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Sony BRAVIA 3 II vs Sony BRAVIA X90C

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SonyBRAVIA 3 IISonyBRAVIA X90C
Overview
Released20262015
Display
PanelLED LCDLED LCD
Panel detailDirect LED backlight with frame dimming, without local dimmingEdge-lit IPS LCD on the independently reviewed 65-inch set. Sony calls the X90C an ultra-slim design, with its upper section about 4.9 mm thick. No maker-confirmed native refresh rate was found; Motionflow XR processing must not be read as a panel rate.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate120 Hz–
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HLGHDR10
HDR extras–Sony UK lists HDR10 for X90C streaming, HDMI and USB playback in its compatibility table; HDR support arrived by software update after launch. The table does not list Dolby Vision.
Screen finishRTINGS reports matte coating on US 65-inch and 75-inch models; other sizes are glossyGlossy, as observed by FlatpanelsHD on its 65-inch review sample
Peak brightness520 nits on a 10% HDR window in Professional mode (Tom's Guide, 65-inch US model)–
Colour rangeXR Triluminos Pro and Live Colour–
Picture processingXR Clear Image, Dynamic Contrast Enhancer and light sensorSony 4K Processor X1, 4K X-Reality PRO upscaling and TRILUMINOS Display; FlatpanelsHD found good colour and detail on the 65-inch model.
Picture modesVivid, Standard, Cinema, Game, Professional, Graphics, Photo and Dolby Vision modes; calibrated modes for Netflix, Sony Pictures Core and Prime Video–
Motion handlingMotionflow XR 480; native panel refresh is 120 HzMotionflow processing is available; a native panel Hz value was not established from Sony's published material.
Viewing angleRTINGS identifies an IPS panel on its 65-inch US test unit and a VA panel on the 50-inch; other sizes' panel types are unconfirmedFlatpanelsHD found wider side viewing angles than VA LCDs on its IPS-equipped 65-inch review sample, with weaker dark-room contrast.
Sizes
Sizes43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85, 100″55, 65″
Largest size100″65″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateHDMI VRRNone
Auto low latency modeYes–
HDMI detailAll four inputs support 4K 120 Hz, VRR and ALLM; eARC and Source-Based Tone Mapping supported; HDCP 2.3 on all inputsFour HDMI inputs; the Sony reference guide identifies MHL support. This predates HDMI 2.1 and 4K 120 Hz inputs.
Input lag–34.6 ms in Game mode on FlatpanelsHD's 65-inch sample; a reviewer measurement, not a maker specification.
Game featuresPS5 Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode; Dolby Vision Game modeGame mode; no VRR or ALLM claim in the Sony reference material.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformGoogle TVAndroid TV
ProcessorXR Processor4K Processor X1
Speakers20 W–
Dolby AtmosYes–
DTS:XYes–
eARCYes–
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EBuilt-in Wi-Fi
Bluetooth5.3–
Speaker detailTwo full-range X-Balanced bass reflex speakersThe thin chassis left limited room for speakers; both full reviews found the built-in audio light for films.
Audio featuresDolby Audio, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support–
Voice assistantsVoice search and built-in microphone with an off switch; Gemini availability depends on region, language and software–
CastingGoogle Cast, Apple AirPlay and Apple HomeKitGoogle Cast built into Android TV, confirmed by the full FlatpanelsHD review.
TV tunersUS variants use ATSC, Clear QAM and analogue M; one terrestrial/cable tuner, no satellite input. Regional tuner systems and availability differ; these specifications do not establish a UK launchTerrestrial, cable and satellite reception. The Sony reference guide shows two satellite feeds for twin-tuner mode; recording functions were still pending a software update when FlatpanelsHD tested it in August 2015.
USBTwo USB ports; no USB hard disk recording on US variantsThree USB ports on the 65-inch set, per FlatpanelsHD.
EthernetOne Ethernet inputOne Ethernet input on the 65-inch set, per FlatpanelsHD.
Optical audio outOne digital audio outputOne digital optical output on the 65-inch set, per FlatpanelsHD.
Design and power
SizeWithout stand, 43-inch 958 × 564 × 69 mm; 50-inch 1111 × 651 × 69 mm; 55-inch 1225 × 717 × 70 mm; 65-inch 1447 × 841 × 70 mm; 75-inch 1670 × 967 × 72 mm; 85-inch 1892 × 1092 × 74 mm; 100-inch 2230 × 1284 × 75 mm. Configuration weights exclude the standWithout stand, Sony reference guide wall-mount table: 55″ 1232 × 712 mm and 65″ 1451 × 835 mm (width × height). FlatpanelsHD describes the 65-inch lower electronics housing as about 39 mm deep.
StandBlack Slim T Shape Blade Stand with one positionTwo narrow feet can be positioned at the edges or closer to the centre, and Sony supplies a close-fit wall-mount bracket.
VESA pattern43-inch 200 × 200 mm; 50-inch, 55-inch and 65-inch 300 × 300 mm; 75-inch and 85-inch 400 × 400 mm; 100-inch 600 × 400 mm (Sony's 2026 wall-mount compatibility chart)–
Power use0.5 W standby; US power specification is AC 120 V, 60 HzSony energy table standard mode: 55″ 138 W; 65″ 157 W. These are size-specific and are not a single series value.
ColoursBlack–
In the boxTable-top stand, voice remote, batteries, AC power cord and guidesSony reference guide lists a supplied wall-mount bracket; FlatpanelsHD found both a touch remote and conventional remote with the 65-inch set, but no 3D glasses.

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