Sony BRAVIA 8 K65XR80 65"
Samsung Q8F QN50Q8FAAFXZA 50"
What Buyers Say
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
Samsung Q8F QN50Q8FAAFXZA 50"
Overall, users are pleased with the picture quality, ease of setup, and value for money, with many praising the QLED display and smart features. However, some report issues with sound clarity, remote usability, and occasional software lag or freezing. A few negative experiences involve delivery problems, defective units, and customer service issues, but these are in the minority.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Easy setup
- Good value for money
- Great smart features
- Sleek design
Cons
- Sound clarity issues
- Remote control usability
- Software lag/freezing
- Limited settings
- Light bleed on blacks
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 8 K65XR80 65" | Samsung Q8F QN50Q8FAAFXZA 50" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 50" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | QLED |
| Backlight | OLED★ | QLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | Near Infinite (Black Pixels Emit | Mega Contrast |
| Color Gamut | XR Triluminos Pro | 100% Color Volume with Quantum Dot |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit + FRC |
| Motion Tech | XR Motion Clarity | Motion Xcelerator |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | Q4 AI Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision | Quantum HDR+ |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Bixby |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast | AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Google Home | Google Home, SmartThings |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.1 | 2 |
| Wattage | 50W★ | 20W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos | Simulated Surround |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 438W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Annual Energy | 355 kWh | 202 kWh★ |
| Weight | 22.32 kg★ | 23.80 kg |
Pros & Cons
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
Samsung Q8F QN50Q8FAAFXZA 50"
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong smart (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (75th percentile)
- Strong display (74th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average hdr (34th percentile)
Pricing
Samsung Q8F QN50Q8FAAFXZA 50" offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 11 of 40 specs.
