TCL Q68 QLED Pro 55Q681G 55"
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
What Buyers Say
TCL Q68 QLED Pro 55Q681G 55"
The TCL TV delivers stunning picture quality and vivid colors that many reviewers find immersive for movies and shows, with excellent value for the price. However, serious gaming lag issues with Xbox Series X and COD Black Ops 6 are a dealbreaker for gamers, and some users report freezing or frame-skipping during streaming. Setup is easy and the Google TV interface is snappy, but sound quality is mediocre and best paired with a soundbar.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Vivid and accurate colors
- Excellent value for money
- Easy setup with Google TV
- Lightweight and easy to wall mount
Cons
- Severe gaming lag with Xbox Series X
- Freezing and frame-skipping during streaming
- Mediocre built-in sound quality
- Netflix location validation annoyance
- Firestick power control incompatibility
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
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
Scores
Specifications
| TCL Q68 QLED Pro 55Q681G 55" | Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 85" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | QLED | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 600 nits★ | — |
| Peak Brightness | 600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | nearly the entire DCI-P3 color space | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 240 with MEMC Frame Insertion | XR Motion Clarity |
| Processor | TCL AIPQ Processor with Deep Learning AI | XR Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Alexa | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Chromecast | AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in |
| Works With | — | Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | — | 2.2.2 |
| Wattage | — | 70W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS Virtual:X | DTS:X |
| eARC | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | — | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | — | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 76x48 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 345W★ |
| Energy Star | — | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 759 kWh★ |
| Weight | 15.83 kg★ | 52.40 kg |
Pros & Cons
TCL Q68 QLED Pro 55Q681G 55"
- Strong hdr (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong picture quality (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (71st percentile)
- Strong gaming (71st percentile)
- Below average connectivity (26th percentile)
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
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 12 of 41 specs.