Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55"
Samsung QN90F QN65QN90FAFXZA 65"
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 QN90F QN65QN90FAFXZA 65"
The Samsung Neo QLED TV is widely praised for its outstanding picture quality, exceptional brightness, and excellent contrast, especially in bright rooms. Most users are highly satisfied, with one noting it outperforms LG in brightness and another loving it for gaming. However, a significant complaint is the poor built-in speakers that rattle and distort, which one user says can only be fixed by adding expensive external speakers. A separate user experienced freezing issues after six months, requiring a restart.
Pros
- Exceptional picture quality
- Outstanding brightness
- Perfect contrast
- Glare-free in bright rooms
- Great for gaming
Cons
- Poor built-in speakers
- Speaker rattling and distortion
- Expensive external speakers needed
- Freezing issues after months
- No last channel recall on remote
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55" | Samsung QN90F QN65QN90FAFXZA 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED | QD-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 | — |
| Color Gamut | XR Triluminos Pro | Neo Quantum HDR+ |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | XR Motion Clarity | Motion Xcelerator 165Hz |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | NQ4 AI Gen3 Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | HDR |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | Variable Refresh Rate |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Multiple Voice Assistant Compatible |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | SmartThings |
| Works With | Alexa, Google Home | Amazon Alexa, SmartThings, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.0 | 4.2.2 |
| Wattage | 40W | 60W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | Yes★ |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 400x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 185W | 140W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Annual Energy | 319 kWh | 266 kWh★ |
| Weight | 17.69 kg★ | 24.22 kg |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55"
- Strong hdr (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong picture quality (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong audio (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
Samsung QN90F QN65QN90FAFXZA 65"
- Strong audio (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong display (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 42 specs.