Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
TCL QM8-Series 65QM851G 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
TCL QM8-Series 65QM851G 65"
The TCL QM85 (2024 model) is widely praised for its stunning QD-Mini LED picture quality, exceptional brightness, and deep black levels that rival OLEDs. Most users find it an outstanding value, especially for HDR and gaming, though a few report quality control issues like damaged panels or flickering LEDs. The Google TV interface is fast and responsive, but some users note quirks with the remote, Alexa integration, and factory picture settings that need adjustment. Overall, it's a top contender in its price range, with the majority of reviewers highly recommending it.
Pros
- Stunning QD-Mini LED picture quality
- Exceptional brightness and HDR performance
- Deep black levels rivaling OLED
- Fast and responsive Google TV interface
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Quality control issues (damaged panels, flickering LEDs)
- Remote lacks number pad and some function buttons
- Alexa integration is unreliable
- Factory picture settings overly bright and saturated
- Ethernet limited to 100 Mbps
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85" | TCL QM8-Series 65QM851G 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 85" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | QLED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Peak Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | — | Infinite |
| Color Gamut | Not Specified by Manufacturer | nearly the entire DCI-P3 color space |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | XR Motion Clarity | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | XR Processor | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| VRR | VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Google Home | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.2.2 | 2.1.2 |
| Wattage | 70W★ | 60W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 400x400 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 345W★ | 418W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 759 kWh | 418 kWh★ |
| Weight | 52.40 kg | 23.22 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
TCL QM8-Series 65QM851G 65"
- Strong hdr (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong picture quality (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong smart (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong audio (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
TCL QM8-Series 65QM851G 65" offers 4.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 42 specs.
