Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
Samsung U8000F UN85U8000FFXZA 85"
What Buyers Say
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
The Sony BRAVIA 9 is praised for its exceptional brightness, vibrant colors, and deep contrast, making it a standout Mini-LED TV for movies, shows, and gaming. A few users noted minor blooming, limited viewing angles, and audio sync issues, while many say it rivals or surpasses OLED in bright rooms. The built-in speaker quality and sleek design also impressed buyers.
Pros
- exceptional brightness
- vibrant colors and deep contrast
- impressive HDR performance
- immersive built-in speakers
- sleek minimalist design
Cons
- minor blooming in high-contrast scenes
- limited viewing angles compared to OLED
- audio sync issues with voices
- no warranty information provided
- premium price tag
Samsung U8000F UN85U8000FFXZA 85"
This Samsung TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning picture quality, vibrant colors, and excellent contrast. Users praise the sleek design, fast smart TV interface, and good sound, with many highlighting its value for gaming and movies. A few minor complaints mention glare from windows and a poorly designed power plug that falls out easily, but overall satisfaction is very high.
Pros
- Outstanding picture quality
- Vibrant colors and contrast
- Sleek and elegant design
- Fast smart TV interface
- Good built-in sound
Cons
- Power plug falls out easily
- Glare from windows in sunlight
- Reflections visible in bright rooms
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85" | Samsung U8000F UN85U8000FFXZA 85" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 85" | 85" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | LED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Color Gamut | Not Specified by Manufacturer | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Motion Tech | XR Motion Clarity | Motion Xcelerator |
| Processor | XR Processor | Crystal Processor 4K |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision | HDR10+ |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | — |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Bixby |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in | SmartThings |
| Works With | Google Home | Google Home, SmartThings |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.2.2 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 70W★ | 20W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | Dolby Audio |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 400x400 | 400x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 345W | 218W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 759 kWh | 408 kWh★ |
| Weight | 52.40 kg | 28.70 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
- Strong audio (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong display (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong smart (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Samsung U8000F UN85U8000FFXZA 85"
- Strong smart (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong display (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong social proof (72nd percentile)
- Strong hdr (71st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 39 specs.