Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
Sony
96 Overall Score
vs
Samsung S90F 55"
Samsung
80 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
Samsung S90F 55"
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Streaming
Smart Home
Budget
Sports
Corporate
Movies
Gaming
Outdoor
Portable
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85" | Samsung S90F 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 85" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Backlight | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | — | Near Infinite (Black Pixels Emit |
| Color Gamut | Not Specified by Manufacturer | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Motion Tech | XR Motion Clarity | Motion Xcelerator 144Hz |
| Processor | XR Processor | NQ4 AI Gen3 Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision | HDR10+ |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Bixby |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in | SmartThings |
| Works With | Google Home | Google Home, SmartThings |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.2.2 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | 70W★ | 40W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 400x400 | 300x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 345W | 110W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Annual Energy | 759 kWh | 211 kWh★ |
| Weight | 52.40 kg | 16.00 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
Samsung S90F 55"
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong smart (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong display (88th percentile)88th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 40 specs.