Samsung The Frame QN65LS03FAFXZA 65"
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
What Buyers Say
Samsung The Frame QN65LS03FAFXZA 65"
The Samsung Frame TV is widely praised for its beautiful design and Art Mode that makes it look like a real picture frame. Many users love the picture quality and how it blends into home decor. However, several reviews report serious reliability issues like the TV stopping working, turning on/off by itself, and remote control problems. While the concept is great, potential buyers should be aware of the risk of defects.
Pros
- Beautiful design like a picture frame
- Excellent picture quality
- Art Mode blends with decor
- Matte display reduces glare
- Sleek profile for wall mounting
Cons
- Reliability issues (TV stops working)
- Random auto on/off behavior
- Remote control problems
- Bluetooth connectivity issues
- Flashing standby light
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 The Frame QN65LS03FAFXZA 65" | Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 85" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Edge LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Color Gamut | Not Specified by Manufacturer | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator 144Hz | XR Motion Clarity |
| Processor | NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor | XR Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Multiple Voice Assistants Compatible | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | SmartThings | AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in |
| Works With | Google Home, SmartThings | Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0.2 | 2.2.2 |
| Wattage | 40W | 70W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos | DTS:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 400x300 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 183W★ | 345W |
| Energy Star | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 344 kWh★ | 759 kWh |
| Weight | 49.40 kg★ | 52.40 kg |
Pros & Cons
Samsung The Frame QN65LS03FAFXZA 65"
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong audio (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong gaming (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong hdr (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average affordability (28th percentile)
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
- Strong audio (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong display (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong smart (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average affordability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Pricing
Samsung The Frame QN65LS03FAFXZA 65"
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 39 specs.
