Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 84.6"
LG UA77 43UA7700PUB 43.1"
What Buyers Say
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 84.6"
The Sony BRAVIA 9 is praised for its exceptional brightness, vibrant colors, and deep contrast, making it a standout Mini-LED TV for movies, shows, and gaming. A few users noted minor blooming, limited viewing angles, and audio sync issues, while many say it rivals or surpasses OLED in bright rooms. The built-in speaker quality and sleek design also impressed buyers.
Pros
- exceptional brightness
- vibrant colors and deep contrast
- impressive HDR performance
- immersive built-in speakers
- sleek minimalist design
Cons
- minor blooming in high-contrast scenes
- limited viewing angles compared to OLED
- audio sync issues with voices
- no warranty information provided
- premium price tag
LG UA77 43UA7700PUB 43.1"
Overall, buyers appreciate the LG TV's picture quality, easy setup, and lightweight design, with several praising its value for the price and gaming features. However, some users report issues with color accuracy, confusing setup instructions, and a lack of common streaming apps, which tempers the overall sentiment.
Pros
- Great picture quality
- Easy setup
- Lightweight design
- Good value for price
- Gaming features (Game Optimizer, HDR10 Pro)
Cons
- Poor color accuracy
- Confusing setup instructions
- Missing common streaming apps
- Remote pairing issues
- No clear way to adjust colors
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 84.6" | LG UA77 43UA7700PUB 43.1" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 85" | 43.1" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | LED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Color Gamut | Not Specified by Manufacturer | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Motion Tech | XR Motion Clarity | — |
| Processor | XR Processor | Alpha 7 AI Processor Gen8 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision | HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | FreeSync, VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | No, No |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in | Apple AirPlay 2, Google Cast |
| Works With | Google Home | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.2.2 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 70W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | Dolby Digital, Virtual Surround Sound |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | 2.0 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.1 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 400x400 | 200x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 345W | 80W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 759 kWh | 149 kWh★ |
| Weight | 52.40 kg | 6.08 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 84.6"
- Strong audio (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong display (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong smart (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
LG UA77 43UA7700PUB 43.1"
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong smart (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (11th percentile)11th %ile
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 39 specs.