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Sony BRAVIA 3 II vs Sony BRAVIA XE90

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SonyBRAVIA 3 IISonyBRAVIA XE90
Overview
Released20262017
Display
PanelLED LCDLED LCD
Panel detailDirect LED backlight with frame dimming, without local dimmingDirect LED backlight with full-array local dimming and Triluminos colour. Sony UK lists Motionflow XR 1000 Hz with Native 100 Hz; the XR figure is processing, not native refresh.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate120 Hz100 Hz
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HLGHDR10
HDR extras–HDR10 is confirmed in the exact-model reviews. HLG was described as a planned firmware addition at launch and is not included without a verified completed update. Dolby Vision is unsupported on the X1, per AVForums.
Screen finishRTINGS reports matte coating on US 65-inch and 75-inch models; other sizes are glossy–
Peak brightness520 nits on a 10% HDR window in Professional mode (Tom's Guide, 65-inch US model)HDTVTest measured 880 cd/m² after D65 calibration on its UK 65-inch sample; AVForums measured 936 nits on a 10% window with different settings.
Colour rangeXR Triluminos Pro and Live ColourHDTVTest measured 92% DCI-P3 on its calibrated 65-inch sample; AVForums measured 87% DCI-P3 xy. These are reviewer measurements, not maker series figures.
Picture processingXR Clear Image, Dynamic Contrast Enhancer and light sensor4K X-Reality PRO, X-tended Dynamic Range PRO, Object-based HDR remaster, Super Bit Mapping 4K HDR and Motionflow XR 1000.
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 HzSony UK specifies native 100 Hz. HDTVTest measured a 120 Hz panel refresh on its 65-inch British review sample; the conflicting measured rate is not substituted into the maker-backed series field.
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 unconfirmedBoth AVForums and HDTVTest found the 65-inch VA LCD's best picture concentrated near the centre.
Sizes
Sizes43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85, 100″49, 55, 65, 75″
Largest size100″75″
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 HDCP 2.2 inputs, with HDMI 2 and 3 supporting higher bit depth/frame-rate 4K modes on HDTVTest's UK 65-inch sample. Sony lists ARC but not HDMI 2.1 bandwidth.
Input lag–HDTVTest measured 31 ms in 1080p SDR and 4K HDR Game/Graphics modes on its 65-inch UK sample; AVForums measured 32 ms with a Leo Bodnar tester.
Game featuresPS5 Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode; Dolby Vision Game modeGame and Graphics modes; HDTVTest verified full 4:4:4 at 3840 × 2160 60 Hz with HDMI Enhanced Signal enabled. No HDMI VRR.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformGoogle TVAndroid TV
ProcessorXR Processor4K HDR Processor X1
Speakers20 W20 W, 2.0 channels
Dolby AtmosYes–
DTS:XYes–
eARCYes–
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth5.34.1
Speaker detailTwo full-range X-Balanced bass reflex speakersTwo 10 W bass-reflex speakers with ClearAudio+ and S-Force Front Surround.
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 HomeKitChromecast built in, per Sony UK specifications.
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 launchSony UK lists DVB-T/T2 terrestrial, DVB-C cable and DVB-S/S2 satellite tuners, with two digital terrestrial/cable and two satellite tuners.
USBTwo USB ports; no USB hard disk recording on US variantsThree side USB ports, including support for media playback and USB HDD recording.
EthernetOne Ethernet inputOne LAN input.
Optical audio outOne digital audio outputOne rear optical digital audio output.
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 (W × H × D), Sony UK sheets: 49″ 1093 × 631 × 62 mm; 55″ 1228 × 707 × 60 mm; 65″ 1447 × 830 × 60 mm; 75″ 1674 × 959 × 66 mm. Configuration weights also exclude stands.
StandBlack Slim T Shape Blade Stand with one positionSilver central pedestal; VESA is 200 × 200 mm for 49″, 300 × 300 mm for 55/65″ and 400 × 400 mm for 75″.
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 UK rated/standard operating power for 55″ is 189/109 W and for 65″ 230/129 W. AVForums measured 65″ power under its own picture settings; measurements are not substituted for maker ratings.
ColoursBlack–
In the boxTable-top stand, voice remote, batteries, AC power cord and guidesTable stand, voice remote, batteries, IR blaster, AC adaptor/cord and guides in Sony's 55-inch UK sheet. Sony Germany stated planned March/April 2017 availability; an exact actual first-sale month was not established, so release uses year precision.

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