Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
LG LED 4K - UA77 50UA7700PUB 50"
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 LED 4K - UA77 50UA7700PUB 50"
Overall, users are happy with the picture and sound quality, with one calling it the best they've had. However, a detailed review highlights frustrations with the voice guidance, app downloads, and switching between broadcast and internet TV, which lowers the overall score. The TV is praised for its size and value, but the price is noted as high for the features offered.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Great sound with volume
- Good size for bedroom
- Fast delivery
- Bright and vibrant colors
Cons
- Voice guidance difficult to disable
- App download issues
- Switching between broadcast and internet TV problematic
- Price considered high
- LG account sign-in problems
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85" | LG LED 4K - UA77 50UA7700PUB 50" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 85" | 50" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | LED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Color Gamut | Not Specified by Manufacturer | — |
| Motion Tech | XR Motion Clarity | Dynamic Tone Mapping |
| Processor | XR Processor | Alpha 7 AI Processor Gen8 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision | HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | FreeSync, VRR |
| ALLM | ✓★ | — |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | No, No |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in | Apple AirPlay 2, Google Cast |
| Works With | Google Home | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.2.2 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 70W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | — |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | — |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | 2.0 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.1 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓★ | — |
| VESA Mount | 400x400 | 200x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 345W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 759 kWh | 189 kWh★ |
| Weight | 52.40 kg | 8.30 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 LED 4K - UA77 50UA7700PUB 50"
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong smart (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average display (17th percentile)17th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 13 of 39 specs.
