Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 84.6"

Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 84.6"

Sony
95 Overall Score
vs
TCL S5 Series 58S5F 58"

TCL S5 Series 58S5F 58"

TCL
68 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 84.6"

85 out of 100 medium confidence 23 reviews

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
👍 Brightness 8
👍 Picture quality 8
👎 Blooming 2
👎 Viewing angles 1
🤔 Sound quality 5
👍 Design 3

TCL S5 Series 58S5F 58"

95 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews

The TCL 58" Class S5 Series 4K UHD HDR LED Smart Fire TV is highly praised for its sharp picture quality, vibrant colors, and excellent value for the price. Users highlight easy setup, smooth Fire TV interface, and responsive Alexa voice control. While the built-in sound is considered decent, many recommend adding a soundbar for better audio. The TV is lightweight and easy to mount, making it a popular choice for everyday streaming and family use.

Pros
  • Sharp 4K picture quality
  • Vibrant colors
  • Excellent value for price
  • Easy setup
  • Smooth Fire TV interface
Cons
  • Built-in sound only decent
  • Soundbar recommended for better audio
  • Not as high-end as Samsung or LG
👍 Picture quality 5
👍 Value for money 5
👍 Ease of setup 4
🤔 Sound quality 3
👍 Fire tv interface 3
👍 Weight and mounting 2

Scores

Streaming
Sony
97
TCL
69
Smart Home
Sony
97
TCL
71
Budget
Sony
96
TCL
63
Sports
Sony
94
TCL
55
Corporate
Sony
93
TCL
51
Movies
Sony
86
TCL
54
Gaming
Sony
84
TCL
48
Outdoor
Sony
65
TCL
39
Portable
Sony
64
TCL
41

Specifications

Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 84.6"TCL S5 Series 58S5F 58"
Display
Size85"57.5"
Resolution4K4K
Panel TypeMini-LED★LED
BacklightMini-LED★Direct LED
Aspect Ratio16:9—
Curved✗✗
Screen Finishmatte—
Picture Quality
Color GamutNot Specified by Manufacturer—
Motion TechXR Motion ClarityMotion Rate 240
ProcessorXR ProcessorTCL AIPQ Processor
HDR
HDR FormatsHDR10, HLG, Dolby VisionDolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
Dolby Vision✓✓
HDR10+✗✓★
HLG✓✓
Gaming
Refresh Rate120 Hz★60 Hz
VRRVRRVRR
ALLM✓✓
Game Mode✓✓
Smart TV
PlatformGoogle TVFire TV
Voice AssistantGoogle AssistantAmazon Alexa
Screen MirroringAirPlay 2, Chromecast built-inApple AirPlay 2
Works WithGoogle HomeAmazon Alexa
Audio
Speaker Config2.2.2—
Wattage70W155W★
Dolby Atmos✓✓
Surround SoundDTS:XDolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X, DTS
eARC✓✓
Connectivity
HDMI Ports44
HDMI Version2.1★2.0
USB Ports22
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6★Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.3★5.0
Ethernet✓✓
Optical Audio✓✓
VESA Mount400x400300mm x 300mm
Power & Size
Power345W155W★
Energy Star✗✗
Annual Energy759 kWh155 kWh★
Weight52.40 kg12.17 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

TCL S5 Series 58S5F 58"

  • Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong hdr (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong audio (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Below average display (22nd percentile)

Pricing

TCL S5 Series 58S5F 58" is $3,637 cheaper (11.1x less).

Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 84.6"0.024score per dollar
vs
TCL S5 Series 58S5F 58"0.189score per dollar

TCL S5 Series 58S5F 58" offers 7.9x better value for money

Verdict

★ Winner: Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 84.6"

Scores 95 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 39 specs.

Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 84.6" Better at:

BudgetGamingMoviesSportsOutdoorPortableCorporateStreamingSmart Home

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