Samsung QN900D 65" (8K) vs Sony Bravia 8 65"
The Verdict
The Samsung QN900D 65" (8K) and Sony Bravia 8 65" sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Sony Bravia 8 65" is the cheaper of the two at $1,700 versus $4,999, a difference of about $3,299. The Sony Bravia 8 65" is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Samsung QN900D 65" (8K) stands out for true 8k resolution with ai-powered upscaling for lower-resolution content, 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 QN900D 65" (8K) if…
- →True 8K resolution with AI-powered upscaling for lower-resolution content
- →Mini-LED backlighting with thousands of dimming zones for stunning contrast
- →90W 6.2.4ch audio system with Dolby Atmos is best-in-class built-in sound
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 QN900D 65" (8K)
Pros
- True 8K resolution with AI-powered upscaling for lower-resolution content
- Mini-LED backlighting with thousands of dimming zones for stunning contrast
- 90W 6.2.4ch audio system with Dolby Atmos is best-in-class built-in sound
- 8K@120Hz via HDMI 2.1 future-proofs for next-gen content
- Infinity Screen design with near-zero bezels
Cons
- Extremely expensive at $4,999 for very limited 8K content
- Tizen OS still shows ads on the home screen
- Massive and heavy — requires sturdy mounting
- No Dolby Vision support — Samsung uses HDR10+ exclusively
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 QN900D 65" (8K) | Sony Bravia 8 65" |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 400 x 400mm | 300 x 300 |
| Weight | 61.7 lbs | 19.0 kg |
| Dimensions (w/ stand) | 57.1 x 36.8 x 12.7 inches | — |
| Audio | ||
| Output (watts) | 90 | 50 |
| Speakers | 6.2.4ch Object Tracking Sound Pro | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Gaming | ||
| VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | ||
| ALLM | ||
| Input lag (ms) | 5 | — |
| Display | ||
| HDR | Quantum HDR 64x, HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Size | 65" | 65 inches |
| Type | Neo QLED Mini-LED | OLED |
| Resolution | 7680 x 4320 (8K) | 3840 x 2160 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz (8K@120Hz) | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 4000 | — |
| Smart TV | ||
| Os | Tizen OS | Google TV |
| Voice assistant | Bixby, Alexa, Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa, Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Processor | ||
| Chipset | Neural Quantum Processor 8K | XR Processor |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Ethernet | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| USB ports | 3 | 2 |
| HDMI ports | 4 | 4 |
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