Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
Samsung S84F 77"
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 S84F 77"
The Samsung OLED TV receives overwhelmingly positive praise for its picture quality, deep blacks, vibrant colors, and 120Hz refresh rate, making it excellent for gaming and movies. However, the Smart Tizen OS and remote navigation are widely criticized as sluggish and unintuitive, particularly for switching inputs and adjusting settings. Many users recommend pairing it with a soundbar for better audio and note that peak brightness could be higher in very bright rooms. Despite these software and audio complaints, most owners feel the stunning display justifies the price.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality and colors
- Deep blacks and vibrant colors
- 120Hz refresh rate for smooth gaming
- Good value for money
- Easy setup and smart features
Cons
- Slow and unintuitive Tizen OS
- Difficult input switching
- Cumbersome menu navigation
- Mediocre built-in speakers
- Glare in bright rooms
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85" | Samsung S84F 77" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 85" | 76.6" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Backlight | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | — | Infinite |
| Color Gamut | Not Specified by Manufacturer | Pantone Validated |
| Motion Tech | XR Motion Clarity | Motion Xcelerator 120Hz |
| Processor | XR Processor | NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision | HDR10+, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | FreeSync Premium |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Apple AirPlay, Works with Alexa, Works with Google Assistant, Samsung Bixby, SmartThings |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in | SmartThings |
| Works With | Google Home | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.2.2 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 70W★ | 20W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 400x400 | 400x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 345W | 164W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Annual Energy | 759 kWh | 310 kWh★ |
| Weight | 52.40 kg | 28.10 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 S84F 77"
- Strong display (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong smart (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
Samsung S84F 77" offers 2.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 40 specs.
