Samsung QN85D 55" vs Sony Bravia 8 65"
The Verdict
The Samsung QN85D 55" and Sony Bravia 8 65" sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Samsung QN85D 55" is the cheaper of the two at $1,299 versus $1,700, a difference of about $401. The Sony Bravia 8 65" is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Samsung QN85D 55" stands out for mini-led backlighting delivers strong contrast for a 55-inch at this price, while Sony Bravia 8 65" is praised for sony xr processor for cinematic picture quality. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Samsung QN85D 55" if…
- →Mini-LED backlighting delivers strong contrast for a 55-inch at this price
- →All four HDMI 2.1 ports support 4K@120Hz for gaming
- →VRR and ALLM make it a solid choice for PS5 and Xbox Series X
Buy the Sony Bravia 8 65" if…
- →Sony XR Processor for cinematic picture quality
- →Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos
- →Google TV with Apple AirPlay 2
Pros & Cons
Samsung QN85D 55"
Pros
- Mini-LED backlighting delivers strong contrast for a 55-inch at this price
- All four HDMI 2.1 ports support 4K@120Hz for gaming
- VRR and ALLM make it a solid choice for PS5 and Xbox Series X
- Anti-glare coating keeps the picture clean in bright environments
Cons
- Fewer Mini-LED dimming zones than the QN90D limits peak contrast performance
- No Dolby Atmos — Samsung's proprietary audio ecosystem only
- Tizen home screen includes ads and sponsored app rows
- The Lite processor shows its limits with complex 8K and AI upscaling scenes
Sony Bravia 8 65"
Pros
- Sony XR Processor for cinematic picture quality
- Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos
- Google TV with Apple AirPlay 2
- Acoustic Surface Audio for immersive sound
- BRAVIA Theater compatibility
Cons
- $1700 for 65-inch OLED
- 120Hz vs 144Hz on LG/Samsung competitors
- Only Wi-Fi 6 (not 6E or 7)
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung QN85D 55" | Sony Bravia 8 65" |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 400 x 400mm | 300 x 300 |
| Weight | 46.7 lbs | 19.0 kg |
| Dimensions (w/ stand) | 48.4 x 31.5 x 11.2 inches | — |
| Audio | ||
| Output (watts) | 40 | 50 |
| Speakers | 2.2.2ch Object Tracking Sound Lite | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Gaming | ||
| VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | ||
| ALLM | ||
| Input lag (ms) | 9 | — |
| Display | ||
| HDR | Quantum HDR 20x, HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Size | 55" | 65 inches |
| Type | Neo QLED Mini-LED | OLED |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) | 3840 x 2160 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | — |
| Smart TV | ||
| Os | Tizen OS | Google TV |
| Voice assistant | Bixby, Alexa, Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa, Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Processor | ||
| Chipset | Neural Quantum Processor 4K Lite | XR Processor |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Ethernet | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| USB ports | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI ports | 4 | 4 |
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