TCL Q55K Series 98Q55K 98"

TCL Q55K Series 98Q55K 98"

TCL
68 Overall Score
vs
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"

Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"

Sony
96 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

TCL Q55K Series 98Q55K 98"

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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
TCL
77
Sony
97
Smart Home
TCL
79
Sony
97
Budget
TCL
74
Sony
96
Sports
TCL
71
Sony
94
Corporate
TCL
66
Sony
93
Movies
TCL
66
Sony
86
Gaming
TCL
66
Sony
85
Outdoor
TCL
49
Sony
65
Portable
TCL
46
Sony
63

Specifications

TCL Q55K Series 98Q55K 98"Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
Display
Size97.5"85"
Resolution4K4K
Panel TypeQLEDMini-LED★
BacklightDirect LEDMini-LED★
Aspect Ratio16:916:9
Curved✗✗
Screen Finish—matte
Picture Quality
Contrast Ratioinfinite—
Color Gamutnearly the entire DCI-P3 color spaceNot Specified by Manufacturer
Color Depth10-bit★—
Motion TechNatural Motion 240XR Motion Clarity
ProcessorTCL AIPQ PRO ProcessorXR Processor
HDR
HDR FormatsDolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
Dolby Vision✓✓
HDR10+✓★✗
HLG✓✓
Gaming
Refresh Rate144 Hz★120 Hz
VRRVRRVRR
ALLM✓✓
Game Mode✓✓
Smart TV
PlatformGoogle TVGoogle TV
Voice AssistantGoogle AssistantGoogle Assistant
Screen MirroringChromecast, Apple AirPlay 2AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in
Works With—Google Home
Audio
Speaker Config2.12.2.2
Wattage—70W★
Dolby Atmos✓✓
Surround SoundDTS Virtual:XDTS:X
eARC✓✓
Connectivity
HDMI Ports44
HDMI Version2.02.1★
USB Ports22
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6★
Bluetooth5.25.3★
Ethernet✓✓
Optical Audio✓✓
VESA Mount600x500400x400
Power & Size
Power75W★345W
Energy Star✗✗
Annual Energy500 kWh★759 kWh
Weight46.40 kg★52.40 kg

Pros & Cons

TCL Q55K Series 98Q55K 98"

  • Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong smart (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong audio (85th percentile)85th %ile
  • Strong picture quality (82nd percentile)82nd %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

★ Winner: Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"

Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 41 specs.

Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85" Better at:

BudgetGamingMoviesSportsOutdoorPortableCorporateStreamingSmart Home