SYLVOX Patio Class Series OT50B1KHGB 50"
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
What Buyers Say
SYLVOX Patio Class Series OT50B1KHGB 50"
The Sylvox 50" outdoor TV is generally well-received, with users praising its bright picture, easy setup, and weatherproof design that works well under covered patios. It integrates nicely with Google TV and casting from phones, though one user noted glare in indirect sunlight and difficulty loading the Spectrum app, requiring an Apple TV. Overall, it's seen as a great value for transforming outdoor spaces.
Pros
- Bright picture in daylight
- Weatherproof sealed housing
- Easy setup and mounting
- Google TV integration
- Wireless casting from phone
Cons
- Glare in indirect sunlight
- Spectrum app not loading
- Built-in speakers weak
- No voice control info
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
Scores
Specifications
| SYLVOX Patio Class Series OT50B1KHGB 50" | Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 50" | 85" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Direct LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | glossy | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 700 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | 4000:1 | — |
| Color Gamut | — | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Motion Tech | — | XR Motion Clarity |
| Processor | 4K Active HDR | XR Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR 10 | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| VRR | — | VRR |
| ALLM | — | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Chromecast | AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in |
| Works With | — | Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.2.2 |
| Wattage | 20W | 70W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | — | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Audio | DTS:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 400x400 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 145W★ | 345W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 233 kWh★ | 759 kWh |
| Weight | 18.32 kg★ | 52.40 kg |
Pros & Cons
SYLVOX Patio Class Series OT50B1KHGB 50"
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong picture quality (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average gaming (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average display (17th percentile)17th %ile
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
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 14 of 41 specs.