Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
TCL F35-Series 65F35 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 F35-Series 65F35 65"
The TCL 65″ F35-Series is widely praised for its exceptional value, delivering sharp 4K HDR picture quality and vibrant colors at an affordable price. Setup is straightforward with the built-in Fire TV interface, making streaming easy. While sound is decent for built-in speakers, the 60 Hz panel and occasional remote lag are minor drawbacks, but overall it is a reliable choice for everyday viewing.
Pros
- Sharp 4K HDR picture
- Vibrant colors
- Easy setup
- Built-in Fire TV interface
- Good value for price
Cons
- 60Hz panel limits gaming
- Occasional remote lag
- Built-in sound lacks depth
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85" | TCL F35-Series 65F35 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 85" | 64.5" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | LED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | — |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Color Gamut | Not Specified by Manufacturer | — |
| Motion Tech | XR Motion Clarity | Motion Rate 240 |
| Processor | XR Processor | 4K HDR Pro |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision | HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | — |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Fire TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Google Home | Amazon Alexa |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.2.2 | — |
| Wattage | 70W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | 2.0 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.0 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 400x400 | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 345W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 759 kWh | 300 kWh★ |
| Weight | 52.40 kg | 12.19 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 F35-Series 65F35 65"
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong smart (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong hdr (76th percentile)
- Below average display (23rd percentile)
Pricing
TCL F35-Series 65F35 65" offers 6.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 39 specs.
