Samsung Q8F QN50Q8FKIT1 50"
Samsung
31 Overall Score
vs
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
Sony
96 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung Q8F QN50Q8FKIT1 50"
No customer feedback yet
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
85 out of 100 medium confidence 23 reviews
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
Brightness 8
Picture quality 8
Blooming 2
Viewing angles 1
Sound quality 5
Design 3
Scores
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Corporate
Movies
Gaming
Outdoor
Portable
Specifications
| Samsung Q8F QN50Q8FKIT1 50" | Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 50" | 85" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | — | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Color Gamut | Quantum Dot | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Motion Tech | — | XR Motion Clarity |
| Processor | — | XR Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | VRR |
| ALLM | — | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Voice Remote | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | — | AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in |
| Works With | — | Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | — | 2.2.2 |
| Wattage | — | 70W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | — | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | — | DTS:X |
| eARC | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | — | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 345W★ |
| Energy Star | — | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 759 kWh★ |
| Weight | 14.52 kg★ | 52.40 kg |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Q8F QN50Q8FKIT1 50"
- Strong display (74th percentile)
- Strong gaming (70th percentile)
- Below average audio (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average smart (29th percentile)
- Below average social proof (32nd percentile)
- Below average hdr (34th 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 Q8F QN50Q8FKIT1 50"0.061score per dollar
vs
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"0.024score per dollar
Samsung Q8F QN50Q8FKIT1 50" offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 16 of 39 specs.
