Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"

Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"

Sony
96 Overall Score
vs
TCL S3 Class 32S350G 32"

TCL S3 Class 32S350G 32"

TCL
49 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

TCL S3 Class 32S350G 32"

85 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews

The TCL Google TV is widely praised for its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, and good contrast, especially for its price point. Users appreciate the seamless Google TV interface, voice remote, and built-in Chromecast, making it ideal for streaming and gaming. However, some note issues with viewing angles, audio quality, and a tricky Bluetooth remote pairing process. Overall, it offers great value for money, particularly for smaller spaces.

Pros
  • Excellent picture quality
  • Vibrant colors and good contrast
  • Seamless Google TV interface
  • Voice remote works well
  • Built-in Chromecast
Cons
  • Poor viewing angles
  • Mediocre audio quality
  • Difficult Bluetooth remote pairing
  • Some edge bleeding
  • Banding visible at angles
👍 Picture quality 5
👎 Viewing angles 2
🤔 Audio quality 3
🤔 Remote control 3
👍 Value for money 4
👍 Google tv interface 3

Scores

Streaming
Sony
97
TCL
54
Smart Home
Sony
97
TCL
61
Budget
Sony
96
TCL
56
Sports
Sony
94
TCL
32
Corporate
Sony
93
TCL
30
Movies
Sony
86
TCL
31
Gaming
Sony
85
TCL
24
Outdoor
Sony
65
TCL
27
Portable
Sony
63
TCL
54

Specifications

Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"TCL S3 Class 32S350G 32"
Display
Size85"32"
Resolution4K★FHD
Panel TypeMini-LED★LED
BacklightMini-LED★Direct LED
Aspect Ratio16:9—
Curved✗✗
Screen Finishmatte—
Picture Quality
Color GamutNot Specified by Manufacturer—
Motion TechXR Motion ClarityNone
ProcessorXR ProcessorHDR Compatible
HDR
HDR FormatsHDR10, HLG, Dolby VisionHDR10, HLG
Dolby Vision✓★✗
HDR10+✗✗
HLG✓✓
Gaming
Refresh Rate120 Hz★60 Hz
VRRVRR—
ALLM✓★—
Game Mode✓★—
Smart TV
PlatformGoogle TVGoogle TV
Voice AssistantGoogle AssistantGoogle Assistant
Screen MirroringAirPlay 2, Chromecast built-inChromecast
Works WithGoogle HomeAmazon Alexa, Google Home
Audio
Speaker Config2.2.22.0
Wattage70W★8W
Dolby Atmos✓★✗
Surround SoundDTS:XDolby Digital Plus
eARC✓✓
Connectivity
HDMI Ports4★2
HDMI Version2.1★2.0
USB Ports2★1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6★Wi-Fi
Bluetooth5.3★5.0
Ethernet✓★✗
Optical Audio✓✓
VESA Mount400x400100x100
Power & Size
Power345W50W★
Energy Star✗✗
Annual Energy759 kWh66 kWh★
Weight52.40 kg3.40 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

TCL S3 Class 32S350G 32"

  • Strong smart (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong social proof (75th percentile)
  • Strong user sentiment (71st percentile)
  • Below average display (6th percentile)6th %ile
  • Below average gaming (17th percentile)17th %ile

Pricing

Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"

No current pricing available

TCL S3 Class 32S350G 32"

Verdict

★ Winner: Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"

Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 15 of 39 specs.

Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85" Better at:

BudgetGamingMoviesSportsOutdoorPortableCorporateStreamingSmart Home

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