TCL F35-Series 75F35 75"
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
What Buyers Say
TCL F35-Series 75F35 75"
The TCL 75-inch TV is widely praised for its exceptional value, offering a large screen with vibrant picture quality and good sound at a budget-friendly price. However, many users report reliability issues such as backlight failures, freezing, and spontaneous shutdowns, alongside complaints about the slow, laggy smart interface and forced ads on the home screen. While it's a fantastic deal for the size and features, especially for casual viewing, those seeking consistent performance or gaming may want to consider higher-end alternatives.
Pros
- Exceptional value for money
- Vibrant and clear picture quality
- Large 75-inch screen size
- Good sound quality for the price
- Easy setup and mounting
Cons
- Backlight failure after short use
- Frequent freezing and spontaneous shutdowns
- Slow and laggy smart interface
- Forced ads on home screen and remote
- Unreliable for gaming with glitches
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
| TCL F35-Series 75F35 75" | Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 74.5" | 85" |
| Resolution | 4K | 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 240 | XR Motion Clarity |
| Processor | HDR PRO | XR Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| VRR | — | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Fire TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa | Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | — | 2.2.2 |
| Wattage | — | 70W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X | DTS:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 400W | 345W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 400 kWh★ | 759 kWh |
| Weight | 18.01 kg★ | 52.40 kg |
Pros & Cons
TCL F35-Series 75F35 75"
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong smart (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong hdr (76th percentile)
- Strong audio (68th percentile)
- Below average display (32nd 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 F35-Series 75F35 75" offers 5.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 39 specs.
