Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
SYLVOX Pool Pro 3.0+ Series Pool Pro 3.0+ 75"
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
SYLVOX Pool Pro 3.0+ Series Pool Pro 3.0+ 75"
The outdoor TV receives mixed feedback: many praise its excellent picture quality even in direct sunlight and easy setup, but several users report serious durability issues like sudden failure after short use or receiving damaged units. The remote control is widely criticized as unresponsive, and WiFi connectivity can be spotty. Customer service is praised by some but the one-time exchange policy frustrates others.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality in direct sunlight
- Easy setup and WiFi connection
- Good viewing angles with minimal glare
- Responsive customer service
- Great value compared to expensive brands
Cons
- Unreliable durability; sudden failure after short use
- Damaged units received in dirty or gashed boxes
- Unresponsive remote control
- Spotty WiFi connectivity at distance
- One-time exchange policy only
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85" | SYLVOX Pool Pro 3.0+ Series Pool Pro 3.0+ 75" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 85" | 75" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | LED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 2000 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | Not Specified by Manufacturer | — |
| Motion Tech | XR Motion Clarity | — |
| Processor | XR Processor | — |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision | HDR10 |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | — |
| ALLM | ✓★ | — |
| Game Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | voice control |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in | Chromecast |
| Works With | Google Home | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.2.2 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 70W★ | 24W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | 3D surround sound |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.0 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 400x400 | 600x400 |
| 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 (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
SYLVOX Pool Pro 3.0+ Series Pool Pro 3.0+ 75"
- Strong picture quality (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong audio (79th percentile)
- Strong connectivity (76th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average social proof (25th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 14 of 40 specs.