Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
Hisense QD5 Series 43QD5N 43"
What Buyers Say
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
Hisense QD5 Series 43QD5N 43"
This Hisense QLED 4K TV delivers impressive picture quality with vibrant colors and deep blacks, making it a great value for the price. Users praise its gaming performance, smart features, and sleek design, though some find the remote lacking numeric keys and the documentation sparse. Overall, it's a solid choice for budget-conscious buyers seeking a premium viewing experience.
Pros
- Vibrant colors and deep blacks
- Great value for the price
- Excellent gaming performance
- Sleek and modern design
- Intuitive smart features
Cons
- Remote lacks numeric keys
- Sparse documentation and manuals
- Generic online manual not model-specific
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85" | Hisense QD5 Series 43QD5N 43" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 85" | 43" |
| 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 | QLED Quantum Dot Color |
| Motion Tech | XR Motion Clarity | Motion Rate 120 |
| Processor | XR Processor | Active HDR |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in | Apple AirPlay, Chromecast |
| Works With | Google Home | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.2.2 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 70W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | Dolby Audio |
| 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★ | — |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 400x400 | 200x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 345W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 759 kWh | 163 kWh★ |
| Weight | 52.40 kg | 6.80 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
Hisense QD5 Series 43QD5N 43"
- Strong smart (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong hdr (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average display (26th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 39 specs.