TCL 4-Series 85S435 85"

TCL 4-Series 85S435 85"

TCL
40 Overall Score
vs
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"

Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"

Sony
96 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

TCL 4-Series 85S435 85"

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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

Scores

Streaming
TCL
58
Sony
97
Smart Home
TCL
61
Sony
97
Budget
TCL
47
Sony
96
Sports
TCL
35
Sony
94
Corporate
TCL
41
Sony
93
Movies
TCL
27
Sony
86
Gaming
TCL
24
Sony
85
Outdoor
TCL
27
Sony
65
Portable
TCL
29
Sony
63

Specifications

TCL 4-Series 85S435 85"Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
Display
Size85"85"
Resolution4K4K
Panel TypeLEDMini-LED★
BacklightLEDMini-LED★
Aspect Ratio16:916:9
Curved—✗
Screen Finish—matte
Picture Quality
Color Gamut—Not Specified by Manufacturer
Motion Tech—XR Motion Clarity
Processor—XR Processor
HDR
HDR FormatsHDRHDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
Dolby Vision✗✓★
HDR10+✗✗
HLG✗✓★
Gaming
Refresh Rate60 Hz120 Hz★
VRR—VRR
ALLM—✓★
Game Mode—✓★
Smart TV
PlatformRoku TVGoogle TV
Voice AssistantSiri, Amazon Alexa, Google AssistantGoogle Assistant
Screen MirroringAirPlay 2, MiracastAirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in
Works WithAlexaGoogle Home
Audio
Speaker Config2.02.2.2
Wattage30W70W★
Dolby Atmos—✓★
Surround Sound—DTS:X
eARC—✓★
Connectivity
HDMI Ports34★
HDMI Version—2.1★
USB Ports12★
Wi-FiWi-FiWi-Fi 6★
Bluetooth—5.3★
Ethernet✓✓
Optical Audio—✓★
VESA Mount400x400400x400
Power & Size
Power150W★345W
Energy Star—✗
Annual Energy—759 kWh★
Weight48.99 kg★52.40 kg

Pros & Cons

TCL 4-Series 85S435 85"

  • Strong smart (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Below average gaming (17th percentile)17th %ile
  • Below average hdr (34th percentile)

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

TCL 4-Series 85S435 85" is $2,407 cheaper (2.5x less).

Verdict

★ Winner: Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"

Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 17 of 39 specs.

Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85" Better at:

BudgetGamingMoviesSportsOutdoorPortableCorporateStreamingSmart Home

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