Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"

Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"

Sony
95 Overall Score
vs
TCL Q65 75Q651F 75"

TCL Q65 75Q651F 75"

TCL
44 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"

85 out of 100 medium confidence 23 reviews

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
👍 Brightness 8
👍 Picture quality 8
👎 Blooming 2
👎 Viewing angles 1
🤔 Sound quality 5
👍 Design 3

TCL Q65 75Q651F 75"

78 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews

The TCL Q65 QLED TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning picture quality, vibrant colors, and deep blacks, especially at its price point. Users praise the immersive 4K experience for movies, sports, and gaming, as well as the smooth Fire TV interface and easy setup. However, a few critical issues are noted: one reviewer experienced severe lag, app crashes, and audio delays, while another mentioned a brightness reset bug when switching inputs. Occasional glitches requiring a reset were also reported, but overall sentiment is very favorable.

Pros
  • Stunning picture quality
  • Vibrant colors and deep blacks
  • Immersive 4K experience
  • Smooth Fire TV interface
  • Great value for the price
Cons
  • Severe lag and app crashes
  • Audio delay after turning off
  • Brightness reset on input switch
  • Occasional glitches requiring reset
  • Some apps not working
👍 Picture quality 6
👍 Value for money 5
🤔 Smart tv interface 5
👍 Build quality 3
🤔 Sound quality 3
👎 Reliability 3

Scores

Streaming
Sony
98
TCL
49
Budget
Sony
97
TCL
47
Smart Home
Sony
97
TCL
44
Sports
Sony
94
TCL
51
Corporate
Sony
94
TCL
35
Movies
Sony
86
TCL
43
Gaming
Sony
86
TCL
47
Outdoor
Sony
65
TCL
31
Portable
Sony
63
TCL
28

Specifications

Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"TCL Q65 75Q651F 75"
Display
Size85"75"
Resolution4K4K
Panel TypeMini-LED★QLED
BacklightMini-LED★Direct LED
Aspect Ratio16:916:9
Curved✗—
Screen Finishmatte—
Picture Quality
Color GamutNot Specified by Manufacturer—
Motion TechXR Motion ClarityMEMC Frame Insertion
ProcessorXR Processor—
HDR
HDR FormatsHDR10, HLG, Dolby VisionDolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG
Dolby Vision✓✓
HDR10+✗✓★
HLG✓✓
Gaming
Refresh Rate120 Hz★60 Hz
VRRVRRVRR
ALLM✓✓
Game Mode✓✓
Smart TV
PlatformGoogle TVFire TV
Voice AssistantGoogle AssistantAlexa
Screen MirroringAirPlay 2, Chromecast built-inApple AirPlay 2
Works WithGoogle Home—
Audio
Speaker Config2.2.2—
Wattage70W★—
Dolby Atmos✓✓
Surround SoundDTS:XDTS Virtual:X
eARC✓★—
Connectivity
HDMI Ports4★—
HDMI Version2.12.1
USB Ports2★—
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6★Wi-Fi
Bluetooth5.3★Yes
Ethernet✓✓
Optical Audio✓★—
VESA Mount400x400200x200
Power & Size
Power345W★—
Energy Star✗—
Annual Energy759 kWh★—
Weight52.40 kg23.50 kg★

Pros & Cons

Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"

  • Strong audio (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong display (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong smart (92nd percentile)92nd %ile

TCL Q65 75Q651F 75"

  • Strong hdr (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong social proof (68th percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"

Scores 95 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 12 of 39 specs.

Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85" Better at:

BudgetGamingMoviesSportsOutdoorPortableCorporateStreamingSmart Home