Samsung QN90D 65" vs Sony Bravia 8 65"
The Verdict
The Samsung QN90D 65" 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 $1,799, a difference of about $99. The Sony Bravia 8 65" is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Samsung QN90D 65" stands out for excellent mini-led backlighting with over 2,000 dimming zones for deep contrast, 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 QN90D 65" if…
- →Excellent Mini-LED backlighting with over 2,000 dimming zones for deep contrast
- →All four HDMI ports support 4K@120Hz — ideal for multi-console gaming setups
- →Up to 4,000 nits peak brightness handles even the brightest HDR highlights
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 QN90D 65"
Pros
- Excellent Mini-LED backlighting with over 2,000 dimming zones for deep contrast
- All four HDMI ports support 4K@120Hz — ideal for multi-console gaming setups
- Up to 4,000 nits peak brightness handles even the brightest HDR highlights
- Anti-reflection coating dramatically cuts glare in bright living rooms
- Neural Quantum Processor 4K delivers sharp, accurate upscaling from lower-resolution content
Cons
- Mini-LED blooming can still appear around bright objects on dark backgrounds
- No Dolby Atmos pass-through from the TV's built-in speakers
- Tizen OS interface can feel cluttered with sponsored content and ads
- At $1,799 it is significantly pricier than competing Mini-LED options
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 QN90D 65" | Sony Bravia 8 65" |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 400 x 400mm | 300 x 300 |
| Weight | 71.9 lbs | 19.0 kg |
| Dimensions (w/ stand) | 57.1 x 36.6 x 13.4 inches | — |
| Audio | ||
| Output (watts) | 60 | 50 |
| Speakers | 4.2.2ch Object Tracking Sound+ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Gaming | ||
| VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | ||
| ALLM | ||
| Input lag (ms) | 5 | — |
| Display | ||
| HDR | Quantum HDR+, HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Size | 65" | 65 inches |
| Type | Neo QLED Mini-LED | OLED |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) | 3840 x 2160 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz (4K@120Hz native) | 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 4K | 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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