Samsung R84H Series 65"

Samsung R84H Series 65"

Samsung
47 Overall Score
vs
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"

Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"

Sony
96 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Samsung R84H Series 65"

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

Streaming
Samsung
54
Sony
97
Smart Home
Samsung
60
Sony
97
Budget
Samsung
37
Sony
96
Sports
Samsung
50
Sony
94
Corporate
Samsung
56
Sony
93
Movies
Samsung
44
Sony
86
Gaming
Samsung
59
Sony
85
Outdoor
Samsung
35
Sony
65
Portable
Samsung
31
Sony
63

Specifications

Samsung R84H Series 65"Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
Display
Size65"85"
Resolution4K4K
Panel TypeOLED★Mini-LED
BacklightFull-Array LEDMini-LED★
Aspect Ratio—16:9
Curved✗✗
Screen Finish—matte
Picture Quality
Color Gamut100% BT.2020Not Specified by Manufacturer
Motion TechMotion Xcelerator 120HzXR Motion Clarity
ProcessorSamsungVisionAIXR Processor
HDR
HDR FormatsHDR 10+HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
Dolby Vision✗✓★
HDR10+✓★✗
HLG✗✓★
Gaming
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
VRRFreeSync PremiumVRR
ALLM—✓★
Game Mode—✓★
Smart TV
PlatformTizenGoogle TV
Voice AssistantBixby, Amazon AlexaGoogle Assistant
Screen MirroringSmartThingsAirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in
Works With—Google Home
Audio
Speaker Config2.02.2.2
Wattage30W70W★
Dolby Atmos✓✓
Surround SoundDolby AtmosDTS:X
eARC✓✓
Connectivity
HDMI Ports44
HDMI Version2.12.1
USB Ports22
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E★Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.3
Ethernet✓✓
Optical Audio—✓★
VESA Mount400x300400x400
Power & Size
Power—345W★
Energy Star✗✗
Annual Energy266 kWh★759 kWh
Weight19.05 kg★52.40 kg

Pros & Cons

Samsung R84H Series 65"

  • Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong audio (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Strong smart (75th percentile)
  • Strong gaming (74th percentile)
  • Below average social proof (9th percentile)9th %ile
  • 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 R84H Series 65" is $2,998 cheaper (4.0x less).

Samsung R84H Series 65"0.047score per dollar
vs
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"0.024score per dollar

Samsung R84H Series 65" offers 2.0x better value for money

Verdict

★ Winner: Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"

Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 39 specs.

Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85" Better at:

BudgetGamingMoviesSportsOutdoorPortableCorporateStreamingSmart Home

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