Samsung - QN90F Neo QLED 65 vs Sony - Bravia 3 LED 55
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Samsung - QN90F Neo QLED 65 | Sony - Bravia 3 LED 55 |
|---|---|---|
| Peak brightness | 2400 nits | 450 nits |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Screen size | 65 " | 55 " |
| HDMI 2.1 ports | 4 | 0 |
| VRR | true | false |
| Dolby Vision | false | true |
Between the QN90F Neo QLED 65 and Bravia 3 LED 55, the QN90F Neo QLED 65 comes out ahead in peak brightness / refresh rate, while the Bravia 3 LED 55 wins on dolby vision / smart os. Overall, the QN90F Neo QLED 65 scores 70.3 and the Bravia 3 LED 55 scores 47 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The QN90F Neo QLED 65 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 23.3 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the QN90F Neo QLED 65 if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are peak brightness, refresh rate, screen size, among others. The single most decisive one: Peak brightness — 433.33% more. 2400 nits vs 450 nits.
Pick the Bravia 3 LED 55 if you care most about dolby vision / smart os. Its strongest claims are dolby vision, smart os. The single most decisive one: Has Dolby Vision.
There are no meaningful ties on the headline specs — every popular-comparison metric has a winner.
Bottom line: the QN90F Neo QLED 65 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Samsung - QN90F Neo QLED 65 or Sony - Bravia 3 LED 55?
Samsung - QN90F Neo QLED 65 leads the current Mars Score by 23.3 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare screen size, panel type, refresh rate, hdmi 2.1 ports against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Samsung - QN90F Neo QLED 65 if…
Samsung - QN90F Neo QLED 65 has the measurable edge on peak brightness nits, refresh rate hz, screen size in.
Choose Sony - Bravia 3 LED 55 if…
Sony - Bravia 3 LED 55 has the measurable edge on has dolby vision, smart os.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Samsung - QN90F Neo QLED 65 wins
- ▲Peak brightness — 433.33% more. 2400 nits vs 450 nits.
- ▲Refresh rate — 140.00% more. 144 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲Screen size — 18.18% more. 65 " vs 55 ".
- ▲HDMI 2.1 ports — 4.00 more. 4 vs 0.
- ▲Has VRR.
- ▲Panel type: Mini-LED (vs LED).
Why Sony - Bravia 3 LED 55 wins
- ▲Has Dolby Vision.
- ▲Smart OS: Google TV (vs Tizen).
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung - QN90F Neo QLED 65 | Sony - Bravia 3 LED 55 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 65 "lead | 55 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | Mini-LEDlead | LED |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 144 Hzlead | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 2400 nitslead | 450 nits |
HDR & Smart
| Spec | Samsung - QN90F Neo QLED 65 | Sony - Bravia 3 LED 55 |
|---|---|---|
| Dolby Visionⓘ | false | truelead |
| HDR10+ⓘ | truelead | false |
| Smart OS | Tizen | Google TVlead |
| Dolby Atmosⓘ | true | true |
Gaming
| Spec | Samsung - QN90F Neo QLED 65 | Sony - Bravia 3 LED 55 |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI 2.1 portsⓘ | 4lead | 0 |
| VRRⓘ | truelead | false |
| ALLM | truelead | false |
Frequently asked
Which is brighter, QN90F Neo QLED 65 or Bravia 3 LED 55?+
QN90F Neo QLED 65 peaks at 2400 nits vs 450 nits.
Which is better for gaming, QN90F Neo QLED 65 or Bravia 3 LED 55?+
QN90F Neo QLED 65 offers 144Hz refresh and 4 HDMI 2.1 ports.
Does QN90F Neo QLED 65 or Bravia 3 LED 55 support Dolby Vision?+
Bravia 3 LED 55 supports Dolby Vision; QN90F Neo QLED 65 does not.