Samsung S90D 65"
Sony BRAVIA 8 K65XR80 65"
What Buyers Say
Samsung S90D 65"
The Samsung S90D OLED TV receives high praise for its stunning picture quality, vibrant colors, deep blacks, and sleek design. However, multiple users report serious reliability issues, including power board failures and volume glitches, often occurring within months of purchase. While many find it a premium, worthwhile investment, the recurring defects and customer service frustrations temper overall satisfaction.
Pros
- Stunning OLED picture quality
- Vibrant colors and deep blacks
- Sleek, ultra-thin design
- Good sound for thin TV
- Easy setup and smart features
Cons
- Power board failures
- Volume control issues
- Fragile thin screen
- Premium price point
- Limited remote functionality
Sony BRAVIA 8 K65XR80 65"
The Sony Bravia 8 OLED is widely praised for its stunning picture quality, with perfect blacks, vibrant colors, and excellent upscaling. Users appreciate the Google TV interface, sleek design, and decent built-in sound, though some note it struggles in bright rooms and the remote lacks a backlight. Overall, it offers great value for a premium OLED experience.
Pros
- Stunning OLED picture quality
- Perfect blacks and vibrant colors
- Excellent upscaling of lower resolution content
- Intuitive Google TV interface
- Sleek and premium design
Cons
- Struggles in bright rooms
- Remote lacks backlight
- No direct input source button on remote
- Brightness lower than some competitors
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung S90D 65" | Sony BRAVIA 8 K65XR80 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Backlight | OLED | OLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | Near Infinite (Black Pixels Emit | Near Infinite (Black Pixels Emit |
| Color Gamut | Perceptional Color Mapping | XR Triluminos Pro |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator | XR Motion Clarity |
| Processor | NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor | Cognitive Processor XR |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10+ | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Alexa | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | SmartThings, Apple AirPlay | Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast |
| Works With | Alexa, Google | Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | 40W | 50W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS Virtual:X, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD | Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x200 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 438W★ |
| Energy Star | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 213 kWh★ | 355 kWh |
| Weight | 21.20 kg★ | 22.32 kg |
Pros & Cons
Samsung S90D 65"
- Strong display (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong gaming (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong audio (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong connectivity (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (11th percentile)11th %ile
Sony BRAVIA 8 K65XR80 65"
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong smart (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong display (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong audio (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 40 specs.
