Samsung S95F QN77S95FAFXZA 77"
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
What Buyers Say
Samsung S95F QN77S95FAFXZA 77"
The Samsung S95F OLED TV receives mostly glowing praise for its stunning picture quality, vibrant colors, and exceptional anti-glare matte screen, which many say is perfect for bright rooms. However, a significant number of owners report serious reliability issues, particularly with the One Connect box causing the TV to fail or lose picture, and some complain about poor customer service and slow repairs. While many call it the best TV they've owned, the high failure rate and support problems temper overall enthusiasm.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Vibrant colors
- Excellent anti-glare matte screen
- Great for bright rooms
- Slim design
Cons
- One Connect box failures
- Black screen issues
- Poor customer service
- Slow repairs
- Remote control issues
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 S95F QN77S95FAFXZA 77" | Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 77" | 85" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | Mini-LED |
| Backlight | OLED★ | Mini-LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | Near Infinite (Black Pixels Emit | — |
| Color Gamut | Not Specified by Manufacturer | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator 165Hz | XR Motion Clarity |
| Processor | NQ4 AI Gen3 Processor | XR Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10+ | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro (AMD Adaptive Sync) | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Bixby | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | SmartThings | AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in |
| Works With | Google Home, SmartThings | Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.2.2 | 2.2.2 |
| Wattage | 70W | 70W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos | DTS:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 4★ | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 400x300 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 192W★ | 345W |
| Energy Star | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 361 kWh★ | 759 kWh |
| Weight | 28.21 kg★ | 52.40 kg |
Pros & Cons
Samsung S95F QN77S95FAFXZA 77"
- Strong audio (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong display (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong smart (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
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 8 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 40 specs.