Samsung U7900 Series UN65U7900FFXZA 65"
Sony BRAVIA XR48A90K 47.5"
What Buyers Say
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
Sony BRAVIA XR48A90K 47.5"
The Sony A90K OLED TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning picture quality, deep blacks, and excellent motion handling, especially for gaming and streaming. Users praise its responsive Google TV interface and solid build, though some note the high price and that competitors like LG C2 or Samsung S95B may offer better value for certain uses. A few initial complaints about skin tones and motion smoothing were later retracted after proper calibration, highlighting the TV's learning curve.
Pros
- Stunning OLED picture quality
- Deep blacks and excellent contrast
- Great motion handling for gaming
- Responsive Google TV interface
- Solid build quality
Cons
- High price compared to competitors
- Not ideal for bright rooms
- Initial skin tone issues before calibration
- Motion smoothing artifacts at higher settings
- Sound not comparable to dedicated audio systems
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung U7900 Series UN65U7900FFXZA 65" | Sony BRAVIA XR48A90K 47.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 48" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | OLED★ |
| Backlight | Direct LED | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Color Gamut | PurColour | XR Triluminos Pro |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator | X-Motion Clarity |
| Processor | Crystal Processor 4K | Cognitive Processor XR |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10+ | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Response Time | — | 8.5 ms★ |
| VRR | — | VRR |
| ALLM | — | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Bixby | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | SmartThings | Miracast, Apple AirPlay |
| Works With | Google Home, SmartThings | Google Home, Amazon Alexa |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | 20W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Virtual Surround Sound | DTS Digital Surround |
| eARC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 4.2 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 300mm x 300mm |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 150W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 264 kWh | 162 kWh★ |
| Weight | 14.20 kg | 13.43 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung U7900 Series UN65U7900FFXZA 65"
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong smart (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong audio (74th percentile)
- Strong display (73rd percentile)
Sony BRAVIA XR48A90K 47.5"
- Strong smart (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gaming (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong connectivity (84th percentile)84th %ile
Pricing
Samsung U7900 Series UN65U7900FFXZA 65" offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 79 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 12 of 39 specs.
