Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
LG OLED65B5PUA.AUSZ 65"
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
LG OLED65B5PUA.AUSZ 65"
The LG B5 OLED TV delivers stunning picture quality and solid built-in speakers, making it a great choice for casual gamers and home theater enthusiasts. However, the included remote control is widely criticized for its overly sensitive pointer that cannot be disabled, and customer service has been unhelpful. A few users also reported minor connectivity issues with PCs and a misleading Game Pass code offer.
Pros
- Stunning OLED picture quality
- Great built-in speakers
- Fast boot and app loading
- Excellent for gaming and streaming
- Good value for premium experience
Cons
- Terrible remote with overly sensitive pointer
- Pointer cannot be disabled
- Unhelpful customer service
- Misleading Game Pass code offer
- Minor PC connectivity issues
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85" | LG OLED65B5PUA.AUSZ 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 85" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Backlight | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | — |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Color Gamut | Not Specified by Manufacturer | — |
| Motion Tech | XR Motion Clarity | — |
| Processor | XR Processor | α8 AI Processor Gen2 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR10 |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | — | 0.10000000149011612 ms★ |
| VRR | VRR | NVIDIA G-Sync, AMD FreeSync Premium, VRR |
| ALLM | ✓★ | — |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in | Chromecast |
| Works With | Google Home | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.2.2 | — |
| Wattage | 70W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | — |
| eARC | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓★ | — |
| VESA Mount | 400x400 | — |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 345W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | — |
| Annual Energy | 759 kWh★ | — |
| Weight | 52.40 kg | 17.28 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
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
LG OLED65B5PUA.AUSZ 65"
- Strong gaming (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong hdr (79th percentile)
- Strong connectivity (73rd percentile)
Pricing
LG OLED65B5PUA.AUSZ 65" offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 40 specs.
