Sony Bravia 8 vs Samsung S90F

Sony Bravia 8
Sony Bravia 8
Samsung S90F
Verified Confidence: 85%

Verdict: Sony Bravia 8 excels in cinematic accuracy and motion handling according to RTINGS and CNET, making it the better choice for film fans. Samsung S90F delivers brighter HDR and smoother gaming performance per Tom's Hardware benchmarks. The Sony wins overall for most home theater setups while Samsung suits bright rooms and console gamers.

Winner: Sony Bravia 8

Sony Bravia 8: 8.5/10

Samsung S90F: 8.2/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

Sony Bravia 8Samsung S90F
panel_typeWRGB OLEDQD-OLED
resolution4K UHD4K UHD
refresh_rate120Hz144Hz
smart_osGoogle TVTizen

Sony Bravia 8

What works

  • Excellent motion handling with 120Hz panel and XR Motion Clarity
  • Accurate color reproduction and wide viewing angles
  • Superior upscaling for non-4K content via XR Processor

What doesn't

  • Limited peak brightness in bright rooms compared to QD-OLED
  • Only 2 HDMI 2.1 ports

Samsung S90F

What works

  • Higher peak brightness up to 1500 nits for HDR highlights
  • 144Hz refresh rate with VRR and ALLM for gaming
  • Anti-glare screen coating reduces reflections

What doesn't

  • Slightly less accurate colors out of the box than Sony
  • Tizen OS has fewer apps than Google TV

Bottom line

Our pick: Sony Bravia 8. It edges out the alternative on excellent motion handling with 120hz panel and xr motion clarity. That said, Samsung S90F still wins on higher peak brightness up to 1500 nits for hdr highlights — consider it if that single trade matters most for your use.

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