Epson PowerLite 118
Epson
27 Overall Score
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Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
Sony
96 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Epson PowerLite 118
No customer feedback yet
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
Scores
Streaming
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Corporate
Movies
Gaming
Outdoor
Portable
Specifications
| Epson PowerLite 118 | Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | — | 85" |
| Resolution | 768p | 4K★ |
| Panel Type | LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | — | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | 16:9 |
| Curved | — | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 3800 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | 16,000:1 | — |
| Color Gamut | — | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Color Depth | 30-bit | — |
| Motion Tech | — | XR Motion Clarity |
| Processor | — | XR Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | No | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| VRR | None | VRR |
| ALLM | — | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | — | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | None | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Mobile to screen | AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in |
| Works With | — | Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 1.0 | 2.2.2 |
| Wattage | 16W | 70W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | — | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | None | DTS:X |
| eARC | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 1.4 | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | None | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | None | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Optical Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | None | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 345W★ |
| Energy Star | — | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 759 kWh★ |
| Weight | 3.97 kg★ | 52.40 kg |
Pros & Cons
Epson PowerLite 118
- Strong picture quality (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average smart (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average social proof (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average hdr (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average display (22nd percentile)
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
Verdict
Winner: Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 20 of 42 specs.