Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 84.6"
LG QNED 75QNED70AUC 75"
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 QNED 75QNED70AUC 75"
This LG QNED TV delivers vibrant colors and excellent brightness, making it a solid upgrade from basic UHD models without the high cost of OLED. However, backlight bleed on letterbox content is a notable flaw that affected two units, lowering the overall grade. For casual full-screen viewing, it offers great value, especially at holiday pricing.
Pros
- Vibrant colors and excellent brightness
- Great value for casual full-screen viewing
- Easy to set up and personalize
- Good picture quality for the price
- Clear from all angles
Cons
- Backlight bleed on letterbox content
- Inconsistent quality control across units
- Soft upscaling of low-resolution content
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 84.6" | LG QNED 75QNED70AUC 75" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 85" | 75.1" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | QLED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | — |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Color Gamut | Not Specified by Manufacturer | — |
| Motion Tech | XR Motion Clarity | Motion Pro |
| 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 | Amazon Alexa |
| 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 Atmos |
| 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 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 345W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 759 kWh | 277 kWh★ |
| Weight | 52.40 kg | 31.39 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 QNED 75QNED70AUC 75"
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong smart (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong audio (77th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 11 of 39 specs.