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65” TV Recommendations: Sony Bravia 7 vs Samsung QN90D
Posted on 5/22/25 at 4:25 pm
Posted on 5/22/25 at 4:25 pm
Looking for some help. Have not purchased a TV in a while and doing research online (RTings, reviews, YouTube videos, etc…) I have concluded that these are my best options. I have always had Samsung but am open to Sony.
This will be my main TV in the living area. It has several windows and is well lit throughout the daytime so glare and reflection are a bit of a concern. Night is generally darker.
Watch mostly sports, movies, TV series, some Netflix and Amazon Prime. We do have a PS5 we play some games on and use for Blu-ray.
Does anyone have a preference / personal experience with these TV’s?
This will be my main TV in the living area. It has several windows and is well lit throughout the daytime so glare and reflection are a bit of a concern. Night is generally darker.
Watch mostly sports, movies, TV series, some Netflix and Amazon Prime. We do have a PS5 we play some games on and use for Blu-ray.
Does anyone have a preference / personal experience with these TV’s?
This post was edited on 5/22/25 at 4:30 pm
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Posted on 5/22/25 at 4:33 pm to CMATTE
LG
Posted on 5/22/25 at 4:54 pm to CMATTE
Samsung is a decent bit brighter so I would go with it since it is in your living room with lots of windows. The Sony is not good with reflections.
Posted on 5/22/25 at 6:25 pm to CMATTE
Look for sales at Walmart.
Posted on 5/22/25 at 6:55 pm to Dallaswho
Not really concerned about Walmart or sale items. Not being an arse…. I’m ok with spending a little to get best quality for our main viewing TV.
Just want the best TV for my situation and watching TV habits. OLED seems to be a no go due to glare. Best Option appears to be Mini LED. These 2 TV’s appear to be the most highly reviewed for my home viewing experience.
Just want the best TV for my situation and watching TV habits. OLED seems to be a no go due to glare. Best Option appears to be Mini LED. These 2 TV’s appear to be the most highly reviewed for my home viewing experience.
Posted on 5/22/25 at 6:57 pm to CMATTE
Beats me then, I can’t tell the difference between a $400 and $4000 65” and I don’t even wear glasses.
Posted on 5/22/25 at 7:19 pm to Dallaswho
Completely understand. Unfortunately for me, I can tell a massive difference in TV picture quality.
We enjoy hosting guests, watching games, movies, etc..
We spend a good bit of time with the TV on. I work from home so I see it all day.
We enjoy hosting guests, watching games, movies, etc..
We spend a good bit of time with the TV on. I work from home so I see it all day.
Posted on 5/23/25 at 8:12 am to CMATTE
Sony Bravia 8 is an OLED but supposed to handle reflection better than previous models.
Posted on 5/23/25 at 2:34 pm to UltimateHog
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Samsung is a decent bit brighter so I would go with it since it is in your living room with lots of windows. The Sony is not good with reflections.
This. When doing the comparison on Rtings.com, it really highlights how poorly the Sony handles reflections.
Posted on 5/23/25 at 10:04 pm to CMATTE
My 65" QN90A has done well in a bright room with a wall of windows
The Samsung software is just ok compared to my Sony OLED but the picture quality is top notch in a bright environment
The Samsung software is just ok compared to my Sony OLED but the picture quality is top notch in a bright environment
Posted on 5/24/25 at 10:44 am to jennyjones
Thanks all. Looks like I will go with the Samsung. Will report back once it is up and running.
Posted on 5/24/25 at 4:11 pm to CMATTE
Simply wondering why only 65 inches?
I have a 100 inch in the bar area and an older 82 inch in the living room.
The 100 inch is new and had a better picture than the much more expensive 82 inch which is older.
65 inch in the office seems small comparatively as does the 65 inch in the bedroom.
Ultra you can't fit a bigger TV, get a bigger tv.
I have a 100 inch in the bar area and an older 82 inch in the living room.
The 100 inch is new and had a better picture than the much more expensive 82 inch which is older.
65 inch in the office seems small comparatively as does the 65 inch in the bedroom.
Ultra you can't fit a bigger TV, get a bigger tv.
Posted on 5/24/25 at 6:41 pm to thetempleowl
Only spot for TV in the living room is between 2 windows. Fits a 65” perfectly. Boss (wife) does not want the TV to cover / stretch out over curtains or windows.
Posted on 5/24/25 at 8:13 pm to CMATTE
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. I’m ok with spending a little to get best quality for our main viewing TV.
So you're upgrading the iPhone she's scrolling on while she pretends to watch TV?
Posted on 5/24/25 at 8:31 pm to CMATTE
Between those two, Bravia 7 all day.
Posted on 5/25/25 at 7:26 am to CMATTE
Bravia 7 is a better TV, but that Samsung is one of the absolute best in regard to glare reduction.
Posted on 5/25/25 at 9:05 am to CMATTE
I'm definitely team Sony when it comes to televisions. Sony processing sets their TV's apart from anything else.
I have a 65" A9G and a 77" A95L
Both are OLED and I initially purchased a Samsung to give a shot but I found it to be too bright. The brightness took over everything. Sony has a better all around picture quality by far.
The Panasonic Z series OLED are also really good products also. Worth a look.
I have a 65" A9G and a 77" A95L
Both are OLED and I initially purchased a Samsung to give a shot but I found it to be too bright. The brightness took over everything. Sony has a better all around picture quality by far.
The Panasonic Z series OLED are also really good products also. Worth a look.
Posted on 5/25/25 at 9:32 am to CMATTE
Samsung one pretty easily it is much much better at glare and reflections while the Sony is flat out bad
This post was edited on 5/25/25 at 9:32 am
Posted on 5/31/25 at 9:01 am to CMATTE
I haven’t updated my research on them in about 3 year, when I bought a Samsung 85” Q90. I got it because I have a wall of windows and the Samsung was brighter and at that point the processor was better. Although I think the Sony processor is better now. No issues or complaints with my Samsung and it handles the brightness and reflections well.
My sister just bought a 65” Sony though and it’s nice. Her living room is much darker than ours though.
Both are good IMO. I’d probably go with the better deal.
My sister just bought a 65” Sony though and it’s nice. Her living room is much darker than ours though.
Both are good IMO. I’d probably go with the better deal.
Posted on 6/6/25 at 9:26 am to Suntiger
I ended up buying both and will test them out this weekend. In typical fashion… the Samsung came in with the box damaged and the TV was scratched on the corner. Should get the replacement in today.
Samsung was $1,399 from Best Buy. Their return policy blows big time but they sent a new one out.
Bought the Sony Bravia from Costco for $999. Return policy at Costco is awesome. Basically 90 days, no questions asked.
Samsung was $1,399 from Best Buy. Their return policy blows big time but they sent a new one out.
Bought the Sony Bravia from Costco for $999. Return policy at Costco is awesome. Basically 90 days, no questions asked.
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