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Samsung LED H6400 vs Sony BRAVIA XE90

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SamsungLED H6400SonyBRAVIA XE90
Overview
Released20142017
Display
PanelLED LCDLED LCD
Panel detailFlat LCD with active-shutter 3D; HDTVTest identifies direct LED backlighting on the 40-inch model. Samsung's 200 Clear Motion Rate is not native panel 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 processingSamsung's UK specifications list Wide Colour Enhancer Plus and Film Mode, with no Micro Dimming or Precision Black local dimming.4K X-Reality PRO, X-tended Dynamic Range PRO, Object-based HDR remaster, Super Bit Mapping 4K HDR and Motionflow XR 1000.
Motion handlingSamsung's 200 Clear Motion Rate combines processing and lighting behaviour. Native panel Hz is unpublished in the checked maker tables.Sony UK specifies native 100 Hz.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 picture 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, 48, 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 with HDMI 1.4 3D and Audio Return Channel in Samsung's UK tables; component, shared composite, SCART and headphone connections also provided.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 lag43 ms on the 40-inch sample 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
Processor3D HyperReal Engine; quad-core smart processor on the checked 40-, 55- and 65-inch UK tables4K HDR Processor X1
Speakers20 W20 W, 2.0 channels
eARCNo–
Wi-FiBuilt-in Wi-Fi802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth–4.1
Speaker detailSamsung lists two 10 W down-firing full-range speakers, without a woofer.Two 10 W bass-reflex speakers with ClearAudio+ and S-Force Front Surround.
Audio featuresDolby MS10, DTS Studio Sound, DTS Premium Sound 5.1 and TV SoundConnect on the checked 40-, 48-, 55- and 65-inch tables.–
Voice assistantsOriginal Samsung voice control and Voice Interaction; availability depends on the original services.–
CastingScreen Mirroring, Smart View and Wi-Fi Direct in Samsung's UK tables.Chromecast built in, per Sony UK specifications.
TV tunersThe 48-inch UK table explicitly lists DVB-T2/C. The other checked sizes list DVB-T/C without T2; HDTVTest and What Hi-Fi confirm Freeview HD on the 40-inch UK model.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, media playback, recording and time shift.Three side USB ports, including support for media playback and USB HDD recording.
EthernetEthernet LAN.One LAN input.
Optical audio outOne optical digital audio output.One rear optical digital audio output.
Design and power
SizeWidth × height × depth without stands: 32-inch 732.3 × 430.7 × 62.9 mm; 40-inch 917.6 × 535.4 × 63.1 mm; 48-inch 1086.1 × 630.1 × 63.5 mm; 55-inch 1241.4 × 717.4 × 64 mm; 65-inch 1465.4 × 845.3 × 70.9 mm; 75-inch 1687 × 970 × 70.9 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.
StandSwivelling four-legged Quad stand on the checked UK 40-, 48-, 55- and 65-inch models.Silver central pedestal; VESA is 200 × 200 mm for 49″, 300 × 300 mm for 55/65″ and 400 × 400 mm for 75″.
Power useTypical use by size from Samsung's UK tables: 32-inch 43 W; 40-inch 50 W; 48-inch 59 W; 55-inch 71 W; 65-inch 97 W; 75-inch 124 W.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.
In the boxTwo SSG-5100GB 3D glasses, standard and Smart Control remotes, IR extender, power cable and manual on the checked 40-, 48-, 55- and 65-inch tables.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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