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Samsung QLED Q90T (2020) vs Sony BRAVIA XE90

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SamsungQLED Q90T (2020)SonyBRAVIA XE90
Overview
ReleasedMay 20202017
Display
PanelLED LCDLED LCD
Panel detailQuantum-dot LED-backlit LCD with Direct Full Array 16x local dimming. Samsung's UK tables do not publish native refresh or dimming-zone counts; they do confirm 4K 120 Hz Game Mode on HDMI 4 for each listed size.Direct LED backlight with full-array local dimming and Triluminos colour. Sony UK lists Motionflow XR 1000 Hz with Native 100 Hz; the XR figure is processing, not native refresh.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate–100 Hz
HDR formatsHDR10, HDR10+, HLGHDR10
HDR extrasSamsung's Quantum HDR 2000 is a product label, not a measured 2000-nit result. HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG are confirmed by the maker and exact-model reviews; Dolby Vision is unsupported.HDR10 is confirmed in the exact-model reviews. HLG was described as a planned firmware addition at launch and is not included without a verified completed update. Dolby Vision is unsupported on the X1, per AVForums.
Peak brightness–HDTVTest measured 880 cd/m² after D65 calibration on its UK 65-inch sample; AVForums measured 936 nits on a 10% window with different settings.
Screen finishAnti Reflection Screen in each UK maker table.–
Colour rangeSamsung's UK tables claim 100% colour volume with Quantum Dot; this is a maker claim, not a reviewer measurement for every size.HDTVTest measured 92% DCI-P3 on its calibrated 65-inch sample; AVForums measured 87% DCI-P3 xy. These are reviewer measurements, not maker series figures.
Picture processingQuantum Processor 4K, AI Picture, Ultimate UHD Dimming, Contrast Enhancer and 4200 Picture Quality Index in the UK maker tables. PQI is not native refresh rate.4K X-Reality PRO, X-tended Dynamic Range PRO, Object-based HDR remaster, Super Bit Mapping 4K HDR and Motionflow XR 1000.
Picture modesFilm Mode, Natural Mode and Contrast Enhancer in all three UK maker tables. What Hi-Fi? recommends adjusting the 55-inch picture for natural colour.–
Motion handlingWIRED UK finds motion well controlled on its 55-inch unit; What Hi-Fi? finds an improvement over the prior model. Samsung's UK tables do not state native Hz, but explicitly confirm 4K 120 Hz Game Mode on HDMI 4 for every listed size.Sony UK specifies native 100 Hz. HDTVTest measured a 120 Hz panel refresh on its 65-inch British review sample; the conflicting measured rate is not substituted into the maker-backed series field.
Viewing angleUltra Viewing Angle in all three UK maker tables; both independent 55-inch reviews find the picture remains usable well off-centre.Both AVForums and HDTVTest found the 65-inch VA LCD's best picture concentrated near the centre.
Sizes
Sizes55, 65, 75″49, 55, 65, 75″
Largest size75″75″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (1 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateFreeSync PremiumNone
Auto low latency modeYes–
HDMI detailFour HDMI inputs, with 4K 120 Hz Game Mode specifically on HDMI 4 according to Samsung's UK size tables. Those tables confirm eARC; the remaining HDMI inputs are not claimed as 4K 120 Hz capable. What Hi-Fi? says the set lacked official HDMI 2.1 certification despite its supported gaming features.Four HDCP 2.2 inputs, with HDMI 2 and 3 supporting higher bit depth/frame-rate 4K modes on HDTVTest's UK 65-inch sample. Sony lists ARC but not HDMI 2.1 bandwidth.
Input lagWhat Hi-Fi? reports 11 ms on its exact UK 55-inch review unit; this reviewer measurement is not assigned to the other sizes.HDTVTest measured 31 ms in 1080p SDR and 4K HDR Game/Graphics modes on its 65-inch UK sample; AVForums measured 32 ms with a Leo Bodnar tester.
Game featuresAuto Game Mode (ALLM), Game Motion Plus, Dynamic Black EQ and FreeSync Premium in all three UK maker tables. 4K 120 Hz is limited to HDMI 4.Game and Graphics modes; HDTVTest verified full 4:4:4 at 3840 × 2160 60 Hz with HDMI Enhanced Signal enabled. No HDMI VRR.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformTizenAndroid TV
ProcessorQuantum Processor 4K4K HDR Processor X1
Speakers60 W, 4.2.2 channels20 W, 2.0 channels
eARCYes–
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5802.11a/b/g/n/ac
BluetoothBluetooth 4.24.1
Speaker detailSamsung's UK tables specify 60 W, 4.2.2 channels, a woofer and Object Tracking Sound for all three sizes. The 4.2.2 layout describes speaker placement, not Dolby Atmos decoding.Two 10 W bass-reflex speakers with ClearAudio+ and S-Force Front Surround.
Audio featuresDolby Digital Plus, Dolby 5.1 decoder, Adaptive Sound+, Active Voice Amplifier and Q-Symphony in the UK maker tables. What Hi-Fi? confirms eARC can pass Atmos to external audio gear; the TV's speakers are not claimed to render Atmos.–
Voice assistantsBixby UK English, Alexa and listed Google Assistant compatibility in the maker tables; current service availability may differ.–
CastingMobile-to-TV and TV-to-mobile mirroring, DLNA, Tap Mirroring, Wi-Fi Direct, Sound Mirroring and Multi-View in the UK maker tables. What Hi-Fi? also confirms AirPlay 2 on its 55-inch unit.Chromecast built in, per Sony UK specifications.
TV tunersTwin DVB-T2/C/S2 digital tuners, analogue tuner, CI+ 1.4, UK HbbTV 2.0.1 and MHEG 5, guide, PVR and time shift in the maker tables.Sony UK lists DVB-T/T2 terrestrial, DVB-C cable and DVB-S/S2 satellite tuners, with two digital terrestrial/cable and two satellite tuners.
USBTwo USB inputs in every UK maker size table. What Hi-Fi?'s 55-inch tech-spec box says three; WIRED UK and Samsung say two, so the main count follows the maker.Three side USB ports, including support for media playback and USB HDD recording.
EthernetEthernet LAN built in.One LAN input.
Optical audio outOne optical digital audio output.One rear optical digital audio output.
Design and power
SizeWithout stand, width × height × depth: 55-inch 1227.6 × 705.6 × 34.8 mm; 65-inch 1446.5 × 828.3 × 34.8 mm; 75-inch 1670.6 × 957.8 × 35.2 mm. Configuration weights exclude stand. Each size is from its own UK maker table.Without stand (W × H × D), Sony UK sheets: 49″ 1093 × 631 × 62 mm; 55″ 1228 × 707 × 60 mm; 65″ 1447 × 830 × 60 mm; 75″ 1674 × 959 × 66 mm. Configuration weights also exclude stands.
StandTitan Black Bending Plate central stand. With-stand weights from separate UK maker tables: 55-inch 24.4 kg; 65-inch 33.6 kg; 75-inch 48.7 kg. Unlike the Q90R, inputs and power connect directly to the TV.Silver central pedestal; VESA is 200 × 200 mm for 49″, 300 × 300 mm for 55/65″ and 400 × 400 mm for 75″.
Power useMaximum from separate UK maker tables: 55-inch 245 W; 65-inch 305 W; 75-inch 335 W.Sony UK rated/standard operating power for 55″ is 189/109 W and for 65″ 230/129 W. AVForums measured 65″ power under its own picture settings; measurements are not substituted for maker ratings.
Energy classG in Samsung's current UK A–G maker tables for all three sizes; this scale differs from the old Q90R B label.–
ColoursTitan Black front and stand in the UK maker tables.–
In the boxSamsung's UK tables list TM2050C Smart Control and, for GB/IE, TM1240A standard remote, plus power cable, manual and e-manual.Table stand, voice remote, batteries, IR blaster, AC adaptor/cord and guides in Sony's 55-inch UK sheet. Sony Germany stated planned March/April 2017 availability; an exact actual first-sale month was not established, so release uses year precision.

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