Samsung The Frame LS03B 42.5"
Samsung
25 Overall Score
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Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
Sony
95 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung The Frame LS03B 42.5"
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
Budget
Smart Home
Sports
Corporate
Movies
Gaming
Outdoor
Portable
Specifications
| Samsung The Frame LS03B 42.5" | Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 42.5" | 85" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | QLED | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Color Gamut | 100% Color Volume | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator | XR Motion Clarity |
| Processor | Quantum Processor 4K | XR Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Quantum HDR | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| VRR | — | VRR |
| ALLM | — | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Alexa, Google Assistant | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | — | AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in |
| Works With | Alexa, Google Home | Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | — | 2.2.2 |
| Wattage | — | 70W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | — | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | — | DTS:X |
| eARC | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | — | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | — | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | — | ✓★ |
| Optical Audio | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | — | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 345W★ |
| Energy Star | — | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 759 kWh★ |
| Weight | 8.89 kg★ | 52.40 kg |
Pros & Cons
Samsung The Frame LS03B 42.5"
- Strong smart (67th percentile)
- Below average audio (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average connectivity (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average gaming (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average display (19th percentile)19th %ile
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 The Frame LS03B 42.5"0.040score per dollar
vs
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"0.024score per dollar
Samsung The Frame LS03B 42.5" offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
Scores 95 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 19 of 39 specs.
