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Sony BRAVIA 3 II vs Sony X900H / XH90

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SonyBRAVIA 3 IISonyX900H / XH90
Overview
Released20262020
Display
PanelLED LCDLED LCD
Panel detailDirect LED backlight with frame dimming, without local dimming–
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HLGHDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
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)–
Colour rangeXR Triluminos Pro and Live Colour–
Picture processingXR Clear Image, Dynamic Contrast Enhancer and light sensor4K HDR Processor X1, TRILUMINOS Display, Live Colour, Precision Colour Mapping, X-tended Dynamic Range, Object-based HDR Remaster and 4K X-Reality PRO. Full-array LED local dimming; no maker-published zone count.
Picture modesVivid, Standard, Cinema, Game, Professional, Graphics, Photo and Dolby Vision modes; calibrated modes for Netflix, Sony Pictures Core and Prime VideoCustom, Cinema, Game, Graphics, Photo, Dolby Vision Bright/Dark and Netflix Calibrated.
Motion handlingMotionflow XR 480; native panel refresh is 120 HzX-Motion Clarity. Current Sony firmware adds 4K 120 Hz signal support; the original video-signal table still lists 4K only up to 60 Hz. RTINGS reports blurred text/halved vertical detail in some 4K 120 Hz modes, so signal support does not assert uncompromised full-resolution rendering.
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 unconfirmed–
Sizes
Sizes43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85, 100″55, 65, 75, 85″
Largest size100″85″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateHDMI VRRHDMI VRR
Auto low latency modeYesYes
HDMI detailAll four inputs support 4K 120 Hz, VRR and ALLM; eARC and Source-Based Tone Mapping supported; HDCP 2.3 on all inputsFour side HDMI inputs; HDMI 3/4 provide the two HDMI 2.1 inputs (exact reviews/RTINGS), with eARC on HDMI 3. Maker UK specifications list 4K120/eARC/VRR/ALLM with update footnotes, while the old ARC row says ARC only. Sony’s applicable-model firmware record explicitly adds 4K 120 Hz, eARC and VRR.
Game featuresPS5 Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode; Dolby Vision Game modeALLM after firmware, confirmed by RTINGS’s March 2022 test update and maker’s specified feature list. RTINGS reports that VRR disables local dimming and Dolby Vision; Dolby Vision and 4K 120 Hz require different HDMI modes. No FreeSync or certified G-Sync main entry is assigned.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformGoogle TVAndroid TV
ProcessorXR Processor4K HDR Processor X1
Speakers20 W–
Dolby AtmosYesYes
DTS:XYes–
eARCYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth5.34.2
Speaker detailTwo full-range X-Balanced bass reflex speakersUK 65-inch: Acoustic Multi-Audio with two bass-reflex full-range speakers and two sound-positioning tweeters, X-Balanced Speaker and 10 W + 10 W (20 W). T3 names 20 W for its tested UK 75-inch. Other size amplifier figures are not borrowed.
Audio featuresDolby Audio, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X supportDolby Atmos and DTS Digital Surround. Atmos support does not mean physical overhead speakers.
Voice assistantsVoice search and built-in microphone with an off switch; Gemini availability depends on region, language and softwareVoice remote with Google Assistant; compatible Alexa/Google smart speakers require separate devices.
CastingGoogle Cast, Apple AirPlay and Apple HomeKitChromecast built-in, Apple AirPlay and HomeKit.
Software updates–Android TV; maker firmware v6.2322 cumulative notes document upgrade from Android 9 to Android 10, Apple TV app, eARC, 4K 120 Hz and VRR additions. The selected current update v6.2624 further improves security and performance.
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 launchUK twin DVB-T/T2, DVB-C and DVB-S/S2 tuners; analogue and CI+. Regional US tuner conventions are not applied.
USBTwo USB ports; no USB hard disk recording on US variants2 × side USB; USB HDD recording supported.
EthernetOne Ethernet input1 × side Ethernet LAN.
Optical audio outOne digital audio output1 × side digital audio output; side headphone output also provided.
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 standUK models without stand, W × H × D: 55-inch 123.1 × 71.0 × 7.0 cm; 65-inch 145.0 × 83.3 × 7.0 cm; 75-inch 167.4 × 96.1 × 7.1 cm; 85-inch 189.9 × 108.9 × 7.2 cm. With-stand weights 17.5, 23.2, 34.4 and 47.7 kg respectively. Configuration weights exclude the stand.
StandBlack Slim T Shape Blade Stand with one positionUK Metal Blade Stand widths: 55-inch 105.3 cm, 65-inch 112.8 cm, 75-inch 132.1 cm and 85-inch 152.7 cm. With-stand W × H × D: 123.1 × 78.0 × 33.8, 145.0 × 90.3 × 33.8, 167.4 × 103.4 × 41.0 and 189.9 × 116.2 × 44.1 cm respectively.
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)55/65/75-inch 300 × 300 mm; 85-inch 400 × 400 mm.
Power use0.5 W standby; US power specification is AC 120 V, 60 HzUK 55-inch 116 kWh per 1000 hours; 65-inch 143. UK 65-inch standby 0.50 W; network standby 2.00 W over Wi-Fi/LAN or 0.50 W over HDMI-CEC.
ColoursBlackBlack aluminium bezel and dark-silver stand.
In the boxTable-top stand, voice remote, batteries, AC power cord and guidesTable-top stand, voice remote, batteries, power cord and instructions. UK model codes are XH9005, with XH9096 for 85-inch; X900H is the North American family name. Maker US 20 April 2020 record offered 65/75-inch pre-orders and planned summer 55/85-inch ordering, not first sale. Maker China’s March/April release says its spring family launched first there, without an exact X9000H sale date; T3 gives only summer 2020. Release remains conservative 2020 after this bounded gap.

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