Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
LG G4 Series OLED83G4WUA 83"
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
LG G4 Series OLED83G4WUA 83"
The LG 83" G4 OLED TV delivers stunning picture quality with vibrant colors, deep blacks, and impressive brightness, especially in the 83-inch model with MLA technology. However, many buyers report significant issues with Best Buy's delivery, installation, and customer service, including damaged open-box units, missing accessories, and poor installation experiences. Some users also note motion blur with 24fps content, Wi-Fi connectivity problems, and occasional panel defects like burn-in or banding. Overall, the TV itself is highly praised, but the purchasing and service experience can be frustrating.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Vibrant colors and deep blacks
- Impressive brightness with MLA
- Great for gaming
- Sleek design
Cons
- Poor Best Buy delivery and installation
- Missing accessories in open-box units
- Motion blur with 24fps content
- Wi-Fi connectivity issues
- Panel defects like burn-in or banding
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85" | LG G4 Series OLED83G4WUA 83" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 85" | 83.5" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Backlight | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | — | Infinite |
| Color Gamut | Not Specified by Manufacturer | 100% ColorVolume |
| Motion Tech | XR Motion Clarity | OLED Motion |
| Processor | XR Processor | α11 AI Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | — | 0.10000000149011612 ms★ |
| VRR | VRR | G-SYNC Compatible (NVIDIA Adaptive Sync), FreeSync (AMD Adaptive |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in | Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast |
| Works With | Google Home | Alexa, Google, Apple HomeKit |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.2.2 | 4.2 |
| Wattage | 70W★ | 4W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.1 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 400x400 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 345W | 278W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 759 kWh | 511 kWh★ |
| Weight | 52.40 kg | 40.91 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
LG G4 Series OLED83G4WUA 83"
- Strong gaming (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong display (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong smart (96th percentile)96th %ile
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 41 specs.