Samsung The Frame 55" vs Sony X90L 65"
The Verdict
Samsung's Frame 55" prioritizes aesthetic design and brightness with its QLED panel hitting 1500 nits, making it ideal for well-lit rooms and art display mode. Sony's X90L 65" delivers superior gaming performance with VRR, ALLM, and exceptionally low 8ms input lag, plus Dolby Vision support and native 120Hz processing. Picture quality favors Sony's Full Array LED with superior contrast control, though Samsung's Quantum Processor excels at upscaling. Audio leans Sony with Dolby Atmos versus Samsung's basic 40W setup. At $200 less and with a larger screen, Sony X90L offers substantially better value for gamers and movie enthusiasts. Choose Samsung Frame if art-mode ambiance and peak brightness matter most; select Sony X90L for comprehensive performance, gaming credentials, and screen real estate at a lower price point.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Samsung The Frame 55" if…
- →Art Mode displays curated artwork when idle, blending seamlessly into home decor
- →Matte anti-glare display surface reduces distracting reflections in bright rooms
- →Slim One Connect box keeps all cables hidden for a clean, cord-free wall mount
Buy the Sony X90L 65" if…
- →Sony's Cognitive Processor XR delivers best-in-class upscaling and color
- →Full-array local dimming produces excellent contrast for an LED TV
- →Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support for premium content
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Samsung The Frame 55"
Pros
- Art Mode displays curated artwork when idle, blending seamlessly into home decor
- Matte anti-glare display surface reduces distracting reflections in bright rooms
- Slim One Connect box keeps all cables hidden for a clean, cord-free wall mount
- Customizable bezels available in multiple colors and materials
- Magnetic slim cable minimizes visible wiring between the TV and One Connect box
Cons
- QLED panel cannot match the contrast or black levels of an OLED at this price
- Not gaming-focused — limited to 60Hz input lag in game mode and no VRR
- Art Mode and frame customizations add cost through accessories and subscriptions
- Brightness falls short of the QN90D for peak HDR performance
- At $1,299, cheaper QLED panels with better picture quality are available
Sony X90L 65"
Pros
- Sony's Cognitive Processor XR delivers best-in-class upscaling and color
- Full-array local dimming produces excellent contrast for an LED TV
- Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support for premium content
- 120Hz with VRR makes it genuinely good for PS5 gaming
- Google TV has the widest app selection of any smart TV platform
Cons
- Blooming visible in dark scenes with bright highlights
- 20W speakers are average despite the Acoustic Multi-Audio branding
- Heavier than competing LED TVs at 48.5 lbs
- Google TV can feel sluggish and ad-heavy on the home screen
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung The Frame 55" | Sony X90L 65" |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 400 x 400mm | 300 x 300mm |
| Weight | 38.8 lbs | 48.5 lbs |
| Dimensions (w/ stand) | 48.4 x 30.8 x 7.3 inches | 57.3 x 35.6 x 11.4 inches |
| Audio | ||
| Output (watts) | 40 | 20 |
| Speakers | 2.0ch | 2.0ch Acoustic Multi-Audio |
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Gaming | ||
| VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | ||
| ALLM | ||
| Input lag (ms) | 15 | 8 |
| Display | ||
| HDR | Quantum HDR, HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Size | 55" | 65" |
| Type | QLED | Full Array LED |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz (native) |
| Brightness (nits) | 1500 | 1300 |
| Smart TV | ||
| Os | Tizen OS | Google TV |
| Voice assistant | Bixby, Alexa, Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa, Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Processor | ||
| Chipset | Quantum Processor 4K Lite | Cognitive Processor XR |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Ethernet | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| USB ports | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI ports | 4 | 4 |
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