Sony Bravia 9 vs Samsung QN90F

Name: Sony Bravia 9 vs Samsung QN90F — Comparison Review
Item: Sony Bravia 9 vs Samsung QN90F
Rating: 7.5
Author: Billy G.

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified May 18 by Billy G.

Verdict: The Bravia 9 is the better picture-processing TV; the QN90F for gaming and extreme brightness.

Winner: Sony Bravia 9

Sony Bravia 9: 7.5/10

Samsung QN90F: 7.3/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

	Sony Bravia 9	Samsung QN90F
Panel Type	Mini-LED	Mini-LED
Peak HDR Brightness	~2,500 nits	~2,800 nits
Max Refresh Rate	120Hz	144Hz
Full-BW HDMI 2.1 Ports	2	4
Processor	Cognitive XR	Neo Quantum 8K
Built-in Audio	Acoustic Surface Audio+	OTS+ Virtual

Sony Bravia 9

What works

Cognitive Processor XR is best-in-class for upscaling and dark scenes
Acoustic Surface Audio+ is exceptional built-in audio
More intelligent local dimming with fewer blooming artifacts

What doesn't

Only two full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 ports
Slightly lower peak brightness than QN90F
Google TV interface can be slow on initial load

Samsung QN90F

What works

Peak brightness over 2,800 nits — extremely bright
Better gaming support: 4K/144Hz on more ports
Samsung Gaming Hub for streaming game services built-in

What doesn't

More noticeable blooming in dark scenes than Bravia 9
Built-in audio is outclassed by Bravia 9's acoustic system
Upscaling trails Sony's Cognitive XR on movie content

Bottom line

Our pick: Sony Bravia 9. It edges out the alternative on cognitive processor xr is best-in-class for upscaling and dark scenes. That said, Samsung QN90F still wins on peak brightness over 2,800 nits — extremely bright — consider it if that single trade matters most for your use.

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