Samsung Neo QLED QN90D vs Sony BRAVIA 5
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| SamsungNeo QLED QN90D | SonyBRAVIA 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | April 2024 | April 2025 |
| Display | ||
| Panel | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Panel detail | Quantum dot LCD with Mini LED backlight and Quantum Matrix Technology | Mini LED backlight with local dimming, XR Backlight Master Drive |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 (4K) | 3840 × 2160 (4K) |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz (43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85″), 120 Hz (98″) (better) | 120 Hz |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| HDR extras | 43/50″ Neo Quantum HDR; 55–98″ Neo Quantum HDR+; HDR10+ Adaptive and Gaming | IMAX Enhanced |
| Colour range | – | XR Triluminos Pro, Live Colour Technology |
| Screen finish | Anti Reflection | – |
| Picture processing | 4K AI Upscaling, Real Depth Enhancer Pro, Auto HDR Remastering, HDR Brightness Optimizer and Ultimate UHD Dimming; Supersize Picture Enhancer on 85/98″ | XR Contrast Booster 10, XR Clear Image, Dynamic Contrast Enhancer, light sensor |
| Picture modes | Filmmaker Mode; Smart Calibration Basic/Professional; Relumino accessibility mode | Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Professional, Calm, Photo, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Vision (Vivid, Bright, Dark, Game), FPS Game, RTS Game; Studio Calibrated modes for Netflix, Sony Pictures Core and Prime Video |
| Motion handling | 43–85″ Motion Xcelerator 144Hz; 98″ Motion Xcelerator 120Hz. The 98″ UK display header says up to 144Hz, but its HDMI and motion tables specify 120Hz, consistent with RTINGS | XR Motion Clarity |
| Viewing angle | 43/50/98″ Wide Viewing Angle; 55/65/75/85″ Ultra Viewing Angle | – |
| Sizes | ||
| Sizes | 43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85, 98″ | 55, 65, 75, 85, 98″ |
| Largest size | 98″ | 98″ |
| Gaming | ||
| HDMI ports | 4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better) | 4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) |
| Variable refresh rate | HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro | HDMI VRR |
| Auto low latency mode | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI detail | 43–85″ 4K 144Hz on HDMI 1/2/3/4 with compatible PC content; 98″ 4K 120Hz on all four; eARC and Anynet+ HDMI-CEC | HDMI 2.1 features: 4K 120, eARC, VRR, ALLM, SBTM; 4K 100/120 Hz and VRR on HDMI 3 and 4, ALLM on all four; HDCP 2.3 on all four |
| Game features | Game Motion Plus, Dynamic Black EQ, Super Ultra Wide Game View, Mini Map Zoom, Surround Sound, HGiG and light synchronisation | Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode with a PS5; Dolby Vision Game mode; FPS and RTS game modes; Gaming Multi View on YouTube |
| Cloud gaming | Samsung Gaming Hub; compatible controller, internet connection and separate service subscriptions may be required | – |
| Smart TV and sound | ||
| Smart TV platform | Tizen | Google TV |
| Processor | NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor | XR Processor |
| Speakers | – | 40 W |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| DTS:X | – | Yes |
| eARC | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Speaker detail | 43″ 20 W, 2ch, OTS Lite; 50″ 40 W, 2.2ch, OTS Lite; 55–98″ 60 W, 4.2.2ch, OTS+ | Acoustic Multi-Audio with Sound Positioning Tweeters, 2 full-range (bass reflex) speakers and 2 tweeters, 10 W × 4 |
| Audio features | Q-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier Pro, Adaptive Sound Pro, 360 Audio and Audio Pre-selection Descriptor | Acoustic Center Sync with a compatible Sony soundbar, Voice Zoom 3, 3D Surround Upscaling, room and user-position sound calibration, 360 Spatial Sound Personalizer over Bluetooth |
| Voice assistants | Bixby and Alexa built in, with far-field voice; works with Alexa and Google Assistant speakers | Voice search with a built-in microphone (with an off switch); works with Apple HomeKit |
| Casting | Apple AirPlay, Tap View, TV/mobile screen mirroring and sound mirroring; Multi View for up to two videos | Chromecast built-in, Apple AirPlay |
| Software updates | Current UK tables list security updates until 31 December 2029; older feature wording guarantees at least three years from launch | – |
| TV tuners | Twin DVB-T2/C/S2 and analogue; CI+ 1.4; HbbTV 2.0.3 | DVB-T/T2, DVB-C and DVB-S/S2; 2 terrestrial/cable and 2 satellite digital tuners; CI+ |
| USB | 2 × USB-A | 2 × USB; USB hard disk recording |
| Ethernet | 1 × LAN | 1 × Ethernet |
| Optical audio out | 1 × optical audio out | 1 × optical digital audio out |
| Design and power | ||
| Size | Without stand (W × H × D): 43″ 960.8 x 558.9 x 26.9 mm; 50″ 1113.6 x 644.1 x 26.9 mm; 55″ 1227.4 x 705.6 x 26.9 mm; 65″ 1446.3 x 828.7 x 26.9 mm; 75″ 1670.0 x 957.4 x 27.7 mm; 85″ 1892.2 x 1081.9 x 27.9 mm; 98″ 2185.1 x 1249.3 x 31.1 mm | Without stand, 55″ 1228 × 709 × 57 mm; 65″ 1447 × 832 × 58 mm; 75″ 1671 × 960 × 60 mm; 85″ 1895 × 1087 × 60 mm; 98″ 2199 × 1255 × 85 mm |
| Stand | Titan Black Sharp Neck Hexagon pedestal; Neo Slim design | 55–85″ Underlay stand with two heights (standard, and raised for a soundbar); 98″ a different stand, 153.6 cm wide |
| VESA pattern | 43″ 200 x 200 mm; 50″ 200 x 200 mm; 55″ 200 x 200 mm; 65″ 400 x 300 mm; 75″ 400 x 400 mm; 85″ 600 x 400 mm; 98″ 600 x 400 mm | 55″, 65″ and 75″ 300 × 300 mm; 85″ 400 × 400 mm; 98″ 600 × 400 mm |
| Power use | Typical/max: 43″ 51.0 W/145 W; 50″ 61.0 W/175 W; 55″ 77.0 W/225 W; 65″ 90.0 W/285 W; 75″ 102 W/300 W; 85″ 123 W/375 W; 98″ 153 W/435 W; 0.50 W standby | 55″ 57, 65″ 66, 75″ 78, 85″ 83, 98″ 100 kWh/1000h in SDR; 0.5 W standby |
| Energy class | 43–65″ F; 75–98″ E | 55″ E; 65″ and 75″ D; 85″ and 98″ C (SDR) |
| Colours | Titan Black | Black |
| In the box | TM2360E remote controller, power cable and user manual. Samsung’s US 12 April 2024 notice confirms the series was on sale that month; UK April coverage still described pre-orders, so this release month is not a UK first-sale claim | Remote control, table-top stand, power cord, batteries |
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