Sony X85K Series KD85X85K 85"
A native 120Hz refresh rate and 4K HDR Processor X1 deliver blur-free motion on the 85-inch LED display, with Dolby Vision enhancing contrast and color. Built-in audio supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X through S-Force PRO and a Vertical Surround Engine, and 360 Spatial Sound Mapping with optional rear speakers creates an adaptive soundstage. This TV is best for console gamers and sports enthusiasts who prioritize fluid 4K 120Hz gameplay and responsive VRR and ALLM over portability.
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong gaming (78th percentile) 78th
- Strong audio (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (31st percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 85" |
| Resolution | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED |
| Backlight | LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Picture Quality
| Color Gamut | TRILUMINOS Pro |
| Motion Tech | Motionflow XR |
| Processor | 4K HDR Processor X1 |
HDR
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | Yes |
| HDR10+ | No |
| HLG | No |
Gaming
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| VRR | ✓ |
| ALLM | Yes |
| Game Mode | Yes |
Smart TV
| Platform | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay 2 |
Audio
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X |
| eARC | Yes |
Connectivity
| HDMI Version | 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony X85K Series KD85X85K 85" | LG OLED evo OLED55C5PUA | Samsung Neo QLED QN990F | TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K | Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG | Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 85 | 55 | 75 | 75 | 65 | 55 |
| Resolution | 4K | 3840x2160 | 7680x4320 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Panel Type | LED | OLED | Mini-LED | Mini-LED | Mini-LED | QLED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 | 120 | 144 | 165 | 120 |
| Hdr | Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR10 | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Smart Platform | Google TV | webOS | Tizen | Google TV | Google TV | Roku TV |
| Dolby Vision | true | true | false | true | true | true |
| Dolby Atmos | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Hdmi Version | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | HDR | Audio | Smart | Gaming | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Picture Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony X85K Series KD85X85K 85" | 55.1 | 70.1 | 53.1 | 78.2 | 42.6 | 30.7 | 45 | 36 |
| LG OLED evo OLED55C5PUA Compare | 92.5 | 93.9 | 90.3 | 98.1 | 88.4 | 98.6 | 94.3 | 93.1 |
| Samsung Neo QLED QN990F Compare | 84.2 | 99.8 | 93.5 | 88.4 | 99.5 | 99.9 | 99.6 | 83.5 |
| TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K Compare | 91.1 | 92.6 | 99 | 92.9 | 89.6 | 92.7 | 87.9 | 99.3 |
| Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG Compare | 91.1 | 97.5 | 95.9 | 96.1 | 84.6 | 86.1 | 76.4 | 99.4 |
| Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 Compare | 76 | 85.4 | 85.7 | 88.4 | 77.8 | 92.7 | 94.3 | 36 |
Usage Scores
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