Samsung Neo QLED QN100QN80FFXZA 100"
Sony BRAVIA XR48A90K 48"
What Buyers Say
Samsung Neo QLED QN100QN80FFXZA 100"
Overall, users are highly satisfied with this Samsung Neo QLED TV, praising its exceptional picture quality, brightness, and contrast. The AI features and easy setup are also highlighted as major positives. Some minor issues were noted, such as difficulty connecting external devices and a desire for louder volume, but these do not overshadow the overall positive sentiment.
Pros
- Exceptional picture quality
- Brightness and contrast
- AI features
- Easy setup
- Smooth motion handling
Cons
- Finicky external device connection
- Volume could be louder
- Heavy, needs two people to move
Sony BRAVIA XR48A90K 48"
The Sony A90K OLED TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning picture quality, deep blacks, and excellent motion handling, especially for gaming and streaming. Users praise its responsive Google TV interface and solid build, though some note the high price and that competitors like LG C2 or Samsung S95B may offer better value for certain uses. A few initial complaints about skin tones and motion smoothing were later retracted after proper calibration, highlighting the TV's learning curve.
Pros
- Stunning OLED picture quality
- Deep blacks and excellent contrast
- Great motion handling for gaming
- Responsive Google TV interface
- Solid build quality
Cons
- High price compared to competitors
- Not ideal for bright rooms
- Initial skin tone issues before calibration
- Motion smoothing artifacts at higher settings
- Sound not comparable to dedicated audio systems
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung Neo QLED QN100QN80FFXZA 100" | Sony BRAVIA XR48A90K 48" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 100" | 48" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Backlight | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | infinite | XR OLED Contrast Pro |
| Color Gamut | Not Specified by Manufacturer | XR Triluminos Pro |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator 144Hz | X-Motion Clarity |
| Processor | NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor | Cognitive Processor XR |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | — | 8.5 ms★ |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Alexa | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | SmartThings | Miracast, Apple AirPlay |
| Works With | Alexa | Google Home, Amazon Alexa |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.0 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | 30W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos | DTS Digital Surround |
| eARC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 4.2 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 600x400 | 300mm x 300mm |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 175W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 662 kWh | 162 kWh★ |
| Weight | 60.28 kg | 13.43 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Neo QLED QN100QN80FFXZA 100"
- Strong display (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong hdr (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong picture quality (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
Sony BRAVIA XR48A90K 48"
- Strong smart (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gaming (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong connectivity (84th percentile)84th %ile
Pricing
Sony BRAVIA XR48A90K 48" offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 42 specs.
