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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Samsung Frame Series is pricier but offers a better gaming experience and aesthetic appeal as it doubles as wall art. It's more suitable for a bright room and has better color accuracy out of the box. However, its performance in a dark room is not as strong. The Sony X85J is less expensive and provides a slightly better overall picture and sports viewing experience. It also performs moderately better in dark rooms and has a significantly better sound quality. Both TVs support the latest gaming features, but if you're a serious gamer or want a TV that enhances your room's decor, the Frame might be worth the extra cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Frame Series (LCD)
- Good for use as monitor
- Good reflections
Advantages of the Sony X85J (LCD)
- Good for gaming
- Good for sports
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
Key differences
Gaming
6.1
7.6
8.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.8/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
7.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
The Sony X85J (LCD) is good for gaming, while the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung Frame Series is recognized for gaming because it has a very good response time and the best input lag performance, which means on-screen action is crisper and controls are more responsive. Similarly, the Sony X85J also offers good performance in response time and input lag, ensuring quick screen transitions and less delay between user input and action on the screen.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.5
8.2
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X85J (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is good.
The Sony X85J delivers an exceptional upscaling of lower-resolution content and has excellent color accuracy right out of the box, making it very good for viewing news and talk shows. In comparison, the Samsung Frame Series still offers good performance in these areas but slightly trails the Sony X85J, particularly in upscaling lower-resolution content to its native resolution, which is very important for watching news and talk shows that might not always be broadcast in high definition.
Cost
$798
$750
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) has a price of $798 and the Sony X85J (LCD) costs $750.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.1
7.3
7.75/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X85J (LCD) and Samsung Frame Series (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.2
6.5
7.75/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
6.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.9/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X85J (LCD) and Samsung Frame Series (LCD) are both only fair for movies & TV.
The Samsung Frame Series is stylish and suitable for displaying art, but it has no local dimming and mediocre black uniformity, which diminishes its movie and cinematic TV performance. The Sony X85J also lacks local dimming and has poor viewing angles, affecting the picture quality in dark scenes and when viewed from the side, again making it less ideal for immersive cinematic experiences.
Sports
6.8
7.2
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X85J (LCD) to be good for sports, while the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X85J outperforms the Samsung Frame Series when watching sports as it has better motion processing, which is key for smooth action, and more effective handling of reflections, which is crucial in well-lit environments. Additionally, the Sony provides wider viewing angles, making it a better choice for group viewing, whereas the Samsung's lower performance in these areas makes it less ideal for sports enthusiasts.
Cartoons & Animation
8.1
8.6
7.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.3/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.1/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.2/10
The Sony X85J (LCD) and Samsung Frame Series (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Samsung Frame Series displays cartoons and animations with vibrant and accurate colors straight out of the box and possesses an extensive color gamut, making the images pop. The Sony X85J also offers excellent colors out of the box and a comparable color gamut, ensuring animated content looks lively and true to the creators' intentions.
Bright Room
7.3
7.3
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
6.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.1/10
7.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Sony X85J (LCD) and Samsung Frame Series (LCD) are both good for bright room.
The Samsung Frame Series has very good SDR brightness and good reflection handling, making it suitable for bright rooms, while the Sony X85J has similar capabilities in SDR brightness and reflection handling. However, the Samsung has only fair HDR brightness, which might not be as impactful in a bright environment, compared to the Sony's good HDR brightness which could offer a better HDR experience in well-lit conditions.
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How the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) and the Sony X85J (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung Frame Series (LCD) | Sony X85J (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$798 | $750 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | April 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN43LS03B | KD-43X85J | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 43" | 43" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | Yes | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.2/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.2/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.8/10 | 7.3/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 22" x 38.2" x 1" | 22.2" x 38" x 2.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 23.3" x 38.2" | 24.7" x 38" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 19.0 lbs | 22.5 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 x 200 | 200 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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About Samsung
Samsung, a South Korean electronics manufacturer, holds the title of being the largest global TV vendor in terms of units sold. They offer a diverse lineup of TV products that cater to various budget ranges. A notable achievement in recent years is the development of Quantum Dots, a technology that enhances color reproduction, resulting in richer and more vibrant hues. Samsung TVs are well-regarded for their high manufacturing quality and user-friendly software, making them an excellent choice for consumers seeking an intuitive viewing experience.
About Sony
Sony stands as a highly experienced and widely trusted TV manufacturer, earning a reputation that surpasses all others. A Japanese company, Sony has been making TVs for far longs than it has been making Playstation game consoles. Sony's high-end TVs are often regarded as the ultimate choice for videophiles, representing the epitome of quality, albeit at a premium price point. Renowned for their advanced and precise motion handling, as well as their cutting-edge local dimming algorithms, Sony consistently delivers unparalleled performance in these areas. They include Google TV software with all their TV sets, which grants access to the largest selection of apps available and they also include Bravia Core which is a movie streaming platform specifically for Sony TVs that offers higher picture quality by using more bandwidth.
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