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Samsung SUHD KS8000 vs Sony BRAVIA XE90

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SamsungSUHD KS8000SonyBRAVIA XE90
Overview
Released20162017
Display
PanelLED LCDLED LCD
Panel detailFlat 10-bit quantum-dot LCD with edge-mounted LED backlighting, as identified in the two full UK 55-inch reviews. Samsung's Picture Quality Index 2300 is not native refresh.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 formatsHDR10HDR10
HDR extrasSamsung HDR 1000 and Ultra HD Premium certification. HDR 1000 is a product label, not a measured brightness for every size.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 finishSamsung Moth Eye antireflection treatment in all four UK maker tables.–
Colour rangeQuantum Dot Colour and 10-bit panel support in each UK maker table.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 processingSUHD Remastering Engine, Supreme UHD Dimming, Precision Black, Peak Illuminator Pro and Auto Motion Plus in Samsung's separate UK maker tables. Picture Quality Index 2300 is not a native refresh figure.4K X-Reality PRO, X-tended Dynamic Range PRO, Object-based HDR remaster, Super Bit Mapping 4K HDR and Motionflow XR 1000.
Motion handlingSamsung lists Supreme Motion Rate 200 on the UK 49, 55 and 65-inch tables, but Supreme Motion on the 75-inch table. Neither is the native refresh rate.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 angle–Both AVForums and HDTVTest found the 65-inch VA LCD's best picture concentrated near the centre.
Sizes
Sizes49, 55, 65, 75″49, 55, 65, 75″
Largest size75″75″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateNoneNone
Auto low latency modeNo–
HDMI detailOne Connect box with four HDMI inputs and ARC. AVForums identifies them as HDMI 2.0a / HDCP 2.2 on its UK 55-inch review unit; no 4K 120 Hz or eARC claim.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 lagAVForums measured 21 ms in Game Mode on its UK 55-inch review unit.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 featuresManual Game Mode in all four UK maker tables; no VRR or automatic low-latency claim.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
ProcessorSUHD Remastering Engine; quad-core smart processor4K HDR Processor X1
Speakers60 W, 4.1 channels20 W, 2.0 channels
eARCNo–
Wi-FiBuilt-in Wi-Fi802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth–4.1
Speaker detailSamsung's UK maker tables specify 60 W, 4.1 channels with front and down-firing drivers and a woofer in every size.Two 10 W bass-reflex speakers with ClearAudio+ and S-Force Front Surround.
Audio featuresDolby Digital Plus, DTS codec, Bluetooth headset support and TV SoundConnect in the UK maker tables.–
Voice assistantsSamsung voice recognition was included at launch; service support can change over time.–
CastingSamsung Smart View, mobile mirroring, DLNA and Wi-Fi Direct in the UK maker tables.Chromecast built in, per Sony UK specifications.
TV tunersTwin DVB-T2/C/S2 digital tuners, analogue tuner, CI+ 1.3, UK MHEG 5, electronic programme guide, USB recording and time shift.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.
USBThree USB sockets in all four UK maker tables.Three side USB ports, including support for media playback and USB HDD recording.
EthernetOne Ethernet LAN socket.One LAN input.
Optical audio outOne optical digital audio output.One rear optical digital audio output.
Design and power
SizeWithout stand, width × height × depth from separate UK maker tables: 49-inch 1094.2 × 635.8 × 42.5 mm; 55-inch 1230 × 712.3 × 40.8 mm; 65-inch 1448.9 × 835.8 × 40.8 mm; 75-inch 1682.8 × 970.7 × 49.9 mm. Configuration weights exclude stand.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.
StandCentral Y stand. With-stand weights from separate UK maker tables: 49-inch 17.1 kg; 55-inch 19.9 kg; 65-inch 28.6 kg; 75-inch 46 kg.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: 49-inch 185 W; 55-inch 210 W; 65-inch 235 W; 75-inch 365 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 classOld UK maker energy scale: A for 49-inch and A+ for 55, 65 and 75-inch; not today’s A–G scale.–
ColoursSilver front trim in all four UK maker tables.–
In the boxSamsung's UK tables list TM1680A Smart Control, TM1240A conventional remote, power lead, manual and e-manual. A precise UK first-sale month was not established.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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