Sony BRAVIA XR77A95L 76.8"
Samsung U7900 Series UN65U7900FFXZA 65"
What Buyers Say
Sony BRAVIA XR77A95L 76.8"
The Sony BRAVIA XR A95L receives high praise for its stunning picture quality and impressive built-in sound, with several users calling it the best TV they've owned. However, a significant number of reviews report the sound failing within a year, and one critic notes it's overpriced for being a few model cycles behind the latest QD-OLED tech. Overall, sentiment is mixed: enthusiasts love the display, but reliability and value concerns temper enthusiasm.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Impressive built-in sound
- Great colors and details
- Best TV I've owned
- No sound bar needed
Cons
- Sound fails within a year
- Poor service support
- Overpriced for older tech
- Wall mount hassle for repairs
Samsung U7900 Series UN65U7900FFXZA 65"
The Samsung 65-inch Smart TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with users praising its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, and sleek design. Many appreciate the easy setup and user-friendly smart features, though some note the sound could be better and recommend a soundbar. A few users mention minor issues like app lag or Bluetooth connectivity problems, but overall, the TV is seen as a great value for its price.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Vibrant colors
- Easy setup
- User-friendly smart features
- Sleek design
Cons
- Sound quality could be better
- App lag
- Bluetooth connectivity issues
- Menu navigation glitchy
- eARC sync adjustments needed
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA XR77A95L 76.8" | Samsung U7900 Series UN65U7900FFXZA 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 77" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED★ | LED |
| Backlight | OLED★ | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 2000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | Near Infinite (Black Pixels Emit | — |
| Color Gamut | XR Triluminos Max | PurColour |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | XR OLED Motion technology | Motion Xcelerator |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | Crystal Processor 4K |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision | HDR10+ |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 8.5 ms★ | — |
| VRR | VRR | — |
| ALLM | ✓★ | — |
| Game Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Bixby |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay | SmartThings |
| Works With | Google Home, Amazon Alexa | Google Home, SmartThings |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.2 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 60W★ | 20W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS:X | Virtual Surround Sound |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 2 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 60W★ | 150W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 299 kWh | 264 kWh★ |
| Weight | 35.20 kg | 14.20 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA XR77A95L 76.8"
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong picture quality (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong audio (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong hdr (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (11th percentile)11th %ile
Samsung U7900 Series UN65U7900FFXZA 65"
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong smart (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong audio (74th percentile)
- Strong display (72nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 14 of 42 specs.