Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
Samsung U7900 Series UN55U7900FFXZA 55"
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 U7900 Series UN55U7900FFXZA 55"
The Samsung 55-inch U7900 Series UHD 4K TV is well-liked for its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, and sleek design. On the downside, the smart interface can be sluggish and cluttered with ads, and the remote is oddly small for some hands. Sound is decent for a slim TV, and most users find it a great value for the price.
Pros
- Outstanding picture quality
- Vibrant colors
- Sleek modern design
- Fast app loading
- Good value for price
Cons
- Slow interface at times
- Remote too small for some
- Cluttered interface with ads
- Not the brightest panel
- Sluggish channel surfing
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85" | Samsung U7900 Series UN55U7900FFXZA 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 85" | 54.6" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | LED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Color Gamut | Not Specified by Manufacturer | — |
| Motion Tech | XR Motion Clarity | Motion Xcelerator |
| Processor | XR Processor | Crystal Processor 4K |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision | HDR10+ |
| 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 | Amazon Alexa, Bixby |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in | SmartThings |
| Works With | Google Home | Google Home, SmartThings |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.2.2 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 70W★ | 20W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | — |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | Surround Sound, Virtual Surround Sound |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 2 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Optical Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 400x400 | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 345W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 759 kWh | 187 kWh★ |
| Weight | 52.40 kg | 9.62 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 U7900 Series UN55U7900FFXZA 55"
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong smart (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong hdr (70th percentile)
- Below average display (17th percentile)17th %ile
Pricing
Samsung U7900 Series UN55U7900FFXZA 55" offers 8.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 13 of 39 specs.
