Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 84.6"
TCL S5 Series 58S5F 58"
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
TCL S5 Series 58S5F 58"
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
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 84.6" | TCL S5 Series 58S5F 58" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 85" | 57.5" |
| 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 | TCL AIPQ Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| VRR | 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 | 155W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X, DTS |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | 2.0 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.0 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 400x400 | 300mm x 300mm |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 345W | 155W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 759 kWh | 155 kWh★ |
| Weight | 52.40 kg | 12.17 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" offers 7.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 39 specs.