Samsung Neo QLED QN90D vs Sony BRAVIA 5

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Neo QLED QN90D compared with BRAVIA 5
SamsungNeo QLED QN90DSonyBRAVIA 5
Overview
ReleasedApril 2024April 2025
Display
PanelMini-LEDMini-LED
Panel detailQuantum dot LCD with Mini LED backlight and Quantum Matrix TechnologyMini LED backlight with local dimming, XR Backlight Master Drive
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate144 Hz (43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85″), 120 Hz (98″) (better)120 Hz
HDR formatsHDR10, HDR10+, HLGDolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
HDR extras43/50″ Neo Quantum HDR; 55–98″ Neo Quantum HDR+; HDR10+ Adaptive and GamingIMAX Enhanced
Colour range–XR Triluminos Pro, Live Colour Technology
Screen finishAnti Reflection–
Picture processing4K 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 modesFilmmaker Mode; Smart Calibration Basic/Professional; Relumino accessibility modeVivid, 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 handling43–85″ 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 RTINGSXR Motion Clarity
Viewing angle43/50/98″ Wide Viewing Angle; 55/65/75/85″ Ultra Viewing Angle–
Sizes
Sizes43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85, 98″55, 65, 75, 85, 98″
Largest size98″98″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better)4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateHDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium ProHDMI VRR
Auto low latency modeYesYes
HDMI detail43–85″ 4K 144Hz on HDMI 1/2/3/4 with compatible PC content; 98″ 4K 120Hz on all four; eARC and Anynet+ HDMI-CECHDMI 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 featuresGame Motion Plus, Dynamic Black EQ, Super Ultra Wide Game View, Mini Map Zoom, Surround Sound, HGiG and light synchronisationAuto 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 gamingSamsung Gaming Hub; compatible controller, internet connection and separate service subscriptions may be required–
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformTizenGoogle TV
ProcessorNQ4 AI Gen2 ProcessorXR Processor
Speakers–40 W
Dolby AtmosYesYes
DTS:X–Yes
eARCYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.25.3
Speaker detail43″ 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 featuresQ-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier Pro, Adaptive Sound Pro, 360 Audio and Audio Pre-selection DescriptorAcoustic 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 assistantsBixby and Alexa built in, with far-field voice; works with Alexa and Google Assistant speakersVoice search with a built-in microphone (with an off switch); works with Apple HomeKit
CastingApple AirPlay, Tap View, TV/mobile screen mirroring and sound mirroring; Multi View for up to two videosChromecast built-in, Apple AirPlay
Software updatesCurrent UK tables list security updates until 31 December 2029; older feature wording guarantees at least three years from launch–
TV tunersTwin DVB-T2/C/S2 and analogue; CI+ 1.4; HbbTV 2.0.3DVB-T/T2, DVB-C and DVB-S/S2; 2 terrestrial/cable and 2 satellite digital tuners; CI+
USB2 × USB-A2 × USB; USB hard disk recording
Ethernet1 × LAN1 × Ethernet
Optical audio out1 × optical audio out1 × optical digital audio out
Design and power
SizeWithout 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 mmWithout 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
StandTitan Black Sharp Neck Hexagon pedestal; Neo Slim design55–85″ Underlay stand with two heights (standard, and raised for a soundbar); 98″ a different stand, 153.6 cm wide
VESA pattern43″ 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 mm55″, 65″ and 75″ 300 × 300 mm; 85″ 400 × 400 mm; 98″ 600 × 400 mm
Power useTypical/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 standby55″ 57, 65″ 66, 75″ 78, 85″ 83, 98″ 100 kWh/1000h in SDR; 0.5 W standby
Energy class43–65″ F; 75–98″ E55″ E; 65″ and 75″ D; 85″ and 98″ C (SDR)
ColoursTitan BlackBlack
In the boxTM2360E 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 claimRemote control, table-top stand, power cord, batteries

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