Sony BRAVIA 9 K75XR90 75"
Samsung Neo QLED QN990F 75"
What Buyers Say
Sony BRAVIA 9 K75XR90 75"
The Sony Bravia 9 mini-LED TV earns mostly positive feedback for its stunning brightness, excellent contrast, and vivid colors, especially in bright rooms. Many users praise the picture quality as top-tier, though some note it requires tweaking and isn't quite OLED-level. However, there are significant complaints about software updates causing issues, poor sound quality for the price, viewing angles, and occasional panel defects like dirty screen effect or dark spots. Overall, it's a premium TV that delights many but frustrates a notable minority with reliability and value concerns.
Pros
- impressive brightness
- excellent contrast and black levels
- vivid colors
- great for bright rooms
- sharp picture quality
Cons
- software update issues
- poor sound quality for price
- limited viewing angles
- dirty screen effect
- panel defects
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 9 K75XR90 75" | Samsung Neo QLED QN990F 75" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 75" | 75" |
| Resolution | 4K | 8K★ |
| Panel Type | QLED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | — | infinite |
| Color Gamut | XR Triluminos Pro | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | XR Motion Clarity | Motion Xcelerator 240 Hz |
| Processor | XR Processor | NQ8 AI Gen3 Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision | 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 | AirPlay 2, Chromecast | Apple AirPlay |
| Works With | Google Home | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.2.2 | 6.2.4 |
| Wattage | 70W | 90W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos | 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 | 451W | 327W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 724 kWh | 607 kWh★ |
| Weight | 42.30 kg | 30.80 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA 9 K75XR90 75"
- Strong audio (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong smart (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong hdr (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th 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 9 K75XR90 75" offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 4 of 9 usage categories and 11 of 41 specs.
