Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
TCL QM6K Series 85QM6K 85"
What Buyers Say
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
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
TCL QM6K Series 85QM6K 85"
The TCL QM6K Mini LED TV receives mostly positive feedback for its impressive picture quality, vibrant colors, deep blacks, and anti-glare matte screen, which makes it a strong choice for bright rooms. Many users highlight excellent value for the price, particularly for HDR content and gaming with 144Hz support. However, a significant number of reviews report frustrating software glitches including a laggy interface, random reboots, and sound dropouts. Some users also experienced defective units with dark spots or complete failure, and a few disliked the matte finish for reducing picture punch. Overall, it's a great budget-to-mid-range performer if you get a reliable unit.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality for the price
- Vibrant colors and deep blacks
- Anti-glare matte screen ideal for bright rooms
- Great gaming features with 144Hz and HDMI 2.1
- Smooth Google TV interface when working
Cons
- Frequent software glitches and laggy interface
- Random reboots and sound dropouts
- Defective units with dark spots or complete failure
- Built-in speakers lack quality
- Matte screen reduces contrast for some users
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85" | TCL QM6K Series 85QM6K 85" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 85" | 84.6" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | — | 7000:1 |
| Color Gamut | Not Specified by Manufacturer | DCI-P3 |
| Motion Tech | XR Motion Clarity | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | XR Processor | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| VRR | VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Google Home | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.2.2 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | 70W★ | 40W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓★ | — |
| VESA Mount | 400x400 | 600x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 345W | 343W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 759 kWh | 343 kWh★ |
| Weight | 52.40 kg | 32.57 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 QM6K Series 85QM6K 85"
- Strong smart (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong display (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong audio (88th percentile)88th %ile
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 40 specs.