Sony BRAVIA 9 II vs Sony BRAVIA X90C
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| SonyBRAVIA 9 II | SonyBRAVIA X90C | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | May 2026 | 2015 |
| Display | ||
| Panel | RGB Mini-LED | LED LCD |
| Panel detail | True RGB backlight with independently driven RGB LEDs, RGB Backlight Master Drive Pro | Edge-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. |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 (4K) | 3840 × 2160 (4K) |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | – |
| HDR formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | HDR10 |
| HDR extras | IMAX Enhanced | 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 finish | Immersive Black Screen Pro, glare-free and low-reflection (65–85″; not on the 115″) | Glossy, as observed by FlatpanelsHD on its 65-inch review sample |
| Peak brightness | 4,720 cd/m² on a 10% window and 3,765 cd/m² on a 2% window, HDR after calibration (RTINGS, 65″) | – |
| Colour range | RGB Triluminos Max | – |
| Picture processing | XR Clear Image, XR Contrast Booster 40, Luminance Booster Pro, ambient light sensor | Sony 4K Processor X1, 4K X-Reality PRO upscaling and TRILUMINOS Display; FlatpanelsHD found good colour and detail on the 65-inch model. |
| Picture modes | Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Professional, Calm, Photo, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Vision (Vivid, Bright, Dark, Game), FPS Game, RTS Game; Studio Calibrated modes for Netflix, Prime Video and Sony Pictures Core | – |
| Motion handling | XR Motion Clarity | Motionflow processing is available; a native panel Hz value was not established from Sony's published material. |
| Viewing angle | X-Wide Angle Pro | FlatpanelsHD found wider side viewing angles than VA LCDs on its IPS-equipped 65-inch review sample, with weaker dark-room contrast. |
| Sizes | ||
| Sizes | 65, 75, 85, 115″ | 55, 65″ |
| Largest size | 115″ (better) | 65″ |
| Gaming | ||
| HDMI ports | 4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better) | 4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) |
| Variable refresh rate | HDMI VRR | None |
| Auto low latency mode | Yes | – |
| HDMI detail | HDMI 2.1 features: 4K 120 fps, eARC, VRR, ALLM, SBTM (Source-Based Tone Mapping); HDCP 2.3 on all four inputs | Four 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 features | Game Menu; Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode with a PS5; Dolby Vision Game mode | Game mode; no VRR or ALLM claim in the Sony reference material. |
| Smart TV and sound | ||
| Smart TV platform | Google TV | Android TV |
| Processor | XR Processor | 4K Processor X1 |
| Speakers | 80 W, 2.2.2 channels | – |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | – |
| DTS:X | Yes | – |
| eARC | Yes | – |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Built-in Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | – |
| Speaker detail | Acoustic Multi-Audio+; 65–85″ 2 full-range, 2 tweeters, 2 subwoofers and 2 up-firing beam tweeters (80 W); 115″ 8 full-range, 2 tweeters and 2 subwoofers (85 W) | The thin chassis left limited room for speakers; both full reviews found the built-in audio light for films. |
| Audio features | Acoustic Center Sync, Voice Zoom 3, 3D Surround Upscaling, automatic room and position sound calibration, S-Master digital amplifier, Direct Connect for Sony wireless rear speakers and subwoofer | – |
| Voice assistants | Google TV with Gemini, hands-free voice search; works with Alexa and Apple HomeKit | – |
| Casting | Google Cast, Apple AirPlay | Google Cast built into Android TV, confirmed by the full FlatpanelsHD review. |
| TV tuners | DVB-T/T2, DVB-C and DVB-S/S2; 2 terrestrial/cable and 2 satellite digital tuners; CI+ | Terrestrial, 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. |
| USB | 2 × USB; USB hard disk recording | Three USB ports on the 65-inch set, per FlatpanelsHD. |
| Ethernet | 1 × Ethernet | One Ethernet input on the 65-inch set, per FlatpanelsHD. |
| Optical audio out | 1 × optical digital audio out (shared with the S-Center speaker input) | One digital optical output on the 65-inch set, per FlatpanelsHD. |
| Design and power | ||
| Size | Without stand, 65″ 1445 × 826 × 45 mm; 75″ 1669 × 952 × 46 mm; 85″ 1892 × 1077 × 46 mm; 115″ 2565 × 1465 × 65 mm | Without 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. |
| Stand | Mirage Stand with a transparent centre panel (65–85″); T-shape stand (115″) | Two narrow feet can be positioned at the edges or closer to the centre, and Sony supplies a close-fit wall-mount bracket. |
| VESA pattern | 65″ and 75″ 300 × 300 mm; 85″ 400 × 400 mm; 115″ 1000 × 700 mm | – |
| Power use | 65″ 269 W, 75″ 302 W, 85″ 416 W, 115″ 656 W rated; 0.5 W standby | Sony energy table standard mode: 55″ 138 W; 65″ 157 W. These are size-specific and are not a single series value. |
| In the box | – | Sony 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. |
| Colours | Aluminum Black | – |
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