Hisense S7 Canvas 85S7N 85"
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
What Buyers Say
Hisense S7 Canvas 85S7N 85"
The Hisense QD6 QLED TV is widely praised for its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, and great value for the price. Many users highlight the immersive experience of the large screen, especially for movies and gaming, and appreciate the easy setup and Google TV interface. However, some reviewers report issues with black levels, blooming, occasional connectivity problems, and slow app loading. A few negative experiences involve delivery and customer service, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Vibrant and accurate colors
- Great value for the price
- Large immersive screen
- Easy setup and Google TV interface
Cons
- Black levels and blooming issues
- Occasional connectivity problems
- Slow app loading times
- Mediocre built-in sound quality
- Brightness could be better in bright rooms
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
| Hisense S7 Canvas 85S7N 85" | Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 84.5" | 85" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Edge LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Color Gamut | Hi-QLED | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | XR Motion Clarity |
| Processor | Hi-View Engine Pro | XR Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Chromecast, Apple AirPlay | AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in |
| Works With | Google Home, Apple Home, Amazon Alexa | Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.2.2 |
| Wattage | 46W | 70W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS Virtual:X | 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 | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 600x400 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 345W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 485 kWh★ | 759 kWh |
| Weight | 50.30 kg★ | 52.40 kg |
Pros & Cons
Hisense S7 Canvas 85S7N 85"
- Strong smart (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gaming (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong audio (89th percentile)89th %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
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 39 specs.
