Sony A90K XR42A90K 42"
Sony
77 Overall Score
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Samsung Neo QLED QN990F 75"
Samsung
98 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony A90K XR42A90K 42"
No customer feedback yet
Samsung Neo QLED QN990F 75"
88 out of 100 medium confidence 16 reviews
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
Brightness 8
Color quality 7
Picture quality 6
Sound quality 5
Gaming experience 3
Ui responsiveness 3
Scores
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Specifications
| Sony A90K XR42A90K 42" | Samsung Neo QLED QN990F 75" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 42" | 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 | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | infinite | infinite |
| Color Gamut | XR Triluminos Pro | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | XR OLED Motion | Motion Xcelerator 240 Hz |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | NQ8 AI Gen3 Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 8.5 ms★ | — |
| VRR | ALLM | FreeSync Premium Pro, VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Bixby |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple Airplay, Chromecast Built-In | Apple AirPlay |
| Works With | Apple HomeKit | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.1 | 6.2.4 |
| Wattage | 25W | 90W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Audio | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 5★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 4★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200 x 200 | 400x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 327W★ |
| Energy Star | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 607 kWh★ |
| Weight | 29.30 kg★ | 30.80 kg |
Pros & Cons
Sony A90K XR42A90K 42"
- Strong hdr (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong picture quality (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong gaming (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong audio (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average social proof (26th 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
Winner: Samsung Neo QLED QN990F 75"
Scores 98 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 43 specs.