Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"

Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"

Sony
96 Overall Score
vs
BenQ Living Room Projector GP520

BenQ Living Room Projector GP520

BenQ
53 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

BenQ Living Room Projector GP520

78 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews

The BenQ GP520 projector receives mostly positive feedback for its easy setup, automatic keystone correction, vivid colors, and silent operation. Users appreciate the built-in speaker and the fact that it outperforms a TV in many ways. However, a few issues were noted: one buyer received no invoice and a non-functional USB port with no seller support, and another found the Google TV interface sluggish. The remote control quality also drew mild criticism.

Pros
  • Easy and fast setup
  • Automatic keystone correction
  • Vivid and accurate colors
  • Silent operation
  • Built-in speaker
Cons
  • No invoice provided by seller
  • Non-functional USB port
  • Poor seller support
  • Sluggish Google TV interface
  • Mediocre remote control quality
👍 Ease of setup 3
👍 Picture quality 5
👍 Color accuracy 3
👍 Noise level 2
👍 Built in speaker 1
👎 Google tv interface 1

Scores

Streaming
Sony
97
BenQ
56
Smart Home
Sony
97
BenQ
45
Budget
Sony
96
BenQ
49
Sports
Sony
94
BenQ
68
Corporate
Sony
93
BenQ
42
Movies
Sony
86
BenQ
59
Gaming
Sony
85
BenQ
58
Outdoor
Sony
65
BenQ
58
Portable
Sony
63
BenQ
35

Specifications

Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"BenQ Living Room Projector GP520
Display
Size85"—
Resolution4K4K
Panel TypeMini-LED★LED
BacklightMini-LED★LED
Aspect Ratio16:94:3
Curved✗—
Screen Finishmatte—
Picture Quality
Brightness—2600 nits★
Peak Brightness—2600 nits★
Color GamutNot Specified by Manufacturer98% Rec709
Motion TechXR Motion ClarityMEMC
ProcessorXR Processor—
HDR
HDR FormatsHDR10, HLG, Dolby VisionHDR10+
Dolby Vision✓★✗
HDR10+✗✓★
HLG✓★✗
Gaming
Refresh Rate120 Hz★60 Hz
VRRVRRALLM
ALLM✓✓
Game Mode✓✓
Smart TV
PlatformGoogle TVGoogle TV
Voice AssistantGoogle Assistant—
Screen MirroringAirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in—
Works WithGoogle Home—
Audio
Speaker Config2.2.22.0
Wattage70W★24W
Dolby Atmos✓✓
Surround SoundDTS:X7.1 Channel
eARC✓✓
Connectivity
HDMI Ports4★1
HDMI Version2.12.1
USB Ports22
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.3★5.2
Ethernet✓★—
Optical Audio✓★—
VESA Mount400x400—
Power & Size
Power345W★—
Energy Star✗—
Annual Energy759 kWh★—
Weight52.40 kg2.50 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

BenQ Living Room Projector GP520

  • Strong picture quality (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong hdr (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong audio (78th percentile)
  • Strong display (68th percentile)
  • Below average smart (29th percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"

Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 12 of 41 specs.

Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85" Better at:

BudgetGamingMoviesSportsOutdoorPortableCorporateStreamingSmart Home