Samsung S90D 65"
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
What Buyers Say
Samsung S90D 65"
The Samsung S90D OLED TV receives high praise for its stunning picture quality, vibrant colors, deep blacks, and sleek design. However, multiple users report serious reliability issues, including power board failures and volume glitches, often occurring within months of purchase. While many find it a premium, worthwhile investment, the recurring defects and customer service frustrations temper overall satisfaction.
Pros
- Stunning OLED picture quality
- Vibrant colors and deep blacks
- Sleek, ultra-thin design
- Good sound for thin TV
- Easy setup and smart features
Cons
- Power board failures
- Volume control issues
- Fragile thin screen
- Premium price point
- Limited remote functionality
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 S90D 65" | Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 85" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | Mini-LED |
| Backlight | OLED★ | Mini-LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | Near Infinite (Black Pixels Emit | — |
| Color Gamut | Perceptional Color Mapping | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator | XR Motion Clarity |
| Processor | NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor | XR Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10+ | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Alexa | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | SmartThings, Apple AirPlay | AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in |
| Works With | Alexa, Google | Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.2.2 |
| Wattage | 40W | 70W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS Virtual:X, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD | DTS:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x200 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 345W★ |
| Energy Star | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 213 kWh★ | 759 kWh |
| Weight | 21.20 kg★ | 52.40 kg |
Pros & Cons
Samsung S90D 65"
- Strong display (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong gaming (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong audio (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong connectivity (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (11th percentile)11th %ile
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
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 40 specs.