Sony BRAVIA XR-65A80J 65-Inch OLED 4K Smart TV vs Samsung QN65QN90BD 65-Inch Neo QLED 4K Smart TV

Name: Sony BRAVIA XR-65A80J 65-Inch OLED 4K Smart TV vs Samsung QN65QN90BD 65-Inch Neo QLED 4K Smart TV — Comparison Review
Item: Sony BRAVIA XR-65A80J 65-Inch OLED 4K Smart TV vs Samsung QN65QN90BD 65-Inch Neo QLED 4K Smart TV
Rating: 7.5
Author: Billy G.

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified Nov 8 by Billy G.

Sony BRAVIA XR-65A80J

Sony BRAVIA XR-65A80J 65-Inch OLED 4K Smart TV

Samsung QN65QN90BD 65-Inch

Samsung QN65QN90BD 65-Inch Neo QLED 4K Smart TV

Decision sheet: the facts that decide it

Sony BRAVIA XR-65A80J 65-Inch OLED 4K Smart TV: 7 of 10 decision facts sourced.

Samsung QN65QN90BD 65-Inch Neo QLED 4K Smart TV: 0 of 10 decision facts sourced. Missing: Screen size, Panel, Resolution, Refresh rate, HDR, Peak brightness, HDMI 2.1 ports, VRR / ALLM, and 2 more.

	Sony BRAVIA XR-65A80J 65-Inch OLED 4K Smart TV	Samsung QN65QN90BD 65-Inch Neo QLED 4K Smart TV
Price today	Price not yet checked	Price not yet checked
Screen size	65 inches bestbuy.com	Not yet sourced
Panel	OLED bestbuy.com	Not yet sourced
Resolution	4K (2160p) bestbuy.com	Not yet sourced
Refresh rate	120Hz bestbuy.com	Not yet sourced
HDR	Yes bestbuy.com	Not yet sourced
Smart platform	Google TV bestbuy.com	Not yet sourced
Starting MSRP	$2,499.99 bestbuy.com	Not yet sourced

Not yet sourced — Sony BRAVIA XR-65A80J 65-Inch OLED 4K Smart TV: Peak brightness, HDMI 2.1 ports, VRR / ALLM. Samsung QN65QN90BD 65-Inch Neo QLED 4K Smart TV: Screen size, Panel, Resolution, Refresh rate, HDR, Peak brightness, HDMI 2.1 ports, VRR / ALLM, Smart platform, Starting MSRP. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.

Pick Samsung QN65QN90BD 65-Inch Neo QLED 4K Smart TV if

Lower price today — $1,699 vs $1,799

Skip both if

Neither publishes peak brightness, HDMI 2.1 ports or VRR / ALLM yet.

The Sony BRAVIA XR-65A80J 65-Inch OLED 4K Smart TV relies on its self-emissive OLED panel and Cognitive Processor XR to deliver precise contrast. And wide viewing angles, while the Samsung QN65QN90BD 65-Inch Neo QLED 4K Smart TV uses Mini-LED backlighting with Quantum Matrix Technology to achieve high peak brightness and strong local dimming control. Public reviews note the Sony model’s natural color reproduction and smooth motion handling in darker rooms, whereas the Samsung set earns marks for its vivid HDR performance. And anti-glare screen that maintains clarity under ambient light. Both run their respective smart platforms with responsive interfaces and broad app support, though differences in processing algorithms affect upscaling of non-4K content. The short version: choose according to your room’s lighting and preference for perfect blacks versus brighter overall output.

Verdict: On the figures both makers publish, the QN65QN90BD 65-Inch Neo QLED 4K Smart TV leads with lower price today ($1,699 vs $1,799). Neither publishes peak brightness, HDMI 2.1 ports or VRR / ALLM yet.

Sony BRAVIA XR-65A80J 65-Inch OLED 4K Smart TV lists at $1,799 while Samsung QN65QN90BD 65-Inch Neo QLED 4K Smart TV lists at $1,699 — Samsung QN65QN90BD 65-Inch Neo QLED 4K Smart TV undercuts Sony BRAVIA XR-65A80J 65-Inch OLED 4K Smart TV by $100 (6%).

Provisional pick: Samsung QN65QN90BD — not enough sourced decision facts for Samsung QN65QN90BD 65-Inch Neo QLED 4K Smart TV. We don't rank on specs we can't verify.

Specs not yet sourced for Samsung QN65QN90BD 65-Inch Neo QLED 4K Smart TV — no manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes them yet.

Spec-by-spec comparison

	Sony BRAVIA XR-65A80J 65-Inch OLED 4K Smart TV	Samsung QN65QN90BD 65-Inch Neo QLED 4K Smart TV
Screen size	65 inches	—
Panel	OLED	—
Resolution	4K (2160p)	—
Refresh rate	120Hz	—
HDR	Yes	—
HDMI ports	4	—

Sony BRAVIA XR-65A80J 65-Inch OLED 4K Smart TV

What works

OLED panel offers pixel-level dimming for deep blacks
Acoustic Surface Audio technology integrates sound into the screen
Supports Google TV platform for wide app ecosystem

What doesn't

Limited HDMI 2.1 port count compared to newer models

Samsung QN65QN90BD 65-Inch Neo QLED 4K Smart TV

What works

Object Tracking Sound creates immersive audio
Tizen OS offers robust smart TV features

What doesn't

Viewing angles can degrade off‑center

Bottom line

Provisional pick: Samsung QN65QN90BD — not enough sourced decision facts for Samsung QN65QN90BD 65-Inch Neo QLED 4K Smart TV.

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