Samsung QLED Q7F vs Sony BRAVIA 3 II
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| SamsungQLED Q7F | SonyBRAVIA 3 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | April 2025 | 2026 |
| Display | ||
| Panel | LED LCD | LED LCD |
| Panel detail | QLED | Direct LED backlight with frame dimming, without local dimming |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 (4K) | 3840 × 2160 (4K) |
| Refresh rate | 50 Hz (43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85″), 120 Hz (98″) | 120 Hz |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HDR10+ | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Screen finish | – | RTINGS reports matte coating on US 65-inch and 75-inch models; other sizes are glossy |
| Peak brightness | – | 520 nits on a 10% HDR window in Professional mode (Tom's Guide, 65-inch US model) |
| Colour range | – | XR Triluminos Pro and Live Colour |
| HDR extras | Quantum HDR; HDR10+; HDR Brightness Optimizer | – |
| Picture processing | 4K Upscaling; Supreme UHD Dimming; Mega Contrast; Contrast Enhancer (Real Depth Enhancer on the 98″); Color Booster Pro; Smart Calibration (Basic) | XR Clear Image, Dynamic Contrast Enhancer and light sensor |
| Picture modes | FILMMAKER MODE | Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Game, Professional, Graphics, Photo and Dolby Vision modes; calibrated modes for Netflix, Sony Pictures Core and Prime Video |
| Motion handling | Motion Xcelerator (Motion Xcelerator 120Hz on the 98″) | Motionflow XR 480; native panel refresh is 120 Hz |
| Viewing angle | – | RTINGS identifies an IPS panel on its 65-inch US test unit and a VA panel on the 50-inch; other sizes' panel types are unconfirmed |
| Sizes | ||
| Sizes | 43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85, 98″ | 43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85, 100″ |
| Largest size | 98″ | 100″ (better) |
| Gaming | ||
| HDMI ports | 3 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) | 4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better) |
| Variable refresh rate | None | HDMI VRR |
| Auto low latency mode | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI detail | 3 × HDMI; 4K 60 Hz on HDMI 1/2/3 (43″–85″), 4K 120 Hz on HDMI 1/2/3 (98″); eARC | All four inputs support 4K 120 Hz, VRR and ALLM; eARC and Source-Based Tone Mapping supported; HDCP 2.3 on all inputs |
| Variable refresh range | 98″ only, up to 120 Hz with FreeSync Premium | – |
| Game features | Auto Game Mode (ALLM); Game Motion Plus; HGiG; AI Auto Game Mode; Gaming Hub | PS5 Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode; Dolby Vision Game mode |
| Smart TV and sound | ||
| Smart TV platform | Tizen | Google TV |
| Processor | Q4 AI Processor | XR Processor |
| Speakers | 20 W, 2.0 channels | 20 W |
| Dolby Atmos | – | Yes |
| DTS:X | – | Yes |
| eARC | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Speaker detail | 20 W, 2 channels | Two full-range X-Balanced bass reflex speakers |
| Audio features | OTS Lite; Q-Symphony; Adaptive Sound | Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support |
| Voice assistants | Bixby; Alexa built in; works with Google Assistant | Voice search and built-in microphone with an off switch; Gemini availability depends on region, language and software |
| Casting | Apple AirPlay; Google Cast (98″ listing); Samsung Multi Device Experience | Google Cast, Apple AirPlay and Apple HomeKit |
| Software updates | Tizen; security updates until 31 December 2030 | – |
| TV tuners | DVB-T2/C/S2; CI+ 1.4 slot | US variants use ATSC, Clear QAM and analogue M; one terrestrial/cable tuner, no satellite input. Regional tuner systems and availability differ; these specifications do not establish a UK launch |
| USB | 1 × USB-A (2 × on the 98″) | Two USB ports; no USB hard disk recording on US variants |
| Ethernet | Yes | One Ethernet input |
| Optical audio out | Yes | One digital audio output |
| Design and power | ||
| Size | 65″ 1452.9 × 834 × 60.6 mm without stand (W × H × D) | Without stand, 43-inch 958 × 564 × 69 mm; 50-inch 1111 × 651 × 69 mm; 55-inch 1225 × 717 × 70 mm; 65-inch 1447 × 841 × 70 mm; 75-inch 1670 × 967 × 72 mm; 85-inch 1892 × 1092 × 74 mm; 100-inch 2230 × 1284 × 75 mm. Configuration weights exclude the stand |
| Stand | Feet | Black Slim T Shape Blade Stand with one position |
| VESA pattern | 200 × 200 mm (43″–55″), 400 × 300 mm (65″), 400 × 400 mm (75″), 600 × 400 mm (85″, 98″) | 43-inch 200 × 200 mm; 50-inch, 55-inch and 65-inch 300 × 300 mm; 75-inch and 85-inch 400 × 400 mm; 100-inch 600 × 400 mm (Sony's 2026 wall-mount compatibility chart) |
| Power use | 65″ 106 W typical, 180 W max, 0.5 W standby | 0.5 W standby; US power specification is AC 120 V, 60 Hz |
| Colours | – | Black |
| Energy class | G | – |
| In the box | Remote TM2560E plus TM1240A (UK) | Table-top stand, voice remote, batteries, AC power cord and guides |
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