Sony BRAVIA K55XR8B 55"
Samsung The Frame Pro LS03FW 85"
What Buyers Say
Sony BRAVIA K55XR8B 55"
The Sony Bravia XR8B OLED TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning picture quality, vibrant colors, and deep blacks, especially when paired with a PS5. Many users find it a significant upgrade over previous TVs, praising its ease of setup and integration with Google TV. However, a notable minority report issues with a sluggish user interface, random power cycling, and missing features like a sleep timer, leading to some returns. Overall, it is highly recommended for movie enthusiasts and gamers who can overlook its software quirks.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Vibrant and accurate colors
- Deep blacks (OLED)
- Excellent PS5 integration
- Easy setup and navigation
Cons
- Sluggish user interface
- Random power cycling issues
- No sleep timer feature
- Slow app switching
- Mediocre in bright rooms
Samsung The Frame Pro LS03FW 85"
The Samsung Frame TV is widely praised for its stunning picture quality and innovative art mode, which transforms it into a beautiful wall decoration. Users love the ultra-thin, flush-to-wall design and the wireless One Connect box that keeps cables hidden. While the built-in sound is considered weak, most agree that pairing it with a soundbar solves the issue. Overall, it's a fantastic choice for bright rooms and those who want a TV that doubles as art.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Innovative art mode
- Ultra-thin flush-to-wall design
- Wireless One Connect box hides cables
- No glare in bright rooms
Cons
- Weak built-in sound quality
- Requires soundbar for good audio
- Art subscription costs $50/year
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA K55XR8B 55" | Samsung The Frame Pro LS03FW 85" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 85" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | QD-Mini-LED |
| Backlight | OLED★ | Mini-LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | Infinite | Supreme UHD Dimming |
| Color Gamut | — | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Motion Tech | XR OLED Motion technology | Motion Xcelerator 144Hz |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | NQ4 AI Gen3 Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Miracast, Apple AirPlay 2 | SmartThings |
| Works With | SmartThings, Google Home | |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | — | 2.0.2 |
| Wattage | — | 40W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Surround, DTS, DTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD, DTS:X | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 5★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Optical Audio | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 600x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 259W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Annual Energy | — | 483 kWh★ |
| Weight | 17.10 kg★ | 40.82 kg |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA K55XR8B 55"
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong smart (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong display (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong gaming (78th percentile)
- Below average affordability (33rd percentile)
Samsung The Frame Pro LS03FW 85"
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong display (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong audio (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong gaming (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average affordability (14th percentile)14th %ile
Pricing
Sony BRAVIA K55XR8B 55" offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 40 specs.
