TCL 4-Series 43S451 43"
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
What Buyers Say
TCL 4-Series 43S451 43"
The TV receives mixed feedback: many buyers praise its value for money and quick delivery, but a significant number report missing accessories like the remote, batteries, and power cord, as well as physical damage such as bent screens or red marks. Some users note it appears refurbished, though this doesn't always affect functionality. A few complaints mention the remote not matching the advertised voice control or the TV not being true 4K.
Pros
- Good value for money
- Quick delivery
- Functions as advertised
- Good picture quality
- Exactly as expected
Cons
- Missing accessories (remote, batteries, power cord)
- Physical damage (bent screen, cracks)
- Red mark on screen
- Remote not voice control as advertised
- Not true 4K
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
| TCL 4-Series 43S451 43" | Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 43" | 85" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Edge LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Color Gamut | — | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Motion Tech | — | XR Motion Clarity |
| Processor | — | XR Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| VRR | — | VRR |
| ALLM | — | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Roku TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Alexa, Hey Google | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay | AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in |
| Works With | — | Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | — | 2.2.2 |
| Wattage | — | 70W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | — | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | — | DTS:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | — | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 345W★ |
| Energy Star | — | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 759 kWh★ |
| Weight | 11.00 kg★ | 52.40 kg |
Pros & Cons
TCL 4-Series 43S451 43"
- Strong connectivity (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average display (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average hdr (34th percentile)
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 15 of 39 specs.