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Sony BRAVIA 3 II vs Sony X90L

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SonyBRAVIA 3 IISonyX90L
Overview
Released2026May 2023
Display
PanelLED LCDLED LCD
Panel detailDirect LED backlight with frame dimming, without local dimmingLCD with a direct full-array LED backlight and local dimming. Sony publishes XR Triluminos Pro but does not identify a quantum-dot layer; no QLED subtype is assumed.
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 sensorCognitive Processor XR, XR Clear Image, XR 4K Upscaling, Dual Database Processing, XR Super Resolution, XR Triluminos Pro and XR Contrast Booster 10.
Picture modesVivid, Standard, Cinema, Game, Professional, Graphics, Photo and Dolby Vision modes; calibrated modes for Netflix, Sony Pictures Core and Prime VideoCustom, Cinema, IMAX Enhanced, Game, Graphics, Dolby Vision Vivid/Bright/Dark, Netflix Calibrated and BRAVIA CORE Calibrated modes.
Motion handlingMotionflow XR 480; native panel refresh is 120 HzXR Motion Clarity; native panel listed as 100/120 Hz, with 4K 120 Hz input supported.
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, 98″
Largest size100″98″
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, with 4K 120 Hz, VRR and ALLM on HDMI 3/4. One of those also provides eARC, as confirmed by both reviews. HDCP 2.3 on all four.
Game featuresPS5 Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode; Dolby Vision Game modePlayStation 5 Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode. What Hi-Fi? reports no dedicated Dolby Vision game mode and high input lag in Dolby Vision; its findings differ from TechRadar’s broader Dolby Vision gaming claim, so low-latency Dolby Vision gaming is not asserted.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformGoogle TVGoogle TV
ProcessorXR ProcessorCognitive Processor XR
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 speakersAcoustic Multi-Audio with two bass-reflex full-range speakers and two sound-positioning tweeters; X-Balanced Speaker. UK 55/65/75/85-inch output 10 W + 10 W + 5 W + 5 W (30 W); 98-inch 10 W + 10 W + 10 W + 10 W (40 W).
Audio featuresDolby Audio, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X supportDolby Atmos and DTS Digital Surround, Voice Zoom 2, room/user-position calibration and 3D Surround Upscaling. Acoustic Center Sync with compatible Sony soundbars; optional WLA-NS7 for 360 Spatial Sound Personalizer.
Voice assistantsVoice search and built-in microphone with an off switch; Gemini availability depends on region, language and softwareVoice remote and built-in microphone with physical switch; Google Assistant described by TechRadar.
CastingGoogle Cast, Apple AirPlay and Apple HomeKitChromecast built-in, Apple AirPlay and Apple HomeKit.
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 launchTwin digital terrestrial/cable and twin satellite tuners; DVB-T/T2, DVB-C, DVB-S/S2, analogue and CI+. These are the UK specifications rather than the US review’s ATSC 3.0 tuner.
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.
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 for 55/65/75/85/98-inch: 122.5 × 70.7 × 5.6 / 144.5 × 83.1 × 5.7 / 166.8 × 95.9 × 5.9 / 189.1 × 108.5 × 5.9 / 219.9 × 125.5 × 8.5 cm. Configuration weights exclude the stand; with-stand weights 17.7 / 25.0 / 36.6 / 45.9 / 68.9 kg.
StandBlack Slim T Shape Blade Stand with one positionAluminium Slim Wedged Stand. UK 55/65/75/85-inch have standard, narrow and raised soundbar positions; standard/soundbar foot widths 106.7 / 120.9 / 142.6 / 154.9 cm, narrow widths 40.4 / 47.2 / 50.2 / 59.1 cm. The 98-inch lists only a standard position, width 153.6 cm and with-stand dimensions 219.9 × 130.5 × 46.5 cm.
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; 98-inch 600 × 400 mm.
Power use0.5 W standby; US power specification is AC 120 V, 60 HzUK published energy consumption: 55-inch 82, 65-inch 101, 85-inch 127 and 98-inch 154 kWh per 1000 hours. Standby 0.50 W; network standby 2.00 W over Wi-Fi or LAN.
ColoursBlackDark Silver bezel and stand on UK 55–85-inch; Black bezel and stand on 98-inch.
In the boxTable-top stand, voice remote, batteries, AC power cord and guidesTable-top stand, voice remote, IR remote, batteries, power cord and setup instructions. BRAVIA CAM is optional. Sony Japan’s April release lists 65/75-inch X90L on sale on 20 May 2023 and 85-inch on 27 May; release uses month precision. TechRadar lists 7 June for its later regional review, rather than the first worldwide date.

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