Which 65 TV to Buy: Sony KD-65XF9005 or Samsung QE65Q70R QLED? Pros & Cons Needed!

Question

Good morning!

Unfortunately, the old TV broke and I have to buy a new one, so I have a question for you, which of these 65 "TVs is better in your opinion?

SONY KD-65XF9005 TV
or
SAMSUNG QE65Q70RAT QLED TV

Thank you in advance for any hints and suggestions

Ludwik XVI · Accepted Answer

I would choose Samsung because of the more stable Tizen system. Though Android has more possibilities.
It is technologically very similar to TV. Sony has better HDR brightness. Both with FALD, 120Hz, VA.

Ludwik XVI · Accepted Answer

No, that's not true.

PAM2019 · Answer

Is it true that Sony has a nicer picture than Samsung? In the sense that the colors in Sony are more natural and in Samsung more candy theatrical?

PAM2019 · Answer

Today I saw a Sony KD-XF9005 that hung next to Samsung, Philips, Panasonic and LG and none of them had such white, natural colors and clarity as just Sony. The difference in the picture is really visible. And you can see it when Sony hangs next to other TVs. In Samsung, white is not pure white, but with a shade of gray, and in Sony, white is white.

ikarus78 · Answer

The question is, what settings did each of them have? Because it is important. Unless you get remote controls and play with the settings - then perhaps you can determine which one shines the best for you. Also, remember that the lighting in the store is different than you have at home - that can also be important.

PAM2019 · Answer

Thank you for your answer. There were factory image presets on all models. I had the remote controls in my hand and tested. I saw images in full light and light off so I could afford the above assessment. However, I am leaning towards the Samsung QLED Q70 RAT, because it also has a beautiful image and this black compared to Sony is impressive. And most of all, the Tizen system, which runs faster than Android in Sony.

mordip · Answer

I join the topic. So you think Samsung is better? It's true that this Sony model (XF9005) has nicer color saturation than Samsung?

Grayswandir · Answer

I am also interested in the comparison. I consider these models myself, because I consulted the forum (only in a smaller format), but so far I have not had the opportunity to compare these TVs side by side. Sony seems to me that it is very good at dealing with lower-quality images, while Samsung is great at dealing with blacks, so much from live observations (without the list next to each other). From 1: 1 comparisons on the Internet, I have the impression that Samsung has a bit more lag + a bit less sharp image.

Ultimately, does it matter which of these TVs you choose? Is it just a matter of Tizen vs Android? Maybe there is an issue that differentiates these TVs (I'm more about the disadvantages here)?

Ludwik XVI · Answer

After calibration, the colors are practically identical. I would rather go to Samsung. As SmartTV is irrelevant then it is rather Sony because of the HDR.

mordip · Answer

I don't quite understand it ... Can you make it a little clearer?

Ludwik XVI · Answer

Android TV runs poorly on 2GB RAM. Slow and crashing after you install a few apps.

Ryszard49 · Answer

Sony, KD55XF9005 has a built-in memory of 16 GB. After the last update, the menu looks decent, no less freezes but as I noticed only when working with the Cam module. It works properly with the set-top box connected via HDMI. I did not check with DVB-T terrestrial TV signal.

mordip · Answer

Sony has 2GB or 16GB? Added after 3 [minutes]: So when it comes to connecting the cable not from the decoder but from the CAM module, the TV will hang? That's how to understand it ... Which TV in your opinion will be a better choice: SONYXF9005 or Samsung Q70R? (picture, smooth operation, etc.). Added after 5 [minutes]: Approx. Gentlemen Each of you writes about the advantages and disadvantages of individual TV models. However, if you were to buy a TV, which of these two would you choose: Sony XF9005 or Samsung Q70R ??? First of all, the point is that the TV can handle the signal from the cable TV (CAM module) and the Smart TV works relatively smoothly.

Ludwik XVI · Answer

2GB RAM and 16 GB Storage, i.e. space for apps. My vote for Q70

mordip · Answer

And I have one more question. I noticed price reductions in chain stores ... Sony KD-65XG9505 (2019 model) is in the price of Samsung 65Q70R before its reduction. In this situation, which of these models would you choose: Sony or Samsung?

Ludwik XVI · Answer

I would rather go here in the KD-65XG9505. I like the picture in this model, and finally there is 3GB of RAM. It is enough for 3-4 years.

mordip · Answer

Wow. Thanks for the quick reply. So this Sony model will be better than the Samsung Q70R?
And do you know how the system works here ... Is it freezing? Is the use of the CAM module also problematic as in the XF9005?

Ludwik XVI · Answer

I played with it for an hour and it was stable even with Kodi. Well, but you would have to wait a while for people's opinions to appear after a few weeks of use. I do not know. I don't have a cam module.

mordip · Answer

Approx. Thanks for the info. But in this setup, if you were to purchase, would you choose Sony rather than the Samsung Q70?

Ludwik XVI · Answer

Read post # 17 again

mordip · Answer

Aaa ok sorki .... Everything is clear ? Thanks and best regards ?

mordip · Answer

Is it true that the image in the Sony XG95 shows more details than in the Samsung Q70R?

Ludwik XVI · Answer

No, that's not true.
Although thanks to the higher brightness in HDR mode, it is theoretically possible to see more detail in the shadows.
But that's a theory - that's a bit of pictorial masturbation. Unreasonable in this shelf of TVs.

Anonymous · Answer

No Android crashes.
No !
You can install applications as you want, if you fill up your memory it just won't take them, but it won't crash.
I have tried hundreds of times in tests and it's always the same.
Sony has definitely more applications.
They both play very well
Samsung is for PLN 5,542, Sony for PLN 5,499

Ludwik XVI · Answer

You completely don't understand how Android or any other operating system works. You don't differentiate or know the functions of RAM and Storage (any Such advice is not only incompetent, but also harmful.

Ryszard49 · Answer

LOCOLOCO , you wrote that no Android crashes, I crash and I even know what combination of exits from the application or program. As you probably know, you can exit the application from several levels, do not close Netflix and exit to the program with the TV button on the remote control and hangs up. The second thing I noticed was the lack of satisfactory cooperation with the Cam module. When using the GUIDE, TV, Back buttons quickly, the module simply does not work. But you can use the decoder.

mordip · Answer

I was playing with Sony and Samsung and I had the impression that Samsung responded faster to buttons ... Gentlemen! I have one more question? Sony XG9505 or Samsung QLED Q80R? Which of these two models would you choose?

Ludwik XVI · Answer

My vote for the Sony XG9505. I prefer his image. 80 doesn't change much here. Only the 90s show the claw. Maybe this will help you:

mordip · Answer

Thank you for your prompt reply and sent information. I am reluctant to Android ... Although I can see differences in the image in Sony. I think I have more details. I am afraid that after buying the TV it will work well, and after 3 years Android will do its job and it will slow down Sony ...

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