Sony X90K (85" LCD)

Sony X90K (85" LCD)

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.

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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
Sony
Year Released
2022
Full name
XR-85X90K
Screen Size
85"
Screen Type
LCD
Screen Sub-type
LED FALD TBD
Smart TV
Yes

TV FEATURES

Operating System
Android TV
Sound Quality Score
72/100
NextGen Ready
Yes
HDMI Ports
4
Coax Ports
1
Refresh Rate
120Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
HDR Supported formats
HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG
Accessibility
None

DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES

Picture Quality Score
8/10
Bright Room Score
8/10
Gaming Score
9/10
Movies & Cinematic TV Score
8/10
Sports Score
8/10
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
9/10
Cartoons & Animation Score
8/10
Use as monitor score
8/10

PHYSICAL

Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
43" x 74.9" x 2.9"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
44.4" x 74.9"
Weight without Stand
100.9 lbs
VESA Mount
400 x 400

DISPLAY

Color Depth
10 bit
Screen Resolution
4K
Black Frame Insertion
1
Auto Low Latency Mode
Yes
Contrast
88
Local Dimming
76
Gaming Local Dimming
76
Game HDR Brightness Score
83/100
SDR Brightness Score
86/100
HDR Brightness Score
84/100
Gray Uniformity
72
Black Uniformity
73
Viewing Angle
56
Reflections Score
74/100
Upscaling
90/100
Motion Processing
100/100
Color Gamut Score
84/100
Color Volume Score
77/100
Response Time Score
83/100
Input Lag Score
92/100

SOUND

Speaker Setup
2.0
Speaker Power
30
Dolby Atmos
Yes
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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