Hisense A4 Series 40A4NF 39.5"
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
What Buyers Say
Hisense A4 Series 40A4NF 39.5"
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this Hisense 40" Fire TV, praising its sharp Full HD picture, easy setup, and convenient built-in Fire TV with Alexa. It is considered excellent value for the price, especially for bedrooms, small living rooms, or even a boat. Sound is decent but some suggest a soundbar for improvement. The Q&A section lacks substantive answers, so it does not affect the overall sentiment.
Pros
- sharp Full HD picture
- easy setup
- built-in Fire TV with Alexa
- great value for price
- lightweight and sturdy
Cons
- sound could be better without soundbar
- Q&A lacks substantive answers
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 A4 Series 40A4NF 39.5" | Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 39.5" | 85" |
| Resolution | FHD | 4K★ |
| Panel Type | LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Direct LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Color Gamut | — | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 60 | XR Motion Clarity |
| Processor | — | XR Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | — | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 16 ms★ | — |
| VRR | — | VRR |
| ALLM | — | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Fire TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay | AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home | Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.2.2 |
| Wattage | 14W | 70W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | DTS Virtual:X | DTS:X |
| eARC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 1.4 | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x100 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 345W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 10 kWh★ | 759 kWh |
| Weight | 4.72 kg★ | 52.40 kg |
Pros & Cons
Hisense A4 Series 40A4NF 39.5"
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong affordability (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong smart (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average gaming (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average display (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average hdr (13th percentile)13th %ile
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
- Strong audio (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong display (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong smart (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average affordability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Pricing
Hisense A4 Series 40A4NF 39.5" offers 9.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 17 of 40 specs.
