Samsung Q8F Series QN85Q8FAAFXZA 85"
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
What Buyers Say
Samsung Q8F Series QN85Q8FAAFXZA 85"
The Samsung Q8F QLED TV receives mostly positive feedback for its vibrant colors, sharp 120Hz screen, and excellent contrast. Users praise the picture quality for movies and gaming, though some note issues with lag, app crashes, and bloatware. A few reviewers mention the screen is glossy and brightness can be adjusted for comfort.
Pros
- Vibrant colors
- Sharp 120Hz screen
- Excellent contrast
- Great for gaming
- Good HDR performance
Cons
- Lag and app crashes
- Bloatware
- Glossy screen
- Brightness issues at night
- No Dolby Atmos support
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
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung Q8F Series QN85Q8FAAFXZA 85" | Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 85" | 85" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Edge LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Color Gamut | 100% Color Volume with Quantum Dot | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator | XR Motion Clarity |
| Processor | Q4 AI Processor | XR Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10+ | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Bixby | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | SmartThings | AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in |
| Works With | — | Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.2.2 |
| Wattage | 20W | 70W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | — | DTS:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 600x400 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 494W | 345W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 494 kWh★ | 759 kWh |
| Weight | 40.40 kg★ | 52.40 kg |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Q8F Series QN85Q8FAAFXZA 85"
- Strong display (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong smart (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong connectivity (84th percentile)84th %ile
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
Pricing
Samsung Q8F Series QN85Q8FAAFXZA 85"
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 39 specs.
