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Samsung LED F6400 vs Sony BRAVIA XE90

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SamsungLED F6400SonyBRAVIA XE90
Overview
Released20132017
Display
PanelLED LCDLED LCD
Panel detailEdge-lit LCD on the 40-inch HDTVTest sample. Samsung's family manual supports active 3D on 40-inch and larger models; its 200 Clear Motion Rate is not native refresh.Direct LED backlight with full-array local dimming and Triluminos colour. Sony UK lists Motionflow XR 1000 Hz with Native 100 Hz; the XR figure is processing, not native refresh.
Resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate–100 Hz
HDR formatsNoneHDR10
HDR extras–HDR10 is confirmed in the exact-model reviews. HLG was described as a planned firmware addition at launch and is not included without a verified completed update. Dolby Vision is unsupported on the X1, per AVForums.
Peak brightness–HDTVTest measured 880 cd/m² after D65 calibration on its UK 65-inch sample; AVForums measured 936 nits on a 10% window with different settings.
Colour range–HDTVTest measured 92% DCI-P3 on its calibrated 65-inch sample; AVForums measured 87% DCI-P3 xy. These are reviewer measurements, not maker series figures.
Picture processingHDTVTest identifies 200 Clear Motion Rate, without the higher Series 7's Micro Dimming, on its 40-inch UK model. Samsung's older online specification table is empty.4K X-Reality PRO, X-tended Dynamic Range PRO, Object-based HDR remaster, Super Bit Mapping 4K HDR and Motionflow XR 1000.
Picture modesHDTVTest's 40-inch set offers Movie mode, two- and ten-point white balance, colour management and separate blur and judder controls.–
Motion handlingNative panel refresh is unpublished in the checked maker manual. HDTVTest found forced interpolation on 3D Blu-ray films in its 40-inch test, with judder when defeated using Game Mode.Sony UK specifies native 100 Hz. HDTVTest measured a 120 Hz panel refresh on its 65-inch British review sample; the conflicting measured rate is not substituted into the maker-backed series field.
Viewing angleHDTVTest observed colour and contrast washout beyond about 45 degrees off-axis on its 40-inch sample.Both AVForums and HDTVTest found the 65-inch VA LCD's best picture concentrated near the centre.
Sizes
Sizes32, 40, 46, 50, 55, 65, 75″49, 55, 65, 75″
Largest size75″75″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateNoneNone
Auto low latency modeNo–
HDMI detailFour HDMI sockets, component, composite and RGB SCART on the 40-inch UK set (HDTVTest and What Hi-Fi). The maker manual confirms HDMI-CEC; exact high-bandwidth features are not claimed.Four HDCP 2.2 inputs, with HDMI 2 and 3 supporting higher bit depth/frame-rate 4K modes on HDTVTest's UK 65-inch sample. Sony lists ARC but not HDMI 2.1 bandwidth.
Input lag45 ms in Game Mode and 43 ms with the HDMI input labelled PC on the 40-inch sample, measured using a Leo Bodnar tester (HDTVTest).HDTVTest measured 31 ms in 1080p SDR and 4K HDR Game/Graphics modes on its 65-inch UK sample; AVForums measured 32 ms with a Leo Bodnar tester.
Game featuresManual Game Mode; no variable refresh or automatic low-latency switching.Game and Graphics modes; HDTVTest verified full 4:4:4 at 3840 × 2160 60 Hz with HDMI Enhanced Signal enabled. No HDMI VRR.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformSamsung Smart TVAndroid TV
ProcessorDual-core smart processor on the reviewed 40-inch model (HDTVTest)4K HDR Processor X1
Speakers–20 W, 2.0 channels
eARCNo–
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth–4.1
Speaker detailSamsung's UK family manual lists two 10 W speakers on 32-, 40-, 46-, 50-, 55- and 65-inch models, and two 15 W speakers on 75 inches.Two 10 W bass-reflex speakers with ClearAudio+ and S-Force Front Surround.
Voice assistantsSamsung's original Voice Recognition; What Hi-Fi found it limited and inconsistent in its 2014 test.–
CastingScreen Mirroring in Samsung's UK family manual.Chromecast built in, per Sony UK specifications.
TV tunersFreeview HD on the reviewed 40-inch UK set (HDTVTest and What Hi-Fi).Sony UK lists DVB-T/T2 terrestrial, DVB-C cable and DVB-S/S2 satellite tuners, with two digital terrestrial/cable and two satellite tuners.
USBThree USB ports on the reviewed 40-inch set (HDTVTest and What Hi-Fi).Three side USB ports, including support for media playback and USB HDD recording.
EthernetWired LAN connection in Samsung's UK family manual.One LAN input.
Optical audio outOptical digital output on the reviewed 40-inch set (What Hi-Fi).One rear optical digital audio output.
Design and power
SizeWidth × height × depth without stands from Samsung's UK manual: 32-inch 738.2 × 437 × 49.5 mm; 40-inch 928.2 × 543.8 × 49.6 mm; 46-inch 1059.8 × 617.7 × 49.6 mm; 50-inch 1135.6 × 659.6 × 49.8 mm; 55-inch 1250.4 × 724.6 × 48.8 mm; 65-inch 1470.1 × 848.2 × 55.9 mm; 75-inch 1678.8 × 960 × 57 mm. Configuration weights exclude stands.Without stand (W × H × D), Sony UK sheets: 49″ 1093 × 631 × 62 mm; 55″ 1228 × 707 × 60 mm; 65″ 1447 × 830 × 60 mm; 75″ 1674 × 959 × 66 mm. Configuration weights also exclude stands.
StandSamsung's UK manual specifies 20 degrees of swivel each way on 32- to 65-inch models, and no swivel on 75 inches.Silver central pedestal; VESA is 200 × 200 mm for 49″, 300 × 300 mm for 55/65″ and 400 × 400 mm for 75″.
Power use–Sony UK rated/standard operating power for 55″ is 189/109 W and for 65″ 230/129 W. AVForums measured 65″ power under its own picture settings; measurements are not substituted for maker ratings.
VESA patternSamsung's UK manual lists 200 × 200 mm for 32 and 40 inches, and 400 × 400 mm for 46 to 75 inches.–
In the boxSmart Touch and standard remotes with batteries, IR extension cable, CI adaptor, power cord and instructions. The maker manual includes active 3D glasses only for 40-inch and larger models.Table stand, voice remote, batteries, IR blaster, AC adaptor/cord and guides in Sony's 55-inch UK sheet. Sony Germany stated planned March/April 2017 availability; an exact actual first-sale month was not established, so release uses year precision.

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