Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"

Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"

Sony
95 Overall Score
vs
TCL F35-Series 55F35 55"

TCL F35-Series 55F35 55"

TCL
60 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 F35-Series 55F35 55"

88 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews

This TCL 55" F35-Series 4K TV has received overwhelmingly positive feedback from buyers. Users consistently praise its sharp, vibrant picture quality, effective HDR, and the convenience of the built-in Fire TV interface. The TV is also noted for its easy setup, modern design, and excellent value for the price, with several reviewers calling it a great deal and a top recommendation.

Pros
  • Sharp 4K picture quality
  • Vibrant colors and good HDR
  • Easy setup
  • Convenient Fire TV interface
  • Modern design with thin bezels
Cons
  • Sound quality only average
  • No major complaints mentioned
👍 Picture quality 5
👍 Value for money 4
👍 Ease of setup 4
👍 Smart tv features 4
👍 Design 3
🤔 Sound quality 2

Scores

Streaming
Sony
98
TCL
64
Budget
Sony
97
TCL
58
Smart Home
Sony
97
TCL
66
Sports
Sony
94
TCL
49
Corporate
Sony
94
TCL
38
Movies
Sony
86
TCL
49
Gaming
Sony
86
TCL
41
Outdoor
Sony
65
TCL
34
Portable
Sony
63
TCL
37

Specifications

Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"TCL F35-Series 55F35 55"
Display
Size85"54.6"
Resolution4K4K
Panel TypeMini-LED★LED
BacklightMini-LED★Direct LED
Aspect Ratio16:9—
Curved✗✗
Screen Finishmatte—
Picture Quality
Color GamutNot Specified by Manufacturer—
Motion TechXR Motion ClarityMotion Rate 240
ProcessorXR Processor4K HDR Pro
HDR
HDR FormatsHDR10, HLG, Dolby VisionHDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision
Dolby Vision✓✓
HDR10+✗✓★
HLG✓✓
Gaming
Refresh Rate120 Hz★60 Hz
VRRVRR—
ALLM✓✓
Game Mode✓✓
Smart TV
PlatformGoogle TVFire TV
Voice AssistantGoogle AssistantAmazon Alexa
Screen MirroringAirPlay 2, Chromecast built-inApple AirPlay 2
Works WithGoogle HomeAmazon Alexa
Audio
Speaker Config2.2.22.0
Wattage70W★20W
Dolby Atmos✓✓
Surround SoundDTS:XDolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X
eARC✓✓
Connectivity
HDMI Ports4★3
HDMI Version2.1★2.0
USB Ports2★1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6★Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.3★5.0
Ethernet✓✓
Optical Audio✓✓
VESA Mount400x400200x200
Power & Size
Power345W262W★
Energy Star✗✗
Annual Energy759 kWh262 kWh★
Weight52.40 kg9.00 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 F35-Series 55F35 55"

  • Strong hdr (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong smart (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
  • Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Below average display (17th percentile)17th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"

Scores 95 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 39 specs.

Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85" Better at:

BudgetGamingMoviesSportsOutdoorPortableCorporateStreamingSmart Home