Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 84.6"
LG UP7000PUA 43UP7000PUA 43"
What Buyers Say
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 84.6"
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 UP7000PUA 43UP7000PUA 43"
The TV offers good picture quality and decent value for the price, especially for basic use like watching YouTube or movies. However, the smart TV interface is slow and laggy, with a poorly designed UI cluttered with ads, and the remote is frustratingly small. Some users experienced missing screws or Bluetooth compatibility issues, but overall it's seen as a solid budget option.
Pros
- Good picture quality
- Good value for money
- Quick and simple setup
- Stable WiFi connection
- Decent sound quality
Cons
- Slow and laggy smart TV interface
- Poorly designed UI with ads
- Frustratingly small remote
- Missing screws for stand
- Bluetooth compatibility issues with speakers
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 84.6" | LG UP7000PUA 43UP7000PUA 43" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 85" | 43" |
| 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 | TruMotion 120 |
| Processor | XR Processor | Quad Core Processor 4K |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision | HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | — |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in | Apple Airplay2 |
| Works With | Google Home | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.2.2 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 70W★ | 20W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | — |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | — |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 2 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | 2.0 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 400x400 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 345W | 75W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | — |
| Annual Energy | 759 kWh | 140 kWh★ |
| Weight | 52.40 kg | 7.21 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 84.6"
- 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 UP7000PUA 43UP7000PUA 43"
- Strong smart (65th percentile)
- Below average display (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (15th percentile)15th %ile
Pricing
LG UP7000PUA 43UP7000PUA 43" offers 4.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 39 specs.
