Sony BRAVIA XR77A95L 77"

Sony BRAVIA XR77A95L 77"

Sony
90 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Neo QLED QN900D 65"

Samsung Neo QLED QN900D 65"

Samsung
85 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Sony BRAVIA XR77A95L 77"

62 out of 100 medium confidence 16 reviews

The Sony BRAVIA XR A95L receives high praise for its stunning picture quality and impressive built-in sound, with several users calling it the best TV they've owned. However, a significant number of reviews report the sound failing within a year, and one critic notes it's overpriced for being a few model cycles behind the latest QD-OLED tech. Overall, sentiment is mixed: enthusiasts love the display, but reliability and value concerns temper enthusiasm.

Pros
  • Stunning picture quality
  • Impressive built-in sound
  • Great colors and details
  • Best TV I've owned
  • No sound bar needed
Cons
  • Sound fails within a year
  • Poor service support
  • Overpriced for older tech
  • Wall mount hassle for repairs
👍 Picture quality 5
👍 Sound quality 4
👎 Reliability 3
👎 Customer service 2
👎 Value for money 2
👎 Wall mounting 1

Samsung Neo QLED QN900D 65"

62 out of 100 medium confidence 22 reviews

The Samsung 8K TV receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its stunning picture quality, vibrant colors, and features like the glare-free screen and one remote control. However, several reviewers express disappointment with the price-to-performance ratio, noting that 4K OLEDs often look better, and some report issues like poor viewing angles, a wobbly stand, and reliability problems after a year.

Pros
  • Stunning picture quality
  • Vibrant colors
  • Glare-free screen
  • One remote for everything
  • Great for gaming
Cons
  • Poor viewing angles
  • Wobbly stand
  • Overpriced
  • Reliability issues after a year
  • Glare with rainbow effect
👍 Picture quality 6
👎 Value for money 4
👎 Viewing angles 2
👎 Stand quality 2
👎 Reliability 2
🤔 Glare 2

Scores

Budget
Sony
100
Samsung
92
Movies
Sony
100
Samsung
80
Sports
Sony
100
Samsung
94
Streaming
Sony
100
Samsung
95
Smart Home
Sony
98
Samsung
96
Corporate
Sony
95
Samsung
88
Gaming
Sony
94
Samsung
86
Outdoor
Sony
87
Samsung
64
Portable
Sony
65
Samsung
61

Specifications

Sony BRAVIA XR77A95L 77"Samsung Neo QLED QN900D 65"
Display
Size77"65"
Resolution4K8K★
Panel TypeQD-OLED★Mini-LED
BacklightOLED★Mini-LED
Aspect Ratio16:916:9
Curved✗✗
Picture Quality
Brightness2000 nits★—
Contrast RatioNear Infinite (Black Pixels Emit—
Color GamutXR Triluminos Max100% Color Volume
Color Depth10-bit★—
Motion TechXR OLED Motion technologyMotion Xcelerator 240 Hz
ProcessorCognitive Processor XRNQ8 AI Gen3 Processor
HDR
HDR FormatsHDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby VisionHDR10+, HLG
Dolby Vision✓★✗
HDR10+✗✓★
HLG✓✓
Gaming
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
Response Time8.5 ms★—
VRRVRRFreeSync Premium Pro
ALLM✓✓
Game Mode✓★✗
Smart TV
PlatformGoogle TVTizen
Voice AssistantGoogle AssistantAlexa, Google Assistant, SmartThings
Screen MirroringApple AirPlaySmartThings
Works WithGoogle Home, Amazon AlexaAmazon Alexa, SmartThings, Google Home
Audio
Speaker Config2.26.2.2
Wattage60W90W★
Dolby Atmos✓✓
Surround SoundDTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS:XDolby Atmos
eARC✓✓
Connectivity
HDMI Ports44
HDMI Version2.12.1
USB Ports23★
Wi-FiWi-FiWi-Fi 6E★
Bluetooth5.25.2
Ethernet✓✓
Optical Audio✓✓
VESA Mount300x300400x300
Power & Size
Power60W★350W
Energy Star✗✗
Annual Energy299 kWh★315 kWh
Weight35.20 kg21.60 kg★

Pros & Cons

Sony BRAVIA XR77A95L 77"

  • Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong picture quality (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong audio (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong hdr (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Below average user sentiment (11th percentile)11th %ile

Samsung Neo QLED QN900D 65"

  • Strong audio (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong smart (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Below average user sentiment (11th percentile)11th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Sony BRAVIA XR77A95L 77"

Scores 90 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 42 specs.

Sony BRAVIA XR77A95L 77" Better at:

BudgetGamingMoviesSportsOutdoorPortableCorporateStreaming