Samsung Crystal UHD U8000F 58"
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
What Buyers Say
Samsung Crystal UHD U8000F 58"
The Samsung TV is generally well-received for its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, and great value for the price. Many users praise the crystal-clear resolution and easy setup, with some highlighting the convenience of smart home integration and free Samsung channels. However, a recurring complaint is the slow and laggy user interface, which can freeze between menus and apps, and the remote control is widely criticized for being unresponsive. A few users also noted motion blur during fast-action scenes like sports, and one reviewer mentioned the TV only lasted four years.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Vibrant colors and brightness
- Great value for the price
- Easy setup and installation
- Smart home integration
Cons
- Slow and laggy user interface
- Unresponsive remote control
- Motion blur during fast scenes
- Difficult setup for home page
- Lack of SP/DIF port
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 Crystal UHD U8000F 58" | Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 57.5" | 85" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Direct LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Color Gamut | — | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator | XR Motion Clarity |
| Processor | Crystal Processor 4K | XR Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10+ | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| VRR | Auto Game Mode | 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 | 2.0 | 2.2.2 |
| Wattage | 20W | 70W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Audio | DTS:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 125W★ | 345W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 239 kWh★ | 759 kWh |
| Weight | 12.02 kg★ | 52.40 kg |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Crystal UHD U8000F 58"
- Strong smart (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong hdr (70th percentile)
- Strong display (68th percentile)
- 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
Pricing
Samsung Crystal UHD U8000F 58"
No current pricing available
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 11 of 39 specs.
