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Samsung LED F8000 vs Sony BRAVIA XF90

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SamsungLED F8000SonyBRAVIA XF90
Overview
Released20132018
Display
PanelLED LCDLED LCD
Panel detailEdge-lit LED LCD with an Ultra Clear Panel on the UK 55-inch specification. Samsung's 1000 Clear Motion Rate is a processing label, not a native 1000 Hz refresh rate; native Hz was not published in the UK maker table or manual. Active shutter 3D.Direct LED backlight with full-array local dimming and Triluminos colour. AVForums and Expert Reviews counted 48 dimming zones on their 55-inch review samples; Sony does not publish a series-wide count. X-Motion Clarity is picture processing, not a native refresh specification.
Resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)3840 × 2160 (4K)
HDR formatsNoneHDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
HDR extras–Sony announced Dolby Vision support for XF90 and now lists the series as compatible; it arrived through a firmware update after launch.
Peak brightness–AVForums measured about 1,000 nits in its brightest HDR mode and 705 nits in Cinema Pro on its UK 55-inch review sample; these are test results, not maker series specifications.
Screen finishSemi-gloss screen measured by FlatpanelsHD on its 46-inch review unit.–
Picture processing3D HyperReal Engine, Micro Dimming Ultimate and Wide Color Enhancer Plus in Samsung's UK 55-inch table. The table says Precision Black local dimming is absent on that size; claims for other sizes are not transferred. Samsung's Korean announcement introduced the F8000 in February 2013 but planned a phased range launch; an exact first-sale month for this UK series is not established.4K X-Reality PRO, X-tended Dynamic Range PRO, Object-based HDR remaster, Super Bit Mapping 4K HDR and X-Motion Clarity.
Picture modesMovie, Standard and Natural modes in the maker table. Samsung's Cinema Black darkens letterbox bars, as tested on the 55-inch UK review unit.–
Motion handling1000 Clear Motion Rate in the UK 55-inch maker table is not the panel refresh rate.Sony describes X-Motion Clarity but its exact UK size sheets do not publish a native refresh figure, so no Hz value is assigned to the series.
Viewing angle–AVForums and Expert Reviews report the 55-inch LCD's contrast and colour degrade when viewed from the side.
Sizes
Sizes40, 46, 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 inputs on the UK 55-inch specification; HDMI 1.4 3D input and ARC, not eARC. One component and composite input, one SCART and a headphone socket. No HDMI 2.1 or 4K input claim.Four HDMI inputs. AVForums reports only HDMI 2 and 3 accept the higher-bandwidth 4K 60 Hz signal modes. ARC is supported; no HDMI 2.1 bandwidth.
Input lag–Expert Reviews measured 25 ms at 4K and 42 ms at 1080p in Game mode on its 55-inch sample.
Game featuresManual Game Mode in Samsung's UK 55-inch table. FlatpanelsHD measured 40–55 ms input lag on a 46-inch F8000 depending on mode; PC mode was fastest. This is a reviewer measurement, not a manufacturer figure.Game mode; no HDMI VRR.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformSamsung Smart TVAndroid TV
ProcessorQuad-core processor4K HDR Processor X1 Extreme
Speakers2.2 channels20 W, 2.0 channels
eARCNo–
Wi-FiBuilt-in Wi-Fi802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth–4.1
Speaker detailSamsung's UK quick guide lists 40 W (two 10 W drivers and two 10 W woofers) for 40, 46, 55 and 65 inches; 75-inch has 60 W (two 15 W drivers and two 15 W woofers). Main audio power is omitted because it varies by size.Two 10 W speakers with ClearAudio+ and S-Force Front Surround.
Audio featuresDolby Digital Plus/Pulse and DTS Premium Audio 5.1 on the UK 55-inch model; optical digital audio output.–
Voice assistantsBuilt-in camera and microphone offer the 2013-era Samsung voice and gesture controls; voice services and app availability can change after launch.–
Casting2013 Samsung Smart View app, AllShare screen mirroring, Wi-Fi Direct and DLNA media sharing on the UK 55-inch maker table; contemporary service support is not guaranteed.Chromecast built in, per Sony UK specifications.
TV tunersUK 55-inch table lists Freeview HD, Freesat HD, analogue tuner and two satellite RF inputs; twin-tuner time shift, recording to USB storage and CI+ 1.3.Sony UK lists DVB-T/T2 terrestrial, DVB-C cable and DVB-S/S2 satellite tuners.
USBThree USB sockets in the UK 55-inch specification.Three USB inputs, including support for media playback and USB HDD recording.
EthernetOne Ethernet port in the UK 55-inch specification.One LAN input.
Optical audio outOne optical digital audio output in the UK 55-inch specification.One optical digital audio output.
Design and power
SizeWithout stand, width × height × depth: 40-inch 900.2 × 525 × 34.9 mm; 46-inch 1032.7 × 599.5 × 34.9 mm; 55-inch 1224.2 × 707.2 × 34.9 mm; 65-inch 1447.3 × 837.6 × 38.4 mm; 75-inch 1670.2 × 962.7 × 39.9 mm. Weights in configurations exclude the stand; all figures from the exact UK family manual.Without stand (W × H × D), Sony UK sheets: 49″ 1093 × 629 × 69 mm; 55″ 1228 × 706 × 69 mm; 65″ 1447 × 829 × 69 mm; 75″ 1674 × 958 × 73 mm. Configuration weights also exclude stands.
StandFixed arc stand, no swivel. With-stand depth / weight: 40-inch 235 mm / 11.2 kg; 46-inch 257.7 mm / 14 kg; 55-inch 310.3 mm / 18.3 kg; 65-inch 330.3 mm / 26.9 kg; 75-inch 342.1 mm / 42.7 kg.Wide-set feet; VESA is 200 × 200 mm for 49″, 300 × 300 mm for 55/65″ and 400 × 300 mm for 75″.
Power useUK 55-inch maker table lists 76 W typical IEC and 0.5 W standby; other sizes are not assigned this power figure.–
Energy classA+ for UK 55-inch model under the energy label system used at launch, not the current A–G scale.–
In the boxUK 55-inch table lists two SSG-5100GB active 3D glasses, Smart Touch and conventional remotes, batteries, power cable, IR extender, SCART and component adaptors, and instructions.Sony announced the series in January 2018; AVForums reported UK retailer availability in March 2018.

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