Pioneer PN43-R851-26U 43"
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 84.6"
What Buyers Say
Pioneer PN43-R851-26U 43"
This TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its excellent picture quality, great sound, and smart features. Users find it affordable and easy to set up, with many praising its value for money. A few minor concerns about size and missing technical details are noted, but overall sentiment is very favorable.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Great sound
- Affordable price
- Easy setup
- Smart features
Cons
- Size may feel too small for some
- Missing technical details in Q&A
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 84.6"
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
| Pioneer PN43-R851-26U 43" | Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 84.6" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 43" | 85" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Direct LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Color Gamut | — | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Motion Tech | — | XR Motion Clarity |
| Processor | HDR Compatible | XR Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10 | 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 | Not Applicable | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay, Chromecast | AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in |
| Works With | — | Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.2.2 |
| Wattage | — | 70W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Audio | DTS:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x300 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 345W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 117 kWh★ | 759 kWh |
| Weight | 5.85 kg★ | 52.40 kg |
Pros & Cons
Pioneer PN43-R851-26U 43"
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong smart (78th percentile)
- Below average display (13th percentile)13th %ile
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 84.6"
- Strong audio (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong display (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong smart (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
Pioneer PN43-R851-26U 43"
No current pricing available
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 84.6"
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 12 of 39 specs.
