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Samsung S90D OLED vs Sony A80L
Product A: Samsung
78 of 159 known
Change Samsung S90D OLED
Product B: Sony
85 of 159 known
Change Sony A80L
71 of 151 fields differ
- 31 different values
- 40 known for one only
- 25 the same
- 55 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 163 TVs.
- Refresh rateA: 144HzB: 120HzSamsung is 24 Hz higher.
Refresh rate per resolution
The best rate over any port. Bars run from 0 to 360 Hz.
3840 × 2160Native for both
A144Hz
B120Hz
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side, on their stands.
- ASamsung: 1,444.3 × 831.7 mm
- BSony: 1,448 × 836 mm
Weight
0 to 40 kg
Weight with stand
A22.5kg
B24.9kg
Weight without stand
A21.2kg
B23.3kg
All 159 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
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Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
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Status
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Predecessor
Samsung S90C OLED8Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/s90dRead 23 October 2026RTINGS says the Samsung S90D has the same features as its predecessor, the Samsung S90C OLED.
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Successor
Samsung S90F OLED9Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/s90f-oledRead 23 October 2026RTINGS says the Samsung S90F OLED replaces the Samsung S90D OLED.
Sony BRAVIA 86Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/bravia-8-oledRead 10 October 2026Public introduction of the Sony BRAVIA 8 OLED says it is the successor to the Sony A80L/A80CL OLED. The catalog product sony-bravia-8 is the BRAVIA 8 (K-65XR80).11Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sony-bravia-8Read 23 October 2026What Hi-Fi's review calls the Sony Bravia 8 the follow-up to the Sony A80L.
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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Model year
Display
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Screen size class
Sizes covered
Viewable size
Native resolution
Pixel density (size class)
67.8ppi
67.8ppi
Screen surface
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Anti-reflection coating
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Panel
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Display type
Display type (as published)
Panel type
Backlight
Local dimming
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Local dimming zones
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Panel maker
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Panel generation
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Subpixel layout
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Native colour depth
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Native panel refresh rate
DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)
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Rec. 2020 coverage (claimed)
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Peak HDR brightness (claimed)
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HDR and picture
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HDR formats
Filmmaker Mode
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HGiG
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Picture processor
Motion interpolation
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Black frame insertion
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Ambient light sensor
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 2026Exact fitted Eco Sensor Yes. Original manual Brightness Optimization explains adjustment based on ambient room light. This is a named physical TV sensor, not generic adaptive-picture software alone.5Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202507/20250711050206001/BN81-25561A-820_EUG_ROPATSCD_NA_ENG-US_250429.0.pdfRead 5 October 2026Brightness Optimization adjusts according to ambient light, corroborating exact maker Eco Sensor hardware Yes. Generic Art-mode motion/light functions not inherited.
Calibration software
Samsung Smart Calibration (Basic)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 2026
Motion and gaming
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Maximum accepted refresh rate per resolution and input
ASamsung S90D OLED
| Resolution | HDMI |
|---|---|
| 3840 × 2160Native | 144Hz |
Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 2026Exact HDMI maximum input rate 4K 144 for HDMI 1/2/3/4. Original producer sheet also explicitly says up to 4K 144 FRL on all four ports, compatible PC required. Lower-resolution maxima are not inferred from timing lists.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/160413/samsung-tv-spec-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026
BSony A80L
| Resolution | HDMI 2.1 |
|---|---|
| 3840 × 2160Native | 120Hz |
Maximum accepted refresh rate
144Hz
120Hz
Maximum accepted refresh rate at 4K
144Hz
120Hz
Adaptive sync
FreeSync Premium, HDMI VRR, G-SYNC Compatible3Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/160413/samsung-tv-spec-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Dedicated original maker feature FreeSync Premium overrides less-specific live FreeSync. Public generic Xbox paragraph Premium Pro conflicts with this specific maker license tier, Pro omitted.6Measurementrtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/s90d-s90dd-oled-qd-oledRead 5 October 2026Public VRR prose supports all three protocols, including G-SYNC compatibility, not formal NVIDIA certification. NVIDIA sources above 120 fps show lower-screen duplication issue. Maker-specific Premium tier retained despite generic Xbox Pro text.
HDMI VRR1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/XR65A80L_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 10 October 2026Sheet row Variable Refresh Rate (VRR): Yes (for HDMI3/4). VRR is listed as a feature specified in HDMI 2.1.5Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/a80l-a80cl-oledRead 10 October 2026Public introduction: HDMI Forum VRR is supported. RTINGS also lists G-SYNC support and no FreeSync, but TechRadar says the A80L does not support G-Sync. The two disagree, so only HDMI VRR is stored.
VRR range per input
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Low framerate compensation
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Dolby Vision gaming
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Auto game mode (ALLM)
Game menu features
Dynamic Black EQ, Super Ultra Wide Game View, Mini Map Zoom, Game Bar1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 2026
Measured
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Input lag (measured)
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Input lag at 4K 60 Hz (measured)
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Input lag at 4K 120 Hz (measured)
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Input lag at 4K 144 Hz (measured)
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SDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
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HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
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HDR brightness per window (measured)
ASamsung S90D OLED
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| Window | Brightness (nits) |
|---|---|
| 10% | 800 |
| 100% | 189 |
HDR peak brightness (measured)
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800nits
Full-screen HDR brightness (measured)
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189nits
Contrast ratio (measured)
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Contrast with local dimming (measured)
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Infinite contrast (measured)
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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)
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Rec. 2020 coverage (measured)
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Colour volume at 1,000 nits (measured)
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Colour volume at 10,000 nits (measured)
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
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Gray uniformity deviation (measured)
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Colour shift angle (measured)
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Reflections (measured)
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Total pixel response time (measured)
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PWM flicker frequency (measured)
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VRR range (measured)
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4:4:4 chroma (measured)
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Power use SDR (measured)
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Smart platform
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Smart platform
OS at launch
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Latest OS
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OS upgrade support period
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Chipset
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RAM
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Total internal storage
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Voice assistants
Hands-free microphone
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 2026Exact Far-Field Voice Interaction Yes, independently corroborated public exact 65 TV Controls microphone/switch. Separate from remote microphone.6Measurementrtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/s90d-s90dd-oled-qd-oledRead 5 October 2026Public TV Controls explicitly hands-free built-in mic with physical switch.
Casting
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Smart home
Art or ambient mode
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Tuners
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Tuners
Tuners per broadcast standard
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Antenna inputs
ASamsung S90D OLED
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Terrestrial and cable | 1 |
BSony A80L
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Terrestrial and cable | 1 |
CI+ slot
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Record to USB
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Broadcast platforms
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Audio
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Physical speaker channels
Physical speaker drivers
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Total built-in speaker power
Built-in subwoofer
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Up-firing speakers
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Audio formats
Dolby Atmos1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 2026
Dolby Atmos, DTS, PCM, Dolby Audio (formats not named)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/XR65A80L_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 10 October 2026Decoder rows: Dolby Audio and Dolby Atmos, DTS Digital Surround, and linear PCM on HDMI input. Dolby Audio is not expanded into other Dolby formats. Dolby Audio is stored as Dolby Audio (formats not named).
eARC passthrough
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Audio features
OTS Lite, Q-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier Pro, Adaptive Sound Pro, 360 Audio1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 2026
Acoustic Surface Audio+, Acoustic Center Sync, 3D Surround Upscaling, Voice Zoom 2, S-Force Front Surround, Vertical Surround Engine1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/XR65A80L_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 10 October 2026Names as printed in the sheet audio rows and feature text.
Bluetooth headphones
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Connectivity
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Video inputs
ASamsung S90D OLED
| Type | Version | Count | Max bandwidth (Gbps) | Max refresh rate at 4K (Hz) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI | 2.1 | 4 | 48 | 144 |
Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 2026Four installed HDMI inputs with 144 at 4K on all four, original sheet proves revision 2.1 and separate exact reviewed 65 prose proves 48 Gbps. No eARC port number is inferred.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/160413/samsung-tv-spec-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original connections explicitly 4 HDMI 2.1 with FRL up to 4K 144 and VRR/ALLM all four. Full 48 Gbps separately proved by exact 65 review.6Measurementrtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/s90d-s90dd-oled-qd-oledRead 5 October 2026Public Input Specifications explicitly all four HDMI 2.1 full 48 Gbps. Misaligned ports on one review unit do not change installed port count.
BSony A80L
| Type | Port | Version | Count | Max bandwidth (Gbps) | Max refresh rate at 4K (Hz) | HDCP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI | HDMI 1-2 | Not available | 2 | 18 | Not available | 2.3 |
| HDMI | HDMI 3-4 | 2.1 | 2 | 48 | 120 | 2.3 |
Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/XR65A80L_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 10 October 2026Sheet says HDMI inputs total 4 and HDCP2.3 on HDMI1/2/3/4. HDMI IN1 and IN2 carry 4K up to 18Gbps. HDMI IN3 and IN4 carry 4K up to 48Gbps. 4K 120Hz is limited to IN3 and IN4. HDMI version of IN1 and IN2 is not stated. The sheet does not say which port is the eARC port, so eARC is not set on a row.5Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/a80l-a80cl-oledRead 10 October 2026Public introduction: full HDMI 2.1 bandwidth on two of the four HDMI ports. Public summary says one of the two HDMI 2.1 ports is the eARC port.
HDMI ports
4
4
HDMI ports with 4K 120 Hz
4
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Highest HDMI version
2.1
2.1
Maximum HDMI link bandwidth
48Gbps
48Gbps
HDMI features
USB peripheral ports
ASamsung S90D OLED
| Connector | Count |
|---|---|
| USB-A | 2 |
Ethernet speed
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
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Bluetooth
Optical out
Remote
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Remote control
Remote connection
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Remote power
Solar and USB-C3Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/160413/samsung-tv-spec-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original SolarCell TM2360E corroborated exact 65 public review solar panel and USB-C rechargeable battery.6Measurementrtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/s90d-s90dd-oled-qd-oledRead 5 October 2026Public exact 65 Remote paragraph solar/USB-C rechargeable battery.
Voice button on remote
Pointer remote
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Stand and mounting
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Stand
Centre pedestal3Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/160413/samsung-tv-spec-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 20264Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/EM/202403/20240323034803001/BN68-18040A-00_IG_S90D%2055-65inch_WW_L10_231211.0.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 exact 55/65 assembly combines two supports and central base into one pedestal. Not widely spaced standalone feet.
Stand installation positions
Stand height adjustment
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Space under the screen
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Distance between feet
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Stand footprint
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VESA mount
OLED care
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OLED care
Pixel Shift, Panel Refresh6Measurementrtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/s90d-s90dd-oled-qd-oledRead 5 October 2026Public Lifetime Burn-In Potential names Pixel Shift/Panel Refresh. Protected brightness/colour/lag/response/power values omitted.
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Burn-in covered by warranty
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Burn-in warranty length
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Dimensions and weight
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Dimensions with stand
Width1,444.3Height896.7Depth265.2mm(56.9 × 35.3 × 10.4 in)4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/EM/202403/20240323034803001/BN68-18040A-00_IG_S90D%2055-65inch_WW_L10_231211.0.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact 65 direct guide 1444.3 x 896.7 x 265.2 mm, not extra precision from rounded inch conversion. Stand Basic API height 11.8 in is ambiguous component height and omitted.
Dimensions without stand
Width1,444.3Height831.7Depth39.9mm(56.9 × 32.7 × 1.6 in)4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/EM/202403/20240323034803001/BN68-18040A-00_IG_S90D%2055-65inch_WW_L10_231211.0.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 2 exact 65S9*D row 1444.3 x 831.7 x 39.9 mm. Original sheet/live API bare 32.5 in conflicts with guide 32.7 in/831.7 mm. Specific direct metric installation takes precedence.
Width1,448Height836Depth53mm(57 × 32.9 × 2.1 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/XR65A80L_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 10 October 2026Sheet row Dimension of TV without Stand: 1448 x 836 x 53 (26.2) mm. The larger depth 53 is stored. The number in brackets is not labelled in the sheet, so it is not stored as the thinnest depth.
Thinnest depth
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Weight with stand
Weight without stand
Power
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Power supply
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On-mode power in SDR (EU label)
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On-mode power in HDR (EU label)
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Maximum operating power
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Standby power
Networked standby
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EU energy class SDR
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EU energy class HDR
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Energy per 1000 h SDR
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Energy per 1000 h HDR
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Certifications
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Picture certifications
ENERGY STAR
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Other certifications
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In the box
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In the box
SolarCell Remote TM2360E, Simple Plus Blade stand, Power cable, User manual3Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/160413/samsung-tv-spec-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact 65 package block TM2360E, power cable/user manual plus exact installation supplied assembled Simple Plus Blade pedestal. Optional wall mount/camera not included by assumption.4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/EM/202403/20240323034803001/BN68-18040A-00_IG_S90D%2055-65inch_WW_L10_231211.0.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete producer assembly/contents show provided pedestal and power-cable holder. Stored package items also explicitly named in exact producer sheet.
Table top stand, Voice remote control, Batteries, AC power cord, Operating instructions, Quick setup guide1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/XR65A80L_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 10 October 2026Supplied Accessories rows: Voice Remote Control RMF-TX810U, Batteries LR03, AC power cord, Operating instructions, Quick Setup Guide, Table Top Stand (assembly required). The optional BRAVIA CAM is sold separately.
Links
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Product page
www.samsung.com/us/tvs/oled-tv/65-class-oled-s90d-sku-qn65s90dafxza1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 2026
electronics.sony.com/a80l2Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2023-03-01-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-2023-BRAVIA-XR-TV-LineupRead 10 October 2026The release gives the US page as http://electronics.sony.com/a80l. It is stored as https. The Sony site blocks automated access, so the page itself was not opened.
Spec sheet
content.abt.com/documents/160413/samsung-tv-spec-sheet.pdf3Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/160413/samsung-tv-spec-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Samsung three-page US S90D 55/65 product sheet, retailer-hosted original PDF. Exact 65 order code/UPC on p3. PDF internal S95C creative filename is not used as product identity, visible pages identify S90D.
Manual
downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202507/20250711050206001/BN81-25561A-820_EUG_ROPATSCD_NA_ENG-US_250429.0.pdf1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 2026Exact US support row links original North American ATSC English manual and worldwide 55-65 installation. Both downloaded and checked. Conditional codec/timing/features not inherited.5Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202507/20250711050206001/BN81-25561A-820_EUG_ROPATSCD_NA_ENG-US_250429.0.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original North American English manual read. Model-conditional USB-C camera service instructions or generic timings do not establish exact fitted socket/maximum.
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EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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