Samsung QLED Q8F vs Sony BRAVIA XG95

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QLED Q8F compared with BRAVIA XG95
SamsungQLED Q8FSonyBRAVIA XG95
Overview
ReleasedApril 20252019
Display
PanelLED LCDLED LCD
Panel detailQLED with Dual LED backlightDirect LED backlight with full-array local dimming and Triluminos colour. Sony lists X-Wide Angle viewing technology for the 75 and 85-inch UK models only. X-Motion Clarity is processing, not a published native refresh rate.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate50 Hz–
HDR formatsHDR10, HDR10+HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
Peak brightness–Expert Reviews measured 1,100 nits on a 10% HDR window after D65 calibration on its 65-inch UK sample; this is a reviewer measurement, not a Sony series figure.
HDR extrasQuantum HDR+; HDR10+ Adaptive; HDR Brightness Optimizer–
Picture processing4K Upscaling; Supreme UHD Dimming; Contrast Enhancer; Color Booster Pro; Smart Calibration (Basic)4K X-Reality PRO, dual database processing, Object-based Super Resolution, Object-based HDR remaster, X-tended Dynamic Range PRO and X-Motion Clarity.
Picture modesFILMMAKER MODE; EyeComfort Mode–
Motion handlingMotion XceleratorSony UK lists X-Motion Clarity but no exact native Hz in the reviewed size sheets. Expert Reviews found strong 24 fps film handling and motion resolution on its 65-inch sample.
Viewing angle–The 55 and 65-inch models lack X-Wide Angle; AVForums and Expert Reviews found contrast degrades off-axis on those sizes. Sony lists viewing-angle enhancement on the 75 and 85-inch models.
Sizes
Sizes43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85″55, 65, 75, 85″
Largest size85″85″
Gaming
HDMI ports3 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateNoneNone
Auto low latency modeYes–
HDMI detail3 × HDMI, 4K 60 Hz on HDMI 1/2/3; eARC/ARCFour full-bandwidth HDMI 2.0b inputs with HDCP 2.3; eARC on HDMI 3, per Sony UK and Expert Reviews. No 4K 120 Hz HDMI 2.1 input.
Input lag–Expert Reviews measured 21 ms in both 1080p SDR and 4K HDR Game mode on its 65-inch sample.
Game featuresAuto Game Mode (ALLM); Game Motion Plus; HGiG; Super Ultra Wide Game View; Mini Map Zoom; AI Auto Game Mode; Gaming HubGame mode; no HDMI VRR.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformTizenAndroid TV
ProcessorQ4 AI ProcessorPicture Processor X1 Ultimate
Speakers20 W, 2.0 channels20 W, 2.0 channels
eARCYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth5.34.2
Speaker detail20 W, 2 channelsSony's Acoustic Multi-Audio combines two full-range bass-reflex drivers and two rear sound-positioning tweeters; the UK 55-inch sheet rates audio output at 10 W + 10 W.
Audio featuresOTS Lite; Q-Symphony; Active Voice Amplifier; Adaptive Sound+–
Voice assistantsBixby; Alexa built in; works with Google Assistant; far-field voice–
CastingApple AirPlay; Samsung Multi Device ExperienceChromecast built in, per Sony UK specifications.
Software updatesTizen; security updates until 31 December 2030–
TV tunersDVB-T2/C/S2; CI+ 1.4 slotSony UK lists DVB-T/T2 terrestrial, DVB-C cable and DVB-S/S2 satellite tuners, with two digital terrestrial/cable and two satellite tuners.
USB2 × USB-AThree USB inputs, including USB HDD recording and media playback.
EthernetYesOne LAN input.
Optical audio outYesOne optical digital audio output.
Design and power
Size65″ 1450.9 × 831.8 × 25.7 mm without stand (W × H × D)Without stand (W × H × D), Sony UK sheets: 55″ 1228 × 709 × 69 mm; 65″ 1447 × 832 × 69 mm; 85″ 1910 × 1099 × 73 mm. Configuration weights also exclude stands. The 75-inch dimensions and weight are omitted without a verified exact sheet value.
StandAero Linear stand, blackWide-set outward feet with cable channels; VESA 300 × 300 mm for 55/65″ and 400 × 400 mm for 85″. AVForums found the 55-inch feet require a stand about 1 m wide.
VESA pattern200 × 200 mm (43″–55″), 400 × 300 mm (65″), 400 × 400 mm (75″), 600 × 400 mm (85″)–
Power use65″ 85 W typical, 240 W max, 0.5 W standbySony UK rates the 55-inch model at 256 W and 145 W standard operation, the 85-inch at 438 W and 282 W respectively; these are size-specific maker figures.
Energy classF (43″), E (50″–65″, 85″), D (75″)–
ColoursTitan Gray–
In the boxRemote TM2560E–

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