Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
Sony
96 Overall Score
vs
LG C4 OLED42C4PUA 42"
LG
74 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
85 out of 100 medium confidence 23 reviews
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
Brightness 8
Picture quality 8
Blooming 2
Viewing angles 1
Sound quality 5
Design 3
LG C4 OLED42C4PUA 42"
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Streaming
Smart Home
Budget
Sports
Corporate
Gaming
Movies
Portable
Outdoor
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85" | LG C4 OLED42C4PUA 42" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 85" | 42" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Backlight | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | — | infinite |
| Color Gamut | Not Specified by Manufacturer | 100% Color Volume |
| Motion Tech | XR Motion Clarity | FreeSync Premium, G-SYNC |
| Processor | XR Processor | a9 AI Processor 4K Gen7 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, Filmmaker Mode |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | — | 0.10000000149011612 ms★ |
| VRR | VRR | FreeSync, G-Sync |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in | AirPlay |
| Works With | Google Home | Alexa, Google, Apple HomeKit |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.2.2 | — |
| Wattage | 70W | 80W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | — |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.1 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 400x400 | 300x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 345W | 80W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | — |
| Annual Energy | 759 kWh★ | — |
| Weight | 52.40 kg | 9.80 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 (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
LG C4 OLED42C4PUA 42"
- Strong gaming (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong audio (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
Pricing
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
LG C4 OLED42C4PUA 42"
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 41 specs.
