Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
Sony
96 Overall Score
vs
LG QNED evo Mini LED - 75B series 55QNED75BUA 55"
LG
47 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
LG QNED evo Mini LED - 75B series 55QNED75BUA 55"
70 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews
Two reviewers praise the TV's excellent picture quality and great audio, with one noting easy setup thanks to voice guidance. However, a negative point is the smart remote being tricky to use and the TV tending to go into sleep mode instead of turning off completely.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Great audio
- Easy setup with voice guidance
Cons
- Difficult smart remote
- TV goes to sleep mode instead of turning off
Picture quality 2
Audio quality 1
Setup ease 1
Remote control 1
Power behavior 1
Scores
Streaming
Smart Home
Budget
Sports
Corporate
Movies
Gaming
Outdoor
Portable
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85" | LG QNED evo Mini LED - 75B series 55QNED75BUA 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 85" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | — |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Color Gamut | Not Specified by Manufacturer | Dynamic QNED Color |
| Motion Tech | XR Motion Clarity | — |
| Processor | XR Processor | α7 AI Processor 4K Gen9 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision | HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | FreeSync Premium |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Other |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in | Apple AirPlay, Google Cast |
| Works With | Google Home | Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.2.2 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 70W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | — |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓★ | — |
| VESA Mount | 400x400 | 300x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 345W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 759 kWh | 163 kWh★ |
| Weight | 52.40 kg | 9.48 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 QNED evo Mini LED - 75B series 55QNED75BUA 55"
- Strong smart (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Strong connectivity (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (20th percentile)20th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 39 specs.