Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
TCL Q Class 43Q651GKIT1 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
TCL Q Class 43Q651GKIT1 43"
The TCL TV receives mixed feedback from verified buyers. While some praise its picture and sound quality, customer service, and value during sales, others report a damaged screen on arrival and a frustrating remote without number keys or backlight. A critical issue is the claim that the advertised 144Hz refresh rate is actually 60Hz, which significantly impacts trust.
Pros
- Great customer service
- Excellent picture quality
- Good sound quality
- Easy to operate
- Good value during sales
Cons
- Advertised 144Hz is actually 60Hz
- Damaged screen on arrival
- Remote lacks number keys
- Remote has no backlight
- Inconvenient channel navigation
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85" | TCL Q Class 43Q651GKIT1 43" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 85" | 43" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | QLED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | — |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | — | High |
| Color Gamut | Not Specified by Manufacturer | UltraWide Color |
| Motion Tech | XR Motion Clarity | — |
| Processor | XR Processor | — |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision | HDR10+, Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓★ | — |
| Game Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in | — |
| Works With | Google Home | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.2.2 | — |
| Wattage | 70W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | — |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | 2.0 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 400x400 | — |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 345W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | — |
| Annual Energy | 759 kWh★ | — |
| Weight | 52.40 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
TCL Q Class 43Q651GKIT1 43"
- Strong hdr (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong affordability (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong display (67th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (7th percentile)7th %ile
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 14 of 40 specs.