Sony BRAVIA 3 vs Sony BRAVIA X9305C

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BRAVIA 3 compared with BRAVIA X9305C
SonyBRAVIA 3SonyBRAVIA X9305C
Overview
ReleasedApril 2025May 2015
Display
PanelLED LCDLED LCD
Panel detailDirect LED backlight with frame dimmingEdge-lit Triluminos LED LCD with X-tended Dynamic Range and active 3D. HDTVTest measured a 120 Hz native panel on the 55-inch model; Sony's Motionflow XR rating is a processing label.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate60 Hz–
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HLGHDR10, HLG
HDR extras–Sony lists HDR10 from apps, HDMI and USB, plus HLG through HDMI and USB, with current firmware. HDR was added after launch.
Colour rangeTriluminos Pro, Live Colour Technology–
Picture processing4K X-Reality PRO, Dynamic Contrast Enhancer, light sensor4K Processor X1, Triluminos colour, X-tended Dynamic Range and Motionflow processing.
Picture modesVivid, Standard, Cinema, Game, Professional, Graphics, Photo, Dolby Vision (Vivid, Bright, Dark, Game)Cinema pro, Standard, Game and Graphics modes identified in HDTVTest's 55-inch review.
Motion handlingMotionflow XR 200/240 Hz (native 50/60 Hz)–
Sizes
Sizes43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85″55, 65″
Largest size85″ (better)65″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateNoneNone
Auto low latency modeYes–
HDMI detailHDMI 2.1 features: eARC, ALLM; up to 4K 60 Hz; ALLM and HDCP 2.3 on all four inputsFour HDMI inputs accept 3840 × 2160 at 50 or 60 Hz in 8-bit 4:2:0. HDMI 4 supports ARC; HDMI 2 supports MHL 3. HDTVTest could not reproduce full 4:4:4 chroma at 4K 60 Hz.
Input lag–HDTVTest measured 36 ms in Game mode on the 55-inch model using a Leo Bodnar tester.
Game featuresAuto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode with a PS5; Dolby Vision Game mode; PS Remote PlayGame picture preset and active 3D; no 4K 120 Hz input or HDMI VRR.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformGoogle TVAndroid TV
Processor4K HDR Processor X14K Processor X1
Speakers20 W90 W (better)
Dolby AtmosYes–
DTS:XYes–
eARCYes–
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n and Wi-Fi Direct; 802.11ac where available
Bluetooth5.34.1
Speaker detail2 full-range bass reflex speakers (X-Balanced Speaker), 10 W + 10 WFour 12.5 W and two 20 W speaker outputs, totalling 90 W in Sony's UK reference guide; high-resolution FLAC and WAV playback. Optional SWF-BR100 wireless subwoofer.
Voice assistantsVoice search with a built-in microphone (with an off switch); works with Apple HomeKit–
CastingChromecast built-in, Apple AirPlayAndroid TV with Google Cast, Google Play apps, Netflix 4K, YouTube and voice search; availability of original apps and services may have changed.
TV tunersDVB-T/T2, DVB-C and DVB-S/S2; 1 terrestrial/cable and 1 satellite tuner; CI+DVB-T/T2 terrestrial, DVB-C cable, DVB-S/S2 satellite and analogue tuner, plus CI+.
USB2 × USB; USB hard disk recordingThree USB inputs; ports 1 and 2 are USB 2.0 and port 3 is USB 3.0, with USB HDD recording where supported.
Ethernet1 × EthernetOne 10/100 Ethernet port.
Optical audio out1 × optical digital audio outOne optical digital audio output and a combined headphone, audio-out or subwoofer socket.
Design and power
SizeWithout 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 mmSony reference guide, without stand (W × H × D): 55-inch 148.4 × 74.4 × 9.0 cm; 65-inch 170.6 × 87.1 × 9.0 cm. With stand in edge position: 55-inch 148.4 × 78.0 × 25.5 cm and 37.9 kg; 65-inch 170.6 × 91.1 × 29.2 cm and 48.0 kg.
Stand43–65″ Slim Wedged Stand, 75″ and 85″ Slim Blade stand; two positions (standard and narrow) on 55″ and larger, one on 43″ and 50″Two feet can be installed near the edges or towards the middle; Sony lists 60.7 cm foot spacing in the middle position for both sizes.
VESA pattern43″ and 50″ 200 × 200 mm; 55″, 65″ and 75″ 300 × 300 mm; 85″ 400 × 400 mm–
Power use43″ 46, 50″ 60, 55″ 77, 65″ 93, 75″ 106, 85″ 128 kWh/1000h in SDR; 0.5 W standbySony standard-mode estimates: 166 W (55 inches) and 192 W (65 inches); 0.50 W standby after internal processing finishes. Annual estimates: 230 and 266 kWh respectively.
Energy class55″ F; other sizes E (SDR)Historical EU energy class B for both sizes.
ColoursBlack–
In the boxRemote control, table-top stand, power cord, batteriesTable-top stand, standard and touchpad remotes, mains cable and two pairs of active 3D glasses.

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