Sony BRAVIA K55XR8B 55"
Samsung Neo QLED QN990F 75"
What Buyers Say
Sony BRAVIA K55XR8B 55"
The Sony Bravia XR8B OLED TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning picture quality, vibrant colors, and deep blacks, especially when paired with a PS5. Many users find it a significant upgrade over previous TVs, praising its ease of setup and integration with Google TV. However, a notable minority report issues with a sluggish user interface, random power cycling, and missing features like a sleep timer, leading to some returns. Overall, it is highly recommended for movie enthusiasts and gamers who can overlook its software quirks.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Vibrant and accurate colors
- Deep blacks (OLED)
- Excellent PS5 integration
- Easy setup and navigation
Cons
- Sluggish user interface
- Random power cycling issues
- No sleep timer feature
- Slow app switching
- Mediocre in bright rooms
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 K55XR8B 55" | Samsung Neo QLED QN990F 75" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 75" |
| Resolution | 4K | 8K★ |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | Mini-LED |
| Backlight | OLED★ | Mini-LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | infinite | infinite |
| Color Gamut | — | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | XR OLED Motion technology | Motion Xcelerator 240 Hz |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | NQ8 AI Gen3 Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (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 | Miracast, Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay |
| Works With | — | |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | — | 6.2.4 |
| Wattage | — | 90W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Surround, DTS, DTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD, DTS:X | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 5★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 4★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Optical Audio | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 300mm x 300mm | 400x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 327W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 607 kWh★ |
| Weight | 17.10 kg★ | 30.80 kg |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA K55XR8B 55"
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong smart (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong display (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong gaming (78th 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
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 11 of 41 specs.