, ALLM and VRR functions are included, via Game Mode 2.0. HDR HLG, HDR Dolby Vision, and HDR10+ are also present, plus a DVB-T tuner. DVB-T2 and DVB-S.

Haier S85 TV: 2.0 audio by Kef and Dolby Atmos

In terms of audio, the Haier S85 TVs feature a 2.0 system by the British speaker manufacturer Kef, delivering a total power of 24W (2 x 12W) on the 50" model, and 50W (2 x 15W) on the 55" and 65" models. Dolby Atmos signal handling is included. Also noteworthy on the Haier S85 TVs is the dbx-tv functionality, which allows you to recreate a surround sound environment close to a cinematic experience.

Haier S85 Mini LED TV: Google TV, Homey AI and Far-Field micro, an environment Fully connected; Structured around the Google TV interface (Android 14), the Haier S85 TVs are equipped with a Far-Field microphone for long-distance voice control via Google Assistant, built-in Google Cast functionality, Google Assistant, a solar-powered remote control, and a Homey AI artificial intelligence module. Haier S85 Mini LED TV, Connectivity and Connectivity; The Haier S85 screens (see photo above) feature two HDMI 2.1 ports compatible with 144 Hz (signal converted via VRR or 120 Hz DLG), one of which has eARC functionality, two HDMI 2.0 60 Hz ports, and a shared audio/video mini-jack input. 3.5 mm jack, two USB 2.0 ports, a composite output, a CI+ slot, and an Ethernet port. In terms of connectivity, the Haier S85 TVs feature Bluetooth 5.1 and Wi-Fi 5. Also note that the remote control is no longer solar-powered. Availability is expected at the end of April. Suggested retail prices: • €529 for the Haier H50S85G • €629 for the Haier H55S85G • €849 for the Haier H65S85G [] Key features of the Haier S85G TVs:

• Panel [abc]LCD[/abc]

• Panel [abc]Ultra HD[/abc] [abc]4K[/abc]

• 10-bit panel (8 bits + FRC)

• 60 Hz panel

• Processor: Quad Core Pentonic 700

• Wide Color Gamut function

• Multimedia gateway function [abc]UPnP[/abc] ([abc]DLNA[/abc])

• DVR function

• [abc]eARC[/abc]

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• [abc]VRR[/abc]

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• [abc]ALLM[/abc] (Auto Low Latency Mode) function

• DLG 120 Hz function

• Compatibility [abc]HDR10[/abc] and [abc]HDR HLG

• HDR10+ Compatibility

• HDR Dolby Vision Compatibility

• HDCP 2.2 Compatibility

• HEVC Compatibility

• Dolby Atmos Compatibility

• HBBTV Compatibility

• Fransat Compatibility

• CEC Compatibility

• Canal Ready Compatibility

• AV1 Compatibility

• VP9 Compatibility [abc]Bluetooth[/abc] 5.1

• [abc]Chromecast (built-in)[/abc]

• [abc]Wi-Fi[/abc] 5

• Inputs: 2 [abc]HDMI[/abc] 2.1 inputs, 2 [abc]HDMI[/abc] 2.0 inputs, 2 [abc]USB[/abc] 2.0 Host ports, 1 [abc]Composite[/abc] input, 1 stereo/AV 3.5 mm mini-jack input, 1 [abc]optical[/abc] output, 1 [abc]CI+[/abc] slot and 1 [abc]Ethernet[/abc] port

• Google TV Multimedia

• Direct LED [abc]Global Dimming[/abc] backlighting system • MEMC Motion Compensation; • Peak brightness: 320 nits on the 55", 350 nits on the 50" and 65" models; • DVB-T2 tuner; • DVB-C tuner; • DVB-S2 tuner; • Sound section: 2.0; • Power: 30 W (2 x 15 W) on the 55"/65", 24 W (2 x 12 W) on the 50" model; • Energy rating: D in SDR and HDR