Sony X90K (85" LCD)
The Sony X90K was introduced in 2022 as an update to the popular X90J model. This TV offers a well-rounded experience for sports fans, gamers, and movie/series enthusiasts. Sony is known for its exceptional motion processing and upscaling algorithms, and the X90K continues that tradition. Fast-moving sports appear clear, and the TV's FALD backlight allows for deep blacks and high contrast. The X90K also supports modern gaming with its 120Hz refresh rate, VRR, ALLM, and HDMI 2.1 capabilities, and offers excellent upscaling for retro gaming. While there may be objectively better options in the same price range for smaller 55" and 65" models, like the LG B2, the X90K becomes a better value for bigger screen sizes, as OLEDs become more expensive at sizes larger than 65".
About the Sony X90K (85" LCD)
Price: $1,998
This is the 85" version of Sony's midrange X90K line of LCD TVs. It was first released in 2022 and is also available in 55", 65" and 75" versions.
The Sony X90K was introduced in 2022 as an update to the popular X90J model. This TV offers a well-rounded experience for sports fans, gamers, and movie/series enthusiasts. Sony is known for its exceptional motion processing and upscaling algorithms, and the X90K continues that tradition. Fast-moving sports appear clear, and the TV's FALD backlight allows for deep blacks and high contrast. The X90K also supports modern gaming with its 120Hz refresh rate, VRR, ALLM, and HDMI 2.1 capabilities, and offers excellent upscaling for retro gaming. While there may be objectively better options in the same price range for smaller 55" and 65" models, like the LG B2, the X90K becomes a better value for bigger screen sizes, as OLEDs become more expensive at sizes larger than 65".
Sony X90K (85" LCD) Features
Brand | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Brand | Sony | ||
Year Released | |||
Year Released | 2022 | ||
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-85X90K | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 85" | ||
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LCD | ||
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | LED FALD TBD | ||
Smart TV | |||
Smart TV | Yes | ||
TV FEATURES | |||
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | ||
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 72/100 | ||
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | ||
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | ||
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | ||
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | ||
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | Yes | ||
HDR Supported formats | |||
HDR Supported formats | HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG | ||
Accessibility | |||
Accessibility | None | ||
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8/10 | ||
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8/10 | ||
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9/10 | ||
Movies & Cinematic TV Score | |||
Movies & Cinematic TV Score | 8/10 | ||
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8/10 | ||
News, Talk, & Other TV Score | |||
News, Talk, & Other TV Score | 9/10 | ||
Cartoons & Animation Score | |||
Cartoons & Animation Score | 8/10 | ||
Use as monitor score | |||
Use as monitor score | 8/10 | ||
PHYSICAL | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 43" x 74.9" x 2.9" | ||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 44.4" x 74.9" | ||
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 100.9 lbs | ||
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 400 | ||
DISPLAY | |||
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | ||
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | ||
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | 1 | ||
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | ||
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 88 | ||
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 76 | ||
Gaming Local Dimming | |||
Gaming Local Dimming | 76 | ||
Game HDR Brightness Score | |||
Game HDR Brightness Score | 83/100 | ||
SDR Brightness Score | |||
SDR Brightness Score | 86/100 | ||
HDR Brightness Score | |||
HDR Brightness Score | 84/100 | ||
Gray Uniformity | |||
Gray Uniformity | 72 | ||
Black Uniformity | |||
Black Uniformity | 73 | ||
Viewing Angle | |||
Viewing Angle | 56 | ||
Reflections Score | |||
Reflections Score | 74/100 | ||
Upscaling | |||
Upscaling | 90/100 | ||
Motion Processing | |||
Motion Processing | 100/100 | ||
Color Gamut Score | |||
Color Gamut Score | 84/100 | ||
Color Volume Score | |||
Color Volume Score | 77/100 | ||
Response Time Score | |||
Response Time Score | 83/100 | ||
Input Lag Score | |||
Input Lag Score | 92/100 | ||
SOUND | |||
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | ||
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 30 | ||
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | ||
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | ||
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What we like
The Sony X90K features Sony's top-notch motion processing and image upscaling, making it an excellent option for sports fans. For those who enjoy retro gaming, the TV's upscaling capabilities will be appreciated.
Sony has one of the best implementations of Google TV, which is known for being smooth and bug-free. When compared to LG WebOS and Samsung TizenOS, Google TV is often considered the best smart TV software.
Although the X90K is not a miniLED FALD TV, its FALD implementation offers superior local dimming algorithms, providing deeper blacks and improved overall picture quality while watching movies and TV series.
What we don't like
Cost. At smaller sizes, the X90K has a similar price tag to some OLED TVs with better picture quality.
Although the X90K is reasonably bright, it may not perform as well as similarly priced miniLED FALD TVs in very bright rooms.
The viewing angles of the X90K are not as wide as other TVs, so it may not be the best choice for large rooms where people are viewing the TV from an angle.
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