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Hisense A85Q vs Sony BRAVIA AF9

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HisenseA85QSonyBRAVIA AF9
Overview
ReleasedJune 20252018
Display
PanelOLEDOLED
Panel detailOLED with pixel dimmingSelf-emitting OLED panel with Sony Pixel Contrast Booster and TRILUMINOS processing. A single native refresh figure is omitted because Sony's UK sheet lists accepted 1080p 120 Hz input but no native panel rate or 4K 120 Hz support.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate120 Hz–
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLGHDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
HDR extrasDolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ Adaptive, IMAX Enhanced–
Picture processing4K upscaling, MEMC, MPEG and mosquito noise reduction, light sensor; Calman ReadyX1 Ultimate, 4K X-Reality PRO, dual database processing, Object-based Super Resolution and Pixel Contrast Booster. Netflix Calibrated picture mode and CalMAN auto-calibration support are listed by Sony.
Picture modesFilmmaker Mode; Game Mode PRO; Sports Mode; eye-care modeVivid, Standard, Cinema, Game, Graphics, Photo, Custom and Netflix Calibrated.
Motion handlingMEMC; 120HzSony lists Motionflow XR without a numeric native refresh rate. The UK sheet accepts 1080p 100/120 Hz video signals, but only up to 4K 60 Hz.
Viewing angle178°–
Sizes
Sizes55, 65″55, 65″
Largest size65″65″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateHDMI VRR, FreeSync PremiumNone
Auto low latency modeYes–
HDMI detail4 × HDMI 2.1 with ALLM; VRR at 120 Hz on HDMI 3 and 4, 60 Hz on HDMI 1 and 2; eARC on HDMI 3Four HDMI inputs (one side, three bottom), HDCP 2.3 and eARC according to Sony UK's model sheets; 4K input is limited to 60 Hz.
Input lag≤ 10 ms in game mode (Hisense)27.5 ms in SDR and HDR Game mode, measured by AVForums on the KD-55AF9.
Game featuresAMD FreeSync Premium, Dolby Vision Gaming, HDR10+ GamingGame mode; no verified VRR or ALLM support.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformVIDAAAndroid TV
ProcessorHi-View AI EngineX1 Ultimate
Speakers30 W98 W, 3.2 channels
Dolby AtmosYes–
eARCYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac, 2.4/5 GHz)Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
BluetoothYesBluetooth 4.2
Speaker detail2 × 15 WAcoustic Surface Audio+ uses six 13 W actuator channels and two 10 W subwoofer channels, total 98 W. Sony lists TV centre-speaker mode for use with an external surround amplifier.
Audio featuresDolby Atmos, DTS Virtual:X decoding, Hi-Concerto, EzPlay, WiSA SoundSend, user equaliser–
Voice assistantsHands-free voice control; VIDAA Voice; Alexa built in; works with Apple HomeKit–
CastingAirPlay 2; screen sharing; DMP/DMR content sharingChromecast built in; Google Play Store apps and Google Assistant voice search through Android TV.
Software updatesSoftware and firmware updates for at least 8 years (Hisense)–
TV tuners2 × RF; DVB-T2/T/C/S2/S; CI+ 2.0; FreelySony UK lists terrestrial, cable and satellite RF inputs; UK YouView catch-up services are described in both exact-model reviews.
USB1 × USB 2.0, 1 × USB 3.0Three USB ports, two bottom and one side, with USB HDD recording.
Ethernet1 × RJ45One bottom Ethernet socket.
Optical audio out1 × S/PDIFOne bottom digital audio output.
Design and power
SizeWithout stand, 55″ 1226 × 712 × 68 mm; 65″ 1449 × 838 × 68 mm; on the stand 764 mm (55″) or 892 mm (65″) tall and 290 mm deepWithout-stand W × H × D, Sony UK: 55″ approximately 1228 × 711 × 86 mm; 65″ approximately 1449 × 835 × 86 mm. Configuration weights exclude the stand.
StandMetal central pedestal that swivels, 400 × 290 mm (65″); not height-adjustableEasel-style rear stand. Sony lists 320 mm depth with stand for both sizes; the screen leans back slightly.
VESA pattern200 × 300 mm–
Power useMaximum 280 W (55″) or 400 W (65″); 0.5 W standbySony UK standard operating power: 55″ 150 W, 65″ 190 W. Rated maximum power is 401 W and 521 W respectively.
Energy classSDR: G; HDR: F–
ColoursBlack/dark greyBlack bezel.
Warranty2 years (UK)–

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