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Samsung Neo QLED QN90D vs Sony BRAVIA 7 II

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SamsungNeo QLED QN90DSonyBRAVIA 7 II
Overview
ReleasedApril 2024May 2026
Display
PanelMini-LEDRGB Mini-LED
Panel detailQuantum dot LCD with Mini LED backlight and Quantum Matrix TechnologyTrue RGB backlight with independently driven RGB LEDs, RGB Backlight Master Drive Pro
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate144 Hz (43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85″), 120 Hz (98″)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
Peak brightness–1,939 cd/m² on a 10% window and 1,613 cd/m² on a 2% window, HDR after calibration (RTINGS, 65″)
Colour range–RGB Triluminos Max
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 Clear Image, XR Contrast Booster 20, Luminance Booster, ambient 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, Prime Video and Sony Pictures Core
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 AngleX-Wide Angle Pro
Sizes
Sizes43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85, 98″50, 55, 65, 75, 85, 98″
Largest size98″98″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)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 fps, eARC, VRR, ALLM, SBTM (Source-Based Tone Mapping); HDCP 2.3 on all four inputs
Game featuresGame Motion Plus, Dynamic Black EQ, Super Ultra Wide Game View, Mini Map Zoom, Surround Sound, HGiG and light synchronisationGame Menu; Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode with a PS5; Dolby Vision Game mode
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+50″ and 55″ Acoustic Multi-Audio, 2 full-range and 2 tweeters (40 W); 65–85″ Acoustic Multi-Audio+, 2 full-range and 2 subwoofers (40 W); 98″ Acoustic Multi-Audio+, 4 full-range and 2 subwoofers (65 W)
Audio featuresQ-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier Pro, Adaptive Sound Pro, 360 Audio and Audio Pre-selection DescriptorAcoustic Center Sync, Voice Zoom 3, 3D Surround Upscaling, automatic room and position sound calibration, S-Master digital amplifier, Direct Connect for Sony wireless rear speakers and subwoofer
Voice assistantsBixby and Alexa built in, with far-field voice; works with Alexa and Google Assistant speakersGoogle TV with Gemini, hands-free voice search; works with Alexa and Apple HomeKit
CastingApple AirPlay, Tap View, TV/mobile screen mirroring and sound mirroring; Multi View for up to two videosGoogle Cast, 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 (shared with the S-Center speaker input)
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, 50″ 1114 × 640 × 57 mm; 55″ 1228 × 704 × 57 mm; 65″ 1447 × 827 × 57 mm; 75″ 1671 × 953 × 58 mm; 85″ 1895 × 1078 × 58 mm; 98″ 2180 × 1243 × 75 mm
StandTitan Black Sharp Neck Hexagon pedestal; Neo Slim designMirage Stand with a transparent centre panel (50–85″); T-shape stand (98″)
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 mm50″ 200 × 200 mm; 55″, 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 standby50″ 196 W, 55″ 206 W, 65″ 245 W, 75″ 258 W, 85″ 370 W, 98″ 426 W rated; 0.5 W standby
Energy class43–65″ F; 75–98″ E–
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 claim–

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