Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
Sony
96 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Q8F Series QN50Q8F 50"
Samsung
22 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
85 out of 100 medium confidence 23 reviews
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
Brightness 8
Picture quality 8
Blooming 2
Viewing angles 1
Sound quality 5
Design 3
Samsung Q8F Series QN50Q8F 50"
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Streaming
Smart Home
Budget
Sports
Corporate
Movies
Gaming
Outdoor
Portable
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85" | Samsung Q8F Series QN50Q8F 50" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 85" | 50" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | QLED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | QLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | — |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Color Gamut | Not Specified by Manufacturer | 100% Color Volume with Quantum Dot |
| Motion Tech | XR Motion Clarity | Motion Xcelerator |
| Processor | XR Processor | Q4 AI Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision | Quantum HDR |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| VRR | VRR | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓★ | — |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | — |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in | — |
| Works With | Google Home | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.2.2 | — |
| Wattage | 70W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | — |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | — |
| eARC | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | — |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | — |
| USB Ports | 2★ | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓★ | — |
| VESA Mount | 400x400 | — |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 345W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | — |
| Annual Energy | 759 kWh★ | — |
| Weight | 52.40 kg | 11.20 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
- Strong audio (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong display (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong smart (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Samsung Q8F Series QN50Q8F 50"
- Strong gaming (71st percentile)
- Below average audio (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average social proof (26th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (26th percentile)
- Below average smart (29th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 16 of 39 specs.