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Sony BRAVIA W905A vs Sony BRAVIA XE90

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SonyBRAVIA W905ASonyBRAVIA XE90
Overview
Released20132017
Display
PanelLED LCDLED LCD
Panel detailEdge-lit LED LCD with Sony's Triluminos quantum-dot colour system and LED Dynamic Control. Sony's Motionflow XR 800 Hz is a motion-processing designation, not a separately verified native refresh rate.Direct LED backlight with full-array local dimming and Triluminos colour. Sony UK lists Motionflow XR 1000 Hz with Native 100 Hz; the XR figure is processing, not native refresh.
Resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate–100 Hz
HDR formatsNoneHDR10
HDR extras–HDR10 is confirmed in the exact-model reviews. HLG was described as a planned firmware addition at launch and is not included without a verified completed update. Dolby Vision is unsupported on the X1, per AVForums.
Peak brightness–HDTVTest measured 880 cd/m² after D65 calibration on its UK 65-inch sample; AVForums measured 936 nits on a 10% window with different settings.
Colour rangeSony's Triluminos Display uses quantum dots for a wider colour gamut; HDTVTest found the Live Colour high settings oversaturated its 55-inch review sample.HDTVTest measured 92% DCI-P3 on its calibrated 65-inch sample; AVForums measured 87% DCI-P3 xy. These are reviewer measurements, not maker series figures.
Picture processingX-Reality PRO, Motionflow XR 800, 24p True Cinema, Live Colour and LED Dynamic Control. Motionflow's 800 Hz figure is not used as native panel refresh.4K X-Reality PRO, X-tended Dynamic Range PRO, Object-based HDR remaster, Super Bit Mapping 4K HDR and Motionflow XR 1000.
Picture modesCinema 1/2, Standard, Vivid, Game, Graphics, Sports, Animation and Photo modes in Sony's UK sheets.–
Motion handlingHDTVTest measured 850–1080 lines of motion resolution with Motionflow engaged on KDL-55W905ABU, versus 300 without it; these are measured motion-resolution lines, not refresh Hz.Sony UK specifies native 100 Hz. HDTVTest measured a 120 Hz panel refresh on its 65-inch British review sample; the conflicting measured rate is not substituted into the maker-backed series field.
Viewing angleHDTVTest observed washout beyond roughly 20° off axis on its 55-inch UK sample; TechRadar also found side viewing limited.Both AVForums and HDTVTest found the 65-inch VA LCD's best picture concentrated near the centre.
Sizes
Sizes40, 46, 55″49, 55, 65, 75″
Largest size55″75″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateNoneNone
HDMI detailFour HDMI inputs, including MHL and PC support, plus component/composite hybrid, one SCART and optical audio out. Sony lists 1080p/60 and 1080p/24 input.Four HDCP 2.2 inputs, with HDMI 2 and 3 supporting higher bit depth/frame-rate 4K modes on HDTVTest's UK 65-inch sample. Sony lists ARC but not HDMI 2.1 bandwidth.
Input lagHDTVTest measured 8 ms against a CRT with high-speed camera and 20 ms with a Leo Bodnar tester, on a 55-inch UK sample in low-lag settings; methods differ.HDTVTest measured 31 ms in 1080p SDR and 4K HDR Game/Graphics modes on its 65-inch UK sample; AVForums measured 32 ms with a Leo Bodnar tester.
Game featuresGame and Graphics modes; HDTVTest verified full 4:4:4 PC reproduction in both. No HDMI 2.1 or VRR.Game and Graphics modes; HDTVTest verified full 4:4:4 at 3840 × 2160 60 Hz with HDMI Enhanced Signal enabled. No HDMI VRR.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformSony Entertainment NetworkAndroid TV
ProcessorX-Reality PRO4K HDR Processor X1
Speakers20 W20 W, 2.0 channels
Wi-FiBuilt-in Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth–4.1
Speaker detailTwo 10 W speakers with Clear Phase and S-Force Front Surround 3D.Two 10 W bass-reflex speakers with ClearAudio+ and S-Force Front Surround.
CastingNFC One-touch screen mirroring through the supplied compact remote and Wi-Fi Direct. HDTVTest found video could stutter over this link.Chromecast built in, per Sony UK specifications.
TV tunersUK Sony sheets list DVB-T2 terrestrial, DVB-C cable and DVB-S/S2 satellite tuners; HDTVTest identifies Freeview HD and Freesat HD on its UK 55-inch sample.Sony UK lists DVB-T/T2 terrestrial, DVB-C cable and DVB-S/S2 satellite tuners, with two digital terrestrial/cable and two satellite tuners.
USBThree USB ports support media playback and USB HDD recording.Three side USB ports, including support for media playback and USB HDD recording.
EthernetOne Ethernet input for Sony Entertainment Network and DLNA media playback.One LAN input.
Optical audio outOne optical digital audio output.One rear optical digital audio output.
Design and power
SizeWithout stand (W × H × D), Sony UK sheets: 40″ 917 × 541 × 61 mm; 46″ 1049 × 616 × 61 mm; 55″ 1241 × 723 × 61 mm. Configuration weights also exclude stands.Without stand (W × H × D), Sony UK sheets: 49″ 1093 × 631 × 62 mm; 55″ 1228 × 707 × 60 mm; 65″ 1447 × 830 × 60 mm; 75″ 1674 × 959 × 66 mm. Configuration weights also exclude stands.
StandChrome-plated loop stand; supplied separately for assembly.Silver central pedestal; VESA is 200 × 200 mm for 49″, 300 × 300 mm for 55/65″ and 400 × 400 mm for 75″.
Power use–Sony UK rated/standard operating power for 55″ is 189/109 W and for 65″ 230/129 W. AVForums measured 65″ power under its own picture settings; measurements are not substituted for maker ratings.
ColoursBlack bezel with Sony's blue-tinted Sense of Quartz trim and illuminated centre block.–
In the boxTwo remotes (RM-ED052 and NFC RMF-ED003), stand and active 3D glasses; Sony lists two glasses with 40″ and four with 46″/55″. Sony's May 2013 purchase promotion shows the W905 was on sale by then but does not establish its first month.Table stand, voice remote, batteries, IR blaster, AC adaptor/cord and guides in Sony's 55-inch UK sheet. Sony Germany stated planned March/April 2017 availability; an exact actual first-sale month was not established, so release uses year precision.

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