Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"

Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"

Sony
94 Overall Score
vs
LG OLED evo C3 OLED65C3PUA 65"

LG OLED evo C3 OLED65C3PUA 65"

LG
72 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

LG OLED evo C3 OLED65C3PUA 65"

85 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews

The LG 65" C3 OLED evo receives strong praise for its exceptional picture quality, with deep blacks, vibrant colors, and impressive contrast. Gamers appreciate the 120Hz refresh rate, HDMI 2.1, and VRR support for smooth gameplay. However, users note drawbacks such as a highly reflective screen, mediocre built-in sound, a lack of ATSC 3.0 tuner, and some interface ads. Overall, it is considered a top-tier OLED TV that delivers premium visual performance for movies and gaming alike.

Pros
  • Deep blacks and infinite contrast
  • Vibrant and accurate colors
  • 120Hz refresh rate for gaming
  • HDMI 2.1 with VRR and G-Sync
  • Excellent upscaling with AI processor
Cons
  • Highly reflective screen
  • Mediocre built-in sound quality
  • Lack of ATSC 3.0 tuner
  • Ads in webOS interface
  • Requires manual color tweaking
👍 Picture quality 5
👍 Gaming performance 3
👍 Build quality 3
👎 Screen reflectivity 2
🤔 Sound quality 4
👎 Smart platform ads 2

Scores

Streaming
Sony
97
LG
76
Smart Home
Sony
97
LG
81
Sports
Sony
93
LG
68
Corporate
Sony
93
LG
64
Movies
Sony
86
LG
61
Budget
Sony
86
LG
72
Gaming
Sony
84
LG
78
Portable
Sony
63
LG
45
Outdoor
Sony
59
LG
40

Specifications

Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"LG OLED evo C3 OLED65C3PUA 65"
Display
Size85"65"
Resolution4K4K
Panel TypeMini-LEDOLED★
BacklightMini-LEDOLED★
Aspect Ratio16:9—
Curved✗✗
Screen Finishmatte—
Picture Quality
Contrast Ratio—Infinite
Color GamutNot Specified by Manufacturer—
Motion TechXR Motion ClarityNone
ProcessorXR Processorα9 AI Processor Gen6
HDR
HDR FormatsHDR10, HLG, Dolby VisionDolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
Dolby Vision✓✓
HDR10+✗✗
HLG✓✓
Gaming
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
Response Time—0.10000000149011612 ms★
VRRVRRFreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible
ALLM✓★—
Game Mode✓✓
Smart TV
PlatformGoogle TVwebOS
Voice AssistantGoogle AssistantAmazon Alexa
Screen MirroringAirPlay 2, Chromecast built-inApple AirPlay 2
Works WithGoogle HomeAmazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home
Audio
Speaker Config2.2.22.2
Wattage70W★—
Dolby Atmos✓✓
Surround SoundDTS:XDolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
eARC✓★✗
Connectivity
HDMI Ports44
HDMI Version2.12.1
USB Ports23★
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6★Wi-Fi
Bluetooth5.3★5.0
Ethernet✓✓
Optical Audio✓✓
VESA Mount400x400300x200
Power & Size
Power345W★—
Energy Star✗✗
Annual Energy759 kWh213 kWh★
Weight52.40 kg16.60 kg★

Pros & Cons

Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"

  • Strong audio (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong display (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong smart (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Below average affordability (12th percentile)12th %ile

LG OLED evo C3 OLED65C3PUA 65"

  • Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong gaming (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong smart (89th percentile)89th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"

Scores 94 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 41 specs.

Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85" Better at:

BudgetGamingMoviesSportsOutdoorPortableCorporateStreamingSmart Home