Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55"
Samsung Neo QLED QN990F 75"
What Buyers Say
Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55"
The Sony Bravia 5 Mini LED TV receives mostly positive feedback for its picture quality, color, and ease of setup, especially among users upgrading from older models. However, several verified buyers report significant issues with brightness being too dim, a cheap-feeling remote, and a laggy interface compared to previous Sony TVs. A few users also mention poor antenna reception and complicated picture adjustments, leading to returns. Overall, it is seen as a solid mid-range option but not without notable drawbacks.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality and color
- Easy setup and installation
- Deep blacks with Mini LED
- Good value for the price
- Great for PS5 and gaming
Cons
- Low brightness even at max settings
- Cheap-feeling remote control
- Laggy interface compared to older models
- Poor antenna reception
- Complicated picture adjustments
Samsung Neo QLED QN990F 75"
Overall, users are highly satisfied with this TV, praising its exceptional brightness, vivid colors, and sharp picture quality. Many highlight the immersive experience for gaming and movies, with several noting the impressive soundstage and responsive UI. A few minor criticisms include the lack of 8K content and a desire for more remote control options, but these do not detract from the overwhelmingly positive sentiment.
Pros
- Exceptional brightness
- Vivid colors
- Sharp picture quality
- Immersive soundstage
- Responsive UI
Cons
- Lack of 8K content
- Remote control limited options
- UI could be improved
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55" | Samsung Neo QLED QN990F 75" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 75" |
| Resolution | 4K | 8K★ |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | 4,500:1 | infinite |
| Color Gamut | XR Triluminos Pro | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| Motion Tech | XR Motion Clarity | Motion Xcelerator 240 Hz |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | NQ8 AI Gen3 Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro, VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Bixby |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay |
| Works With | Alexa, Google Home | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.0 | 6.2.4 |
| Wattage | 40W | 90W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 5★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 4★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 400x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 185W★ | 327W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 319 kWh★ | 607 kWh |
| Weight | 17.69 kg★ | 30.80 kg |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55"
- Strong hdr (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong picture quality (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong audio (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (31st percentile)
Samsung Neo QLED QN990F 75"
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong audio (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
Pricing
Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55" offers 4.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 2 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 42 specs.
