Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
Hisense QD4SR Series 43QD4SR 43"
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
Hisense QD4SR Series 43QD4SR 43"
Overall, buyers are pleased with this TV's value for money, praising its picture quality, size, and smart features. However, one reviewer received two broken units in a row, raising concerns about quality control. The TV is considered a good budget option for bedrooms, with minor viewing angle limitations.
Pros
- great picture quality
- good value for money
- light and compact
- smart features
- easy to navigate
Cons
- broken units received
- viewing angle limitations
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85" | Hisense QD4SR Series 43QD4SR 43" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 85" | 43" |
| Resolution | 4K★ | FHD |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | QLED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Color Gamut | Not Specified by Manufacturer | — |
| Motion Tech | XR Motion Clarity | Motion Rate 60 |
| Processor | XR Processor | — |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | — |
| ALLM | ✓★ | — |
| Game Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in | Apple AirPlay, Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Google Home | Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, Google Home, Apple AirPlay, Siri |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.2.2 | — |
| Wattage | 70W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | — |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | — |
| eARC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | 1.4 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Ethernet | ✓★ | — |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 400x400 | 200x100 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 345W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | — |
| Annual Energy | 759 kWh★ | — |
| Weight | 52.40 kg | 5.40 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 (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average affordability (13th percentile)13th %ile
Hisense QD4SR Series 43QD4SR 43"
- Strong affordability (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong hdr (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong smart (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average audio (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average gaming (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average display (24th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 16 of 39 specs.