Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
Samsung UN32M4500BFXZA 32"
What Buyers Say
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
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
Samsung UN32M4500BFXZA 32"
The Samsung 32" smart TV is praised for its vibrant colors, sharp picture, and lightweight design, offering great value at around $120-130. Most users find it easy to set up and enjoy the included Samsung Plus channels, though a few report issues with sound quality (robotic voices) and a defective remote. Setup can be clunky for some, especially when configuring streaming services, but overall satisfaction is high among verified buyers.
Pros
- Vibrant colors and sharp picture
- Lightweight and portable design
- Great value for money
- Easy setup for most users
- Included Samsung Plus channels
Cons
- Poor sound quality (robotic voices)
- Defective remote control reported
- Clunky setup for streaming services
- Scratches on TV upon arrival
- Outdated model (2017) for some
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85" | Samsung UN32M4500BFXZA 32" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 85" | 32" |
| Resolution | 4K★ | HD |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | LED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | LCD |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 1.77:1 |
| Curved | ✗ | — |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Color Gamut | Not Specified by Manufacturer | — |
| Motion Tech | XR Motion Clarity | — |
| Processor | XR Processor | Quad-Core Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision | — |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | — |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | — |
| HLG | ✓★ | — |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | — |
| ALLM | ✓★ | — |
| Game Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | — |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in | Miracast |
| Works With | Google Home | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.2.2 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 70W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | — |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | — |
| eARC | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 2 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | — |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Ethernet | ✓★ | — |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 400x400 | — |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 345W | 48W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | — |
| Annual Energy | 759 kWh★ | — |
| Weight | 52.40 kg | 4.31 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
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
Samsung UN32M4500BFXZA 32"
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average display (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average hdr (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average gaming (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average audio (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Samsung UN32M4500BFXZA 32" offers 5.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 18 of 39 specs.
