Sony BRAVIA XR77A95L 76.8"
Panasonic Z85 Series E1PNTV55Z85APRB 55"
What Buyers Say
Sony BRAVIA XR77A95L 76.8"
The Sony BRAVIA XR A95L receives high praise for its stunning picture quality and impressive built-in sound, with several users calling it the best TV they've owned. However, a significant number of reviews report the sound failing within a year, and one critic notes it's overpriced for being a few model cycles behind the latest QD-OLED tech. Overall, sentiment is mixed: enthusiasts love the display, but reliability and value concerns temper enthusiasm.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Impressive built-in sound
- Great colors and details
- Best TV I've owned
- No sound bar needed
Cons
- Sound fails within a year
- Poor service support
- Overpriced for older tech
- Wall mount hassle for repairs
Panasonic Z85 Series E1PNTV55Z85APRB 55"
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Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA XR77A95L 76.8" | Panasonic Z85 Series E1PNTV55Z85APRB 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 77" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED★ | OLED |
| Backlight | OLED | OLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 2000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | Near Infinite (Black Pixels Emit | OLED/Ultimate Contrast |
| Color Gamut | XR Triluminos Max | Wide Color Spectrum |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | XR OLED Motion technology | — |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | HCX Pro AI Processor MKII |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision | HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 8.5 ms★ | — |
| VRR | VRR | VRR, AMD FreeSync Premium, NVIDIA G-SYNC |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Fire TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay | Apple AirPlay, Mirroring |
| Works With | Google Home, Amazon Alexa | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.2 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | 60W★ | 50W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS:X | Theater Surround Pro |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | — |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 60W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | — |
| Annual Energy | 299 kWh★ | — |
| Weight | 35.20 kg | 19.00 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA XR77A95L 76.8"
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong picture quality (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong audio (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong hdr (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (11th percentile)11th %ile
Panasonic Z85 Series E1PNTV55Z85APRB 55"
- Strong hdr (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong audio (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong connectivity (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong gaming (84th percentile)84th %ile
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 42 specs.