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Sony BRAVIA 9 vs Sony BRAVIA X90C

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SonyBRAVIA 9SonyBRAVIA X90C
Overview
ReleasedMay 20242015
Display
PanelMini-LEDLED LCD
Panel detailQuantum-dot LCD with Mini LED backlight and XR Backlight Master Drive; native 120 Hz reported by TechRadarEdge-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.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate120 Hz–
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HLGHDR10
HDR extras–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 finishX-Anti ReflectionGlossy, as observed by FlatpanelsHD on its 65-inch review sample
Colour rangeXR Triluminos Pro–
Picture processingXR Contrast Booster 30, High Peak Luminance, XR 4K Upscaling and ambient-light sensorSony 4K Processor X1, 4K X-Reality PRO upscaling and TRILUMINOS Display; FlatpanelsHD found good colour and detail on the 65-inch model.
Motion handlingXR Motion ClarityMotionflow processing is available; a native panel Hz value was not established from Sony's published material.
Viewing angleX-Wide AngleFlatpanelsHD found wider side viewing angles than VA LCDs on its IPS-equipped 65-inch review sample, with weaker dark-room contrast.
Sizes
Sizes65, 75, 85″55, 65″
Largest size85″65″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (2 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 detailHDMI 3 and 4 support 4K at 120 Hz; HDMI 3 also serves eARC (RTINGS). Maker lists VRR, ALLM and SBTMFour 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 featuresGame Menu, automatic HDR tone mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode with a PlayStation 5Game mode; no VRR or ALLM claim in the Sony reference material.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformGoogle TVAndroid TV
ProcessorXR Processor4K Processor X1
Speakers70 W, 2.2.2 channels–
Dolby AtmosYes–
DTS:XYes–
eARCYes–
Wi-FiIEEE 802.11ax/ac/a/b/g/nBuilt-in Wi-Fi
Speaker detailAcoustic Multi-Audio+; two midrange drivers, two tweeters, two subwoofers and two upward-firing beam tweeters; 70 W totalThe thin chassis left limited room for speakers; both full reviews found the built-in audio light for films.
Audio featuresAcoustic Center Sync with compatible Sony audio systems; Voice Zoom 3, 3D Surround Upscaling, S-Master amplifier and automatic room/position sound calibration–
Voice assistantsHands-free Google Assistant; works with Alexa and Apple HomeKit–
CastingGoogle Cast and Apple AirPlayGoogle Cast built into Android TV, confirmed by the full FlatpanelsHD review.
TV tuners–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.
USB2 USB ports; Japanese models support USB hard-drive recordingThree USB ports on the 65-inch set, per FlatpanelsHD.
EthernetOne 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T portOne Ethernet input on the 65-inch set, per FlatpanelsHD.
Optical audio outOne optical audio output, shared with the S-Center speaker inputOne digital optical output on the 65-inch set, per FlatpanelsHD.
Design and power
SizeJapanese maker specifications without stand; 65-inch 1443 × 835 × 48 mm, 75-inch 1667 × 960 × 48 mm, 85-inch 1888 × 1085 × 49 mm. Listed configuration weights also exclude the standWithout 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.
StandFour-position stand with wide/narrow feet and raised soundbar positions; weights including stand are 34.8 kg (65-inch), 45 kg (75-inch) and 55.7 kg (85-inch), from Japanese maker specificationsTwo narrow feet can be positioned at the edges or closer to the centre, and Sony supplies a close-fit wall-mount bracket.
Power useJapanese models rated 350 W (65-inch), 456 W (75-inch), 512 W (85-inch); standby 0.5 W. Regional power ratings differSony 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.

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