Sony A90J vs Sony BRAVIA 3

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A90J compared with BRAVIA 3
SonyA90JSonyBRAVIA 3
Overview
Released2021April 2025
Display
PanelOLEDLED LCD
Panel detail–Direct LED backlight with frame dimming
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate120 Hz (better)60 Hz
HDR formatsHDR10, HLG, Dolby VisionDolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
Colour range–Triluminos Pro, Live Colour Technology
Picture processingCognitive Processor XR, XR OLED Contrast Pro, Pixel Contrast Booster, XR HDR Remaster, XR Triluminos Pro, Dual Database Processing, XR Super Resolution and XR 4K Upscaling.4K X-Reality PRO, Dynamic Contrast Enhancer, light sensor
Picture modesCustom, Cinema, IMAX Enhanced, Game, Graphics, Photo, Dolby Vision Bright/Dark and Netflix Calibrated.Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Game, Professional, Graphics, Photo, Dolby Vision (Vivid, Bright, Dark, Game)
Motion handlingXR Motion Clarity; 4K 120 Hz HDMI input.Motionflow XR 200/240 Hz (native 50/60 Hz)
Sizes
Sizes55, 65, 83″43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85″
Largest size83″85″ (better)
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better)4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateHDMI VRRNone
Auto low latency modeYesYes
HDMI detailFour HDMI inputs: one side and three bottom. HDMI 3/4 support 4K 120 Hz, VRR and ALLM; eARC shares one of these inputs. HDCP 2.3. Current maker table confirms VRR after firmware; both launch-era reviews describe it as unavailable.HDMI 2.1 features: eARC, ALLM; up to 4K 60 Hz; ALLM and HDCP 2.3 on all four inputs
Game featuresPlayStation 5 Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode after software updates. Launch-era review reports about missing VRR and UK catch-up apps are historical findings, not current specification claims.Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode with a PS5; Dolby Vision Game mode; PS Remote Play
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformGoogle TVGoogle TV
ProcessorCognitive Processor XR4K HDR Processor X1
Speakers–20 W
Dolby AtmosYesYes
DTS:X–Yes
eARCYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth4.25.3
Speaker detailAcoustic Surface Audio+; UK 65-inch maker lists two actuators and two subwoofers, output 20 W + 20 W + 10 W + 10 W (60 W). No wattage is assigned to the other sizes without their full maker audio tables.2 full-range bass reflex speakers (X-Balanced Speaker), 10 W + 10 W
Audio featuresDolby Atmos and DTS Digital Surround, Voice Zoom 2, room/user-position calibration, 3D Surround Upscaling and Acoustic Center Sync with a compatible AV receiver or Sony soundbar.–
Voice assistantsBuilt-in microphone with physical switch and premium backlit voice remote.Voice search with a built-in microphone (with an off switch); works with Apple HomeKit
CastingChromecast built-in, Apple AirPlay and HomeKit.Chromecast built-in, Apple AirPlay
TV tunersTwin DVB-T/T2, DVB-C and DVB-S/S2 tuners; analogue and CI+.DVB-T/T2, DVB-C and DVB-S/S2; 1 terrestrial/cable and 1 satellite tuner; CI+
USB3 × USB: two side and one bottom; USB HDD recording supported.2 × USB; USB hard disk recording
Ethernet1 × bottom Ethernet LAN.1 × Ethernet
Optical audio out1 × bottom digital audio output.1 × optical digital audio out
Design and power
SizeWithout stand, W × H × D: 55-inch 122.3 × 70.9 × 4.1 cm; 65-inch 144.4 × 83.3 × 4.1 cm; 83-inch 185.0 × 106.7 × 5.3 cm. Configuration weights exclude the stand; maker omits with-stand weights.Without stand, 43″ 964 × 563 × 69 mm; 50″ 1119 × 649 × 70 mm; 55″ 1233 × 713 × 72 mm; 65″ 1452 × 836 × 72 mm; 75″ 1675 × 962 × 73 mm; 85″ 1901 × 1090 × 73 mm
Stand55-inch standard foot width 128.2 cm, raised 115.0 cm; with-stand standard 128.2 × 70.9 × 31.7 cm, raised 122.3 × 77.6 × 31.7 cm. 65-inch standard foot width 150.2 cm, raised 136.5 cm; standard 150.2 × 83.4 × 31.7 cm, raised 144.4 × 90.2 × 31.7 cm. 83-inch standard/raised foot width 188.0 cm and narrow 70.0 cm; standard 188.0 × 107.2 × 42.8 cm, narrow 185.0 × 109.9 × 42.8 cm and raised 188.0 × 113.7 × 42.8 cm.43–65″ Slim Wedged Stand, 75″ and 85″ Slim Blade stand; two positions (standard and narrow) on 55″ and larger, one on 43″ and 50″
VESA pattern55/65-inch 300 × 300 mm; 83-inch 400 × 400 mm.43″ and 50″ 200 × 200 mm; 55″, 65″ and 75″ 300 × 300 mm; 85″ 400 × 400 mm
Power useUK 65-inch standby 0.50 W; network standby 2.00 W over Wi-Fi/LAN or 0.50 W over HDMI-CEC.43″ 46, 50″ 60, 55″ 77, 65″ 93, 75″ 106, 85″ 128 kWh/1000h in SDR; 0.5 W standby
Energy class–55″ F; other sizes E (SDR)
ColoursTitanium Black bezel and aluminium edge stand.Black
In the boxTable-top stand, premium backlit voice remote, batteries, power cord and setup instructions. Maker Japan records 55/65-inch sale on 1 May 2021 and 83-inch on 10 July; these regional dates do not establish the earliest worldwide month. Release remains 2021 after a bounded earlier-sale gap.Remote control, table-top stand, power cord, batteries

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