Samsung QN90D 65"
Neo QLED · 65" · 2024
Sony BRAVIA 9 77"
Mini-LED · 77" · 2024
Sony BRAVIA 9 77" takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung QN90D 65" lands at 92 and Sony BRAVIA 9 77" at 95. That puts Sony BRAVIA 9 77" ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Samsung QN90D 65" if…
- ✓Strong HDR performance
- ✓Current smart platform
- ✓HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
Pick Sony BRAVIA 9 77" if…
- ✓Strong HDR performance
- ✓Current smart platform
- ✓HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPicture quality
Sony BRAVIA 9 77"Panel, processing, and HDR performance
Sony BRAVIA 9 77" leads on picture (95 vs 92).
Gaming
Sony BRAVIA 9 77"Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support
Sony BRAVIA 9 77" leads on gaming (91 vs 88).
Smart platform
TieOS speed, app support, ecosystem
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
Samsung QN90D 65"Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Samsung QN90D 65" more score per dollar ($3,499 vs $8,249).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung QN90D 65" | Sony BRAVIA 9 77" |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | Neo QLED | Mini-LED |
| Size | 65" | 77" |
| Refresh | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Release year | 2024 | 2024 |
Samsung QN90D 65"
- +Strong HDR performance
- +Current smart platform
- +HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
- −Ads on smart platform
- −Sound trails dedicated audio
- −Large footprint
Sony BRAVIA 9 77"
- +Strong HDR performance
- +Current smart platform
- +HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
- −Ads on smart platform
- −Sound trails dedicated audio
- −Large footprint
FAQ: Samsung QN90D 65" vs Sony BRAVIA 9 77"
Which is better, Samsung QN90D 65" or Sony BRAVIA 9 77"? +
Sony BRAVIA 9 77" scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Samsung QN90D 65" worth the price? +
At $3,499, Samsung QN90D 65" delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in picture.
Is Sony BRAVIA 9 77" worth the price? +
At $8,249, Sony BRAVIA 9 77" delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in picture.
Does Samsung QN90D 65" or Sony BRAVIA 9 77" last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for picture quality, Samsung QN90D 65" or Sony BRAVIA 9 77"? +
Sony BRAVIA 9 77" — leads on picture (95 vs 92). Panel, processing, and HDR performance.
Which is better for gaming, Samsung QN90D 65" or Sony BRAVIA 9 77"? +
Sony BRAVIA 9 77" — leads on gaming (91 vs 88). Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support.