Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
TCL Q3K Series 40Q3K 40"
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
TCL Q3K Series 40Q3K 40"
The TCL 40-inch QLED TV offers great value for money with outstanding picture quality and easy setup. Users praise its brightness, clarity, and Google TV platform, especially for gaming. While audio is decent but not stellar, the overall experience is highly satisfying for a budget-friendly option.
Pros
- Great picture quality
- Excellent value for money
- Easy setup and installation
- Bright and clear display
- Google TV platform
Cons
- Sound quality is not outstanding
- Basic audio performance
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85" | TCL Q3K Series 40Q3K 40" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 85" | 40" |
| Resolution | 4K★ | FHD |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | QLED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Color Gamut | Not Specified by Manufacturer | — |
| Motion Tech | XR Motion Clarity | Motion Rate 120 |
| Processor | XR Processor | HDR Compatible |
| 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 | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in | Chromecast |
| Works With | Google Home | Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.2.2 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 70W★ | 18W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | Dolby Digital Plus |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 2 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | 2.0 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 4.1 |
| Ethernet | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 400x400 | 100x100 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 345W | 80W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 759 kWh | 60 kWh★ |
| Weight | 52.40 kg | 4.58 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 (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average affordability (13th percentile)13th %ile
TCL Q3K Series 40Q3K 40"
- Strong affordability (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong smart (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (78th percentile)
- Below average gaming (17th percentile)17th %ile
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 16 of 39 specs.